What This Article Covers
If you have noticed that the Title Tags section in OTTO shows flagged issues without a clear explanation of what is wrong, you are not alone. This article explains how OTTO surfaces title tag errors, when AI credits are used, and how you can make informed decisions before generating suggestions.
How OTTO Flags Title Tag Issues
OTTO automatically audits your pages and flags title tags that do not meet SEO best practices. A flag means OTTO has detected a potential problem with one or more title tag conditions, such as a missing, duplicate, or otherwise problematic title. The flag indicator will appear in the Title Tags section within OTTO.
The flag may appear before the specific reason is fully visible. We understand this creates uncertainty about whether taking action is worth the cost of AI credits.
When Are AI Credits Used?
AI credits are consumed when you ask OTTO to generate a suggested title tag for a flagged page. Simply viewing the flagged list or reviewing a page does not spend credits. Credits are only deducted at the moment OTTO produces a new AI-written title suggestion for that URL.
Here is a clear breakdown of what does and does not use credits:
- Does NOT use credits: Viewing the list of flagged pages, seeing the flag indicator, reading the current title tag text
- DOES use credits: Asking OTTO to generate an AI title suggestion for a specific page
How to Evaluate a Flagged Title Before Using Credits
Before asking OTTO to generate an AI suggestion, it is worth reviewing the existing title tag yourself to see if the issue is something you can address directly. Common title tag problems include a title that is blank, too short, too long, duplicated across multiple pages, or one that does not clearly describe the page content.
If you can identify the problem yourself, you may be able to resolve it without consuming any AI credits. Only request an AI-generated suggestion when you want OTTO to produce an alternative title — that is the point at which credits are deducted.
Taking a moment to assess the flagged title before requesting AI assistance helps you preserve credits for cases where you genuinely need them.
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.