How to make a picture appear with a link when I send out a link

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    grandafedb2bfc8 · Member ·

    Would like a certain picture to show up when I give people a link to my website

    Self-declared URL: https://bee2getherbikes.com/
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  • staff-imahappyengineer · Staff ·

    Hello @grandafedb2bfc8,

    From your description, you are referring to what is called an Open Graph image (often shortened to “og image”). This is the preview image that appears alongside your link when it is shared on social media platforms or in messaging apps.

    In WordPress, this image can be set in different ways. For example, you can use the featured image of your homepage, or if your hosting plan allows, you can add it in the site’s meta settings. Many site owners also use SEO plugins such as Yoast, which include an option to set a specific Open Graph image for your site. You can find more information here: https://yoast.com/help/custom-open-graph-tags/

    That said, I checked the site address you provided and it is hosted with GoDaddy.com, not on WordPress.com. For further assistance in setting this up, you may want to contact GoDaddy support directly, as they will be able to guide you through the steps specific to their hosting environment.

    I hope this helps clarify what the image is called and how it works. Please let me know if you would like me to share general guidance or resources you can pass along to your hosting provider.

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