#468 – Improved display of the image in social media publishing

 Hi,

The image (Econa) does not appear if I copy the link in a facebook page (twitter ...) !
Is it possible that you improve this possibility?
Regards

Hi,

That's really a nice addition. We will consider it for sure. Until then you can just the following snippet in the article layout override to achieve what you want:

if (isset($this->item->jcfields[1]))
{
        $document = JFactory::getDocument();
	$document->setMetadata('og:image', substr(JUri::root(false), 0, -1).$this->item->jcfields[1]->image->src, 'property');
}

Note that this code is for Joomla articles and assumes that you are using Econa as a custom field and the field ID is 1.
If you are not using Econa as a custom field then you can install Route 66 which allows you to set the article's intro/full image as Open Graph tags.

Regards

Hi,
I use Econa as a custom field, but will it work with other extensions like dpcalendar too?
I noted for the articles, it will serve one day. Thank you
Regards

The logic should be similar for any extension that is using custom fields. Give it a try and let me know.

Regards

Hi,
I did not arrive there but as it is not very urgent. I prefer to wait for your integration. Can you integrate it with the next update. Thank you
Regards

Hi,

I will try to add it in the next update.

Regards

HI
Ok thanks
Regards

HI,
I tested well and it works. Great!
Is there anything to do for other networks ..? because i don't see the image for twitter ? .
Regards

Hi,

Twitter is also using the same open graph tags so it's a bit weird that it doesn't work. I will make some tests and let you know.

Regards