Open Graph

A protocol that allows web pages to become rich objects in social media posts, controlling how content appears when shared.

Published September 30, 2025
Intermediate
technicalseosocial-media

Also known as:

og-tagssocial-media-previewrich-preview

Open Graph


Open Graph is a protocol created by Facebook (now Meta) that enables web pages to become rich, interactive objects when shared on social media platforms. It controls how your content appears in social feeds, including the title, description, image, and other metadata.


Key elements

  • og:title: The title of your content
  • og:description: A brief description or summary
  • og:image: The image that appears in the social post
  • og:url: The canonical URL of the content
  • og:type: The type of content (article, website, video, etc.)

  • Why it matters

  • Better visibility: Rich previews get more clicks
  • Brand consistency: Control how your content appears
  • Professional appearance: Polished social media presence
  • Increased engagement: Visual content performs better
  • SEO benefits: Social signals can impact search rankings

  • Implementation

    HTML meta tags:

    ```html

    <meta property="og:title" content="Your Title" />

    <meta property="og:description" content="Your Description" />

    <meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/image.jpg" />

    <meta property="og:url" content="https://yoursite.com/page" />

    <meta property="og:type" content="article" />

    ```


    Best practices

  • Use high-quality, relevant images (1200x630px recommended)
  • Keep titles under 60 characters
  • Write compelling descriptions under 160 characters
  • Test your Open Graph tags with Facebook's Sharing Debugger
  • Update images and descriptions for different content types

  • Platform support

  • Facebook and Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter (with additional Twitter Card tags)
  • WhatsApp
  • Slack
  • Most modern social platforms
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    Quick Info

    Difficulty:Intermediate
    Categories:
    technicalseosocial-media
    Authors:
    Crossly Team