Add Social Sharing Images: A Guide to Boost Your Site's Social Media Presence

Add Social Sharing Images: A Guide to Boost Your Site's Social Media Presence

By Michael Turner

December 21, 2024 at 04:33 AM

Social sharing images can significantly boost your site's traffic when links are shared on social networks or messaging apps. Here's how to set them up effectively:

Types of Social Sharing Images

  1. Social Sharing Logo
  • Represents your entire website
  • Used as default when no specific image is set
  1. Alternative Social Sharing Image
  • Represents individual pages or collection items
  • Available for:
    • Blog posts
    • Products
    • Events
    • Portfolio subpages
    • Regular pages

Image Requirements

  • Minimum size: 200px x 200px
  • Follow current Facebook image size recommendations
  • Use high-quality, relevant images

Adding a Social Sharing Logo

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

Adding Alternative Social Sharing Images

For Pages:

  1. Open Page Panel
  2. Click page title settings
  3. Select Social tab
  4. Upload or drag image
  5. Save changes

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

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

Best Practices:

  • Use high-quality, relevant images
  • Maintain consistent branding
  • Update images regularly
  • Check how images appear on different platforms

Remember to review your social sharing images periodically to ensure they align with current platform requirements and your brand guidelines.

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