Lesson 5.6: Social Previews with the Free Yoast Plugin
What are social previews?
They show how your page will look when shared on platforms like Facebook or X (Twitter).
In free version:
- You can manually set:
Facebook title, description, and image
Twitter title, description, and image
- Located in the Yoast meta box → Social tab
Why it matters:
Social sharing is a huge traffic source. Controlling your preview improves click-through rates.
Pro tip:
Install a social sharing plugin to complement your Yoast setup.