How to Add Media to Your Blog Posts

[Abbie Shores]

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Adding images, videos, or other media can make your blog posts more engaging. Here’s how to do it in WordPress:

1. Open the Post Editor
   – Go to your Dashboard.
   – Click Posts → All Posts (or Add New if you’re starting fresh).
   – Select the post you want to edit.

2. Add an Image
   – In the editor, click the + button where you want the image.
   – Choose Image from the block menu.
   – Upload a new file from your computer, or pick one from your Media Library.

3. Add a Gallery (optional)
   – Use the Gallery block to upload multiple images at once.
   – You can rearrange them or choose how many columns to show.

4. Add a Video
   – Click the + button and select YouTube, Vimeo, or Embed.
   – Paste the link to your video, and it will appear directly in your post.

5. Other Media
   – You can also add files (PDF, audio, etc.) with the File block.
   – This creates a clickable download link.

Tips:

• Always add Alt Text to your images (good for accessibility and SEO).

• Resize large files before uploading — it helps your blog load faster.

• Preview your post to check the layout before publishing.

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