Why Social Cards Matter for CTR
Studies show that posts with rich visual previews, crisp headline titles, and high-contrast 1200×630px images achieve dramatically higher engagement compared to plain text links.
Essential Open Graph & Twitter Tags
Standard Meta Template:
<!-- Open Graph (Facebook / LinkedIn) --> <meta property="og:type" content="website"> <meta property="og:url" content="https://yourdomain.com/page"> <meta property="og:title" content="Engaging Title Under 60 Characters"> <meta property="og:description" content="Clear summary under 160 characters."> <meta property="og:image" content="https://yourdomain.com/cover.png"> <!-- Twitter / X --> <meta property="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"> <meta property="twitter:title" content="Engaging Title"> <meta property="twitter:description" content="Clear summary."> <meta property="twitter:image" content="https://yourdomain.com/cover.png">
Key Dimensions & Image Guidelines
- Recommended Size: 1200 × 630 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio).
- File Format: PNG, JPG, or WebP under 5MB.
- Safe Zone: Keep vital text and logos in the center 1000 × 500 area to prevent edge cropping on mobile feeds.
Test Your Live URL or Draft Meta Tags
Use our free Social Card Previewer to simulate card previews across Twitter, Facebook, Google Search, and LinkedIn.
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