4. Correct formatting of images

Before you add an image to your website, ensure you are using the right image file type. There are several types of files from which you can select. The common once are JPEG and PNG, but there are several others.

While PNG remains one of the most favourites for marketers because of its ability to reduce file size for screenshots. JPEG remains valuable for the photographer’s true and original images.

5. Compress images

    Uploading an image to your website without compressing it is wrong. You are occupying space and creating an unnecessary bottleneck. Images take a lot of resources on your system. When you compress them, it reduces the resources they use.

    There are a lot of image editing tools you can use. While some are free, others will cost some cash. You can use GIMP, Photoshop, TinyPNG, and lots more.

    Apart from these desktop tools, you can also install plugins for this purpose. They are good at reducing image size without impacting on quality.

    In conclusion, images form a part of our content. As such, we must prioritize them when creating content. The first thing is their uniqueness, then the format and size. After which you should align with your on-page SEO attributes. Ensure your image is properly named and your alt text properly filled

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    Aussiemuso Premium Plus
    This was really informative Ayodeji. Thanks for the reminder about compression.

    Lily 😁🎶
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    @Aussiemuso
    Hi Lily,

    Thank you, I am glad you found it useful.

    Ayodeji
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    YvonneBray Premium
    Hi Paramater, three questions.
    1. Gimp is that program available for MacBook Pro?
    2. What is the ideal size for Images?
    3. Kraken comes with WordPress does that do the same job?

    Thank you for an interesting tutorial
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    @YvonneBray
    Thank you Yvonne,

    I don't use Mac, but you will find this useful. https://lifehacker.com/gimp-is-now-available-as-a-native-app-for-mac-os-x-5938890

    For image ideal size, what is important is to ensure you don't compress at the expense of quality. Don't compress and make the image worthless to users.

    Kraken is a wordpress theme and not a plugin.

    I hope I answered your questions rightly

    Ayodeji
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    YvonneBray Premium
    @Parameter
    Thanks Parameter, that is so helpful.
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    BrightSales Premium
    It's funny that you've created this blog today. I was downloading an image from http://Canva.com. The choice I had was a PNG format and a compress image. I know that the PNG format was the common one and most used.
    But I was not sure about the compress image. You've explained it well and it makes sense to utilize it when it comes to reduce the resource it uses. I will consider this from now on. Thanks. All the best!
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    @BrightSales
    Wahoo,

    I am gratefull to have been able to help with an immediate challenge. Image compression is important when it comes to improving website speed.
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    edhozubin Premium
    Thanks again for the heads up which can really make a difference.
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    @edhozubin
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    I appreciate this nice words. I say - thank you
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    Vinniej Premium
    Great advice much appreciated. Was wondering how to go about reducing Image size and now know what I need to do.
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    @Vinniej
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    Thank you for sharing your experience with the training. Images are part of our day to day activities. Our ability to work on them and make them better will impart our work positively.

    Ayodeji
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