[Resolved] Featured Image for 'latest post' page?

[Mark]

Hi all!

Trying to get a featured image on my default “latest post” page (homepage), but it seems there’s no way to do it. Now, when I share the link on Facebook, it shows up without an image. Is there any way to select a featured image for that page?

Thanks in advance!

http://www.zenchurch.net

[Mark]

Just wanting to clarify some stuff! When someone goes to zenchurch.net, I want the latest post page to be where people land. However, when I share that link on Facebook, no image/text shows up, not even the site title and tagline. Is it possible to set a default image, or even force it to use the header logo as the featured image?

[Leo]

Hi Mark,

If you want to add an image, then maybe try using the After Header hook or Inside Content Container hook:
http://demo.generatepress.com/hook-locations/
https://docs.generatepress.com/article/hooks-overview/

With something like this:

<?php if ( is_front_page() && is_home() ) { ?>
    Insert Image here
<?php } ?>

There is not alot GP can control what Facebook shows but you might be able to use an SEO plugin.
Little bit of info in this post: https://generatepress.com/forums/topic/my-site-displays-the-incorrect-thumbnail-header-photo/

Let me know if this helps.

[Mark]

Thanks, Leo. It does appear to be a Facebook problem. Just tried a few SEO plugins and no dice. Thanks for the quick response!

mdj+

[Leo]

You might have a to wait a few hours or a day to see the preview shows up as Facebook needs to clear cache on their end 🙂

Glad I could help!

[Author]

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