Open Graph image - the OG image - what it is and how to use it with WordPress' Yoast SEO plugin

A website owner creates an Open Graph image – the image fits perfectly onto a Facebook post when a page is shared. A good one will have context and allure to encourage Facebook users to click it.A brand looks more professional – and attractive – when a well put together Open Graph image is featured.When shared, a page with no OG image will display a grey box or a random banner.You can see below that a grey box is unattractive and doesn’t help the brand connect with an audience. It is easy to scroll past it. No one likes a grey box.By contrast, below is a Facebook share of an article that DOES use an Open Graph image. It is so much more vibrant and is much more likely to receive engagement.In this article, I show you OG image sizes and where they appear across the internet. I’ll also tell you how to add one to a WordPress page or post, as well as an HTML page.Open Graph image sizeThe suggested size for a Facebook Open Graph image is about 1200 pixels by 630 pixels and should not be more...