Step 1: Go to the Page You Want to Edit

In your WordPress dashboard, hover over “Pages” in the left navigation menu and click All Pages. Find the page where you want to add the gallery and click on it to open the editor.

Step 2: Click Add Media

Once you’re inside the page editor, click the Add Media button located above the content area. This will open the WordPress media library where you can upload new images or choose from ones you’ve already uploaded.

Step 3: Select Create Gallery

In the media library pop-up, look at the left-hand panel and click Create Gallery. This switches the view so you can start selecting the images you want to include in your gallery.

Step 4: Choose Your Photos

Click on each image you want to include in the gallery. A checkmark will appear on each selected photo. You can upload new images here too by clicking the “Upload Files” tab at the top. Once you’ve selected all the photos you want, click Create a New Gallery in the bottom right corner.

Step 5: Edit Your Gallery Settings

You’ll now see the gallery editing screen where you can make a few adjustments before inserting it. Here’s what you can control:

• Columns – Choose how many columns of images to display side by side.
• Link To – Set whether clicking an image opens the full-size photo, the attachment page, or nothing at all.
• Size – Choose the image size that will display in the gallery grid.
• Order – Drag and drop images to rearrange them in any order you like.

Take a moment to set these the way you want before moving on.

Step 6: Insert the Gallery

Once you’re happy with the settings, click Insert Gallery. The gallery will appear in your page editor as a grid of thumbnails. Click Preview to see exactly how it will look on the front end of your site before publishing.

Step 7: Save Your Changes

If everything looks good in the preview, go back to the editor and click Update to save and publish the gallery on your page. That’s it!

A Few Tips to Keep in Mind

• Make sure your images are optimized before uploading. Large image files slow your page down, which affects both user experience and search rankings. Tools like Squoosh or Imagify can help compress images without losing quality.
• Add alt text to each image in the media library. Alt text helps search engines understand what your images are about and also makes your site more accessible.
• If you need more advanced gallery features like lightbox pop-ups, filtering, or video support, plugins like Envira Gallery or FooGallery are worth looking into.

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