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Introduction

This example shows how to include images in your articles. The image above will automatically become the featured image for this article.

Adding Multiple Images

You can add as many images as you want. Here’s a second example:

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Each image will be:
Downloaded automatically
Added to WordPress media library
Displayed with its caption/credit
Properly attributed

Image Format

The syntax is simple:

markdown
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Components:
![...] – Alt text (appears if image fails, used by screen readers)
(url) – Direct link to the image
"..." – Credit/caption (visible under image)

Free Image Sources

Use these sites for free, legal images:

Unsplash – High-quality photos (attribution required)
Pexels – Stock photos (attribution appreciated)
Pixabay – Various images (no attribution needed)

Best Practices

  • First image = Featured image (shows in listings)
  • Always include credits when required by the source
  • Use descriptive alt text for SEO and accessibility
  • Choose relevant images that support your content