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Every post should have an image. Use the instructional video above to learn more about how to insert a post, and then use the following settings: | Every post should have an image. Use the instructional video above to learn more about how to insert a post, and then use the following settings: | ||
* | * When it’s time to choose an image, try google images or any image search you prefer and find an image that is at least 710 pixels wide. If it is close, resize it so that it is at least this wide. | ||
* | * Scroll down towards the bottom of the posting page and on the right you will see “Featured Image”. Previously we did NOT use this, but now this is how we have to do the post images. | ||
* Click on “Featured Image” and upload your chosen image. | |||
* Choose a descriptive name | |||
* Give credit to where you got the image in the description field. (IE: “Img Cr: siteyougottheimage.com) | |||
* Preview the post to make sure it looks right | |||
* Then submit it for review. | |||
Normal columns, such as top sims, writing challenge, the Writer’s Workshop, and others we need on a regular basis already have these images uploaded and you just need to click the featured image link and find them. Make sure the one you use is the big one (710+ pixels wide). | |||
Regarding Google Images: Finding bigger images isn’t difficult if you are familiar with Google Images (or Bing/Yahoo image searches). Most of the time, if you simply type what you are looking for in the search box, images that are fairly relevant will pop up. For example, if you are looking for an image for an article about the Fleetwide chat, searching for “Star Trek chat” may allow you to find the perfect pictures. Just give it a try by starting here: https://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi | |||
When you mouse over an image in this kind of search, it will tell you the dimensions. Remember you are looking for larger images, that are at least 710 pixels wide. Once you find one, click on it, then click on ‘view original image’ to get the larger version to save to your computer. It is this image you’ll then upload to wordpress and set as the featured image. | |||
You can also use images found from a few other places, like http://www.trekcore.com and various wallpaper sites. | |||
When uploading images to the site: | |||
* link: do not include a link at all, unless the image is from another site. In that case, include a link to exactly where you found it. | * link: do not include a link at all, unless the image is from another site. In that case, include a link to exactly where you found it. | ||
* name: use a descriptive name. | * name: use a descriptive name. | ||
** if you found the image on another site, INCLUDE THE SITE NAME, like so: "Nebula, from NASA.gov." | ** if you found the image on another site, INCLUDE THE SITE NAME, like so: "Nebula, from NASA.gov." | ||
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