How to Attach a Link to an Image in WordPress

There are numerous reasons why you might want to attach a link to an image in WordPress. One simple reason is that you want people to be able to click on an image and then be taken to an internal page or another page on the internet.

This can be important on elements such as banners, sliders or something simple. In some cases, like Revolution Slider, the image can be automatically assigned a link that allows you to upload an image and have it associated with a certain link.

However, there are going to be some examples when you will want to customize your link on a main page or post.

Or you might want to add advertising on your website and want to offer a manual service.

There are simple ways that you can attach a link to an image in WordPress. Here are the simple steps.

When you’re uploading a new image to your WordPress website, upload the image as you would normally. Once it has been added to your media library, look to the right on the screen. This is where all the meta-information is on the image.

Towards the lower part of the right-hand side options should be a list called ‘Attachment Display Settings’. In this, there are three input areas. The first is the ‘Link to’. You want to select ‘Custom URL’ for this. Then in the next box, add the URL you want to send the user to when they click on the photo.

Finally, there is the size of the image.

Now you can add to the website’s page.