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Does open.substack.com declare image dimensions?

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open.substack.com sets `og:image` but does not include `og:image:width` and `og:image:height`. Explicit dimensions let platforms render the preview faster without downloading the image first.

Question 2

What headline does open.substack.com use for social previews?

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open.substack.com's social headline is "Substack - A new economic engine for culture" (44 characters).

Question 3

What description does open.substack.com use for social previews?

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open.substack.com's social description reads: "Substack is a media platform for video, writing, podcasts, and creator-centered communities, all powered by subscriptions." (122 characters).

Question 4

What's the biggest issue with open.substack.com's Google Search preview?

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URL redirected (1 redirect). Original: https://open.substack.com

Question 5

How can I improve open.substack.com's social previews?

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Review the recommendations above - they list specific issues and provide ready-to-paste meta tag snippets. The highest-impact fixes are usually a properly sized `og:image` (1200×630), a clear `og:title` under 60 characters, and a 50-155 character `og:description`.

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