Chapter 5

Embedding Video, Audio, and Other Media

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Inserting photos and other images into your post

Bullet Adding multiple images displayed side by side

Bullet Adding a cover photo to your post

Bullet Creating photo galleries in WordPress

Bullet Inserting video and audio files

Bullet Podcasting with WordPress

Adding images and photos to your posts and pages can really dress up the content. By using images and photos, you give your content a dimension that you can’t express in plain text. Through visual imagery, you can call attention to your content and improve the delivery of the message by adding depth to it.

The same goes for adding video and audio files to your posts and pages. Video lets you provide entertainment through moving, talking (or singing!), and streaming video. Audio files let you talk to your visitors and add a personal touch. Many website owners use video and audio to report news and ...

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