Social Media Sharing Settings (OG Image)

Have you ever noticed that when you share a link on WhatsApp or Facebook, an image and title automatically appear? That's OG (Open Graph) settings! Make your invitation look beautiful and eye-catching when shared.

What are OG Settings?

Simply Put

OG settings control the preview screen that appears when you share a link.

Before OG Settings:

https://www.snappost.co/en/invitation/abc123
(Just a plain link)

After OG Settings:

[Beautiful couple photo thumbnail]
Jimin & Michael's Wedding
March 15, 2025, Saturday at 2:00 PM

Where Are They Used?

• WhatsApp: Thumbnail image and title appear when you send a link
• Facebook: Preview appears when you paste a link in a post
• Instagram: Preview when sending a link via DM
• Twitter: Link displays as a card in tweets
• Other platforms: Link previews on various social platforms

How to Set Up OG

Step 1: Open OG Settings Page

Method 1: From Collections Page

1. Click Dashboard > Collections menu
2. Find the invitation card you want to configure
3. Click the "Share Settings" button (or the three-dot menu on the card)
4. Find "Social Media Sharing Settings" or "OG Settings" section

Method 2: While Editing Invitation

1. Click the "Save" button from the invitation editing screen
2. Navigate to the "Share" step
3. Find the "Social Media Sharing Settings" section

Step 2: Enter Title

The OG Title is the large headline that appears when you share the link.

Input Examples:

• "Jimin & Michael's Wedding"
• "Emily & David's Wedding Invitation"
• "Baby Sarah's First Birthday Party!"
• "Alex & Jessica Getting Married"

Good Title Tips:

• ✅ Always include the couple's names
• ✅ Clearly state the event type (wedding, birthday, etc.)
• ✅ Keep it under 60 characters (system limit)
• ✅ Emojis like hearts (♥) are acceptable
• ❌ Too long will get truncated

Step 3: Enter Description

The OG Description is the smaller supplementary information that appears below the title.

Input Examples:

• "March 15, 2025, Saturday at 2:00 PM"
• "2025-03-15 SAT 2:00 PM | Grand Hyatt New York"
• "March 15, 2025 | Manhattan Ballroom"
• "Date: 2025-03-15 (Sat) 2:00 PM"

Good Description Tips:

• ✅ Include date and time
• ✅ Adding venue name is even better
• ✅ Keep under 120 characters (system limit)
• ✅ Use separators (|) or spacing for readability
• ❌ Don't include too much information

Step 4: Upload Image

The image is the most important part! It's what appears as the thumbnail.

Selecting an Image:

1. Click the "Select Image" or "Upload" button
2. Choose a photo from your computer or phone
3. Wait for upload to complete (takes a few seconds)
4. Verify with preview

Recommended Images:

• 📷 Weddings: Beautiful couple profile photos
• 👶 Birthday Parties: Clear photos of the child's face
• 🎉 Other Events: Photos that convey the event's atmosphere

Image Specifications:

• Standard Size: 1200 x 630 pixels (1.91:1 ratio, for Facebook/Twitter)
• WhatsApp Optimized: 800 x 1064 pixels (3:4 ratio)
• Max File Size: 5MB (1MB or less recommended)
• File Format: JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF

Good Image Selection Tips:

• ✅ Photos with faces centered
• ✅ Bright and clear photos
• ✅ Photos with uncluttered backgrounds
• ✅ Photos with text overlay are OK
• ❌ Photos that are too dark or blurry
• ❌ Group photos with many people shot from far away
• ❌ Vertical photos where important parts might get cropped

Step 5: Check Preview

Once uploaded, you can see a preview on screen.

What to Check in Preview:

• Does the image display correctly?
• Is the face or important part not cropped?
• Is the title fully visible? (Not truncated?)
• Is the description displaying properly?

Step 6: Save

Once all settings are complete:

1. Click the "Save" or "Done" button
2. Confirm "Saved successfully" message
3. Ready to share!

Changing the Image

To change the image later:

1. Open the OG settings page the same way
2. Click the "X" button next to the image to remove the existing one
3. Upload a new image
4. Save

Real Examples

Example 1: Wedding Invitation

OG Title:

Jimin & Michael's Wedding

OG Description:

March 15, 2025, Saturday at 2:00 PM | Grand Hyatt New York

Image:

• Couple photo taken outdoors in bright lighting
• Both people looking at each other and smiling
• Background blurred to focus on subjects

Example 2: Birthday Party Invitation

OG Title:

Join Us for Sarah's First Birthday!

OG Description:

April 20, 2025, Sunday at 12:00 PM

Image:

• Baby in traditional outfit, front-facing photo
• Face clearly visible with simple background
• Bright and adorable expression

Example 3: Simple Version

OG Title:

Emily & David Wedding

OG Description:

2025-05-10 | 3PM

Image:

• Simple couple silhouette photo
• Minimalist background feel

Platform Display Differences

WhatsApp

• Image: 3:4 ratio center crop (800 x 1064 pixels optimized)
• Title: Up to 60 characters
• Description: Displayed in feed card format
• Button: Links with "View Details" button

Optimization Tips:

• Keep faces centered in the image to avoid cropping
• Vertical ratio works well for portrait photos
• Snap Post auto-optimizes images for WhatsApp

Facebook / General Social Media

• Image: Displays in 1.91:1 ratio (horizontal)
• Title: Can display multiple lines
• Description: Displays 2-3 lines

Optimization Tips:

• Horizontal images are optimal
• Utilize both title and description

Twitter (X)

• Image: 2:1 ratio (even more horizontal)
• Title: 1-2 lines
• Description: Displays briefly

Optimization Tips:

• Prepare very horizontal images
• Concise title

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to set up OG?

Not required, but highly recommended!

Without OG settings:

• Just a plain link appears
• Lower click-through rates
• Looks less thoughtful

With OG settings:

• Really stands out
• Click-through rates increase 3-5x
• Looks professional and polished

I uploaded an image but it doesn't show

Check:

1. Is the file size under 5MB?
2. Is it a JPG or PNG file?
3. Is your internet connection stable?
4. Did you wait for upload to fully complete?

Solutions:

• Reduce photo size (sending it to yourself via WhatsApp auto-compresses it)
• Try a different photo
• Refresh the page and try again

Thumbnail doesn't appear when I share on WhatsApp

Causes:

1. OG settings haven't been configured yet
2. Cache is showing previous content
3. WhatsApp hasn't fetched the information yet

Solutions:

1. Verify OG settings are complete
2. Try sending to someone who's receiving the link for the first time
3. Try again in a few minutes
4. If it doesn't work, copy the link fresh and share again

The image gets cropped

Why:

• Different platforms crop images to different aspect ratios

Solutions:

1. Use the safe zone concept
   • Place important elements only in the center of the image
   • Edges should be areas that are OK to crop
2. Pre-crop to 1200 x 630 pixel ratio
3. Position faces in the center

I changed settings but the old thumbnail appears

This is a cache issue:

• Platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook save thumbnails they've fetched
• May not update immediately

Solutions:

1. Wait a few hours
2. Copy and share the link again
3. New viewers will see the new image

Do I have to use only horizontal photos for OG images?

Horizontal photos work best! However:

• Square photos are also OK (sides may get slightly cropped)
• Vertical photos not recommended (gets heavily cropped)

Best Method:

• Crop to 1.91:1 ratio using photo editing apps
• Or arrange important elements in the center

Final Checklist

After completing OG settings, check these:

• Is the OG title under 60 characters?
• Is the OG description under 120 characters?
• Is the image under 5MB? (1MB or less recommended)
• Are faces/important parts centered in the image?
• Does everything look correct in the preview?
• Did you save the settings?

Next Steps

After completing OG settings:

• Learn Invitation Sharing Methods
• Check Response Statistics
• Manage Collections