Adding images to your Wordpress posts enhances visual appeal and engages readers more effectively. It also helps break up long blocks of text, making your content easier to read too. Embedded images also helps with Google™ ranking, if you do it right!


Here's how to insert an image to your Wordpress post:

 

While editing your blog post, click the "Add Media" button. 


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You can drag and drop the image (JPG or WEBP files are the best for optimal file size without loss of quality). or click "Select Files" to open your Finder/Explore to locate the file to upload. 

 

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Optimise the Image Properly For Better Performance


Edit the Alt Tag and Title of the Image

A short title of the image (title), followed by a more detailed explanation (alt) helps Google understand the content better, and can dramatically improve the SEO impact of your blog post. 


  • Title Example: Burnaby Sales Chart July 2022
  • Alt Example: Condo and detached house sales comparison in Burnaby for the month of July 2022


Captions Are A Welcome Bonus

A visible caption can be shown right underneath the image. This is optional, however. The paragraph or heading around the image can be sufficient. 


Sizing and Positioning of The Image

Do you want to left-align, or right-align the image? In most cases, centring by itself without text on either side is the best option, and it looks best on mobile devices too.


The best size is between 960 to 1680 pixels wide for balance of quality and load time. 



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