#13 - OpenGraph Images

Summary In this conversation, Adam and Ste discuss various topics including driving lessons, updates on Hardcover, the ability to edit editions and books, SEO and speed improvements, Open Graph images, sharing normal pages, sharing list pages, and additional data for book pages. In this conversation, Ste and Adam discuss various design layouts for different pages on Hardcover. They start by discussing the book layout design, considering different ways to display books on a shelf. They then move on to the split design for accessibility, which allows for visual elements on one side and information on the other. They also discuss the layout for the reader and library pages, as well as the author page. They explore options for displaying author information, including the author's picture, bio, and top books. They also discuss the prompts page and the possibility of showing prompts related to a book. Overall, they make progress in designing various pages on Hardcover. Takeaways Hardcover has made updates to improve the user experience, including the ability to edit editions and books. SEO and speed improvements have been implemented to enhance the performance of Hardcover. Open Graph images have been introduced to provide a preview of shared links, allowing users to customize the image and display relevant information. Sharing normal pages and list pages on Hardcover can be done with customized images and referral links. Additional data, such as followers and bookmarks, can be included in book pages to provide more context and engagement. Consider different layout options for displaying books, such as a shelf-like design. Use a split design for accessibility, with visual elements on one side and information on the other. Reuse layouts to create consistency and predictability for users. Explore options for displaying author information, including their picture, bio, and top books. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:22 Driving Lessons and Updates 03:11 Living in a Pedestrian-Friendly Area 04:41 Updates on Hardcover 05:59 Ability to Edit Editions and Books 06:37 SEO and Speed Improvements for Hardcover 15:38 Open Graph Images 38:22 Sharing Normal Pages 43:45 Sharing List Pages 45:36 Additional Data for Book Pages 46:13 Book Layout Design 48:05 Split Design for Accessibility 49:22 Layout for Reader and Library 50:19 Author Page Layout 53:02 Avatar and Follow CTA 55:00 Curated by or Created by 55:41 Reuse of Layouts 55:57 Author OGMage 56:23 Author Page and Book Page 59:03 Prompts Page 01:04:16 Additional Pages 01:12:46 Wrap-up