And that's fine for my two sites that are on WA's servers, but there's 1 or two that are on a different webhost that doesn't have that available, so that's what I was asking about that for when I just have WordPress's Media Library. It:s something to think about, though.😀

Yeah, that's what I'm looking for, mostly, one that searches and uploads it to WordPress's Media Library I found one or two so I'll see how that actually works or if it works. Wish me luck;)

good luck
the ones i tried hung when trying to grab and compress the image - you may need to get in touch with support to allow them to work...
i hope you get it sorted...

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I haven't tried compressing any images yet. Most of my sites are on another host, btw, so either there's a conflict between plugins(likely) or there's an issue with webhost settings (possible) either with WA's servers or the one I use. I know one plugin, Updraft backup doesn't work on WA's servers, but it works fine on my other webhost, Stablehost, so all I can do is try. ;)

they have cut down on the number of allowable plugins here as they have experienced issues with members creating backups too regularly - this has the effect of reducing the available bandwidth for real visitors rater than backup data being sent to hte backup site...
managed hosting can be really frustrating - especially if you are used to standard hosting with cpanel access...
hopefully all your images are small in file size as this has a majpr effect on mobile speed performance....
when you are thinking about this then this training may be of some use How to add 10 plus images to your post and not affect your page speed.

Feigner,

Yep. I wasn't really bothered. A little irritated, but not too much an issue. My other webhost has cpanel, so that's probably what the issue is. Thanks for the explanation.

On the plus side, Stockpack seems to be working with my Victory Infopublishing, but not Forever Evolving Mind, but there's also free assets, and apparently they have openverse that comes with WordPress 6.0/6.2, and I can connect my Google Photos, so I guess that's good. It seems to work with the featured images, so worst comes to worst, I can use that. I wouldn't mind if Free Assets or WordPress came with Unsplash, though, but so far, I'm getting what I want. No idea yet if I can compress the images.

It has been a while! I've heard of Smush for image optimization. Yeah, can be challenging, but there were workarounds.

We just got our computer cleaned and the CPU chip regreased, but there's only two fans and kinda not real speedy, if you get my drift. I'd get a computer with liquid cooling if I had the money, but I don't even have the money for another refurbished computer, which is what this is.

Thanks for the lovely thought. It's still appreciated!

Other than that, I'm doing OK. Pretty average for me.

I just got our computer cleaned, but it is a refurbished computer, and we just don't have the money to get another one.

The issue is that we don't have the speadiest fans in the computer, and there's only two. There isn't room for a fan in the front for inflow.

I did think that I could still download them to Google Drive and or the phone and share it with Google Drive. I could upload it from Google Drive to the media library if needed. :)

Thanks again, Eric! :)

I see what you're saying. Having to work from your phone was leaving you looking for a plugin solution. Yeah, building content form your phone is an uphill climb. Stay patient, take your time, and do the best you can, right? :) Keep up the good work, Katherine!

Yeah, thanks, Eric. I put my images for Koffee Klatch, Victory Infopublishing and Forever Evolving Mind (my personal spirituality blog) uploaded to Google Drive. It's not great, but it's something. My hubby gets nervous if the CPU is over 110 Fahrenheit. We had structural damage to one computer, and he doesn't want another to go the same way. I found a couple. Not the range that I would like, but better than nothing.

Thanks, Abie. I have a subscription to Canva Pro, btw, so that works nicely, and they do have images... ;) I saw something like Stockpack, but for some reason verifying it didn't work. Other than free, the pricing is $9.00/month, so it's not unreasonable, but I'm going to see if I get help from support first for verifying it. Your suggestion helped, and I can upload images to Canva or WordPress from Google Drive. Thanks again. :)

There's an incredible deal here; I bought four packs - they never expire.
https://appsumo.com/products/depositphotos/

You're welcome :)

I got one of those a couple of years ago. I'm still working on it, but right now, we're flat broke! I don't even have enough for one code. It looks great, though, and I'm still real happy with it.

Thanks for the lovely thought.

Not a problem, I hear you :)

Thanks, Abie, I've decided to let WA security handle it for right now. I was just checking (see below, in case you haven't already. :)

All good and most welcome :)

Well, I use it on my other webhost, but wasn't sure about WA's servers. I'm not actually paying for it over at Stablehost either. I'm using the free version. :) But it *does* ban people who try to sign in with "Admin", and I don't use that username on Stablehost anyway. I hope that's clear. It's not on WA at all for the sites I have on WA anyway. ;) I wanted to be sure what's on the servers and the plugin won't conflict. So that's why I asked before I installed the free version, which is all I can afford, lol

Hey Katherine,

When in doubt, it's always best to ask. Good for you.

You can click on your website's Details button from your SiteManager: https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites and then scroll down the page to see all of the Features included.

You should also note that you have two different types of caching abilities too: Accelerated and Extreme, so you won't need a cache plugin either.

I love the WA platform!

I was wondering why you asked about this. Now, I understand why you asked this question. The explanation you gave clarified this. The site security on this WA hosting is good. I would not buy that security plugin unless you use it at another hosting site. Are you going to migrate that site to WA?

I see, that makes sense! 👍

Glad to be of help, Colton!

It's good to know then, that the iThemes won't be needed here, just at my other webhost, which is fine. As for caching, I never understood that anyway, so I'm good here. Thanks a lot! I guess I"m just not used to Managed Hosting. lol! :)

Thanks, Brenda. Eventually, I get it, but just for my Stablehost sites. My curiosity has been satisfied, and I'm good here. But since at the other webhost I"m only using the free one, not the Premium which is iThemes Security Pro, I'm good here. I"ll use the SEO Framework on WA's server too, which is growing on me, lol. On the other host, I use Rank Math(just the free version right now.) Always good to ask first, instead of screwing it up and having to start over. :)

This is good to know. You might want to think about upgrading to Pro when and if you can afford it. I am a dedicated Rank Math Pro user. You will find Rank Math beats SEO Framework. I agree especially with the lessons. I know the feeling about screwing up and starting over. I've done that so many times. For the time being, you have to stick with what works best for you.

Caching makes your website load a LOT faster Katherine.

See screen print below...

WA is prime hosting! ;-)

Thanks for the explanation. But I meant the settings. At least I don't have to worry about it here at WA (just Stablehost, I guess, though they have Litespeed at Stablehost too. Thanks, Triblu!

I love Rank Math too, and as soon as I can afford it, I do plan to move up to Pro! They have a module for Divi, my favorite Theme (I'm a lifetime member, which means, no more bills). But it's just till I get finished with my OEC courses, then I'll probably switch to Rank Math. Do you have Rank Math for your WA sites or are they on another server, Brenda!

Hi, no, all my hostings and domains are here in WA. I never go anywhere else. Maybe someday I will try hosting elsewhere if my business grows really big. SiteGround looks interesting. Many WA members do host outside of the WA platform. That's ok—each to its own. Yes, I pay Rank Math Pro $59 a year- it is not that bad. I use the Schema theme (MyThemeShop) I have a close relationship with Bhanu the owner of both Rank Math and MyThemeShop. He has been very good to me.

Good to know that Rank Math works on that as well. I wasn't sure. I might just switch to Rank Math! ;) Thanks, Brenda!

Carson, I am Deaf. I use CC also. I did a test on OEC, only some are captioned and some are not. I use Safari browser, Firefox, and Chrome. On the Desktop version of Chrome, the closed caption features work. I can watch all OEC, Bootcamp, and Jay's live training, as well as Kyle's training for Premium members. Google Chrome has auto-caption features built-in for people with hearing loss. However, on mobile, none of the captioning is available on browsers. The only one available via desktop version for CC is Google Chrome.

Yes, the Getting Started course, Carson. If you could check and see that they're turned on, and if not, turn them on. Thanks.

Thanks Katherine, I will investigate.

Thanks Carson, I appreciate this, because before the updates came in, I was getting the captions on mobile/smartphone, and now I'm not. Not really sure what happened there.... :)

Hi Katherine,

Please send me a link to the training here in WA where you are not seeing captions on mobile/smartphone. I'm going to need that to address this as captions may simply not be available on certain training yet and I need to be able to determine what video we are talking about.

Carson

I think this is it: Online Entrepreneur Certification - Getting Started Level 1 . It's the video for the custom menu. The next lesson looks fine. I'm a little awkward with copying and pasting links in mobile. It's easier on our computer. 🙂

Thanks, Abie, I found it on my own once I got on the computer. And I checked my email that I'm signed up with WA, and the notifications are coming in. Thanks. :)

I'm good here. Getting notifications again. :)

Right now, I'm on my smartphone. I'll check, where do I go to check the notifications, though?

Yup. The good ‘ole “turn off, turn on” technique. Lol. Works more times than not 😂

On mobile the layout is different. Its better on desktop. Easier to find. I am on my iphone. BTW, you cant use Chrome on your smartphone for captioning I forgot to tell you that in your other question. You must use desktop version on computer or laptop captioning wont work on mobile with Chrome for CC, just giving you heads up.

You go to account settings then on bottom of it you will see email notification and mobile make sure both are turned on

I see you can. I look around here and see who is interested and if someone resonates with me.

It is okay too to have a mixture. I believe every person is rich in something and can contribute.

And thank you, greatly appreciated.

Thanks, I'll see what I can do. That sounds like a plan.

Let me know how you get on. You're very welcome!