Common Open Graph mistakes that break social previews
Review the most common Open Graph errors, from wrong images to inconsistent metadata and broken link previews.
Bad images and mismatched metadata are the fastest way to weaken a preview
The most visible Open Graph mistakes usually start with the image. A cropped logo, low resolution file or square asset reused from another channel can make the preview look broken or untrustworthy.
The next problem is inconsistency. If the Open Graph title, description and canonical page all tell different stories, social platforms may show a preview that feels disconnected from the actual page.
Broken previews come from missing checks, not from Open Graph alone
A preview can also break when tags are missing, duplicated or left behind after a redesign. In that case, platforms may pull the wrong image or fall back to text that was never meant for sharing.
The safest approach is to keep Open Graph data aligned with the page content, confirm the image renders well at social preview size, and review the final card before publishing or sharing.