Step 1: Set Open Graph Tags Using Rank Math SEO
If you’re using Rank Math SEO on your WordPress site, it automatically generates OG tags based on your post or page content—but you can customize them for better control.
How to Set Open Graph Tags:
1. Edit any post or page in WordPress.
2. Scroll down to the Rank Math SEO section.
3. Click the “Social” tab.
4. Customize the following fields:
• Facebook Title – Use an engaging, accurate title.
• Facebook Description – Write a clear, concise summary.
• Facebook Image – Upload a custom image (recommended size: 1200 x 630 px).
5. Repeat the process in the LinkedIn/Twitter section if desired.
6. Click Update to save your changes.
📌 Tip: If you don’t customize these fields, Rank Math will use your SEO title, meta description, and featured image by default.
Step 2: Test Your Open Graph Tags
1. Facebook Sharing Debugger
• Visit: https://developers.facebook.com/tools/debug/
• Enter the URL you want to test and click Debug.
• Facebook will show you a preview of the link and any OG tag issues.
• Click “Scrape Again” if you’ve just made changes and want to refresh the preview.
2. LinkedIn Post Inspector
• Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/post-inspector/
• Paste your URL and click Inspect.
• View how the content appears when shared and confirm that OG tags are detected.
Step 3: Best Practices for OG Tag Optimization
✅ Use engaging, click-worthy titles (but stay relevant to the content)
✅ Keep descriptions under 200 characters for best display across devices
✅ Use high-quality images with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio (minimum 1200×630 px)
✅ Make sure images are publicly accessible (not behind login or blocked by robots.txt)
✅ Test pages after publishing or updating OG content
Conclusion
Verifying your Open Graph meta tags ensures that your content looks great when shared on social platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. With Rank Math SEO, it’s easy to manage and customize OG tags for each page and post. Don’t skip this step—it can make a big difference in how people engage with your content on social media.
