There are a few different ways to add images and videos to your website.
1. Upload images and videos directly to your WordPress media library.
To do this, log in to your WordPress dashboard and click on the “Media” tab. Then, click on the “Add New” button to upload a new image or video.
2. Use an image or video hosting service.
There are a number of image and video hosting services available, such as Flickr, Pixabay, and YouTube. These services allow you to upload images and videos for free, and they provide you with a link that you can use to embed the images and videos on your website.
3. Use a third-party plugin.
There are a number of third-party plugins that can help you to add images and videos to your website. Some popular plugins include:
- Jetpack
- Easy Image Uploader
- Insert Headers and Footers
These plugins offer a variety of features that allow you to add and manage images and videos on your website.
Which method you choose will depend on your individual needs and preferences. If you are not comfortable with HTML or CSS, then using the WordPress media library or a third-party plugin is a good option. If you are comfortable with HTML or CSS, then you can embed images and videos directly into your website’s code.
Here are some additional tips for adding images and videos to your website:
- Use high-quality images and videos. Your images and videos should be high-resolution and well-lit.
- Optimize your images and videos for the web. You can use a tool like TinyPNG or Kraken to compress your images without sacrificing quality.
- Use alt text for your images. Alt text is text that is displayed when an image cannot be displayed. Alt text is important for accessibility and SEO.
- Embed your videos in a lightbox. A lightbox is a pop-up window that displays your videos. Lightboxes can help to improve the user experience by preventing your visitors from having to leave your website to watch your videos.
- Use social media to promote your images and videos. Share your images and videos on social media to reach a wider audience.
- Keep your images and videos up-to-date. Regularly update your images and videos with fresh content to keep visitors coming back.