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Open Graph Meta Tags

profile:first_name

Learn how to use the profile:first_name meta tag to improve your site.

Defines the first name of a person in the context of social media profiles or web applications that integrate social media information. It helps in personalizing user experience and content sharing.

Code Examples

<meta property="profile:first_name" content="John" />
Specifies a standard first name using common alphabet characters.
<meta property="profile:first_name" content="María" />
Includes an accented character, which is acceptable, but be cautious with platform support.
<meta property="profile:first_name" content="<John>" />
Incorporates HTML tags, which can lead to erroneous displays or security issues.
<meta property="profile:first_name" content="J0hn#" />
Uses numerals and special characters, which could be problematic for matching or display.

Recommendations

  • Consistent Capitalization
    Use consistent capitalization for first names. It helps maintain a professional and uniform appearance across platforms.
  • Avoid Special Characters
    Stick to alphabetic characters when possible. Special characters or numerals can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior or errors in profile matching or content display.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

Specify the username of the profile the web page is about. This tag is crucial for social media platforms to appropriately attribute content.

<meta property="profile:username" content="@exampleuser">
Specifies a social media username associated with the profile content of the page, making it easier for platforms to link content correctly.

Defines the last name of the individual whose profile the web page represents. Primarily used by social media platforms and search engines to enhance content discovery and connectivity.

<meta property="profile:last_name" content="Doe">
Properly capitalized last name that ensures clear identification and matches the conventional presentation of names.

Specifies the gender of the individual to whom the profile page belongs. Mainly used for social media platforms and search engines to better understand the content of the page.

<meta property="profile:gender" content="male">
Correctly identifies the profile gender as male, improving content relevance for searches and social sharing.

Defines the first name of a person in the context of social media profiles or web applications that integrate social media information. It helps in personalizing user experience and content sharing.

<meta property="profile:first_name" content="John">
Specifies a standard first name using common alphabet characters.