Divyapahuja31 opened a new pull request, #426:
URL: https://github.com/apache/grails-static-website/pull/426
## Description
This PR significantly improves the website's SEO (Search Engine
Optimization) and SMO (Social Media Optimization) by implementing dynamic Open
Graph meta tags.
### The Problem
Previously, the `og:url` and `og:image` tags were hardcoded or static. This
meant that when users shared specific blog posts or documentation pages on
platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, or Slack, the preview often displayed generic
information or the wrong image, leading to poor user engagement.
### The Solution
I have updated `RenderSiteTask.groovy` and `BlogTask.groovy` to dynamically
generate metadata:
1. **Dynamic `og:url`**: Each specific page now reports its permalink
instead of the site root, ensuring social platforms point users to the correct
destination.
2. **Smart `og:image`**:
* **Blog Posts**: If a post defines a custom image, it is now
correctly used for the preview.
* **Videos**: YouTube video posts now automatically fetch and use the
high-quality video thumbnail.
* **Fallback**: Pages without specific media gracefully fall back to
the default Grails logo.
3. **Cleanup**: Removed hardcoded `og:image:width` and `og:image:height`
tags (300x300), which were causing distortion for non-square images.
## Impact
These changes ensure that all shared links from the Grails website look
professional, relevant, and visually appealing, directly improving the brand's
presence on social media.
## Checklist
- [x] Verified `og:url` points to the correct permalink on blog posts and
pages.
- [x] Verified `og:image` correctly picks up blog post images.
- [x] Verified fallback to default Grails logo for pages without images.
- [x] Removed incorrect fixed image dimensions.
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