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GIF Best Practises?

3 replies · Started by enviedbymost on October 31, 2017

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October 31, 2017 at 5:47 pm #413952

Hey guys,

I did a quick search and couldn't find a similar topic on the subject, so apologies if this has been asked already!

From a performance perspective, is there a 'best way' to use GIFs with GeneratePress?

For example, adding a GIF via the media library, pasting embed code directly into a text widget, or linking to the GIF directly. (i.e. Giphy)

I'm seeing GIFs (and emojis) being used a lot more on blogs, would love to hear your thoughts on the subject!

Thanksss

October 31, 2017 at 9:03 pm #414007

Hi there,

I don't think it would matter how you uploaded/linked to it. Either way the browser needs to download the full size of the GIF in order to display it.

I would just keep it somewhat on the small side (file size).

November 1, 2017 at 3:30 am #414138

Cool, makes sense.

Thanks, Tom!

November 1, 2017 at 9:39 am #414383

No problem :)

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