How to Add Social Sharing Images: A Complete Guide

How to Add Social Sharing Images: A Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

December 21, 2024 at 04:33 AM

Social sharing images can significantly boost your site's visibility when shared on social networks like Facebook or messaging apps. Here's how to add them effectively:

Types of Social Sharing Images

  1. Social Sharing Logo
  • Represents your entire website
  • Used as default sharing image
  1. Alternate Social Sharing Image
  • Represents specific pages or items
  • Available for:
    • Blog posts
    • Products
    • Events
    • Portfolio subpages
    • Individual pages

Image Requirements

  • Minimum size: 200px x 200px
  • Follow current Facebook image size recommendations to avoid cropping

Adding a Social Sharing Logo

  1. Navigate to Social Sharing panel
  2. Click [+] to upload
  3. Select image or drag to uploader
  4. Save changes

Adding Alternate Social Sharing Images

For Pages:

  1. Open Page Panel
  2. Hover over page title
  3. Open page settings
  4. Select Social tab
  5. Upload image
  6. Save changes

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

  1. Open Page Panel
  2. Select relevant page type
  3. Edit item:
    • Blog/Events: Hover and click Edit
    • Products: Double-click item
    • Portfolio: Click [...] then Settings
  4. Select Social tab
  5. Upload image
  6. Save changes

Best Practices:

  • Use high-quality images
  • Maintain consistent branding
  • Update images regularly
  • Test how they appear on different platforms
  • Follow platform-specific size guidelines

Remember to check how your content appears in social posts to ensure optimal display across different platforms.

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