Adding player images to your leaderboard makes it more engaging and personal. This guide will walk you through the process of adding profile pictures, team logos, and other images to your leaderboard.

Understanding Image URLs

To add images to your leaderboard, you'll need to provide image URLs. An image URL is a web address that points directly to an image file. For example:

https://example.com/images/player-photo.jpg

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your Images

Before adding images to your leaderboard, ensure they meet these requirements:

  • Format: JPG, PNG, or GIF
  • Size: Recommended 200x200 pixels for player photos
  • File Size: Keep under 500KB for fast loading
  • Aspect Ratio: Square images (1:1) work best

Step 2: Host Your Images

You have several options for hosting your images:

Option 1: Cloud Storage Services

  • Google Drive (with public sharing)
  • Dropbox (public links)
  • OneDrive

Option 2: Image Hosting Services

  • Imgur
  • Cloudinary
  • ImageBB

Option 3: Social Media

  • Facebook profile pictures
  • LinkedIn profile photos
  • Twitter avatars

Step 3: Get the Image URL

Once your image is hosted, you need to get its direct URL:

  1. Right-click on the image
  2. Select "Copy Image Address" or "Copy Image URL"
  3. The URL should end with an image extension (.jpg, .png, etc.)
Pro Tip: Test your image URL by pasting it directly into a browser. If the image displays by itself, the URL is correct.

Step 4: Add to Your Leaderboard

In keepTheScore:

  1. Go to your leaderboard settings
  2. Click on "Edit Players"
  3. Select the player you want to add an image to
  4. Find the "Image URL" field
  5. Paste your image URL
  6. Click "Save"

Best Practices

Image Optimization

  • Compress images before uploading to reduce file size
  • Use consistent dimensions for all player images
  • Choose appropriate formats: JPG for photos, PNG for logos

Privacy Considerations

  • Always get permission before using someone's photo
  • Consider using avatars or initials for privacy
  • Respect data protection regulations (GDPR, etc.)

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Image Not Displaying?

  • Check if the URL is a direct link to the image
  • Ensure the image is publicly accessible
  • Verify the URL ends with an image extension
  • Try a different hosting service

Image Loading Slowly?

  • Reduce image file size (compress)
  • Use smaller dimensions
  • Choose a faster hosting service

Alternative: Using Gravatar

Gravatar is a service that provides globally recognized avatars. If your players have Gravatar accounts, you can use their email addresses to automatically display their avatars.

Bulk Image Upload

For adding multiple images at once:

  1. Prepare a CSV file with player names and image URLs
  2. Use the bulk import feature in keepTheScore
  3. Map the image URL column to the appropriate field

Ready to Add Images?

Make your leaderboard more engaging with player photos and team logos.

Go to keepTheScore →

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