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SEO & Open Graph: Preview How Your Site Looks on Google and Social Media
Jan 10, 2026 5 min read Guide
Why Open Graph Matters
When you share a link on social media, platforms use Open Graph (OG) meta tags to generate the preview card. A compelling title, description, and image can dramatically increase click-through rates.
Essential OG Tags
- og:title — The title shown in social cards
- og:description — A brief summary under the title
- og:image — The preview image (1200×630px recommended)
- og:url — The canonical URL
- og:type — Usually "website" or "article"
Google Search Preview
The meta title and description also control how your page appears in Google search results. Keep titles under 60 characters and descriptions under 160 characters for best results.
Preview Before Publishing
Use our SEO & OG Previewer to inspect any URL's metadata and see exactly how it will appear on Google, Twitter, and Facebook.
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