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When choosing featured images, think of images that are meant to be an eye-catching backdrop. Admins often want to use a photo they have in their file banks without thinking of where the image will go or the size of the image. Keep in mind that components using featured images can appear in multiple places, all in different sizes.

You have the option to crop and adjust your featured image. Or Novi will take the image you upload and pull from the top-center of the image - another reason to keep your images abstract.

You should be looking for images that are:

Note: This does NOT mean that you have to use stock photos and can't use any images from your own events as featured images. We highly encourage giving your association a personal touch! You just want to make sure that the photos you use reflect your association in a positive light. Instead of snapping quick, blurry pics at your next event, consider taking a couple of extra seconds to really get clear shots that you'd love to showcase on your site.

Here is a great example of an abstract featured image that will scale and look professional in all instances:

On the opposite side, notice how the image below is stretched and blurry. That's because it started out really small. Also, notice how the man's head is cut off because the image is not abstract. This would be a great photo for a static page, but also a perfect example of a photo that doesn't do so well as a featured image:

Of course, this featured homepage section is not the only place featured photos will appear. That's why it's extremely important that you choose versatile images. You will also find featured images on:

Have doubts about your image? Ask the Novi team!