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How to Add PDF to a Blog Post

In this video, I show you how to add a PDF file to a blog post using the media library inside of WordPress.

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The other day someone asked if she could attach a PDF file to a broadcast she sends out in Aweber. While this is certainly possible, I don’t recommend this practice because you’ll find subscribers aren’t likely to open an e-mail message that has a file attached to it.
You’re much better off uploading the file to your hosting account, creating a blog post, adding a download link and sending subscribers to your blog post. This tutorial will show you how to get it done in a few simple steps.
If you don’t care for video, I included text below and a downloadable PDF file with instructions.

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How to Add PDF to a Blog Post from Bonnie Gean

Instructions

1. Create a New Blog Post

  • Login to your dashboard
  • Go to Posts and click “Add New” to create a new post

2. Access the Media Library

  • Click the “Add Media” button to open the media library window.
  • Click the “Upload Files” link and the “Select Files” button.

This will open a window revealing the files on your computer.
3. Highlight the PDF File
Choose the PDF file you wish to incorporate into the blog post and click the “Open” button. This will import the file into the WordPress media library.
4. Update the File Information
Once the PDF file is imported into the media library, scroll over to the right hand side of the media library window and enter the details for the file.

  • Under the “Attachment Display Settings” choose “Media File” from the drop down menu.
  • Click the “Insert into post” button, which will take you back to the blog post.

WordPress will automatically create the HTML code and insert it for you into the blog post; though, it doesn’t insert the target code that’s needed to create a different tab on the browser.
5. Add Target Code
When someone clicks a link from my blog post, I don’t like it when the browser redirects them away from the post. Instead, I like it when the post remains on the browser tab and the link opens a new tab to give access to the PDF file.
To make this happen, add a target code to the end of your HTML link, right before the closing tag.
Here is what the HTML code looks like:
target=”_blank”
6. Save Draft and Preview Your Post
After adding the target code, click the “Save Draft” button and test your link by clicking the “Preview” button. Click on your PDF file link to make certain it opens in a new browser window.
7. Add the Remaining Information
Finish the post by adding a title, SEO tags and excerpt information. When you’re ready, click the “Publish” button to make the post go live.
Congratulations, you just added a PDF file to a blog post and can continue making more for your subscribers and blog followers to enjoy!

Download the PDF Instructions

Would you prefer a visual? Download the PDF file to this tutorial and work through it at your leisure.
Your turn! Do you add PDF links to your posts? Leave a comment and let me know.
Thanks for reading,
– Bonnie
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Bonnie Gean is a full-time writer, marketer, and entrepreneur with over 33 years of experience. She shares the goods on building community and helps you overcome technical challenges associated with operating an online business.

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Comments

  1. Fran Civile

    May 30, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    Thank you so much Bonnie, I didn’t expect to get a response so soon!
    That’s exactly what I needed, just forget the title.
    Fran

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      May 30, 2014 at 11:52 pm

      No problem Fran. Now I can sleep easily knowing you’re taken care of! Night! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Shan

    October 18, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Hi Bonnie
    Thanks for the tutorial. I attached a PDF to an email so I’d better take it off and put it somewhere else. Looking forward to trying this.
    Shan

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      October 18, 2013 at 12:00 pm

      Good luck with it Shan! Let me know how it works out for you!

      Reply
  3. Paul Henderson

    April 19, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Hi Bonnie,
    well I’m pleased to be able to report that I’m doing this right anyway. You’re so right about people not opening emails with attachments. Unless I instantly recognise the sender, these go straight in the bin.
    Good post Bonnie – well said!
    All the best
    Paul

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 22, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      Thanks Paul!
      I hardly see attachments in e-mail anymore, but felt this post was necessary since someone asked me to make a tutorial on how to send attachments with Aweber.

      Reply
  4. Joy Healey

    April 18, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Thanks Bonnie for the warning, which hadn’t occurred to me, that readers wouldn’t open an email with an attachment.

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 19, 2013 at 10:14 am

      Soon after I came on the Internet, there was a BIG story on how viruses were being sent through e-mail with attachments. Many people won’t open them since that happened and it’s wise not to!
      You can read what Yahoo says about viruses and e-mail here:
      http://help.yahoo.com/tutorials/mmail/mmail/mm_attachments1.html

      Reply
  5. Jan Kearney

    April 18, 2013 at 9:01 am

    Brilliant tutorial again, Bonnie 🙂

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 19, 2013 at 10:14 am

      Thanks Jan!

      Reply
  6. Debra Moser

    April 17, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Excellent video! I learned something new again -The target=”_blank”!

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 22, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Awesome! I’m glad to hear it!

      Reply
  7. Ann

    April 17, 2013 at 4:47 am

    Brilliant!!! Thank you so much! I have printed it out so that I can study it on my daily commute.
    Ann

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 17, 2013 at 5:43 am

      You’re welcome, Ann – thanks for the kind words!

      Reply
  8. Amanda Thomas

    April 17, 2013 at 4:23 am

    Thanks! This will come in handy.
    Are you using CamStudios to record? I’ve been trying to use it and I’m getting so many errors. Last time when I went to rewatch my video it was all going twice as fast as it should and have no sound. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. lol

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 17, 2013 at 5:46 am

      I use Camtasia 8 Amanda, but I heard CamStudios is the next best thing to the pricey Camtasia counterpart.
      What kind of computer are you using CamStudios on? A tower computer or a laptop? MAC or PC?

      Reply
      • Amanda Thomas

        April 17, 2013 at 6:09 am

        PC laptop. I have a desktop too but it mostly goes unused now.

        Reply
        • Bonnie Gean

          April 17, 2013 at 7:16 am

          I’m assuming you have enough memory on the PC laptop to run a screen capture program? I ask because some of them can be big memory hogs. 🙂 I’ll see what I can find out about CamStudio.
          I have a PC laptop here too, so I can play and see if I can get it to run smoothly on mine and then share the settings with you.
          What program do you use after you record the screen capture to edit the parts or add intro/outro screens?

          Reply
  9. Tamsin

    April 17, 2013 at 3:42 am

    Another great tutorial, thank you Bonnie.
    I know that I will need these all soon ……….. 🙂

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 17, 2013 at 3:55 am

      You’re so welcome! I’m a tutorial machine! More coming down the pike! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Gladys

    April 16, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Hello Bonnie
    Thank you for this post that enlightens newbies. At this present time, I do not know if I will use a PDF on my blog, but I am reaching for the stars, so we never know.
    I downloaded the article for the future.
    Thank you again

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 16, 2013 at 10:10 pm

      You’re so welcome Gladys. I’m glad you can use the tutorial later. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Linda Ursin

    April 16, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    I haven’t found a need to add PDF’s or other documents to my posts yet. But should the need arise, I now know how to do that 🙂 Thanks Bonnie.

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 16, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      Anytime, Linda! Stash these tutorials so you have them when you need them. 🙂 hehe

      Reply
  12. The Famous Ashley Grant

    April 16, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    this only works on WordPress though right? I need to know how to do it with blogger 🙁 maybe it’s time to trade blogging platforms…

    Reply
    • Bonnie Gean

      April 16, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      I don’t use Blogger… but if they have a media library, it should work the same. I could check when I have time, but it won’t happen today. 🙁

      Reply

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