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Open Graph Meta Tags

article:published_time

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

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.

Code Examples

<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.
<meta property="article:published_time" content="2023-04-01T08:00:00-04:00" />
Indicates the article was published at 8 AM Eastern Time, adjusting for the UTC offset. This clarity ensures the publication time is understood globally.
<meta property="article:published_time" content="April 1, 2023" />
A human-readable date without time or timezone information, which can lead to misunderstandings or incorrect parsing by software.
<meta property="article:published_time" content="2023-04-01 12:00" />
Though somewhat close to the correct format, missing the timezone information can lead to incorrect assumptions about the publication time.

Recommendations

  • Use ISO 8601 Format
    Always format the publication date in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DDTHH:mm:ssZ) to ensure maximum compatibility and understanding.
  • Update for Significant Changes Only
    While minor edits do not warrant an update, significantly revised or updated content should reflect a new "article:published_time" or consider using "article:modified_time".

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Specifies the date and time when the article is considered to be expired or outdated.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