How To Add Images To A WordPress Post

Inserting images into a WordPress post is fairly easy to do, but you must be careful and make sure that the images are properly formatted, and the right size. WordPress has an integral image uploader and editor for the proper placement and sizing of images within the post content.

This is an older video I did almost a year back. It shows how to use some of the advanced tools for working with images in a WordPress post. That part of the WordPress dashboard hasn’t changed much since then so it should still be relevant.


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For me, Image is also important …
Usually, I just click that image for resize in my post ….
Thanks before :)

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I never knew about the borders, and I’ve been a WP-user for almost 1 year, haha! :) Thanks!

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Thanks for sharing this, I am using LiveWriter to insert the images, i was not aware about the simple steps to add image to post.

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I’ve been a wp user and I haven’t tried putting pictures.. Thanks for this detailed video! I think pictures will give my posts a brighter view. :)

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problem solved. i’ve always have a problem on how to add images in my post. then I ended up messing all the codes.
Glad I found it here.

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You can however use a different folder or even sub-domain on your web server for saving file uploads as in the setting screen above. This offers two advantages – your image URLs become relatively shorter and second, the size of your WordPress folder will always remain small and manageable.

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Another thing to be mindful of is the wordpress theme you are using. If you install a custom wordpress theme then you may be at the mercy of the designer because CSS can change or override image settings.

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I ‘m trying to create a video displaying website, and i am having a hard time finding the option to show a image great post thanks for the post.

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If you install a custom wordpress theme then you may be at the mercy of the designer because CSS can change or override image settings.

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Wow! I just learned a ton! Thank you!
It took me a while to figure out how to get a photo on my wp blog, but then I noticed it was then smashed up against the content.
Now thanks to you and this excellent training video you have trained me in how to put a border up, re-center and re-size it. This is awesome!

This stuff is so exciting to learn about. Thank you once again. I am going to bookmark your website because I can see that I have tons more to learn here.

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This offers two advantages – your image URLs become relatively shorter and second, the size of your WordPress folder will always remain small and manageable.thanks…

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I always do the same thing over and over depends on the image size. If it’s left aligned, I put the link to the image for a bigger resolution. If it’s not, I tend to set it as 488 pixel width to fit the post content area

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Thanks for the post. Would definitely help people like me who find it very difficult to attach images, video and audio with there post and blogs. As we don’t have so much of technical knowledge.

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i think add image on the post is important..but for some people that have limited space hosting,can be a problems..

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for me an image is very important.. it can change the looks of the wordpress post..

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This is a wonderful video as adding an image is very important today.

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I’m always having problems with inseting images into WordPress such as aligning them with headers and this video has helped a lot :)

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I used to upload my images to flick, or picassa, in this way my server will be fast. The best way for me inserting images is using windows live writer.

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Thanks for the post. Would definitely help people like me who find it very difficult to attach media files. As we don’t have so much of technical knowledge.

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Thanks for this great tutorial. I like to float the images the best. This article was helpful in understanding how to properly format images to make a post look great!

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wordpress without image was bland.
just writings are not exciting.
thanks for this nice-information

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I have no idea about how to add an image on wordpress, really this video helps me a lot thanks for sharing this useful information friend

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I am always using a picture, it always brings me in about 5-10 visitors per day from google images. and best of all it makes my site look much better.

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I added images to my website last year and have noticed that customers stay on almost twice as long.

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I have added my images to my website and it looks much better

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WOW!!! Thank you so much, this is so helpful, I’m building a personal development and self improvement blog, having the ability to add photos should make this much more interesting for everyone involved, thanks again!!

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Another thing to be mindful of is the wordpress theme you are using. If you install a custom wordpress theme then you may be at the mercy of the designer because CSS can change or override image settings.

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Images is also a one of the most important part of increasing traffic. You have done great sharing & thanks for solving my problem.

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That’s something useful mate. What I used to do before for WP is I have created a custom field and then parsed it as an image in the template.

This one is slight a better idea.

Thanks!

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That’s the first time I hear about this method, thanks for sharing mate!

Cheers!

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Images are always prove to be very helpful to get visitors to your blog. I don’t want to post any blog without images. I always try to put images in my posts. It was a very difficult task to add images in the posts but now after reading your post and watching this video tutorial its looking very easy. I ‘ll try to practice this new method. Thanks for the tutorial.

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I try and use images in each post as much as possible. Images will help bring more traffic and make the post a little more interesting. The current wordpress image uploader works good.

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Thank you so much, this is very helpful, I create a personal blog development and self-improvement, have the power to make this photo should add more interesting, everyone involved, thanks again.

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I always put “none” for the image link. It’s a real problem when you click on the image and you lose your page and have the picture instead.
Is there a plugin for that ?

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Is funny how sometimes (depending of the themes) posting an image to WP is not sooo simple. I like the fact that you took the time to explain it via video. Thanks

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You can however use a different folder or even sub-domain on your web server for saving file uploads as in the setting screen above. This offers two advantages – your image URLs become relatively shorter and second, the size of your WordPress folder will always remain small and manageable.

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Great minimalist designs. I’m a firm believer in the k.i.s.s. design method. After all, most of the biggest sites on the web use minimalistic designs, like Google, eBay, Amazon, etc. As long as it’s a good user interface, minimalist design is a great choice.

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Great video tutorial Jeff, great for those who hate reading ( me ). Anyhow it makes it really clear on exactly how to add an image in a post, thanks so much for the guide.

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Videos help. Typically, I don’t put photos in my blog articles because I’m afraid I’ll ruin the article by putting it in the wrong place or making it too big.

The video helps!

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Well without image in your post, your post looks like garden without flowers. I had always wanted to add images in the wordpress posts. Now I will be able to do it. One more tip to the users that when you add your image always remember to tag it as well, as in this way it will appear in the google image queries.

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I am always using a picture, it always brings me in about 5-10 visitors per day from google images

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I try and use images in each post as much as possible. Images will help bring more traffic and make the post a little more interesting.

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I think adding images to posts is extremely important. most people wont even read your comment if its a wall of dull text.

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A simple way but sometimes people don’t know about it.

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I found this very helpful as i just started using wordpress and need all the help I can get even better with the tutorial.

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With the new wordpress interface its much easier, compared to a year ago. That’s why I love wordpress, because its always improving and the mods are just awesome.

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I’m beginner a wordprss so this very helpful for me to start. Using wordpress and doing it to be better with the tutorial.

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I am a regular user of wordpress and I do understand the importance of adding images to your post and images have greater perceptual selectivity as compared to text.

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This is really great explanation and tips. Also I would recommend to u to use div tags for your images, and try to wrap your text around images. That will help to get better SERP for your images. Also for the purpose of SEO and SERP its good to use alt tag and put same descriptive keywords.

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