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What to do when there is no post thumbnail?
By adding a fallback image, you can set a branded image to be used when no post thumbnail is found. This allows you to make sure that all your articles have a post thumbnail. Another way to deal with this problem is using the Require Featured Image plugin.
When to use first image as default thumbnail?
Above we saw a method to set first image as default thumbnail but what if there is no image being used in the post at all. There are always few posts, which doesn’t have any images, for such kind of posts you can have a default fallback image which can work as a thumbnail for them.
How to make a post a default thumbnail?
It checks whether the post has thumbnails, if not it assigns the default-thumb-img.png ( Change it to your image name) as thumbnail for that particular post. Post thumbnail is also known as featured image.
How to set a default fallback image for WordPress post?
Don’t forget to click on the save changes button after selecting your featured image. You can now visit your website to see it in action. The plugin will automatically start showing your default fallback image as post thumbnail for articles that do not have a featured image set.
Why do you need a default WordPress post thumbnail?
Featured images also known as post thumbnails are very useful in engaging users and making your articles more noticeable on social media. In this article, we will show you how to set a default fallback image for WordPress post thumbnails. Why You Need a Default Fallback WordPress Post Thumbnail?
Where can I find a thumbnail image on Facebook?
Scroll down a bit, and you will see an “Image Source” dropdown where you can select the thumbnail image for Facebook. For example, you can choose to use your featured image, or upload a custom image to use instead.
What to do if you see thumbnails on YouTube?
If you see thumbnails that violate this policy, report them. Instructions for reporting violations of our Community Guidelines are available here . If you’ve found a few videos or comments that you would like to report, you can report the channel. Don’t post a thumbnail on YouTube that fits any of the descriptions noted below.