{"id":2491,"date":"2019-05-26T08:41:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-26T15:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/?p=2491"},"modified":"2020-12-29T12:53:11","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T20:53:11","slug":"how-to-debug-twitter-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/how-to-debug-twitter-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Debug Twitter Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twitter cards are powerful tools. When you use Twitter cards, you can embed content into your website that gets displayed when the page is mentioned in a tweet. You don\u2019t have to be content with a simple site name when you have Twitter cards embedded; with Twitter cards, site tweets contain all sorts of extras, including thumbnail photos, videos, and site descriptions. A functioning Twitter card enables you to make your site stand out from the pack and increases traffic. Learning how to debug them, then, is a necessity if you want to move your business to the next level, and people who have Twitter card debug skills are in high demand.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we take you through the Twitter card debug process. We examine the different card types and look at the best step-by-step troubleshooting method to get your Twitter cards back up and working. With our assistance, you\u2019ll be a Twitter card guru and will be fighting off job offers. Twitter card debugging might seem complicated, but with foreknowledge and patience, you\u2019ll make it through and start cashing in.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Twitter Card Types<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re gonna debug a Twitter card, you gotta know which type you\u2019re using. Twitter cards come in multiple flavors based on the platform and desired functions. The card types are:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Summary card: Includes a thumbnail and description.<\/li><li>Summary card (large image): Same as the previous type, but the image is larger and more prominent.<\/li><li>App card: Links directly to a mobile app.<\/li><li>Player card: Plays audio\/video\/other media.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know which card type you\u2019ve got, you can find the appropriate troubleshooting process based on the error message or messages. Twitter provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.twitter.com\/en\/docs\/tweets\/optimize-with-cards\/guides\/troubleshooting-cards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">troubleshooting guide<\/a> that lists error codes per card; make good use of the error code lists, and double-check to make sure you\u2019re looking at the correct card type to avoid applying the wrong fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/photo-1486312338219-ce68d2c6f44d.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2048\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Card Validator<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first build your Twitter cards, you\u2019ll want to make sure that they work before going live with them on your site. Luckily for you, Twitter has your back. They\u2019ve created a card validator for the expressed purpose of identifying and squashing Twitter card bugs created during the initial development process. It\u2019s super important to always send your cards through the validator to ensure that they don\u2019t start off broken. That way, you can prevent any future issues and eliminate possible problems before they start. The validator is your debugging buddy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the card validator, first, write and apply the Twitter card to your site. Enter the website URL into the validator and run it. There are a few common validator errors that will pop up often enough to feel like old friends. For example, you\u2019ll often see the validator errors: \u201cFetching the page failed because the request timed out\u201d or, \u201cThis image cannot be fetched.\u201d These standard error messages can result from a variety of causes so, if you get an error you can\u2019t immediately interpret, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.twitter.com\/en\/docs\/tweets\/optimize-with-cards\/guides\/troubleshooting-cards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter card error code guide<\/a> to determine the best fix. With help from the validator, you\u2019ll be able to resolve almost any Twitter card issues thrown your way.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve found this guide to debugging Twitter cards to be useful. Twitter is an incredibly helpful modern business tool, so making sure that its components are doing their jobs is vital to keeping your business competitive. With our help&#8211; and a little practice, you can make Twitter work for you and reap the rewards!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Twitter cards are powerful tools. When you use Twitter cards, you can embed content into your website that gets displayed when the page is mentioned in a tweet. 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