How to Add GIFs to Your WordPress Site<\/title><br \/>\n<\/head><br \/>\n<body><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-678766f717d1c\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-678766f717d1c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Incorporating_GIFs_to_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"Incorporating GIFs to Your WordPress Site\">Incorporating GIFs to Your WordPress Site<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Method_1_Adding_a_GIF_from_Your_Computer_to_Your_Media_Library\" title=\"Method 1: Adding a GIF from Your Computer to Your Media Library\">Method 1: Adding a GIF from Your Computer to Your Media Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Method_2_Adding_a_GIF_Using_a_URL\" title=\"Method 2: Adding a GIF Using a URL\">Method 2: Adding a GIF Using a URL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Method_3_Use_a_GIF_Plugin\" title=\"Method 3: Use a GIF Plugin\">Method 3: Use a GIF Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorporating_GIFs_to_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Incorporating GIFs to Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>With the rise of social media and online communication, it has become increasingly essential to make your content visually appealing and engaging. One way to captivate your audience is by adding GIFs to your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Adding_a_GIF_from_Your_Computer_to_Your_Media_Library\"><\/span>Method 1: Adding a GIF from Your Computer to Your Media Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding a GIF directly from your computer to your media library is a simple process that involves:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Accessing \u201cMedia\u201d tab in the dashboard upon logging in to WordPress site<\/li>\n<li>Selecting \u201cAdd New\u201d and choosing a GIF file to upload<\/li>\n<li>Providing a title, caption, and alt text for better SEO and accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Clicking \u201cInsert into post\u201d button to add GIF to your page or post<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Adding_a_GIF_Using_a_URL\"><\/span>Method 2: Adding a GIF Using a URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you wish to use a GIF that is hosted on a website that supports hotlinking, this method can be of use:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure the GIF file can be hotlinked and copied<\/li>\n<li>Copy the URL of the GIF image you wish to use<\/li>\n<li>Head to your WordPress editor and click on \u201cAdd block\u201d button followed by selecting the image block<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cInsert from URL\u201d option and paste the copied URL<\/li>\n<li>Customize image settings according to your preference<\/li>\n<li>Click the \u201cInsert into post\u201d button to add the GIF image to your post or page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Use_a_GIF_Plugin\"><\/span>Method 3: Use a GIF Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This method is the easiest way to add GIFs to your WordPress site with the popular Giphy Embeds plugin:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to WordPress site and go to \u201cPlugins\u201d tab in the dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cAdd New\u201d and search for \u201cGiphy Embeds\u201d plugin<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cInstall Now\u201d button followed by activating the plugin<\/li>\n<li>Create a new post or page and search for the \u201cGiphy\u201d block in the editor<\/li>\n<li>Type in a related keyword or phrase, pick a GIF from the list of suggested GIFs or search for another<\/li>\n<li>Click on the selected GIF to insert in your post or page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The addition of GIFs can bring life and vibrancy to your content, but it is essential to use them sparingly and strategically to ensure faster loading times. Choose GIFs that are appropriate and relevant to your content to attract and retain your audience’s attention.<\/p>\n<p>We hope this guide has assisted you in adding GIF images to your WordPress site. Happy posting!<\/p>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Add GIFs to Your WordPress Site Incorporating GIFs to Your WordPress Site With the rise of social media and online communication, it has…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9821"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9821\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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\n\tHow to Add GIFs to Your WordPress Site<\/title><br \/>\n<\/head><br \/>\n<body><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-678766f717d1c\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-678766f717d1c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Incorporating_GIFs_to_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"Incorporating GIFs to Your WordPress Site\">Incorporating GIFs to Your WordPress Site<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Method_1_Adding_a_GIF_from_Your_Computer_to_Your_Media_Library\" title=\"Method 1: Adding a GIF from Your Computer to Your Media Library\">Method 1: Adding a GIF from Your Computer to Your Media Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Method_2_Adding_a_GIF_Using_a_URL\" title=\"Method 2: Adding a GIF Using a URL\">Method 2: Adding a GIF Using a URL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Method_3_Use_a_GIF_Plugin\" title=\"Method 3: Use a GIF Plugin\">Method 3: Use a GIF Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-your-websites-wow-factor-with-this-simple-trick-for-adding-vibrant-gifs-in-wordpress\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorporating_GIFs_to_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Incorporating GIFs to Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>With the rise of social media and online communication, it has become increasingly essential to make your content visually appealing and engaging. One way to captivate your audience is by adding GIFs to your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Adding_a_GIF_from_Your_Computer_to_Your_Media_Library\"><\/span>Method 1: Adding a GIF from Your Computer to Your Media Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding a GIF directly from your computer to your media library is a simple process that involves:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Accessing \u201cMedia\u201d tab in the dashboard upon logging in to WordPress site<\/li>\n<li>Selecting \u201cAdd New\u201d and choosing a GIF file to upload<\/li>\n<li>Providing a title, caption, and alt text for better SEO and accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Clicking \u201cInsert into post\u201d button to add GIF to your page or post<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Adding_a_GIF_Using_a_URL\"><\/span>Method 2: Adding a GIF Using a URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you wish to use a GIF that is hosted on a website that supports hotlinking, this method can be of use:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure the GIF file can be hotlinked and copied<\/li>\n<li>Copy the URL of the GIF image you wish to use<\/li>\n<li>Head to your WordPress editor and click on \u201cAdd block\u201d button followed by selecting the image block<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cInsert from URL\u201d option and paste the copied URL<\/li>\n<li>Customize image settings according to your preference<\/li>\n<li>Click the \u201cInsert into post\u201d button to add the GIF image to your post or page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Use_a_GIF_Plugin\"><\/span>Method 3: Use a GIF Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This method is the easiest way to add GIFs to your WordPress site with the popular Giphy Embeds plugin:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to WordPress site and go to \u201cPlugins\u201d tab in the dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cAdd New\u201d and search for \u201cGiphy Embeds\u201d plugin<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cInstall Now\u201d button followed by activating the plugin<\/li>\n<li>Create a new post or page and search for the \u201cGiphy\u201d block in the editor<\/li>\n<li>Type in a related keyword or phrase, pick a GIF from the list of suggested GIFs or search for another<\/li>\n<li>Click on the selected GIF to insert in your post or page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The addition of GIFs can bring life and vibrancy to your content, but it is essential to use them sparingly and strategically to ensure faster loading times. Choose GIFs that are appropriate and relevant to your content to attract and retain your audience’s attention.<\/p>\n<p>We hope this guide has assisted you in adding GIF images to your WordPress site. Happy posting!<\/p>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Add GIFs to Your WordPress Site Incorporating GIFs to Your WordPress Site With the rise of social media and online communication, it has…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9821"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9821\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}