Add Media
WordPress makes adding media (images, audio, video) to your content a simple task.
The Media section of the admin panel has two sections: Library and Add New.
Library is where all uploaded media is stored and is where you can edit or delete what is there.
Add New is where you can upload media files from your computer.
To add new media to your library, click on “Add New” and a window will appear where you will click “Select Files.”
Navigate to where the file you want is stored on your computer and double click it. WP will do the rest.
Once uploaded, you can adjust certain settings depending on the type of media.
Note: The “Title” window is where you want to put a short keyword related description of the image and the “Description” window is for image “ALT” text. This is where you will place keywords relevant to the post/article where the image will appear.
Why are these important?
- This description will show up on your readers screen if the actual image for some reason does not load/display on their browser. Your reader will then see the description of the picture where the picture would have been.
- Using this description <ALT> tool will also help people with impaired vision who rely on different screen reading technology in order to view web pages. The screen reader will actually read the text within the <ALT> tags from the image.
PLUS…
- ALT tags are very helpful when it comes to Search Engine Optimization!
- The search engines use the information you provide in the description/<ALT> tags to further classify the overall content of your blog or website.
- In other words the search engines use the description of your images as KEYWORDS!!!
- So if you want to rank higher on certain keywords then make sure that your main keywords are present within the <ALT> tags or description of your images.
Images should be in .PNG, .JPG, or .GIF form.
Now when you create a post or page, the image library will be available in the editing toolbar so you can select media from your library to place into the article.
Tip: a great source for free photos to use in your posts can be found at the Stock xchng
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