For many of us using images in our sidebar, we’ve had to copy/paste the code or links to get them in there. This plugin will save you from all that. Using the Image Widget plugin, you can use the simple upload link to upload images from your computer right into the sidebar – no html required! See a screenshot of what the upload screen looks like below. And follow these instructions to upload as many images as you like into any sidebar or widgeted area of your WordPress site.
To install the image widget plugin:
1. Log into your website at www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin
2. Go to the Plugins tab on the left, and click on “Add New”.
3. In the search bar, type “Image Widget”
4. These results will show – we’re looking for the plugin by Shane and Peter, Inc.
5. Click “install now”. When prompted, click on “Activate Plugin”.
To use the image widget plugin:
1. Go to the Appearance tab, and click on “Widgets” sub-tab.
2. Drag the Image Widget widget from the left Available Widgets section to the desired sidebar and slide it into the desired location.
3. This is the image widget when it is open:
4. Upload the image by clicking the “Add Image” link.
5. Assign the widget a title or delete the title if it isn’t necessary.
6. Optional: caption, open in a new page.
7. Insert a link if your widget is linking to somewhere when clicked.
8. For better SEO, assign an alternate text for robots and audible browsers.
9. Width and height will allow your page to load faster.
10. And you can set the alignment with a simple drop-down selection.
I adore this plugin! If you use this and want to support the ongoing development, I’m sure a small donation to the developers would be appreciated!
Questions? Want to see more plugins posted here? Let me know in the comments.
thank you so much for your fabulous tutorials! i solved two problems with your instructions!