Why is the thumbnail image not appearing when sharing articles from my blog on Twitter?

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September 22, 2023

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If the thumbnail image is not appearing when sharing articles from your blog on Twitter, there are a few possible reasons for this issue. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help diagnose and resolve the problem:

Check the meta tags: Ensure that you have set the correct Open Graph meta tags for the thumbnail image on your web page. Twitter uses these tags to display the image when sharing links. Make sure the og:image tag contains the URL of the thumbnail image you want to appear on Twitter. Also, check if the og:image:secure_url tag is set for secured connections (HTTPS).
Image size and dimensions: Twitter has specific image size requirements for displaying thumbnails. The recommended dimensions for the thumbnail image is 1200x675 pixels, with a minimum size of 300x157 pixels. Ensure that your image meets these requirements, as Twitter might reject or not display images that are too small or too large.
Caching issues: If you have recently updated the thumbnail image or added the Open Graph meta tags, Twitter might not reflect those changes immediately. Try using Twitter's Card Validator tool to force Twitter to fetch the latest data from your website and update the thumbnail image.
Accessibility of the image: Ensure that the thumbnail image URL is publicly accessible. If the image is hosted behind a login or on a restricted server, Twitter might not be able to retrieve and display it. Test the accessibility of the image URL by directly accessing it in your browser.
Sharing from a cached page: If you have shared the link on Twitter previously, it is possible that Twitter is still using a cached version of the page that does not include the correct thumbnail image. To test this, try sharing the link on a new Tweet or using a different URL shortener.

By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and fix the issue of the thumbnail image not appearing when sharing articles from your blog on Twitter.

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