What Are Open Graph Tags?
Open Graph is a protocol created by Facebook that controls how your web page appears when shared on social media. Without OG tags, platforms guess your title and image — often getting it wrong.
Essential Open Graph Tags
- og:title — The title displayed in the social share card
- og:description — A brief summary (2-4 sentences)
- og:image — The preview image (1200×630px recommended)
- og:url — The canonical URL of the page
- og:type — Usually "website" or "article"
- og:site_name — Your website's name
Testing Your OG Tags
Use Facebook's Sharing Debugger or Twitter's Card Validator to preview how your page will appear. Our SEO tag generator creates all these tags for you automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What image size should I use for og:image?
1200×630 pixels is the recommended size. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter all display it well at this resolution.
Do I need separate tags for Twitter?
Twitter has its own card system (twitter:card, twitter:title, etc.) but falls back to OG tags if Twitter-specific ones aren't found.