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1. paulrimr
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   im a complete novice and i have a hosted blog. i would like to upload images to the blog but im not sure if i im using the correct file path, what should this look like? i have downloaded 2 widgets so i can put these image links within my sidebar. the html images work fine but if i try to put images saved on my hard drive on there with a link attached they wont display?? can anybody help? my blog is http://www.pokerstudentblog.com thanks

2. Jonas Grumby
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   You can't link to images on your hard drive. You have to upload them.

   If you're uploading lots of images, you may want to try the Add From Server plugin which allows you to upload images via FTP and then add them to the Media Library simply by selecting them.

   http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/add-from-server/

3. paulrimr
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   iv uploaded one of the images within the file manager but still no joy. i may be entering the wrong file path what should this look like?

4. paulrimr
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   it currently looks like this
   /public_html/wp-content/uploads/2009/pokerstars250x250.gif

   should it have somthing before the /public_html/ ?

5. Jonas Grumby
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   Try using Media > Add New from your admin panel, or the "add an image" icon in the Visual Editor, or the "img" icon in HTML editor mode when you create or edit a post. You will get a dialog that will allow you to find the image on your hard drive and upload it to your site.

   If the image is already on the server but not in the Media Library, you can use the Add From Server plugin to add it to the library.

6. paulrimr
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   iv uploaded the image using the media > add new method. now what would the file path be that i know have to add to my sidebar widget so it can find the image (i know i sound thick but i dont have a clue) cheers

7. Jonas Grumby
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   Create a post, add the image from the library, go into HTML editor mode and look at the path. Copy & paste it into your sidebar.

8. paulrimr
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   excellent thanks for your time

9. Jonas Grumby
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   No problem. I ask my share of questions here, so I try to respond to some when I have the time.

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