Adding Images and Media

This article explains how to add images, videos and other media files to your WordPress website.

Accessing Your Media Library

The Media Library is where WordPress stores all your uploaded files. To access it:

1. Log into your WordPress dashboard
2. Click "Media" in the left sidebar
3. Click "Library" to see all your uploaded files

Adding Images to a Page or Post

Method 1: Add Media Button

1. Open the page or post where you want to add an image
2. Click where you want the image to appear in your content
3. Click the "Add Media" button above the text editor
4. Either:
   • Click "Upload Files" and drag your image from your computer, or
   • Click "Media Library" to choose an existing uploaded image
5. Select your image by clicking on it
6. Choose your alignment (left, center, right, or none)
7. Add alt text in the "Alternative Text" field (describes the image for screen readers)
8. Click "Insert into post"

Method 2: Drag and Drop

1. Open your page or post for editing
2. Simply drag an image file from your computer directly into the text editor
3. WordPress will upload and insert it automatically
4. Click on the image to adjust settings like alignment and alt text

Setting a Featured Image

Featured images appear at the top of posts or in post previews:

1. While editing your post or page, look for "Featured Image" in the right sidebar
2. Click "Set featured image"
3. Upload a new image or select from your Media Library
4. Click "Set featured image"

Supported File Types

Web60 supports these common file types:

• Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
• Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX
• Video: MP4, MOV, AVI
• Audio: MP3, WAV

Image Size Guidelines

• Keep image files under 2MB for faster loading
• Use JPG for photos and PNG for graphics with transparency
• WordPress automatically creates different sizes (thumbnail, medium, large) when you upload

Organizing Your Media

To keep your Media Library organized:

1. Give your files descriptive names before uploading
2. Use the search box in Media Library to find specific files
3. Delete unused images to save storage space

If you're still stuck with adding media to your website, contact Web60 support through your client area for help.

FAQ

Q: Why can't I upload my image?

A: Check your image file size is under 2MB and in a supported format (JPG, PNG, GIF). If it still won't upload, try refreshing your browser.

Q: How do I make my images load faster?

A: Compress your images before uploading to reduce file size. WordPress also automatically creates smaller versions for different screen sizes.

Q: Can I edit images after uploading them?

A: WordPress has basic editing tools - click on an image in your Media Library and select "Edit Image" to crop, rotate, or resize.

Q: What is alt text and do I need it?

A: Alt text describes your image for screen readers and search engines. Always add alt text that describes what's in the image.

Q: How do I delete images from my website?

A: Go to Media Library, hover over the image, and click "Delete Permanently". Warning: this removes it from all posts and pages using that image.

Q: Can I upload videos directly to WordPress?

A: Yes, but video files are large and slow down your site. Consider using YouTube or Vimeo and embedding the video instead.

Q: Why is my image blurry or pixelated?

A: The original image resolution is too low. Upload a higher quality image, ideally at least 1200 pixels wide for full-width images.