Here are tips for ensuring your content displays optimally when shared on social media platforms:

Optimizing Text Content

Add concise SEO titles and descriptions to:

• Individual pages
• Blog posts, products, events
• Portfolio pages
• Your overall site description

The first 1-2 sentences are crucial as platforms have character limits.

Platform-Specific Display Guidelines

Facebook displays:

• Homepage: Title and site SEO description
• Pages/Posts: SEO title and description
• Gallery/Portfolio: Item title and description
• Primary domain shown for all content types

X (Twitter) displays:

• Pages/Posts: SEO title and description
• Gallery items: Item title only
• Primary domain
• Enable Twitter Card for additional details like product images/prices

LinkedIn displays:

• Homepage: Title and domain
• Cover page: SEO title/description
• Other content: SEO title and domain only

Pinterest requires:

• Featured images for sharing
• Save buttons enabled
• Custom descriptions added by users
• Primary domain always shown

Image Display Hierarchy

For Layout Pages/Collections:

1. Alternative social sharing image
2. Social sharing logo
3. Site logo (homepage)
4. Platform-selected image

For Collection Items:

1. Alternative social sharing image
2. Featured image
3. Product image (products only)
4. Social sharing logo
5. Platform-selected image

Troubleshooting Display Issues

Facebook:

• Use Facebook Debugger for cache issues
• Check image size requirements

X:

• Use Card validator for updates
• Preview posts before publishing

LinkedIn:

• Use Post Inspector
• Remove passwords temporarily if needed
• Recheck after site changes

These optimizations help ensure consistent and appealing content display across social platforms while maximizing engagement.

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