How to prevent broken images when using data feed?
When it comes to utilizing a data feed for your website or social media posts, it's important to ensure that your images are properly displayed. One of the most common issues that can occur is broken images, which can greatly impact the visual appeal of your content. In this article, we will discuss how to prevent broken images when using a data feed.
First and foremost, it's important to use the appropriate code when including images in your data feed. We recommend using the text name with SK_IMG in the code. This will ensure that the image is properly displayed regardless of the platform it is being displayed on. Please see the example on the screenshot below:
In addition, it's important to use an image link from our image server. While LinkedIn does allow users to upload images directly, their image URLs often expire, leading to broken images. To avoid this issue, we recommend using an image link from our image server. This will ensure that your images are properly displayed and won't expire over time.
Another important consideration when using a data feed is to regularly check and update your image links. Over time, links can become outdated or expire, leading to broken images. By regularly checking and updating your links, you can prevent this issue and ensure that your images are always properly displayed.
Finally, it's important to test your data feed before publishing it. This can help you identify any issues, including broken images, before they are visible to your audience. By testing your feed and ensuring that your images are properly displayed, you can improve the overall quality of your content and enhance the user experience.
In conclusion, preventing broken images when using a data feed requires attention to detail and regular maintenance. By using the appropriate code, relying on reliable image servers, regularly checking and updating your image links, and testing your data feed, you can ensure that your images are always properly displayed and enhance the visual appeal of your content.
First and foremost, it's important to use the appropriate code when including images in your data feed. We recommend using the text name with SK_IMG in the code. This will ensure that the image is properly displayed regardless of the platform it is being displayed on. Please see the example on the screenshot below:
In addition, it's important to use an image link from our image server. While LinkedIn does allow users to upload images directly, their image URLs often expire, leading to broken images. To avoid this issue, we recommend using an image link from our image server. This will ensure that your images are properly displayed and won't expire over time.
Another important consideration when using a data feed is to regularly check and update your image links. Over time, links can become outdated or expire, leading to broken images. By regularly checking and updating your links, you can prevent this issue and ensure that your images are always properly displayed.
Finally, it's important to test your data feed before publishing it. This can help you identify any issues, including broken images, before they are visible to your audience. By testing your feed and ensuring that your images are properly displayed, you can improve the overall quality of your content and enhance the user experience.
In conclusion, preventing broken images when using a data feed requires attention to detail and regular maintenance. By using the appropriate code, relying on reliable image servers, regularly checking and updating your image links, and testing your data feed, you can ensure that your images are always properly displayed and enhance the visual appeal of your content.
Updated on: 03/30/2023
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