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Open Graph Meta Tags

og:image:width

Learn how to use the og:image:width meta tag to improve your site.

Specifies the width of the image used in the Open Graph protocol, helping social media platforms and other services understand the dimensions of the image to properly display it when the page is shared.

Code Examples

<meta property="og:image:width" content="1200" />
Indicates the width of the associated Open Graph image is 1200 pixels, a recommended width for high-resolution displays on most social platforms.
<meta property="og:image:width" content="600" />
Defines the width as 600 pixels, suitable for smaller images or when bandwidth optimization is necessary.
<meta property="og:image:width" content="5000" />
While technically permissible, using excessively large width values can lead to slow loading times and might not be supported or displayed correctly on all platforms.
<meta property="og:image:width" content="" />
Omitting the "og:image:width" property can lead to unexpected rendering issues, where the image may be displayed at an incorrect size or aspect ratio.

Recommendations

  • Specify Width As Early As Possible
    Defining "og:image:width" (alongside "og:image:height") ensures that the image is rendered correctly on the initial page load, without requiring further layout adjustments.
  • Match Actual Image Dimensions
    Ensure the width specified matches the actual width of the image to avoid rendering issues or incorrect aspect ratios when displayed on platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

og:audio

property

Defines the audio content that will accompany your page when it is shared on social media platforms that support Open Graph.

<meta property="og:audio" content="http://example.com/birdsong.mp3">
Specifies an accessible MP3 audio file on a public server, which can be easily retrieved and played by the implementing social platform.

og:audio:secure_url

property

A secure URL to an audio file to accompany your object within the Graph. Used when the standard og:audio tag URL does not support SSL.

<meta property="og:audio:secure_url" content="https://example.com/music/song.mp3">
A valid, secure URL to an MP3 file that is optimized for web usage and has broad format support.

og:audio:type

property

Defines the MIME type of the audio content referenced in the og:audio tag, ensuring platforms like Facebook understand how to process the linked audio file.

<meta property="og:audio:type" content="audio/mpeg">
Indicates an MP3 audio file, which is widely supported and commonly used for music files.

og:audio:url

property

Specifies the URL of the audio content to be used as a rich object in a social graph. It is meant for integrating audio content that represents the page or is closely related to the content of the page, enhancing its representation on social media platforms.

<meta property="og:audio:url" content="https://example.com/audio.mp3">
Specifies a direct URL to an MP3 file representing the audio content associated with the page.

og:description

property

Defines the description of your content as you want it to appear when shared on social platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and others that adhere to the Open Graph protocol.

<meta property="og:description" content="Discover the top 10 SEO strategies to boost your website's traffic in 2023. Click to learn more!">
This is concise, actionable, and provides a clear benefit, encouraging users to click through.