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Using the Built In Gallery in WordPress 2.6 – 1

One of the best features of WordPress 2.6 and above is the built-in Gallery that makes displaying multiple photos a ‘one-click’ event. But wait! Before you start uploading, make sure that you have the Firefox browser installed. Up to now, (the current WordPress releas...Read More

Using the Built In Gallery in WordPress 2.6 – 2

Step 2: Adding Images / Media Now, the fun part. See the Add Media area. It’s on the same level as POST, but on the right side. If you hover your mouse on the LITTLE SQUARE near the Add Media label, you will get the little Add an Image icon as shown below. Step ...Read More

Using the Built In Gallery in WordPress 2.6 – 3

Step 4 Adding Captions Though not necessary, I find it better to add captions for SEO (Search Engine Optimization). They find our articles and photos faster and better. It’s actually easy, just lots of copy and paste. There are times when I have to personalize captio...Read More

Using the Built In Gallery in WordPress 2.6 – 4

Step 5 When doing a gallery, you have to repeat this for all the images you have uploaded. And since this is a runway show, it’s just a matter of copy and paste, so it is actually an easy task. When doing this. I usually leave the LINK URL as is, meaning, I don’t t...Read More

Using the NEXGEN Gallery at WordPress 2.6 – 1

Arguably the most important WordPress plug-in for any website that displays a lot of photos, the NEXGEN Gallery is very easy to use and it only takes a few minutes to learn it. This tutorial assumes the following: · You have chosen the photos you want to upload · The ...Read More

Using the NEXGEN Gallery at WordPress 2.6 – 2

Step 2 Adding the Gallery Clicking on ADD GALLERY will bring you to this page   step021.jpg Type in the name of your gallery in the area highlighted by red. For naming conventions, using the name of the designer and the season is best because it is to remember. ...Read More

Using the NEXGEN Gallery at WordPress 2.6 – 3

Step 3 Uploading Images Still on the same page, click on UPLOAD IMAGES   step031.jpg The page will turn to this, with the Upload Images in a darker blue background, a BROWSE Button.   step032.jpg Things to note: The bottom has TWO buttons. In our example, ...Read More

Using the NEXGEN Gallery at WordPress 2.6 – 4

Step 4.1: Adding the Gallery to the Article Now, its time to go to the post area. This part of the tutorial assumes the following: · You have written your article · You have uploaded the article like in the example below.   step041.jpg The example above j...Read More

Using the NEXGEN Gallery at WordPress 2.6 – 5

Step 5.1 Adding the NEXGEN Gallery In the POST AREA, just below the word POST, are a series of icons. Click on the second to the last icon. It’s highlighted in RED here.   step051.jpg Clicking will bring up the NEXGEN pop up window   step052.jpg It is de...Read More