How To Add Images And Icons

(Elementor editing tool is the tool that usheru has chosen as the editing overlay on your usheru Venue Connect solution, which is built in WordPress. Elementor allows you to interact with that WordPress code and make edits and manage your pages & content. Elementor provides higher flexibility for design and performance than other editing solution options, which is the reason why we have chosen that as the editing tool for your website).

Introduction

In this article we will show you how to insert graphic elements like images and icons to your usheru Connect Venue platform.

They are used to inform users or to simply liven up an otherwise boring chunk of text. Start by selecting which graphic element you want to use.

Steps

Inserting an image

1. Click on the graphic widget located at the upper-left corner of the page.
   

2. Add the graphic to your work > Click on the graphic field.

3. This will take you to the WordPress media library.
   
   

4. If the image is not in your library, we suggest uploading it to your library by selecting the Upload files tab. 

5. Click Select files to add the image to your library.

6. The image will upload into the media library and appear along with a dialogue box called “ATTACHMENT DETAILS” Fill in your alt text, title, caption, and description. While these are optional, alt-text improves accessibility and a caption helps with SEO. Among your attachment details you’ll also find a URL for your image which you can easily copy and share.

7. Click Insert Media.

Inserting a Icon:

1. Click on the graphic field.

2. If you want to use an icon from the Elementor library, choose Icon Library, if you want to use your own SVG icon, choose Upload SVG.  The library contains three sets of icon styles: regular, solid, and brands. The brands collection includes some top brand names and logos including Apple, Amazon, Etsy, etc.  

3. If you choose to upload an icon from the library, select an icon and then click Insert. 

4. If you choose to upload an SVG, you’ll do that through the media library.

Summary

Inserting an image or icon to your website is a good way to visually inform users of key information or to just liven up a long block of text. Inserting an icon or an image to your website is a simple process which varies slightly depending on which you are looking to add as outlined above. You can upload your own custom imagery to your WordPress library and icons can either be personalised or taken from the Elementor library. If you have any trouble uploading your own images/icons or locating them in your library, please contact client support for assistance.