โ Frequently Asked Questions
What are Open Graph tags?
Open Graph (OG) tags are HTML meta tags that control how your webpage looks when shared on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Twitter. They were created by Facebook and allow you to specify the title, description, image, and type of content that appears in social share previews. Without OG tags, platforms scrape random content from your page for the preview.
What is the recommended og:image size?
The recommended og:image size is 1200ร630 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio. This works well across Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other platforms. For Twitter cards specifically, use at least 300ร157px (minimum) or 1200ร628px for summary_large_image cards. Always use JPG or PNG format, and keep the file under 5MB.
What is the difference between og:title and twitter:title?
og:title is used by Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Telegram, and most platforms. twitter:title is specifically for Twitter/X. If twitter:title is not set, Twitter falls back to og:title. Setting separate twitter:title allows you to optimize the title specifically for Twitter's card format and character limits.
Why is my OG image not updating when I share on Facebook?
Facebook aggressively caches OG data. To force a refresh, use the Facebook Sharing Debugger (developers.facebook.com/tools/debug/) and click 'Scrape Again'. This clears Facebook's cache for your URL. After updating your OG tags, always use the debugger to ensure Facebook sees the new tags before sharing.