How to replace my website images Print

Step 1: Log in to WordPress

1. Open your browser and go to your WordPress website's address.
2. Add /wp-admin to the end of your website's URL to access the admin panel. For example: www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin.
3. Enter your username and password to log in.

Step 2: Access the Page or Post

1. Once in the admin panel, go to the side menu and click on Pages or Posts, depending on where the photo you want to change is located.
2. Find the page or post where the photo is and click on Edit.

Step 3: Locate the Photo to Replace

1. Inside the editor, scroll through the page or post until you find the photo you want to replace.
2. Click on the photo. You should see a small options menu appear around the photo.

Step 4: Replace the Photo

1. In the options menu, click on the Replace or Change image button. This may vary slightly depending on the theme and plugins you are using.
2. The WordPress media library will open, where you can choose an existing image or upload a new one.
   • To upload a new image, click on Upload files and then Select files. Find the image on your computer and upload it.
   • If you are using an existing image, simply navigate through the media library and click on the image you want to use.

Step 5: Adjust the Image and Save

1. Once you have selected or uploaded the new image, you may be able to edit its title, alt text, and other details. Adjust these as necessary.
2. Click on Select or Insert into page.
3. The new image will replace the old one on your page or post.

Step 6: Save and Publish

1. After replacing the photo, make sure to save the changes to your page or post.
2. Click on Update if the page or post was already published, or Publish if it's a new page or post.

Step 7: Verify Changes

1. Visit your website and navigate to the page or post to ensure the new image is displayed correctly.

Additional Tips:

• It's always a good idea to optimize images for the web before uploading them to ensure fast loading times.
• Remember that changing an image can affect SEO, especially if the previous image had alt text relevant to search engines.

And that's it. By following these steps, you can easily replace a photo on your WordPress website.