What Are Open Graph Tags?
Open Graph (OG) tags are meta tags that control how your web pages appear when shared on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Slack.
Why Open Graph Tags Matter
- First impressions count — 90% of information transmitted to the brain is visual
- Increased click-through rates — Posts with proper previews get 2-3x more clicks
- Brand consistency
- Professional appearance
Essential Open Graph Tags
og:title — Keep under 60 characters. og:description — 155-200 characters. og:image — At least 1200x630 pixels. og:url — Canonical URL. og:type — "website" or "article".
Generating Open Graph Tags
Our Open Graph Generator creates all the necessary OG tags for your pages.
Twitter Card Tags
Use our Twitter Card Generator to create optimized Twitter card meta tags.
Common Mistakes
- Missing og:image
- Images too small
- Duplicate tags
- Not updating cache