How to add a social sharing image in Showit

Quick answer

In Showit, open the page. In the left-hand site panel, click the specific page you want to edit — not a canvas or text box, but the page itself. On the right-hand panel, click the SEO Settings tab. Below the Meta Description field, upload a social sharing image at 1200 x 630px.

How to fix it in Showit

1. Open your page in Showit

2. In the left-hand site panel, click on the specific page you want to edit — not a canvas or text box, but the page itself

3. On the right-hand panel, click the SEO Settings tab

4. If you do not see SEO Settings in the right panel, click on a different page and then click back on the page you want to edit

5. Below the Meta Description field, find the Social Sharing Image section

6. Upload an image — the recommended size is 1200 x 630px

7. This image will appear when your page is shared on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and other platforms

8. Save and publish

What's the issue

FastaSEO found a page with no social sharing image set. When someone shares this page on social media or messaging apps, the platform has nothing to pull — so it'll either grab a random image from the page or show a blank preview.

Why it matters

• When someone shares your page — whether on social media, in a DM, or via a link preview — the social sharing image is the first thing people see. Without one, platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, and iMessage will either grab a random image from your page or show a blank card. A well-chosen image makes your link look intentional and professional, and is more likely to get clicked.

What good looks like

A clean, on-brand image at 1200 x 630px. It doesn't need text on it, but it should represent the page well — a strong portfolio image, a brand photo, or a simple graphic works great. Avoid images with important details near the edges as some platforms crop them slightly.

How long this takes

Uploading a social sharing image takes about two minutes.