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Use free images from Unsplash, Pexels and more directly in WordPress (2022)

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Thanks to various plugins, the huge databases of Unsplash, Pexels and Co. can be integrated directly into the media library of WordPress. So it only takes one click to add the photos to an article. In this article, I will introduce you to the possible WordPress plugins and explain what advantages and disadvantages they have.

Jonathan
August 4, 2022
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The Unsplash API provides thousands of apps with millions of photos – here are 10 examples

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Beyond the website, software developers can also access an extensive programming interface to integrate the huge image database directly into their applications. In this way, uploaded photos appear in a completely new environment.

Jonathan
August 2, 2022
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How to easily see views and downloads of any Unsplash user

While Unsplash is relatively generous about letting you see the numbers for your own profile, the stats from others are actually invisible. A Chrome plugin helps here.

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July 28, 2022
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Unsplash experts tell you how to take better photos with your smartphone

Just point and shoot? Even though smartphones make it extremely easy to take an endless number of photos in any situation, there are a few rules you should follow for the best results.

Jonathan
May 21, 2022
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Meet this Unsplash Awards Community Allstar who only shoots on a Pixel 3a

Susan calls herself an amateur photographer, but you wouldn’t think that to look at her Unsplash portfolio – and you’d be even less likely to guess that she’s shot every photo so far with a Pixel 3a. She talks to me about what she likes about Unsplash and mobile photography, how it’s helped her cope with the pandemic, and reveals a few tricks how she uses her smartphone.

Jonathan
August 24, 2021
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There is a serious difference between Unsplash submissions and uploads

In total, more than 4.6 million photos have been uploaded to Unsplash, but yet the platform is only celebrating 3 million photos – how does that fit together?

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August 16, 2021
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Let Unsplash pro Claudio Schwarz (@purzlbaum) explain which lens he used for which photo

Although he only does photography in his spare time, Claudio has spent tens of thousands of francs on his equipment over the years. He talked to me about the three cameras and no less than ten lenses he currently uses to take the photos that are viewed millions of times on Unsplash.

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August 10, 2021
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How to know what Unsplash users are looking for right now

If you really want to be successful on Unsplash, find your niches and serve them richly. Again and again, new topics emerge that can suddenly demonstrate special demand. Those who can quickly place themselves here with good shots will probably also image this keyword in the long term.

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July 31, 2021
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You should know how powerful the filter function of Unsplash can be

Search is definitely something the Unsplash developers need to work on a bit more, but while the output isn’t satisfactory with every search term, with millions of uploads, the odds are never all bad. In addition, there are filtering features that, when used correctly, can help you find the photo you need much faster.