How can I troubleshoot LinkedIn scraping the wrong or missing og image on certain pages of my Webflow website, despite setting specific og images for each page and trying the suggested custom code for the header?
TL;DR
- Verify that each Webflow page has the correct og:image set in SEO settings and that images are correctly uploaded.
- Ensure any custom og:image code is correctly placed in the HEAD section of your Webflow project settings.
- Use LinkedIn’s Post Inspector Tool to check and reset cache for the correct og:image.
- Resize images to LinkedIn's recommended size (1200x627 pixels) and optimize without compromising quality.
- Test on various browsers and devices and clear caches to ensure consistent og:image display.
- Check for any CDN or caching issues that may serve outdated pages.
LinkedIn displaying the wrong or missing og:image can be frustrating. Let's walk through some steps to troubleshoot and resolve this issue.
1. Verify Proper og:image Configuration
- Check that each page of your Webflow site has a specific og:image set in the SEO Settings.
- Ensure images are uploaded correctly and are accessible through a direct URL.
2. Confirm Custom Code Placement
- In your Webflow Project Settings, ensure any custom og:image code is placed correctly in the HEAD section.
- Double-check that the custom code correctly references the desired og:image.
3. Use LinkedIn Debug Tool
- Visit the LinkedIn Post Inspector Tool and enter the URL of your problematic Webflow page.
- Inspect the parsed data and check for any discrepancies in the og:image information.
- Force a LinkedIn cache reset by requesting LinkedIn to re-scrape your page through the tool.
4. Resize and Optimize Images
- Ensure all og:image** files comply with LinkedIn's recommended size (ideally 1200 x 627 pixels) to improve recognition.
- Optimize images to reduce file sizes without sacrificing quality, as large images can cause loading issues.
5. Cross-Browser and Device Checks
- Check your pages on multiple browsers and devices to ensure that the correct og:image displays consistently.
- Clear browser cache or try incognito mode to avoid cached data affecting results.
6. Inspect for Caching Issues
- Double-check any potential CDN or caching settings that might be serving outdated versions of your Webflow page.
Summary
Verifying og:image settings in Webflow, ensuring correct code placement, and using LinkedIn's debugging tools can help resolve the issue of incorrect or missing og:image on LinkedIn. Proper image size and optimizing for LinkedIn's standards are also crucial for successful rendering.