Optimizing image assets when using Public CDN Links in IntelligenceBank CMS Connectors

Modified on Wed, 8 Oct at 5:47 PM

Overview

All the IntelligenceBank CMS Connectors provide the option for users to insert IntelligenceBank CDN Public Links of their approved assets directly from within the CMS environment and content creation areas.

Optimizing Image Assets

When using Public CDN (Content Delivery Network) links with IntelligenceBank CMS connectors, optimizing image assets is essential to enhance performance and ensure faster load times. Here are some key strategies:

1. Using Image Presets

Single Presets allow you to define a specific crop and size for individual images. It's useful when you have specific requirements for a single asset, such as maintaining a fixed ratio for branding elements., and can notably allow to manually crop the asset to a specific area. Single Presets will then be surfaced against that asset as selection options within the CMS Connector.

Global Presets are predefined image crops or sizes that can be applied across multiple images, ensuring consistency across various platforms. For instance, if your website requires thumbnails with a fixed width and height, Global Presets ensure that all images adhere to these specifications without manual intervention.

Tip: Use Global Presets to maintain uniformity across your assets while reducing the need for repetitive manual adjustments.

2. Dynamic Image Optimization with 'Magic Links'

IntelligenceBank provides a Dynamic Image Optimization Library, which automatically resizes images based on the device and screen resolution. It also converts images to more efficient formats, such as WebP, which is lighter and faster for web display.

Example: A high-resolution image can be automatically converted to a lower resolution for mobile devices, reducing bandwidth consumption and speeding up the loading time.

3. Manual URL Transformations

Public CDN links allow you to manually modify the image URL to adjust size, crop, or format directly through the link itself. This feature gives you granular control over how the images appear on different platforms or devices without needing to re-upload or manually resize assets.

Example: By appending parameters like ?width=400&height=300, you can ensure that the image fits specific dimensions, optimized for a web or mobile interface.

CDN Usage Reporting

CDN logs are surfaced against each asset directly within the DAM, and provide the locations where the asset (or any of its transformations) have been used in the last 30 days. A Smart Reports add-on reports is also available for a more holistic view of your Public CDN Links usage. This allows you to track performance, identify frequently accessed assets, and monitor any issues with image transformations.

Governance rules and auto-check outs can also be enabled to minimize risks of broken links