How can I change a blog post's default thumbnail image?

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  closetrun · Member · Oct 21, 2014 at 1:41 am

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  Hi, this question is for the blog http://www.closetrun.com. I recently noticed that the images that show up as the default thumbnail on my posts are a random image from the post. Is there a way that I can choose what image shows up when my blog post appears on wordpress? I know that choosing a featured image is an option, but I dislike having an image show on the top of the page and the title of the post after. Does this make sense?

  Thanks for the help!
  Maria

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  jeremeylduvall · Member · Oct 21, 2014 at 6:14 pm

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  Hi Maria!

  The featured image option is honestly the best way to accomplish this. Social networks select images in the order described here:

  http://en.support.wordpress.com/publicize/#images-in-publicize

  If a featured image is not set for a post and the post does not include a slideshow or gallery, social networks should pick the first prominent image within a post. The image will need to be a bit on the larger side (500 x 500 or so) to outrank other images on the page. Can you give that a try?

  If you’re having trouble, point me to a specific post, and I’ll be happy to take a look!

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  closetrun · Member · Oct 22, 2014 at 3:14 am

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  Hi Jeremey,

  Thank you for your help! That answers my question.

  Maria

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  jeremeylduvall · Member · Oct 22, 2014 at 4:05 pm

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  Not a problem Maria! Let us know if you need anything else.