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I use the "publicize" feature to post my blogposts on Facebook. However, when I have more than one image in a blog post, I don't seem to be able to choose which images is the thumbnail that appears in Facebook. Any ideas?
The blog I need help with is thoughtsnax.com.
Unfortunately, there's no way to do that at this time, but I'll pass along the suggestion to our team.
@Amyfaar:
Actually when you put a link on facebook.com, will appear automatically all images that exist in your post. You can select it yourself. But, sometimes, it does not all images you have in your post will appear as an option. It also happened to me. Images that appear automatically usually are the images in the sidebar. So it is better you put several pictures in the sidebar, and you can choose one that appropriate to the content of your post.
It works that way if you manually click a share link to Facebook, but the Publicize system is entirely automated and the content for the "post" on Facebook is generated immediately after you publish.
Oh yes, sorry, I misunderstood.
Thank you.
No problem. :)
Thanks for the clarification. Will try manually sharing rather than publicizing.
You're welcome!
amyfarr mentioned that she can share an image (though only one) in FB via the publicize feature. How do you choose the thumbnail that appears? I only use one image per post, so this would work fine for me.
To say a bit more, I would like the thumbnail to appear beside the first part of my blog text so that readers can see it in their news feed.
@stoudtb: Hi. We need the URL of your blog in order to give you accurate advice, please.
@stoudtb: OK, I see you opened a new topic :-)
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/publicize-feature-and-facebook-displaying-image-from-wp-on-fb?replies=6
I have a related issues on frankostyn.wordpress.com. When I publicize a post to facebook, the wordpress post does appear on my facebook page but without a thumbnail. This used to work will, untill 2 days ago. I followed the instructions on the support page (deactivate link and reinstall it) but without success. Can somebody help me here ? It is important to me that these thumbnails appear. Thx. Frank
@frankostyn
Please post the URL for the blog in question starting with http://
@frankostyn: You indicated that the URL is http://frankostyn.wordpress.com . With http:// next time, please :-)
Can you give us an example of a post that does not publicize properly with thumbnail? (with the full URL, including http://)
I got the exactly same problem. Two days ago, I worked fine. Here's the link I'd like to post on Facebook with a thumbnail.
http://lefildefer.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/la-nouvelle-menace-nucleaire-japonaise/
@decotret: If I try to share that link manually on Facebook, it shows the main image (the Scream lookalike). You are saying that when publicizing that image, the thumbnail did not show automatically?
Yes sir!
Actually, does it show up when you copy to link on Facebook or when it is published? For my part, it shows up when I copy the link, but it doesn't when I publish on FB.
Thx for the feedback. I followed the suggestion to publish via share vs. publicize and had the same experience as decotret.
Today, I published a new post... http://frankostyn.wordpress.com/2011/03/17/thursday-march-17th/ and things worked as usual.
It beats me, but so far so good. Thx for your comments and support.
@ decotret and airodissey, I have the same problem as you.who wan help us?? Pleaaaaaaaase?
I have the exact same issue. When I tried to share manually on FB, I was allowed to select my thumbnail, however when I shared the link the thumbnail did not publish. I'm brand new to WP as an owner of a blog, so I have no idea where to start to correct this issue. :O(
I have had the same problem for a few days now. it is very important to have a thumbnail image on my facebook posts =(. it has always worked in the past and now it doesnt... someone please help
http://sadikhadzovic.wordpress.com
I'm here to report the same problem. No thumbnail ultimately appearing in Facebook posts, even though I can still "select" one. This has been going on since Wednesday Mar. 16. I've never had this problem in 2 years and I don't have it from non WordPress accounts. Any help or ideas appreciated! Commiseration welcome as well.
Since Wednesday, March 16, I'm having the same issue with sharing links via facebook.
Thumbnail images are not diplaying. I have tried a number of "fixes" to no avail. Please help.
If you are solution orientated then there are other methods that can be used like Hootsuite, etc. http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2010/01/12/importing-wordpress-com-post-snippets-into-a-facebook-fan-page/
Staff is aware of the issue. It is a Facebook bug and they are investigating it. Please see here > http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/publicize-feature-and-facebook-displaying-image-from-wp-on-fb?replies=23#post-575645
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