Image Size Basics for New Bloggers: Why Your Photos Might Be Slowing Down Your Website

If you're new to blogging and wondering why your pages take forever to load, your images might be the culprit. Many beginners upload photos straight from their phone or camera without realizing they're several megabytes in size -- far bigger than needed for the web. The right resolution can make a huge difference in how fast your site loads and how your visitors experience it.

If you haven't read my step-by-step guide on how to resize an image using your Android phone's native Gallery app, check it out first -- it's the easiest way to shrink those oversized files before uploading.

How to Resize Images on Your Android Phone Using the Native Gallery App

Sorry iPhone users, I'm an Android guy.

Now that you know how to resize an image on your phone, let's talk about why it's important -- and why the right resolution can make or break your website's performance.

Why Image Size and Resolution Matter for the Web vs. Print

When you take a picture, your phone saves it at a certain resolution -- measured in pixels per inch (PPI).

For printing, you typically want a high resolution (300 DPI or more) so the image looks sharp on paper. But for the web, you only need 72 DPI. That's enough for crisp, clear viewing on screens without wasting file space.

Why it matters:

Faster page loads - Large files (like 2MB images) slow down your site and frustrate visitors.

Better user experience - People won't wait for slow pages to load.

SEO benefits - Search engines factor site speed into rankings.

If your goal is to share online, resize your images and lower the DPI before uploading.

The result is a clean, fast-loading site -- and happier readers.

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