Featured image on new huffpost uk contributor platform

Congratulations on being a new contributor to the HuffPost UK platform!

As a contributor, you'll have the opportunity to share your voice and perspectives with a wide audience. To make your content stand out, HuffPost UK recommends featuring a high-quality image with your article. Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect featured image:

  1. Relevance: Ensure the image is relevant to your article's topic and theme. This will help readers quickly understand what your article is about.
  2. High-quality: Use a high-resolution image with good lighting, focus, and composition. Avoid low-quality or pixelated images.
  3. Visual interest: Choose an image that's visually appealing and grabs the reader's attention. This could be a striking photo, an infographic, or even a video thumbnail.
  4. Originality: Try to use original images or obtain permission to use someone else's work. Avoid using copyrighted images without permission.
  5. Caption: Add a descriptive caption to your image, including relevant keywords and a brief summary of the image's content.

Some popular image sources for HuffPost UK contributors include:

  1. Unsplash: A popular platform for high-resolution, royalty-free images.
  2. Pexels: Another great source for high-quality, royalty-free images.
  3. Pixabay: A platform offering free stock photos, illustrations, and videos.
  4. Getty Images: A paid stock photo service with a vast library of images.
  5. Your own photos: If you have a great photo related to your article, consider using it as your featured image.

When uploading your featured image, make sure to:

  1. Resize it: Resize your image to the recommended dimensions: 1200 x 630 pixels (minimum).
  2. Optimize it: Optimize your image file size to ensure it loads quickly on the HuffPost UK platform.
  3. Add alt text: Add alt text to your image, describing its content and relevance to your article.

By following these tips, you'll be able to create a visually appealing and engaging featured image that complements your article and attracts readers to your content. Good luck with your contributions!