Specify preferred large images with schema.org markup or og:image meta tag.
- Specify preferred large images with schema.org markup or og:image meta tag1 cited source1 category
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Why this matters
Explicitly indicating main images helps Google select the best thumbnail for Discover.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Add schema.org ImageObject markup with relevant large images.
- Include og:image meta tags for important page images.
- Avoid using site logos as main images in markup.
- Exclude images with excessive text or overlays.
- Validate markup using Google Rich Results Test tool.
Watch for
Using generic images like logos or text-heavy images can degrade Discover appearance.
Definition of done
Discover uses specified images for thumbnails instead of default or irrelevant images.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.