Web Graphics use cases
Web Graphics focuses on outbound link previews for public websites—distinct from the Branded Graphics product, which handles always-on OG images across every URL automatically. Here’s how customers use the Image API variants to stay discoverable, trustworthy, and on-message.Launch & campaign pages
- Goal: Keep every launch link consistent across Twitter/X, LinkedIn, newsletters, and partner blogs.
- Template picks:
boldfor loud reveal statements,promofor feature highlights,pricingfor offer cards. - Playbook: Trigger new cards during the changelog publish step and rotate CTA colors (
accentColor) per campaign.
Editorial & knowledge hubs
- Goal: Make docs, tutorials, and ecosystem content look polished when shared.
- Template picks:
clean,article, anddocs. - Playbook: Map CMS categories to
divisionbadges, and inject author names or read times intobrand.
Events & community
- Goal: Increase RSVP conversions by sharing time/date-focused previews.
- Template picks:
eventfor webinars,weddingfor formal invites,elegantfor VIP dinners. - Playbook: Include timezone or streaming info inside
desc, and color-code series usingprimaryColor.
Integrations & partner moments
- Goal: Celebrate new ecosystem additions or case studies with logo-forward cards.
- Template picks:
highlight(akalogo) pluscleanfor accompanying write-ups. - Playbook: Pass transparent PNG/SVG logos into
imageand create dynamic URLs keyed by partner slug.
How it differs from Branded Graphics
| Feature | Web Graphics (Image API) | Branded Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Public site owners & marketing teams | Entire site coverage (automated OG/Twitter tags) |
| Control | Full URL customization, per-route parameters | Completely automated via brand sync + signed URLs |
| Best for | Campaigns, bespoke pages, experimentation | Always-on metadata hygiene |
image-api/getting-started for implementation steps or head into the template guides for query parameters and sample URLs.