diff --git a/web/i18n/en/general.json b/web/i18n/en/general.json
index bb331515..c3667f26 100644
--- a/web/i18n/en/general.json
+++ b/web/i18n/en/general.json
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 {
     "cobalt": "cobalt",
     "meowbalt": "meowbalt",
-    "beta": "beta"
+    "beta": "beta",
+
+    "embed.description": "save what you love without ads, tracking, paywalls or other nonsense. cobalt is a truly open web app, built with love and care by imput."
 }
diff --git a/web/src/routes/+layout.svelte b/web/src/routes/+layout.svelte
index 682aef42..880fc1a9 100644
--- a/web/src/routes/+layout.svelte
+++ b/web/src/routes/+layout.svelte
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@
     import settings from "$lib/state/settings";
     import locale from "$lib/i18n/locale";
 
+    import { t } from "$lib/i18n/translations";
+
     import { device, app } from "$lib/device";
     import { turnstileCreated } from "$lib/state/turnstile";
     import currentTheme, { statusBarColors } from "$lib/state/theme";
@@ -36,6 +38,9 @@
 </script>
 
 <svelte:head>
+    <meta name="description" content={$t("general.embed.description")}>
+    <meta property="og:title" content={$t("general.cobalt")}>
+
     {#if device.is.mobile}
         <meta name="theme-color" content={statusBarColors[$currentTheme]} />
     {/if}