Modified Title & Description -> back-end

Hi Marc,

I believe you’re using the filter the_seo_framework_pro_add_title.
I’m aware that its usage doesn’t reflect the back-end and this is due to technical limitations.

I want to fix this title filter issue indefinitely. But, it requires a rewrite of the title generation code. Such is planned for 3.1:
https://github.com/sybrew/the-seo-framework/issues/202

Regarding descriptions, they’re not so much in “code debt” as titles, so there’s a little less haste. In any case, that will be addressed later.

I see you’re now diving into the technical aspects of The SEO Framework, rather than standard functionality. So, I recommend using the GitHub pages for these types of issues. There your findings will not only get more exposure, but it’s easier to track progress and priority too ??

Hi Sybre,

Yes I use the_seo_framework_pro_add_title, the_seo_framework_description_output and the_seo_framework_ogdescription_output.

I did create a request on github which is a request for a feature that can only be created once the back-end title and description get fixed: https://github.com/sybrew/the-seo-framework/issues/88.

Best,
Marc

Hi Marc,

Great ?? I’ve added some notes:
https://github.com/sybrew/the-seo-framework/issues/202#issuecomment-354261570

The filters you’ve used for the description only affect the render-point, and that’ll likely never change.

You might wish to use these filters instead, they should (mostly) affect the backend as well:
1. the_seo_framework_custom_field_description
2. the_seo_framework_generated_description

The first acts like a manual description and the second acts like a generated one; so:
1. The first filter overrides your UI input.
2. The second filter overrides the fallback description.

Cheers!

Hi Sybre,

I replaced the 2 filers I used for the description by the 2 you suggested. It still works on the description of the directory listing, but has absolutely no impact in what is visible in the back-end.

By the way, I noticed some strange behaviour of what is generated in the back-end (with or without the filters):

– French listing has “[the content of the title without “ArboLife |” ] on ArboLife |?[excerpt from description]”

– The English WPML duplicate has only “[excerpt from description]”

Best,
Marc

Hi Marc,

You’re right. It doesn’t work for the in-post edit fields. In-term edit fields do work, along with the SEO Bar. I took note of that, and it’s an internal regressive issue which I’ve marked for a fix due in 3.1.

About the “strange behavior”: Please check if the WordPress Core’s “Post Excerpt” custom field is filled in on the English version. When that’s filled in, the automated description omits the prefix.

Hi Sybre,

OK, great to know you will work on it for 3.1.

If by “Core Post Excerpt custom field” you mean the field I see right below the SEO settings that says “Excerpt” at the top and “Excerpts are optional hand-crafted summaries of your content that can be used in your theme. Learn more about manual excerpts” at the bottom… then no, this field empty in both languages.

Best,
Marc

Hi Marc,

You said the issue you’re experiencing was only seen on the admin side? Could you verify that this issue isn’t present on the front-end?
In that case, I’d like to ask you to subscribe to the aforementioned #202 issue to get updates on its progression. Feel free test the beta once that issue is closed and let me know your findings.

Cheers!

Hi Sybre,

Sorry my vocabulary might not be up to speed here. So I’ll recap to make sure we’re talking about the same thing. I wrote some scripts using the original filters you suggested that modify the title and the description on the site automatically, pulling information from GeoDirectory’s listing fields (I’m guessing this is what you call front end). This works perfectly fine. Now I changed the filters to those you recommended 2 days ago and it still works as expected on the front end.

The reason for this ticket was to have those changes reflected in the back end, or to know if I could apply other filters to modify what shows in the admin screen. I’d be happy to follow the issue #202 and test the beta to provide feedback.

Best,
Marc

Hi Marc,

Thanks for clarifying! It’s good to know we’re on the same page ??
I’ve highlighted your assessments here: https://github.com/sybrew/the-seo-framework/issues/202#issuecomment-354561498

Happy New Year! ????