# Sharing image and metadata publishing checklist

Use this record for one real page. Keep the artwork, published addresses and checks together.
The completed practice example below is fictional. Replace all sample values before using them on a real website.

## Your page

- Page title:
- Public page URL:
- Sharing title:
- Sharing description:
- Site name:
- Open Graph type:
- X card layout:
- Image alt text:
- Local artwork filename and revision:
- Image dimensions:
- File format and size:
- Public HTTPS image URL:
- Where the page metadata is edited:
- Person responsible for future updates:
- Review date:

## Before publishing

- [ ] The card describes the actual page and uses artwork cleared for this use.
- [ ] The main subject remains readable at a small display size, with room around important content.
- [ ] The saved image opens correctly and its dimensions, quality and size have been checked.
- [ ] The image alt text describes meaningful visual content and text.
- [ ] If Use metadata text was selected, any later artwork or metadata changes have been reconciled.
- [ ] The actual image is uploaded to the intended public URL.
- [ ] The site's existing metadata fields/template have been updated, without accidental competing tags.
- [ ] The final page address and image address have replaced all sample values.

## After publishing

- [ ] The actual page opens without an editor login and contains the promised content.
- [ ] Published source contains the intended title, description, type, page URL, image URL and alt text.
- [ ] The exact image URL displays the intended artwork while signed out.
- [ ] Website/image caching issues are resolved before requesting a platform refresh.
- [ ] The relevant platform preview has been checked separately, with retrieval errors investigated.
- [ ] Existing-post behavior is recorded separately from the result for a new post.
- [ ] The final file, editing instructions and review notes are saved for the person maintaining the page.

Opening an image in a browser does not establish access by every platform crawler.
A local generator preview is approximate and does not confirm public delivery or third-party acceptance.

## Review log

| Date | Page/image URL | Check or platform | Actual result | Follow-up and owner |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |

## Completed practice values — fictional

- Publisher: Sample Workshop Studio
- Page URL: https://example.com/guides/first-creative-workshop
- Sharing title: Plan your first creative workshop
- Description: A practical checklist for choosing a project, gathering materials and planning a manageable session.
- Image URL: https://example.com/images/first-creative-workshop-social.png
- Image alt text: Navy card reading Plan your first creative workshop, with a planning checklist subtitle and the Sample Workshop Studio name.
- Open Graph type: article
- X card layout: Large image (summary_large_image)
- Artwork layout: Bold; default navy/white/pale-blue colors; no photo or logo uploads
- Artwork text: copied once using Use metadata text
- PNG export: social-card-1200x630.png; 1200 × 630 pixels
- Metadata export: social-meta-tags.html; Open Graph and X meta-tag snippet

These example.com paths are not a live article or hosted image. The public downloads demonstrate local output only.
No platform has accepted or published this fictional campaign.

## References

- Plainview walkthrough: https://plainviewweb.com/blog/social-sharing-image-metadata
- Generator: https://plainviewweb.com/tools/social-card-generator
- Open Graph protocol: https://ogp.me/
- LinkedIn sharing guidance: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a521928
- LinkedIn Post Inspector instructions: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a6233775

Prepared October 8, 2026. Recheck the intended platform's current requirements before use.