Updated Image Assignment Mapping for PortfolioFuture Blog

New Descriptive Image Names & Category Assignments

Based on your updated image files with descriptive names, here’s how they’re now mapped to your blog categories:

Available Images:

Adventure.jpg - Exploration, new ventures, long-term investing
Coins.jpg - Finance, money, equity analysis, cash flow
Crystal_Ball.jpg - Strategy, prediction, forecasting, analysis
Data_Science.jpeg - Data analysis, research, quantitative methods
Global.jpg - Portfolio management, international markets, diversification
Machine_Learning.jpeg - AI, algorithms, financial ML
Market.jpeg - Trading, quantitative finance, performance measurement
Risk.jpg - Risk management, uncertainty, volatility
Space.jpg - Innovation, forward-thinking, organizational structure

Category to Image Mappings:

Primary Categories:

Category	Primary Images	Theme Rationale
Machine Learning	Machine_Learning.jpeg, Data_Science.jpeg, Space.jpg	AI/ML focus with innovation
Quantitative Finance	Market.jpeg, Coins.jpg, Global.jpg	Trading, money, global markets
Data Science	Data_Science.jpeg, Machine_Learning.jpeg, Crystal_Ball.jpg	Analytics and prediction
Investment Strategy	Crystal_Ball.jpg, Market.jpeg, Global.jpg	Strategic planning and markets
Portfolio Management	Global.jpg, Market.jpeg, Coins.jpg	Diversification and asset management
Performance Measurement	Market.jpeg, Data_Science.jpeg, Crystal_Ball.jpg	Analytics and forecasting
Risk Management	Risk.jpg, Market.jpeg, Global.jpg	Risk focus with market context
Organizational Structure	Global.jpg, Space.jpg, Crystal_Ball.jpg	Global perspective and innovation
Investment Research	Data_Science.jpeg, Crystal_Ball.jpg, Market.jpeg	Research and analysis
IPOs	Adventure.jpg, Market.jpeg, Coins.jpg	New ventures and market entry
Equity Analysis	Coins.jpg, Market.jpeg, Data_Science.jpeg	Financial analysis focus
Long-term Investing	Adventure.jpg, Global.jpg, Crystal_Ball.jpg	Journey and strategic planning

Multi-Category Fallbacks:

Post Type	Images	Reasoning
Finance-related	Market.jpeg, Coins.jpg, Global.jpg	Core financial themes
Analysis/Research	Data_Science.jpeg, Crystal_Ball.jpg, Machine_Learning.jpeg	Analytical tools
Strategy/Management	Crystal_Ball.jpg, Global.jpg, Adventure.jpg	Planning and execution
General/Unspecified	All 9 images	Maximum variety

Image Theme Descriptions:

Adventure.jpg

Best for: Long-term investing, IPOs, new ventures
Symbolizes: Journey, exploration, taking calculated risks
Use cases: Posts about building wealth, entering new markets

Coins.jpg

Best for: Equity analysis, cash flow, quantitative finance
Symbolizes: Money, value, financial fundamentals
Use cases: Posts about valuation, financial metrics, returns

Crystal_Ball.jpg

Best for: Investment strategy, forecasting, performance measurement
Symbolizes: Prediction, strategy, forward-looking analysis
Use cases: Posts about strategy, market prediction, planning

Data_Science.jpeg

Best for: Data science, investment research, analysis
Symbolizes: Analytics, research, quantitative methods
Use cases: Posts about data analysis, research methodologies

Global.jpg

Best for: Portfolio management, organizational structure, diversification
Symbolizes: Global markets, diversification, interconnectedness
Use cases: Posts about international investing, portfolio theory

Machine_Learning.jpeg

Best for: Machine learning, AI in finance, algorithmic trading
Symbolizes: Artificial intelligence, automation, advanced analytics
Use cases: Posts about AI applications in finance

Market.jpeg

Best for: Quantitative finance, performance measurement, trading
Symbolizes: Markets, trading, financial activity
Use cases: Posts about market analysis, trading strategies

Risk.jpg

Best for: Risk management, uncertainty, volatility analysis
Symbolizes: Risk, caution, uncertainty management
Use cases: Posts specifically about risk assessment and management

Space.jpg

Best for: Innovation, organizational structure, forward-thinking
Symbolizes: Innovation, future perspective, boundless possibilities
Use cases: Posts about new concepts, organizational innovation

Assignment Algorithm:

The system now:

Matches categories to thematically appropriate images
Uses 3 images per category to reduce duplicates
Employs pseudo-random selection based on post title and date
Falls back gracefully for edge cases
Maintains variety across your homepage and archives

Benefits of New System:

✅ Descriptive names make image management easier
✅ Thematic alignment between images and content
✅ 9 unique images provide good variety
✅ Flexible assignment adapts to your content categories
✅ Professional appearance with consistent branding

Your blog posts will now automatically get images that are semantically aligned with their content categories!