Adding images to your WordPress website is simple and a great way to make your pages and posts more engaging. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Admin Dashboard
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Go to your website’s admin login page (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin).
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Enter your username and password to sign in.
Step 2: Open the Page or Post Where You Want to Add an Image
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From the left-hand menu, click on Pages > All Pages or Posts > All Posts.
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Find the page or post you want to edit and click its title to open it.
Step 3: Add an Image Block
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In the editor, click the “+” (Add Block) button.
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Select Image from the block options.
Step 4: Upload or Choose an Image
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You can either:
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Upload a new image from your computer by clicking Upload.
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Select from Media Library if you’ve already uploaded the image before.
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Insert from URL if you want to use an image hosted elsewhere.
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Step 5: Edit Image Settings (Optional)
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Once added, you can:
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Resize the image by dragging the corners.
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Add Alt Text for better SEO and accessibility.
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Align the image (left, center, right).
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Link the image to a page or custom URL if needed.
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Step 6: Save or Update
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Click Preview to see how your page/post looks with the image.
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Click Update (for existing pages/posts) or Publish (for new ones) to save the changes.