Social Meta Settings in CranSEO #

CranSEO allows you to configure social meta settings to optimize how your website content appears when shared on social media platforms. Properly set social meta tags improve engagement, click-through rates, and visibility.

1. Enable Open Graph Meta Tags #

Open Graph (OG) tags help social media platforms display rich previews of your content when shared.

How to Enable: #

1. Navigate to CranSEO > Social Meta Settings.
2. Toggle Enable Open Graph Meta Tags to On.
3. Click Save Changes.

Best Practice: Always enable OG meta tags to control how your content appears on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms.

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2. Set Default Open Graph Image #

This setting allows you to define a default OG image when a post or page doesn’t have a featured image.

How to Set: #

1. Go to CranSEO > Social Meta Settings.
2. Locate Default Open Graph Image.
3. Upload an image or enter the URL of an existing one.
4. Save changes.

Best Practice: Use a high-quality image (minimum 1200×630 px) to ensure clear previews on social media.

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3. Enable Twitter Card Meta Tags #

Twitter Cards allow your content to display with rich media previews when shared on Twitter.

How to Enable: #

1. Navigate to CranSEO > Social Meta Settings.
2. Toggle Enable Twitter Card Meta Tags to On.
3. Save changes.

Best Practice: Choose Summary with Large Image for better engagement.

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4. Set Default Twitter Card Image #

Similar to Open Graph, you can define a default image for Twitter shares.

How to Set: #

1. Go to CranSEO > Social Meta Settings.
2. Locate Default Twitter Card Image.
3. Upload an image or provide a URL.
4. Save changes.

Best Practice: The recommended image size is 1200×600 px.

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5. Customize Social Meta for Individual Posts #

You can override default social meta settings on a per-post basis.

How to Edit for a Specific Post/Page: #

1. Edit the post or page in WordPress.
2. Scroll to the CranSEO Social Meta section.
3. Customize the title, description, and image for social sharing.
4. Save or update the post.

Best Practice: Use compelling descriptions and engaging images for higher social media engagement.

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6. Verify Social Media Ownership #

Some platforms, like Facebook and Pinterest, require ownership verification.

How to Verify: #

1. Go to CranSEO > Social Meta Settings.
2. Locate the Social Media Verification section.
3. Enter your verification meta tag from Facebook or Pinterest.
4. Save changes.

Best Practice: Verifying your site enhances credibility and ensures better content control on social media.

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Final Tips for Social Meta Optimization #

• Always include Open Graph and Twitter Card meta tags for proper content previews.
• Use unique images and descriptions for each post to encourage sharing.
• Verify ownership with social platforms for improved brand authority.
• Preview your social media snippets using tools like Facebook Debugger and Twitter Card Validator.