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article:section
Learn how to use the article:section meta tag to improve your site.
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.
Code Examples
<meta property="article:section" content="Technology" />
<meta property="article:section" content="Health & Wellness" />
<meta property="article:section" content="The intricate workings of early 20th century European water pumps" />
<meta property="article:section" content="" />
Recommendations
- Be specific but broadChoose a section name that is specific enough to be informative but broad enough that it encompasses the entire article. Too niche categories might not be relatable.
- Consistency is KeyKeep section names consistent across articles to help users and algorithms understand the categorization of your content better. This enhances user experience and can aid in content discovery.
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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Specifies the date and time when the article is considered to be expired or outdated.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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