One of the most common concerns for beginner WordPress website owners is how to add images and videos to their posts or pages. Fortunately, WordPress offers a simple, visual way to do this, without needing to know how to code.
🧩 Embedding an image in a post or page
- Navigate to your posts or pages.
- Open an existing or new post.
- Click the "+" button and select "Image".
- Choose whether you want to:
- Select an image from the Media Library
- Upload a new image from your computer
- Insert an image from a URL ✅ Once added, you can change the alignment, adjust the size, and write alt text.
📽 Embedding a video (e.g., YouTube)
- Click "+" → "Embed" → "YouTube"
- Paste the video URL (e.g.,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxxxx) - WordPress will automatically display the video inside the post/page.
🎥 Alternatively: You can simply paste the YouTube link directly into the text – it will embed automatically.
📌 Tips for proper embedding
- Do not overload your posts with too many images or videos.
- Place images between paragraphs, not just at the beginning or the end.
- Prefer videos from YouTube or Vimeo instead of uploading them directly to WordPress.
- Make sure the images are relevant to the topic of the article.
🖼 Using a gallery (multiple images)
- Click "+" → "Gallery"
- Select multiple images from the media library.
- Adjust the order, the number of columns, and the layout.
- Galleries are useful for portfolio pages, product photos, or travel articles.
🧹 How to remove multimedia If you want to remove an image or a video:
- Click on it.
- Click the trash can icon or "Remove block".
✅ Conclusion Embedding images and videos in WordPress is a process that takes just a few clicks, without needing any technical knowledge. With proper placement, correct file names, and visual balance, you can offer your visitors a more pleasant and professional environment.