Adding audio to WordPress is an apparently simple task that hides a couple of tricks. In this tutorial we teach you everything about add audio to WordPress.
Why add audio to WordPress?
Before you start adding audio files to your blog indiscriminately it is important that you answer this question:
Why do I need to add audio to my blog?
And to this other Is it really essential that I upload audios to WordPress?
Because you should know that audio files, as a general rule, are heavier than image files. That means older consumption of space in our accommodation. That, without counting that every time someone plays the audio we are consuming bandwidth.
Although of course, adding audio to a blog post can be a plus.
What are the advantages of adding audio to WordPress?
The advantages of having sound files on a WordPress site are multiple.
As an example, if someone, interested in your contents It is not permitted read your blog, easy you can press the play button and listen to your input.
In previous tutorials we have talked to you about how powerful it is, in terms of engagement, that your visitors can hear you from loud voice.
That explains the success of platforms like Youtube and the podcast, of which we have already talked to you here in CourseWpress.com verbatim.
How many options are there when uploading audio to WordPress?
Contrary to what may be believed, they exist multiple choices when it comes to uploading sound files to WordPress. In this article we will explain the best methods:
- Using native tools (without installing anything).
- Installing plugin.
- Through services dedicated third-party.
Then we get down to work.
How to add audio to WordPress without installing anything
For upload a file from audio to WordPress you don't need to install anything.
It's so easy to upload a file from image.
You must follow the following steps:
- Creates a new entry.
- Press the button add medium to add content, that this case is ours audio file.
- The media library or WordPress media library.
- Press the button to select your audio file. At the same time you can drag it there.
Remember that the maximum weight that WordPress supports for files is 2 mb.
- Will climb to the multimedia library and it will appear along with the other files. WordPress automatically adds the description to the file.
- Hit the add media button and you're done. The file will appear in the input in the form of a little player. A) Yes:
At the same time it is feasible to create playlists.
How to create audio playlists in WordPress
To create a playlist in WordPress follow these steps:
- In a new entry or in the entry where you need it: Press the add media button.
- The WordPress media library select the option: Create an audio playlist.
- Upload the files (or select them from the library if you have already uploaded them).
- Press the button create playlist.
- Now you must press the button: Insert playlist.
Clever. You already have a playlist in your post.
Now we will explore other options:
How to add audio to WordPress with plugins
Plugins dedicated to audio or plugins reproducers there are many. The most used and undisputed leader in the field is:
Compact WP Audio Player
To upload a sound file to WordPress using the plugin Compact WP Audio Player these are the steps:
- Locate the Compact WP Audio Player on the official repository of WordPress plugins
- Install it using the usual method.
- Activate the plugin.
- Create a new post.
- Paste the following shortcode: [sc_embed_player fileurl = "mp3 file url"]
- Replace the text "Mp3 file address url address" by the url address of your audio file.
- Enjoy the audio in your WordPress post.
The disadvantage of uploading audios to WordPress by storing them in the WordPress media library and therefore in your host. It consumes the resources of accommodation and bandwidth. That is why it is good to try alternatives where the audio is hosted on third-party servers.
How to upload audio to WordPress with dedicated third-party services
This topic gives for an exclusive entry but the principle can be summarized in:
Get a dedicated service provider streaming of multimedia content.
Come on, calm down, there are a few services streaming free multimedia very good like soundcloud and Youtube.
This way we save hosting space and avoid consuming the resources of our host.
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