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Open Graph Meta Tags

article:expiration_time

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

Specifies the date and time when the article is considered to be expired or outdated.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.

Code Examples

<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.
<meta property="article:expiration_time" content="12/31/2023 11:59 PM" />
Uses an ambiguous and non-standard format for the expiration date and time, which might lead to misinterpretation.

Recommendations

  • Use ISO 8601 Format
    Always specify the expiration time using the ISO 8601 format for clarity and consistency across different platforms.
  • Update Cautiously
    When updating, ensure it reflects a meaningful change or event that impacts the relevance of the article.

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Specifies the date and time when the article is considered to be expired or outdated.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.