Adding Social Sharing Images: A Complete Guide to Boost Website Traffic

Adding Social Sharing Images: A Complete Guide to Boost Website Traffic

By Michael Thompson

December 21, 2024 at 03:31 AM

Social sharing images increase your website's visibility and engagement on social networks. Here's how to add them effectively:

Types of Social Sharing Images:

  • Social sharing logo: Represents your entire website
  • Alternative social sharing images: Represents individual pages and collection content (blog posts, products, events, portfolio subpages)

Image Requirements:

  • Minimum size: 200px × 200px
  • Format: JPG or PNG recommended
  • Note: Facebook may crop images differently, so test various sizes for optimal display

Adding a Social Sharing Logo:

  1. Navigate to social sharing menu
  2. Click + to upload or select from library
  3. Drag and drop image if preferred
  4. Save changes

Adding Alternative Social Sharing Images:

For Pages:

  1. Open Pages menu
  2. Hover over page title and open settings
  3. Select Social Media tab
  4. Upload image
  5. Save changes

For Collection Items (Blog Posts, Products, Events):

  1. Open Pages menu
  2. Click relevant page type
  3. For blog posts/events: Hover and click Edit
  4. For products: Double-click the item
  5. For portfolio: Click ... then Settings
  6. Select Social Media tab
  7. Upload image
  8. Save changes

Tips for Best Results:

  • Use high-quality, relevant images
  • Maintain consistent branding
  • Test image display on different platforms
  • Update images regularly to keep content fresh
  • Ensure images accurately represent your content

Social sharing images help control how your content appears when shared, improving click-through rates and brand recognition across social platforms.

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