Definition

Social Preview

The visual preview displayed when a URL is shared on social platforms.

A social preview is the visual representation of a link when shared on social media platforms or messaging apps. It typically includes an image, title, and description. The preview is generated from Open Graph and Twitter Card meta tags in your HTML. A well-designed social preview can dramatically increase engagement and click-through rates.

Related Terms

OG Image (Open Graph Image)

The preview image shown when a link is shared on social media platforms.

Open Graph Protocol

A protocol that enables web pages to become rich objects in a social graph.

Twitter Card

Rich media attachments that enhance tweets with images, videos, or summaries.

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