This post explains what happened when a reader shared a link that led only to an image page rather than a full article. It outlines practical steps for locating the accompanying story or providing the information needed to write a reliable summary.
As a writer with three decades of experience in science communication, I’ll walk you through why image-only links are common. I’ll also explain how to recover the original article and what I need from you to produce an accurate, SEO-friendly blog or summary.
Why image-only links are common and problematic
Many websites host images on dedicated pages or CDNs (content delivery networks) that do not contain the narrative, metadata, or context that a journalist or researcher needs to create a full summary. These pages often lack captions, author information, publication dates, and the main text that provides meaning to the visual content.
Without the article text, it’s risky to infer facts from an image alone — you may miss the article’s nuance, misattribute quotes, or overlook licensing constraints. Confirming the original article is essential before publishing any summary or analysis.
Quick checklist to recover the missing article
If you’re trying to find the full story behind an image link, try these steps. I use these routinely when a source delivers only an image file.
How I can help as your science writer
When you share an image link with me and it lacks an article, I can either search for the associated text or request that you supply it. My priority is accuracy, proper attribution, and compliance with copyright and SEO best practices.
I will not invent claims from a photo. Instead, I’ll verify facts, gather the original reporting, and craft a clear, searchable summary that preserves the article’s context and sources.
What I need from you to get started
Providing the right items speeds up the process and improves the quality of the resulting blog post or summary.
Send the article link or tell me to search for it and I’ll locate the source and verify facts.
Here is the source article for this story: Britain Extreme Weather Heat