
How to Use Images in Your Website: A Complete Guide
Images create a powerful first impression when visitors arrive on your site. Whether you use multiple galleries or just a few image blocks, understanding proper image usage can significantly enhance your design, message, and content.
Image Formatting Guidelines
- Follow recommended file size limits
- Use appropriate image types (JPG, PNG, GIF)
- Optimize formatting for web display
- Ensure fast loading times
Ways to Add Images
- Image Blocks
- Perfect for single images
- Use in pages, blog posts, and content areas
- Simple and versatile
- Gallery Sections
- Showcase multiple images
- Automatic organization
- Striking layout options
- Better than multiple image blocks
- Auto Layouts
- Flexible image-text combinations
- Ideal for team pages
- Project showcases
- Includes title, description, and button options
- Gallery Blocks
- Multiple layout options
- Upload custom images
- Embed videos
- Access stock images
- Use in pages and blog posts
- Gallery Pages
- Template-specific features
- Designed for image/video displays
- Enhanced viewing options
Brand Identity Images
Logo Implementation:
- Site logo upload
- Favicon/browser icon
- Social sharing logo
- Browser cache management
Social Media Integration
- Social sharing image setup
- Featured image implementation
- Banner image placement
- Instagram block integration
- Brand consistency across platforms
For optimal results, ensure all images are properly formatted, sized appropriately, and align with your brand's visual identity. Regular updates and maintenance of image content will keep your site fresh and engaging.
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