How to Create the Perfect OG Image (With AI + A Simple Screenshot)
What is an OG Image? OG (Open Graph) image is the preview image that shows up when you share a link on social media, Slack, Discord, or any platform that unfurls URLs. You've seen it hundreds of times — that card with an image, title, and description that appears when someone drops a link in a chat. It's set with a simple meta tag in your HTML: <meta property= "og:image" content= "/og-image.png" /> Why Should You Care? Links with OG images get significantly more clicks It makes your site look professional and intentional Without one, platforms show a blank card or a random page element The Easiest Way to Create One You don't need Figma or Photoshop. Ask any AI (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to: "Create an HTML file for an OG image with my name, title, and website URL. Use a dark background, 1200x630 dimensions." You'll get a simple HTML file with a styled card. Open it in your browser, and screenshot it. Here's a minimal example: <!doctype html> <html> <head> <style> body { margin : 0 ; displ
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