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Best practices — Google Search Central
How can max-snippet restrict visibility?
An overly restrictive max-snippet directive limits the search excerpt and can reduce click-through even when the page ranks well.
Further analysis
Use this entry as an audit checkpoint. The cited source establishes the context; the direct answer identifies what to check before choosing an action.
In SFT, this topic relates to Flow. Check whether the signal is visible on the page, connected to the rest of the website and supported by understandable evidence.
Related search terms include max-snippet, search excerpt length. Use them to describe the issue in a brief, audit or answer page.
Applying SFT
Flow connects the answer to other website entities through internal links, logical journeys, categories and pillar pages.