{"id":29328,"date":"2022-07-22T15:56:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=29328"},"modified":"2022-07-22T15:56:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:56:20","slug":"how-to-create-attractive-twitter-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-attractive-twitter-cards","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Attractive Twitter Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5396ee0b76\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5396ee0b76\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5396ee0b76\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-attractive-twitter-cards\/#How_to_Create_Attractive_Twitter_Cards\" title=\"How to Create Attractive Twitter Cards\">How to Create Attractive Twitter Cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-attractive-twitter-cards\/#Summary_cards_are_Twitters_default_card\" title=\"Summary cards are Twitter&#8217;s &#8220;default&#8221; card\">Summary cards are Twitter&#8217;s &#8220;default&#8221; card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-attractive-twitter-cards\/#They_include_a_title_description_thumbnail_image_Twitter_account_attribution_and_a_direct_link_to_the_content\" title=\"They include a title, description, thumbnail image, Twitter account attribution and a direct link to the content\">They include a title, description, thumbnail image, Twitter account attribution and a direct link to the content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-attractive-twitter-cards\/#Player_cards_are_for_sharing_video\" title=\"Player cards are for sharing video\">Player cards are for sharing video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-attractive-twitter-cards\/#They_should_have_a_2_1_aspect_ratio\" title=\"They should have a 2:1 aspect ratio\">They should have a 2:1 aspect ratio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-attractive-twitter-cards\/#Adding_meta_tags\" title=\"Adding meta tags\">Adding meta tags<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_Attractive_Twitter_Cards\"><\/span>How to Create Attractive Twitter Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:40% max-height:256px; margin:0px 10px; width:auto;\" align=\"left\" alt=\"What does a twitter card look like\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/pMUrFyH.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>When creating a Twitter account, you should be aware of how Twitter cards look. They are like the &#8220;default&#8221; card on Twitter, with a title, description, thumbnail image, direct link to the content and account attribution. In addition to these standard elements, Twitter Cards can also include audio, video, and apps. The aspect ratio for these elements is 2:1. Read on to discover how to create an attractive Twitter card.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_cards_are_Twitters_default_card\"><\/span>Summary cards are Twitter&#8217;s &#8220;default&#8221; card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to make your summary card stand out from the crowd, you&#8217;ll need to understand how to format it properly. Twitter has a few rules when it comes to this. First, make sure that your title is concise and to the point. Then, you&#8217;ll want to include 200 characters for the description, which should be as brief as possible. You should also keep in mind that the aspect ratio of your summary card is 1:1, and the image dimensions must be at least 144&#215;144 pixels.<\/p>\n<p>Twitter has four different types of cards, with each having different functions and benefits. A summary card has a title and description, a thumbnail image, and attribution of your Twitter account. Finally, it provides a direct link to the content. These cards are especially helpful for publishers who want to highlight a few key points from their content. The default card is the summary card. It&#8217;s an excellent choice for short articles, news, or events.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_include_a_title_description_thumbnail_image_Twitter_account_attribution_and_a_direct_link_to_the_content\"><\/span>They include a title, description, thumbnail image, Twitter account attribution and a direct link to the content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Summary Cards &#8211; Twitter cards include a title, description, and a thumbnail image. They also include a link to the content on the website. Twitter allows you to include a small description, but it&#8217;s better to use a full-length one. Depending on the type of card you create, you can also include a featured image.<\/p>\n<p>Summary Cards &#8211; Twitter cards that include an image will provide readers with a preview, snippet, or full-width prominent image. These are also useful for blog posts that don&#8217;t contain images. If the content doesn&#8217;t have a thumbnail, it will display a default one. These cards are also great for posts without images, as the default thumbnail will be visible to users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Player_cards_are_for_sharing_video\"><\/span>Player cards are for sharing video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the traditional player card format on Facebook and Twitter isn&#8217;t great for sharing video, Twitter Player Cards can be an excellent solution. Twitter knows how to display a video player, so the playback experience is smooth and consistent. This format is also perfect for promoting a new product, podcast snippet, or brand event. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore the benefits of Twitter Player Cards. Here&#8217;s how to use them to share your videos on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>The player card format is similar to the Summary Card, with the added advantage of a video player that plays directly in the news feed. The player card&#8217;s size is adjustable, and the image can be resized if needed. The video player is a great way to emphasize visual content. Twitter&#8217;s player cards will display video content as well as audio. For best results, use a card format that emphasizes the visual content of your content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_should_have_a_2_1_aspect_ratio\"><\/span>They should have a 2:1 aspect ratio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Twitter Card has a two-by-two grid of images. The ratio should be at least 2:1. The resolution of the image should be 300 x 157 px. The file size should not exceed 1MB. The Twitter Card is the default image format on the site. The size of the Twitter Card can vary slightly. It is recommended that you use an image of at least 1600 x 900 pixels to maximize its impact on the user.<\/p>\n<p>The size of the image for Twitter cards should be at least 600 x 335 pixels. Large, structured images are not recommended as they can be scroll stoppers on the Twitter timeline. It is also recommended that you use a picture that has a 2:1 aspect ratio. This will make your Twitter cards more interesting to scroll through. The image should be cropped to fit the size of the Twitter card. There are two other options: the Multi-Image Card or the Video Card. The Multi-Image Card will allow you to use up to four images. This feature is mostly used for tweet engagement campaigns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_meta_tags\"><\/span>Adding meta tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding meta tags to a Twitter card is the easiest way to improve its search engine ranking. The Twitter card meta tag is made up of two elements: the title and the description. For the title, you can use the image URL of a recent blog post. If you&#8217;re using an image specifically for Twitter, you can use a photo from your blog, just make sure it&#8217;s the correct size and cropped to fit the Twitter platform.<\/p>\n<p>To add the proper meta tags, you must first make sure your website uses them. The meta description tag is used by search engines to describe your website in SERPs. Its aim is to generate clicks from users who perform searches on certain keywords. Higher click-through rates improve your rankings. Social meta tags work the same way. 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