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Open Graph meta tags are snippets of code that control how URLs are displayed when shared on social media. They’re part of Facebook’s Open Graph protocol and are also used by other social media sites, including LinkedIn and Twitter (if Twitter Cards are absent). You can find them in the section of a webpage.
This feature is enabled by default.
- Log in to your WordPress website. When you’re logged in, you will be in your ‘Dashboard’.
- Click on ‘SEO’.
- Click on ‘Social’.
- Click on the ‘Facebook’ tab.
- Toggle the ‘Add Open Graph meta data’ switch.
- Customize your Open Graph tags.
- Click ‘Save Changes’.
How do I set Yoast OG image for SEO?
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- Log in to your WordPress website.
- Click on SEO.
- Click on Search Appearance.
- In the General tab, scroll down to the Homepage settings (outlined in the image below).
- Use the Social settings section to add an image, title and a description.
- Click ‘Save Changes’.
What is metadata Yoast?
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How to add OpenGraph data to WordPress using Yoast SEO?
As you can see, the title, description and image that are picked up by Facebook match the ones that we defined in our Open Graph data. Actually on WPLounge we are having this done automatically by using the Yoast SEO plugin. If you did not install this plugin yet, go to Plugins > Add New in WordPress.
How can I add Yoast SEO to wplounge?
Actually on WPLounge we are having this done automatically by using the Yoast SEO plugin. If you did not install this plugin yet, go to Plugins > Add New in WordPress. Next, search for “Yoast SEO” and click “Install” and then “Activate”. By default, Yoast SEO will add the relevant Open Graph data to your posts and pages.
Which is the default image for Yoast SEO?
In addition to all the above, Yoast SEO also allows you to set a default Open Graph image. To do this, go to SEO > Social > Facebook. This default image will be used when there are no images on your page or post. It is important that the image meets Facebook’s requirements.
Where do I find the meta tags for Open Graph?
Go to Online Store > Themes > Customize > Theme settings > Customize > Social media > select an appropriate image. If you want to see how it’s set up, go to Online Store > Themes > Actions > Edit code > Snippets > social-meta-tags.liquid in the scrollbar.