How To Create The HTML Code
In this part of the lesson, we are going to be creating the HTML code for the newly constructed banner ad image.
First you want to log in to your back office where you can "Add A New Post"
Then you need to title the post "Test Post"; add your banner image (the one you created), go ahead and center it, and set it to full size.
Next you will need to open up the "Image Detail" pencil icon, and follow the instructions below.
In the "Link To" drop down menu, choose "Custom URL" and add your affiliate link into the long, rectangular box. Then move down to "Advanced Options" and check the box to open link in a new tab.
Congratulations! You now have a newly created, and working banner ad.
Now - Let's go ahead to the next lesson where you will actually see the html code that you just created, as well as learning how to add your new banner ad to a widget, and seeing it appear on your site.
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However, once you understand the process, you can use whatever program works best for you. Some folks like to use Canva, which is another program that is available in both free version and upgraded version... You do that all online, then save it to your computer.
Hope this answers your question, and thanks for checking out the tutorial. :o)
- Paula
This tutorial is for making "custom" banners... not only for WA, but for anything!
ALWAYS use the banners that are readily available to you if they work for you!!!
If they don't, here's a quick explain of what I mean:
You have a garden site, you want a more garden feel of WA? Create a banner with that veggie feeling!
You have a ballet site. You don't want superboy, or muscle man, or a couch and bunch of bills with the WA log do you? No, instead, you want a soft, ballet feel! Create your own!
If you decided to label your OWN products! Are you going to pay someone else to design your banners when you can do that yourself? Probably not.
The possibilities are endless. :o)
Hope that helps. It sound more complicated than it really is. You just have to get in there to see what I mean. It truly is an easy deal. :o)
If you still need help, just PM me. I'll do my best to get you there!
Thanks lots for your great question!! - Paula
