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Open Graph Meta Tags

og:video:url

Learn how to use the og:video:url meta tag to improve your site.

Defines the canonical URL of a video that complements the content of the page. This URL is used when the page is shared on social networks, enabling platforms to embed the specified video.

Code Examples

<meta property="og:video:url" content="https://www.example.com/path/to/video.mp4" />
An absolute HTTPS URL pointing to a publicly accessible video file, ensuring good embedding practices.
<meta property="og:video:url" content="https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ" />
Using a URL from a well-known video hosting service, enhancing reliability and load times when shared.
<meta property="og:video:url" content="/path/to/video.mp4" />
A relative URL that will not resolve correctly when the content is shared and embedded on social platforms.
<meta property="og:video:url" content="https://www.example.com/video?auth=123" />
A URL that requires authentication or has restricted access will likely fail to embed the video on social platforms.

Recommendations

  • Use Absolute URLs
    Always specify the video URL as an absolute path, including the protocol (http or https) to ensure the video is correctly embedded on social platforms.
  • Prefer HTTPS
    Using HTTPS for your video URL enhances security and is preferred by most social platforms, potentially improving shareability.
  • Consider Video Hosting Services
    Hosting your video on reputable platforms like YouTube or Vimeo and using the video URL from these services can improve load times and reliability on social platforms.
  • Verify Video Accessibility
    Ensure that the video pointed to by the URL is publicly accessible and does not require authentication for viewing. Private or restricted videos will not be embedded.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

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: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: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: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.

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.