Thumbnails in Magazine theme
I have to admit, this was one of those things that I was glad to see I wasn’t the only one who had issues setting this up…..although I’m not terribly proud of it. It’s one of those things that when you see how easy it is, you realize how easy it is to be your own worst enemy. I was definitely making this harder than it is.
It’s not like uploading images for the featured content gallery- which is what I was doing. The magazine theme is set up to automatically re-size the images that you use in your post for thumbnails- so you don’t have to upload anything to your host. So, here’s how you do it. Time permitting I’ll do a video later today on this…
After you’ve written your post (or before-whichever way you prefer)-upload your image:
Then, once your image is uploaded- click the HTML button in the top right hand corner of your editor:
Now, you’re going to highlight the html for the image you just uploaded (and will use as a thumbnail)
The html that you’ve copied for your image is what you’re going to place in the value box in the custom field, using “thumb” as your key:
That’s it- now just add your tags, select your category and publish! The Magazine theme will resize it for you for home page featured boxes.
Hey thanks for this info I was having a hard time too lol I\’m glad I found easy info on how to do it. Now I am using the same theme you are using have u ever had difficulties when displaying ads or video? I embeded videos from my YouTube channel and people can\’t watch them from their iPhones, they work good if viewed from a computer but not from a mobile device! Any heads up on what might be happening?
Thanks in advance!
Oh also what plugin are you using for your comments?! Please let me know!
Thank you once again
Hi,
Thanks for the comment. Just using the built in comments – but am going to start using Disqus.
Much easier for commenting across the web too!
Have a great day
I really prefer using the Yet Another Photoblog (YAPB) plugin for this kind of stuff, it’s awesome! Hopefully there’s a way to integrate that with the Magazine theme — I’m not familiar with that theme.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/yet-another-photoblog/
Hi Sara,
Thanks for the comment.
I haven’t actually used that plugin before but am going to check it out. Most of the Studiopress themes come with the timthumb installed, which is why I just stick using that one. A lot of new themes are coming out with resizing built into it for thumbnails as well.
Thanks again,
Kim
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
Btw.: Why isnt it in the Readme.txt from studiopress?
Hi Palloo,
They have such great support forums though….I can’t really complain.
That’s a good question!
Thanks for the commen.
Kim
Many thanks. I was looking at the sky from last 2 days but could not find the solution.. And not landed on your page. Thank you for sharing
Hi Amik,
So glad it helped! Thanks for the comment-
Have a great weekend.
Kim
Hey there Kim. Love this post.
I have a issue about this with a client\’s site…. How do I add the thumbnails to the other categories (not just just the \"sitcky\" part of the homepage?)
I really need to know because I added the thumbnails to the posts but I still can\’t figure out how to make it show up other than on the homepage feature page?
thanks
Hi Rhea,
Thanks for the comment.
I’m going to do a video & post for you on this….I’ll email you when it’s up (I plan to do it today).
Thanks,
Kim
Thanks Kim,
I actually figured out how to add the thumbnails from your previous videos on this. All I had to do was cut off the URL and only include the rest of the URL starting from “wp-content…” – why is that?
Strange but now I can see the thumbnail photos on the categories. I hate that it doesn’t automatically do this like my Thesis theme but oh well.
What I really want to know is this:
1.) what do you use to create such Awesome videos???? – I use Camtasia and the files end up being HUGE. Then I have to sacrifice the quality when I upload them to YouTube (sucks)
2.) In the New Magazine Theme, If I wanted to use the “tabs” offered, how to I control how many tabs I can use? The Theme Options only allow 6 but what if you wanted only 3?
Hi Rhea,
Got your email too. Glad you figured it out….
I’m going to send you an email so we can set up a time to chat.
Thanks,
Kim
very good for beginners l think, usefull post.
Whenever I use these WordPress themes I can never get PARAGRAPHS to show on the Main Home Page. On the actual post the paragrpahs show normally, but on the index the text just runs.
How do I get paragraphs to show on the home page, ?
Thanks… Your site is great ! Excellent info.
Hi Bon,
Can you send me your link so I can look at your site? Are you referring to the excerpts that show on the home page? I’m assuming that you want the full post to appear as opposed to just an excerpt?
Thanks,
Kim
Thank you so much for posting this! It was one of the first links I found, and it answered the question quickly and simply. In 10 seconds, I had my first thumbnail on my homepage.
Hi Wendy,
Thanks & your welcome!
Feel free to send me any other questions about the theme.
Kim
Hey how do you get the thumbnails to show on the Category pages ?
i tried to do it but for me they wouldn't show, did you do anything special (i see you have thumbs in your categories) ?
Note that they do appear on the front page.
Thanks. It worked
OMG Kim! Thank you for this one. I really had a hard time looking for a solution to my problem. thank you so much
That was how I felt when I figured it out too!
Glad it helped.
Kim
You’re welcome! Glad it helped!
Thanks a million for the post!! I've been trying to figure this out for a while now!
Thanks a million for the post!! I've been trying to figure this out for a while now!
Thanks very much for your post ! Love this one. Now i can add image at my magazine theme
Glad it helped Jeff!
Glad it helped Jeff!
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