The WordPress Media Library is the built-in place to upload, organize, modify, and insert images and other media into posts and pages. It makes everyday media management accessible without programming. section 1.1
Use the Media Library thoughtfully by following these practical guidelines:
- Store individual images and text files such as PDFs or DOCX documents when their sizes are manageable. section 8.3
- Avoid uploading large videos because hosting services impose storage and file-size limits, while video also consumes bandwidth and server resources. section 8.2 section 8.3
- Check that media is properly formatted and sized, accessible to people with visual or auditory challenges, legally permitted, and appropriate for the page. section 8.2 section 8.9
Embed a video instead
Upload a video to YouTube rather than storing it in the Media Library, then embed its player on a site page. YouTube can provide streaming, compression, multiple formats, and a customizable player while reducing demands on site hosting. section 8.3 section 8.9
