Overview

This article explains how to upload and manage assets for content in Contently. You’ll learn how to add images, infographics, and other media files to your content, and organize these assets for easy access and collaboration.

Information

Managing assets such as images, videos, and infographics is an important part of content creation in Contently. By uploading and organizing these files directly within the platform, teams can ensure that assets are easily accessible and properly integrated into content. This helps streamline the production process and ensures consistent branding and quality across all media.

Here’s how to upload and manage assets for content in Contently:

Step 1: Uploading assets

• Navigate to the story you’re working on and scroll to the "Assets" tab on the right-hand side of the page.
• Click the "Upload Asset" button to open the file upload window.
• Select the files you want to upload from your device. Contently supports various file types, including images (JPG, PNG), videos, PDFs, and more.
• Once uploaded, the asset will be available in the story’s assets library, where it can be attached to the content as needed.

Step 2: Organizing and managing assets

• All uploaded assets are stored in the story’s assets library, making it easy to organize and manage them.
• Each asset can be named and tagged for easy searching. Use descriptive names and tags to ensure team members can find the assets they need quickly.
• You can preview assets directly from the library to ensure they are the correct files before using them in the content.
• To remove an asset, simply click the "Delete" button next to the file in the assets library. This keeps the library clean and free of unnecessary files.

Step 3: Attaching assets to content

• Once assets are uploaded, you can insert them directly into the content draft. In the text editor, click the "Insert Image" or "Add Media" button to add the desired asset to the content.
• The asset will be displayed in the content, allowing you to adjust its position or size as needed.
• Ensure that all assets are appropriately captioned and credited if required, following your publication's guidelines.

Step 4: Collaborating with design teams

• Contently supports collaboration with graphic designers or other asset creators. You can upload brand guidelines or design templates that the design team needs to follow, ensuring consistency in visual assets.
• Designers can upload new versions of assets directly into the story’s library, making it easy to update content with the latest images or graphics.

Managing assets efficiently ensures that all media used in content creation is properly stored, organized, and accessible to the team. This reduces delays and confusion, enabling smoother collaboration between writers, editors, and designers.

Summary

Uploading and managing assets in Contently allows you to organize images, videos, and other media files for easy access and integration into content. By using the assets library, tagging files, and collaborating with design teams, you can ensure that all media is properly managed and aligned with your content goals, improving the overall production process.