What is Photo Gallery and How it works?

Created by vigneshwari R, Modified on Mon, 31 Mar at 5:20 PM by Harmeet Singh

The Photo Gallery feature enables users to showcase multiple images in a visually appealing layout, enhancing content presentation and engagement. It allows publishers to create immersive visual experiences, improving content visibility in search results and attracting more audience interaction.

How to Use the Photo Gallery

Step 1: Log in to Your Dashboard

Step 2: Create a New Photo Gallery

Go to Content Creation -> Photo Gallery, and start a new project.

Step 3: Creating Your First Gallery

Fill in the necessary information:
- Title
- English Title
- Summary
- Meta Description
- Featured Image (option to hide if needed)

Step 4: Upload Images in Gallery Slides

Select an image from the media library and upload it into the slides.
Click the Upload Image button to upload images from your system to the media library.
Add image details such as caption, source, name, and alt text for better SEO and accessibility.

Step 5: Organize Your Gallery

Edit images anytime by clicking the Edit Icon.
Rearrange images by dragging and dropping them into your desired order.
Click the Delete Icon to remove an image from the slider.
Click the Preview Icon to open the image in a modal for better viewing.

Step 6: Set the post properties:

Step 7: Advanced Properties Explained:

Access Level: Use this field to specify if the articles/posts is for logged-in users or public access.
Custom Date: Use this field for backdating purposes.
Select Schema: Choose a schema for the article.
Canonical URL: Provide the canonical URL for this content.
Meta Title: The main title displayed in search engine results.
OG Title: The title used when your content is shared on social media.
OG Description: A brief summary shown when your content is shared on social media.
Twitter Title: The title specifically for Twitter shares.
Twitter Description: A brief description for Twitter shares.
Meta Keywords: These keywords provide information about a web page's content to search engines.
Meta News Keywords: Specifically used by Google News publishers to define keywords relevant to their articles.
Code Injection Head: Include custom code to be injected into the head section of your web pages.
Custom Style Injection: Apply custom CSS styles to your posts

Step 8: Preview & Publish

The content will only be updated, not republished on clicking Update button.
You can review the version history to restore any previous changes if needed.
You have the flexibility to schedule your post for publishing at your convenience.

Note:

The Advanced Properties section is accessible exclusively to Admin & Owners to ensure security and prevent unauthorized modifications. Other users cannot view or edit this section.
Hide the featured image to showcase the photo gallery directly on the article page by enabling "Hide Featured Image" as shown below

Assisted “Fix it” Feature:

Monitor Warnings and keep track of your SEO score,following the recommendations for fixes.
The recommended SEO score should be (90+) for SEO purpose

As shown below, the visibility of the Photo gallery on the website

How Does This Feature Help Your Business?

Enhanced Visual Appeal: A photo gallery allows publishers to showcase their content in a visually appealing manner, attracting and retaining the attention of website visitors.
Improved User Engagement: High-quality images and an intuitive user interface encourage visitors to explore content further, increasing engagement and time spent on the website.
Effective Storytelling: A well-curated photo gallery can effectively tell a story or convey a message, capturing the audience's interest and facilitating better communication of ideas.
Increased Brand Visibility: By presenting content in an aesthetically pleasing manner, publishers can enhance their brand image and reputation, fostering a positive perception among visitors.
Optimized SEO: Image-rich content can improve search engine optimization (SEO) by attracting organic traffic through image search results. Additionally, optimizing image metadata can further enhance visibility in search engine rankings.
Social Media Promotion: Compelling images from the photo gallery can be easily shared on social media platforms, increasing brand exposure and driving traffic back to the website.

Best Practices :

Use High-Quality Images – Clear, high-resolution images enhance the user experience.
Maintain a Consistent Theme – Ensure images align with the article’s purpose or story.
Optimize Image Titles and Descriptions – Use descriptive and SEO-friendly text for better discoverability.
Ensure Mobile-Friendliness – Preview on multiple devices to maintain a seamless experience.
Limit the Number of Images – Avoid overloading the gallery; keep it concise and relevant.

Use Cases :

E-commerce – Showcase product collections with high-quality images.
Event Coverage – Highlight key moments from conferences, weddings, or exhibitions.
Travel & Tourism – Share travel experiences with stunning visuals.
Food & Recipes – Present step-by-step recipe visuals for better user engagement.
Real Estate & Architecture – Display property listings and architectural designs.
Fashion & Lifestyle – Feature style guides, fashion collections, or home decor ideas.