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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" />
<meta property="article:author" content="https://example.com/authors/jane-doe" />
<meta property="article:author" content="@johndoe" />
<meta property="article:author" content="" />
Recommendations
- Use Consistent Author NamesStick 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 ProfileWhenever 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.
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Related Meta Tags
article:author
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">
article:expiration_time
Specifies the date and time when the article is considered to be expired or outdated.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">
article:modified_time
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">
article:published_time
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">
article:section
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">
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