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Adding Photos and Thumbnails to a Hero Link
SummaryInstructions on how to add photos to the Hero link. You can customize your list of links with a thumbnail, or full-sized images, to help users understand the type of link they are clicking on.
Hero allows users to add images to their link items to provide visual context and make it easier to identify the type of link they are clicking on. This blog post will provide step-by-step instructions on how to add photos and thumbnails to a Hero link item.
First, users will need to log into their Hero account. From here, they can create or edit existing link items. To add images to a link item, either "Add an item", or click on an existing item, and a popup will show up. This popup is called the Item Editor.
You will see a thumbnail icon on the left side of the popup. Click the thumbnail and choose an image to upload.
Once users have found the image they want, they can click on it to select it. This will open a new window where users can add the image as a thumbnail or a full-sized image. Users can also add the image as a full-sized cover, which will be displayed in its entirety. This is for higher-quality items and more visually appealing hero links.
Once users have selected the type of image they want to add, they can click the “Add Image” button. This will add the image to the link item, and it will be displayed to all users who view the link item.
Adding photos and thumbnails to link items is a great way to provide visual context and make it easier for users to identify the type of link they are clicking on. Following the instructions outlined in this blog post, users can easily add images to their link items, making their list of links easy to browse, and separating the text and links with branding or appropriate images.
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Discover public lists, or build private lists with friends and family, for free!Can users add images to existing link items?
Yes, users can add images to existing link items by clicking on the link item and opening the Item Editor popup.Can users add more than one image to a link item?
Yes, users can add multiple images to a link item.How do users log into their Hero account?
Users can log into their Hero account from the main page.How do users select the type of image they want to add to their link item?
Users can select the type of image they want to add by clicking on the image to open a new window and choosing the type of image they want to add.What does the 'Add Image' button do?
The 'Add Image' button adds the image to the link item and displays it to all users who view the link item.What is the benefit of adding images to link items?
Adding images to link items provides visual context and makes it easier for users to identify the type of link they are clicking on.What is the purpose of adding a full-sized cover to a link item?
Adding a full-sized cover to a link item is for higher-quality items and more visually appealing hero links.What type of images can users add to their link item?
Users can add thumbnails, full-sized images, and full-sized covers to their link item.Where can users find the thumbnail icon?
The thumbnail icon is located on the left side of the Item Editor popup.Learn More by reading more articles on the best practices of using Hero to create & share lists of links!
Adding Items to a List in a Hero SpaceInstructions on how to add items to a list in a Hero Space.
Adding links to a Hero Space is a simple process. Linking to external websites or internal pages within Hero is easy and can be done with a few simple steps. This guide will walk you through adding links to the Hero page.
Managing Your Hero Space, Organizing your Lists of LinksProvides instructions on editing, deleting, and customizing a Hero Space. You can create multiple lists, drag-and-drop items in a list, and customize your items with an image, title and an optional description.
Editing Existing Links in your Lists on HeroInstructions on how to edit existing links in your lists on a Hero Space. Click an existing link, and you can change the title, link, description, and thumbnail.
Deleting Links from a List in a Hero SpaceInstructions on how to delete links from a Hero Space. Click the existing item, and a popup will appear. Click the "Options" dropdown, and choose "Delete Item"
Customize a Hero Space's Name, Description & ImageInstructions on how to customize a Hero Space. To change your Space's name, description, and image, click "Edit Title & Bio" under your Space's name in the Space editor. Or click on the default Space image to choose your image to upload.
Different Content Types for your Hero LinksProvides an overview of the types of content that can be added to a Hero Space. You can upload links to Youtube videos, Tweets, PDFs, and all types of content.
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