How do I post images at this site?
You can't post them directly, since this site doesn't allow you to upload JPGs, etc.
Uploading PDFs are allowed, but it's a PITA for the viewer to view an image in PDF.
Here is an easy solution:
- Click http://imageshack.us/ (bookmark the site). The site allows image hosting (there is no need to register or give up your e-mail)
- Make sure the Image (or Multiploader, if you want to upload more than one image) button is checked, then click BROWSE
- Navigate to your image, click OPEN
- Select Resize image then select 640x480 (for websites and email), then click HOST IT.
- Imageshack thumbnails the image, The viewer has to click on the image to open a new page/tab to see the full image. It is not a big deal and there is no advertising, etc.
- Please note if you do not resize your image, the result will still be thumbnailed. The image appearing after it is opened may be too large for user's screens, requiring them (depending on the resolution of your camera) to scroll up and down and side to side to see the image. Be kind...resize!
- Occasionally there is an ad page that is offered to open up when you press HOST IT. Make sure the option to have the page open is unchecked. It doesn't always appear.
- Copy URL from Thumbnails for forums (the one that starts with [url... not the one that starts with <a ref...).
- Return to this site
- Paste the URL onto your post/reply
There may be other image hosting sites that will not thumbnail your image (not sure). This site is free and convenient.