1. Image Sizing Guidelines
- Feature Images (Large Headers)
Ideal for featured posts, headers, or social sharing.- Width: 1200px
- Height: 630px
2. Image Optimization Steps
A. Resizing Images
- Tool 1: ResizeImage.net
Step-by-Step: Upload > Set new width/height > Download. - Tool 2: Image Resizer
Step-by-Step: Choose “Resize Image” > Input Dimensions > Download.
B. Compression
- Tool 1: TinyPNG
Ideal for reducing image file size without loss of quality. Just upload and download the optimized image. - Tool 2: JPEG-Optimizer
Useful for further reducing JPEG file sizes with adjustable compression levels.
4. Important Tips
- Always Preview: Check image quality after resizing and compressing.
- Maintain Aspect Ratio: Avoid stretching images by keeping natural dimensions.
- File Naming: Name files descriptively (e.g., “global-news-2024.jpg”) for SEO benefits.
