Is it possible to use Video (mp4 or Gif) as Open Graph Image Url on Facebook and Instagram using Webflow?
Yes, it is possible to use a video (mp4) or a GIF as the Open Graph Image URL on Facebook and Instagram using Webflow. However, the behavior and support may vary across different platforms.
Open Graph is a protocol that allows websites to control how their pages are displayed when shared on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. It defines specific metadata tags, including the og:image tag, which specifies the image URL to be used as the thumbnail when the page is shared.
To use a video or GIF as the Open Graph Image URL on Facebook and Instagram, you need to follow these steps:
1. Upload the video or GIF file to your Webflow project. You can do this by going to the Designer and navigating to the Assets panel. Click on the "Upload" button and select your video or GIF file.
2. Once the file is uploaded, select the file and click on the "Copy Link" button in the right-hand panel. This will copy the direct URL of the file to your clipboard.
3. Go to the Webflow Designer and navigate to the page for which you want to set the Open Graph Image URL.
4. In the page settings, under the "SEO" tab, you will find an option to set the Open Graph image URL. Here, paste the URL of the video or GIF that you copied in the previous step.
5. Publish the changes to your site.
However, it's important to note that while Facebook does support videos as Open Graph images, Instagram only supports static images as Open Graph thumbnails. So, even if you set a video as the Open Graph image URL, Instagram will only display the first frame of the video as a static image.
Additionally, for the best compatibility and performance, it's recommended to optimize your video or GIF before uploading it to Webflow. This includes compressing the file size, selecting appropriate dimensions, and ensuring the file format is compatible with the desired platform.
Remember to preview and test how your Open Graph image appears on Facebook and Instagram after publishing your changes. Each platform may handle the display of Open Graph images differently, so it's a good idea to check how it looks on multiple devices and platforms.