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book:author
Defines the author of the book. This tag is used for sharing book information on social media platforms and in search engine results, enhancing the discoverability of the content.
Code Examples
<meta property="book:author" content="book:author=Margaret Atwood" />
<meta property="book:author" content="book:author=James Patterson Jr." />
<meta property="book:author" content="book:author=M. Atwood" />
<meta property="book:author" content="book:author=" />
Recommendations
- Use Full NameFor greater clarity and searchability, always use the full name of the author as it appears on the cover of the book or its official listing.
- Include SuffixesIf the author has a suffix in their name (Jr., Sr., III, etc.), include it to distinguish between authors with similar names and to ensure accurate representation of the author’s name.
- Link to Author's PageIn addition to the name, consider linking to an official author page or biography using a URL tag if the platform supports it.
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Related Meta Tags
book:release_date
Specifies the release date of the book. This meta tag is used by social media platforms to display rich information about books, including their release date.
<meta property="book:release_date" content="2023-07-04">
book:tag
Specifies a tag related to the content of the book. This meta tag is used when sharing a book or related content on social media platforms to provide more context about the book's subjects or themes.
<meta property="book:tag" content="book:tag="Science Fiction"">
book:isbn
Specifies the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) of a book. Used within Open Graph tags to classify and uniquely identify books, improving the sharing experience on social media platforms.
<meta property="book:isbn" content="978-3-16-148410-0">
book:author
Defines the author of the book. This tag is used for sharing book information on social media platforms and in search engine results, enhancing the discoverability of the content.
<meta property="book:author" content="book:author=Margaret Atwood">
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