XF 2.1 Can we force threads with images attached to set that as FB OG image?

[drastic]

I have a thread with several images attached.

They're full size, over 500px in either direction.

Facebook looks for the og:image URL - so if XF can set an image from the first post as that image

Using the default og image doesn't match the content, so people won't be inclined to click it.

This would be really helpful so we could share our threads on Facebook/Twitter and get the big preview image. Would help us get more clicks/signups too.

Is this possible in any settings, an addon, or any other way?

 

[drastic]

Anyone have a good solution for this? Would like to share "article" threads on social media, but need a big image to show up for it.

 

[djbaxter]

Make sure you haven't blocked /attachments in robots.txt

Then test the thread at

https://cards-dev.twitter.com/validator

and see if it flags any errors.

 

[Kevin]

Anyone have a good solution for this? Would like to share "article" threads on social media, but need a big image to show up for it.

If you allow guests to view attachments, this works for us..

XenForo 2 - [CinVin] Style & Meta Tweaks (use attachments for og:image & others)

This is a collection of several options related to XenForo meta tags and miscellaneous display tweaks. This is how, for example, we are using attachments for the og:image at Cameraderie photography forum. After installing go into your XF Options...

aliensoup.com

 

[drastic]

Thanks, @Kevin - I'll give that a shot.

 

[drastic]

Make sure you haven't blocked /attachments in robots.txt

Then test the thread at

https://cards-dev.twitter.com/validator

and see if it flags any errors.

Can add this one too

Sharing Debugger - Meta for Developers

developers.facebook.com

I must be on there multiple times per week...

 

[Vinny O'Hare]

How is this working for you?