Open Graph Auditor – Optimize Social Media Previews & SEO
Analyze a URL to check its Open Graph tags and get recommendations for social media.
How Optimized Previews Boost CTR & Brand Visibility
In today's digital world, where social networks have become a main source of traffic, having great content isn't enough. It's crucial that it looks flawless when published. The Open Graph Auditor tool is designed to ensure your content always looks professional and appealing on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms. While Open Graph manages your social appearance, remember that search engines look at your internal structure first—ensure total optimization with our On-Page SEO Checker.
What Is Open Graph and Why It Matters for SEO?
The Open Graph protocol is a set of meta tags that you add to your site's <head>. They tell social networks what information—title, image, description, and URL—to use for creating a preview. Without these tags, social networks "guess" the content, often resulting in inaccurate previews. This directly affects your click-through rate (CTR) and brand perception.
Essential Open Graph Tags for Social Media Sharing
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og:title
The headline of your page. Keep it compelling and under 60 characters to avoid truncation on mobile screens.
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og:description
A brief summary of the content. Aim for under 155 characters to ensure the text is fully displayed across all platforms.
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og:image
The most crucial tag for grabbing attention. Recommended: 1200x630 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio) for high-quality display on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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og:url
Specifies the canonical URL. This ensures all "likes" and "shares" are consolidated to one single page, boosting your authority.
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og:type
Defines the content category (e.g., article, website, video), helping platforms classify and display your link correctly.
Additional Tags for Maximum Effectiveness
- og:locale: Specifies the language (e.g.,
en_US), helping platforms target the right audience. - og:site_name: Your overall brand or website name, often displayed as a breadcrumb.
- og:video / og:audio: Used for rich media integration directly within the social feed.
Why Is Open Graph Optimization Important for SEO?
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Increases CTR (Click-Through Rate): High engagement on social media sends positive signals to search engines about your content's relevance.
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Generates More Backlinks: Appealing previews are shared more often, naturally increasing the number of sites linking back to you.
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Strengthens Your Brand: A consistent, professional appearance builds trust and long-term recognition.
Check Your Site Now!
Use our Open Graph Auditor to instantly check any page. We identify missing tags and provide clear recommendations. Check your site and ensure your content looks its best.
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