How to Display an Image with a Shared Link
Hi everyone,
I’ve recently added a favicon to my website, but I’m encountering an issue where no image appears when I share my website’s link.
Does anyone know how platforms like Notion manage to display an image along with their shared links? Any advice would be highly appreciated!
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To ensure that your website displays an image, such as a favicon, when shared as a link, you need to properly configure the meta tags within your website’s HTML code. Notion and other platforms achieve this using Open Graph meta tags, which are recognized by social media platforms to display a preview with an image, title, and description when a link is shared.
Here’s how you can do it:
Step-by-Step Guide to Showing an Image When Sharing a Link
Make sure the image is of a suitable size and resolution. Often a 1200×630 pixels dimension works well, but you should check what size is recommended for the specific platform (e.g., Facebook, Twitter).
Add Open Graph Meta Tags:
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Explanation of the Meta Tags
<meta property="og:type" content="website">Specifies the type of content. Use “website” for general web pages.
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Hi there! Great post and an intriguing question about image display when sharing links. The issue you’re facing is quite common, and it primarily revolves around the use of Open Graph (OG) tags. These tags help define how your content appears on social media platforms.
To ensure that an image is displayed when your website link is shared, you’ll want to include specific OG tags in the header of your HTML. Here’s a quick primer on the essential tags you need:
1. **og:image**: This tag specifies the URL of the image you want to display. Make sure the image is at least 1200×630 pixels for optimal display.
2. **og:title**: This defines the title of your content, which is crucial for engagement.
3. **og:description**: A brief summary of your content can entice viewers to click through.
Don’t forget to test your implementation using Facebook’s Sharing Debugger or Twitter’s Card Validator after making these changes to see how your link appears when shared. If you’re using a plugin or a website builder like WordPress, there are often built-in settings or plugins available that can help manage these tags without delving into code.
Hope this helps you resolve the issue and elevate your site’s visual impact! Looking forward to seeing the stunning images you showcase!