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Open Graph Meta Tags

article:author

Learn how to use the article:author meta tag to improve your site.

Defines the author(s) of an article for social media platforms, particularly when shared. It helps in categorizing content by authorship on platforms like Facebook.

Code Examples

<meta property="article:author" content="John Doe" />
Specifies "John Doe" as the author, providing clear and direct authorship information.
<meta property="article:author" content="https://example.com/authors/jane-doe" />
Links directly to Jane Doe’s author profile, enriching the user experience by providing direct access to more of her work.
<meta property="article:author" content="@johndoe" />
Using handles or social media usernames can be misleading and less useful unless the platform specifically supports it.
<meta property="article:author" content="" />
Leaving the "article:author" meta tag empty will miss an opportunity for enriched content categorization and author attribution on social platforms.

Recommendations

  • Use Consistent Author Names
    Stick to a consistent naming format across all articles to ensure that content by the same author is grouped accurately on social platforms.
  • Link to Author Profile
    Whenever possible, use a URL that points to the author’s profile page or their bio within your website. This can increase engagement and direct traffic to author-specific content.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

article:author

property

Defines the author(s) of an article for social media platforms, particularly when shared. It helps in categorizing content by authorship on platforms like Facebook.

<meta property="article:author" content="John Doe">
Specifies "John Doe" as the author, providing clear and direct authorship information.

article:expiration_time

property

Specifies the date and time when the article is considered to be expired or outdated. It is used by social media platforms like Facebook to understand the relevance of content.

<meta property="article:expiration_time" content="2023-12-31T23:59:59+00:00">
Sets a clear and precise expiration date and time for the article, using ISO 8601 format.

article:modified_time

property

Indicates the date and time when the article was last modified, helping social media platforms and search engines understand content recency.

<meta property="article:modified_time" content="2023-05-10T14:45:00Z">
Specifies the article was last modified on May 10th, 2023 at 2:45 PM UTC, following the recommended ISO 8601 format.

article:published_time

property

Defines the original publication date of an article or webpage. This helps search engines and social media platforms understand when the content was first published, which can be crucial for SEO and content freshness.

<meta property="article:published_time" content="2023-04-01T12:00:00Z">
Specifies the UTC time when the article was published. The correct use of ISO 8601 format ensures accurate parsing by platforms and devices.

article:section

property

Defines the section or category that the content belongs to. This tag is part of the Open Graph protocol, which is used to ensure that content is displayed attractively when shared on social platforms.

<meta property="article:section" content="Technology">
Good use of a broad yet specific category that clearly indicates the general subject area of the content.