Featured Images
Featured Images
Featured images let you showcase your best work at the top of your User Profiles. You can feature up to 3 images, and they'll appear prominently with a special amber ring and "Featured" badge - making them the first thing visitors see when they view your profile.
How to Feature an Image
From Your Dashboard
1. Go to your dashboard
2. Open the Images tab
3. Hover over any image
4. Click the star icon (★) in the top-right corner
5. The star turns amber - your image is now featured
Removing a Featured Image
Click the amber star icon again to unfeature the image. It returns to your regular image grid.
How Featured Images Look
On your profile page, featured images appear in a special section above your main image grid:
- Amber ring - A golden border makes them stand out
- "Featured" badge - A small label so visitors know these are your picks
- Star icon - The amber star is visible on the thumbnail
- Prominent position - They're at the very top of your profile
Rules
- Maximum of 3 - You can feature up to 3 images at a time
- Your images only - You can only feature images you've uploaded
- Public images only - Featured images must be public (visible on your profile)
- Change anytime - Swap featured images as often as you like
Why Feature Images?
First Impressions
When someone visits your profile, featured images are the first thing they see. Choose your best work to make a strong impression.
Portfolio Curation
Think of featured images as your portfolio highlights. If you upload a lot of content, featuring your best 3 helps visitors find your top work without scrolling through everything.
Engagement
Featured images tend to get more Likes & Hearts because they're seen first by every visitor. More visibility means more hearts and Following & Followers.
Tips
- Update regularly - Rotate your featured images to keep your profile fresh
- Choose variety - Feature 3 different types of images to show your range
- Pick your most-liked - Images that already have lots of likes are usually good features
- Check your profile - Visit your own profile to see how your featured images look to others
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