Dynamic Open Graph Images – OpenGraph.xyz

Description

Enable dynamic and automatic updates of Open Graph images across your website. This plugin allows you to choose from an array of templates, both free and premium, ensuring your social media previews are always eye-catching and brand-aligned.

What is OpenGraph.xyz?

OpenGraph.xyz is a SaaS platform designed to enhance your website’s presence on social media. By generating and previewing Open Graph meta tags, OpenGraph.xyz ensures your content stands out when shared. With the introduction of dynamic Open Graph images, your website’s visibility and click-through rates on social media platforms can significantly increase. This plugin brings the power of OpenGraph.xyz directly into your WordPress site, allowing for seamless integration and management.

What does this plugin do?

Dynamic Open Graph Images – OpenGraph.xyz integrates your WordPress site with OpenGraph.xyz services, enabling:

• Automatic generation and updating of Open Graph meta tags.
• Selection from a variety of Open Graph image templates.
• Access to both free and premium templates for diverse customization.
• Enhanced social media previews to attract more clicks and engagement.

Who is this plugin for?

This plugin is ideal for website owners, marketers, and content creators who want to boost their social media presence and engagement. Whether you run a blog, an e-commerce site, or a business website, dynamic Open Graph images can help your content capture attention on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

External Services

ogcdn.net

This is our open graph image generation service to create your og image. The URLs of your generated og:image tags point to this service with data about your page to dynamically create the images.
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api.opengraph.xyz

This is our service for the og image templates. This service will be accessed when you view and choose image templates for your pages.
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Installation

1. Upload opengraph-xyz.zip to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.

FAQ

Do I need an OpenGraph.xyz account to use this plugin?

No, an OpenGraph.xyz account is not required to access free templates. However, to create your own branded custom Open Graph templates and access premium features, an account with OpenGraph.xyz is necessary.

Is this plugin suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! Dynamic Open Graph Images – OpenGraph.xyz is designed to be user-friendly, allowing anyone to enhance their social media previews with ease.

How do I select an Open Graph template for my website?

Once the plugin is installed and activated, navigate to the ‘OpenGraph’ menu in your WordPress dashboard. Here, you’ll find a variety of templates to choose from. Simply select a template that aligns with your brand’s identity, and it will be automatically applied to your website’s Open Graph meta tags.

How do I link template variables to WordPress variables?

Once you’ve selected a template, the next step is to map the template’s dynamic variables to corresponding WordPress variables. For example, you can link a ‘title’ variable in your template to the ‘Post Title’ in WordPress. This ensures that the dynamic content from your site, like post titles or featured images, is automatically incorporated into your Open Graph images. You’ll find these settings in the template editing interface where you can easily assign WordPress variables to your template’s dynamic elements.

Can I use different templates for different types of content?

Yes, the plugin allows you to assign different templates to different post types or individual posts. This ensures that each piece of content on your website can have a unique and relevant Open Graph image.

How to contact OpenGraph.xyz?

If you have any questions or need assistance, you can reach out to the OpenGraph.xyz team directly. Visit our website at OpenGraph.xyz and use the chat feature to get in touch with us. Our team is always ready to help you with any queries or support you may need regarding our service or the WordPress plugin.

Reviews

The Best Ever Dynamic OG Image Tool

Benjamin Siegal May 2, 2024

We’ve?already installed?this tool on some of our clients’ sites (especially the ones that have many resources, videos, and articles), and honestly, it’s been a?game-changer?in terms of time saved and increased click-through rates. OpenGraph.xyz lets you set up?branded?templates?for your OG images that automatically update based on?the content of each page or the type of page (e.g., blog posts, resources, lead pages, etc…).?So, for instance, you can have an OG template for your resource pages, and they will always stay consistent and only change the title, caption, and resource image based on the specific resource you’re sharing. Essentially, it eliminates the need to?manually design each one. It saves?marketing teams lots?of time?while enhancing the?overall look of their open graph images, making them?stand out on social media, which means better click-through rates.

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

1.0.1

• Improved compatibility with Yoast SEO plugin.
• Fixed issue where both OpenGraph XYZ and Yoast SEO tags were being displayed simultaneously.
• Optimized plugin initialization process to ensure proper loading order with other plugins.
• Added ‘opengraph-xyz-meta-tag’ class to meta tags for better identification.
• Improved caching mechanism for OpenGraph image URLs to enhance performance.

1.0.0

• Initial release.