1. Adding Images to Posts in the Classic
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1. Adding Images to Posts in the Classic WordPress Editor
If you’re like me and still prefer the Classic WordPress Editor layout for adding/editing your posts, then follow along here.
On the other hand, if you’re using the newer Gutenberg Editor for your post content, then jump down to the next section for that walkthrough. If you’re not sure which editor you’re using, take a peek at the image screenshots below here and compare them to what your editor looks like. Want to use the Classic Editor, but not sure how to get it? Take 2 minutes to install the Classic Editor on your WordPress blog if you want to go that route.
1. Open the Post You’re Adding Images to (and Find the Right Spot)
First, you’ll need to make sure you’re inside the Post you want to add an image to.
Then you’ll want to navigate your cursor to the exact place within your post that you want to add the image.
2. Click the “Add Media” Button at the Top of Your Editor
That button will look like this right here:
Screenshot of Add Media Button (Classic WordPress Editor)
Once you click the “Add Media” button, you’ll be presented with the screen where you can upload your image file.
3. Click “Upload Files”
Click on the tab for “Upload Files” and you’ll be taken to the screen buy afghanistan number list you can use the selector tool to pick an image file from where it’s located on your computer.
Upload New Image in WordPress (Classic Editor)
Alternatively, if you’ll be dragging an image file from your desktop and uploading it—you can skip the “Upload Files” screen and just move straight to dragging the image in and dropping it (there’s a demo of this in the next step).
4. Upload Your Image File
I prefer dragging image files from my desktop and dropping them into the file uploader (rather than using the selector to locate them on my computer), as it’s much quicker.
Here’s a quick video/GIF demonstration of how to add an image from your desktop into WordPress:
How to Add a New Image to WordPress (Classic Editor) GIF
Once you’ve uploaded your image, the compression plugin will work it’s magic to help reduce the file size (behind the scenes).
Note: Before finishing up your image options and clicking “Insert into post,” you’ll want to write out an SEO friendly Alt Text for your image—something that describes the nature of what’s taking place in your image, and ideally weaving in one of the target keywords you’re hoping the article will eventually rank for (in organic search results).
If you’re like me and still prefer the Classic WordPress Editor layout for adding/editing your posts, then follow along here.
On the other hand, if you’re using the newer Gutenberg Editor for your post content, then jump down to the next section for that walkthrough. If you’re not sure which editor you’re using, take a peek at the image screenshots below here and compare them to what your editor looks like. Want to use the Classic Editor, but not sure how to get it? Take 2 minutes to install the Classic Editor on your WordPress blog if you want to go that route.
1. Open the Post You’re Adding Images to (and Find the Right Spot)
First, you’ll need to make sure you’re inside the Post you want to add an image to.
Then you’ll want to navigate your cursor to the exact place within your post that you want to add the image.
2. Click the “Add Media” Button at the Top of Your Editor
That button will look like this right here:
Screenshot of Add Media Button (Classic WordPress Editor)
Once you click the “Add Media” button, you’ll be presented with the screen where you can upload your image file.
3. Click “Upload Files”
Click on the tab for “Upload Files” and you’ll be taken to the screen buy afghanistan number list you can use the selector tool to pick an image file from where it’s located on your computer.
Upload New Image in WordPress (Classic Editor)
Alternatively, if you’ll be dragging an image file from your desktop and uploading it—you can skip the “Upload Files” screen and just move straight to dragging the image in and dropping it (there’s a demo of this in the next step).
4. Upload Your Image File
I prefer dragging image files from my desktop and dropping them into the file uploader (rather than using the selector to locate them on my computer), as it’s much quicker.
Here’s a quick video/GIF demonstration of how to add an image from your desktop into WordPress:
How to Add a New Image to WordPress (Classic Editor) GIF
Once you’ve uploaded your image, the compression plugin will work it’s magic to help reduce the file size (behind the scenes).
Note: Before finishing up your image options and clicking “Insert into post,” you’ll want to write out an SEO friendly Alt Text for your image—something that describes the nature of what’s taking place in your image, and ideally weaving in one of the target keywords you’re hoping the article will eventually rank for (in organic search results).