🔖 MetaTagGen

Social Media Tag Generator

Generate perfect meta tags for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other platforms to maximize your click-through rates.

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Generate Your Tags

Fill in the details below to create optimized meta tags for your content.

The title of your page (50-60 characters optimal)

Brief description (150-160 characters optimal)

Canonical URL of your page

Recommended size: 1200×630 pixels

Name of your website/brand

@

Your Twitter username (without @)

Additional Options

Generated Tags

Copy and paste these tags into the <head> section of your HTML.

Fill out the form above and click "Generate Tags" to see your custom meta tags here.

Implementation Instructions

  1. Copy all the generated meta tags above
  2. Paste them in the <head> section of your webpage HTML
  3. Make sure the image URL is accessible (not blocked by robots.txt or login)
  4. Validate your tags using Facebook Sharing Debugger or Twitter Card Validator

About Social Media Meta Tags

What Are Social Media Meta Tags?

Social media meta tags are special HTML elements that control how your content appears when shared on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. These tags provide structured metadata about your webpage, allowing social networks to display rich previews with titles, descriptions, and images.

Why Are They Important?

Properly implemented meta tags can significantly improve your click-through rates from social media by:

  • Ensuring your content displays with an attractive image
  • Providing a compelling title and description
  • Making your links stand out in crowded social feeds
  • Increasing engagement and shares

Key Meta Tag Types

Open Graph (Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest)

The Open Graph protocol, originally created by Facebook, is now widely adopted by most social platforms. Key tags include:

<meta property="og:title" content="Your Page Title" />
<meta property="og:description" content="Your page description" />
<meta property="og:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg" />
<meta property="og:url" content="https://example.com/page-url" />
<meta property="og:type" content="website" />

Twitter Cards

Twitter uses its own meta tags for card displays. The most common types are summary cards (with small image) and summary_large_image cards:

<meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" />
<meta name="twitter:site" content="@yourhandle" />
<meta name="twitter:title" content="Your Page Title" />
<meta name="twitter:description" content="Your page description" />
<meta name="twitter:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg" />

Best Practices

  • Image Size: Use images with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio (1200×630 pixels) for optimal display
  • Title Length: Keep titles under 60 characters to avoid truncation
  • Description Length: Aim for 150-160 characters for descriptions
  • Image Format: Use JPEG or PNG formats with good compression
  • Validation: Always test your tags using platform validators

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using different titles/descriptions for Open Graph and Twitter (can lead to inconsistent displays)
  • Blocking social media crawlers with your robots.txt file
  • Using non-absolute URLs for images
  • Forgetting to update cached versions of your page in social platforms
  • Using low-quality or irrelevant images

Advanced Techniques

For more control over your social media presence:

  • Use og:video tags for video content previews
  • Implement article:published_time for news articles
  • Add og:locale for multilingual sites
  • Consider product tags for e-commerce items

Frequently Asked Questions

Why aren't my images showing up when I share my link?

This is usually caused by one of three issues: 1) The image URL is incorrect or inaccessible, 2) The image is too small (under 200×200 pixels), or 3) The social platform has cached an older version of your page. Use the platform's debug tool to refresh the cache.

Should I use the same tags for all social platforms?

While you can use Open Graph tags for all platforms, Twitter specifically looks for its own Twitter Card tags. For best results, include both Open Graph and Twitter Card tags, keeping the content consistent between them.

How often should I update my meta tags?

Update your tags whenever you make significant changes to your page content. Social platforms will typically re-crawl your page periodically, but you can force an update using their debug tools.

Can I use dynamic tags based on the sharing platform?

Yes, with server-side detection you can serve different tags based on the user agent. However, this requires technical implementation and isn't necessary for most use cases.