ajensen

I've been dabbling with this and that trying to learn the general ropes of IM, CPA, PPC, etc. However, I think I've got to the point where I understand the basics and am ready to start working on full blown campaigns.

For now I'm going to focus solely on Facebook. Where is the best place to get images for ads? Places like Flickr tell you to give credit to the photographer, which would be lame on an ad.

Are there any good free and/or paid sources for images for ads. Free would be better. I know there is iStockPhoto but that seems like overkill. Thoughts?

AffiliateManJ

Hi ajensen,

i had a very small dabble at a facebook campaign, and i found that the Clip-Art type images and less professional images get the most clicks for whatever reason.

In regards as to where to get these, i would recommend Bing's image search engine or Googles recently updated there image engine which may be worth a look.

Let me know what you think, it may be worth getting thoughts from other more experienced marketers in this field as i am just starting myself, but i hope i have shed some light on things for you.

Good Luck!
J

williamrs

The problem is that most images provided by Bing and Google are copyright protected. First, using them is illegal. Second, many advertisers say explicitly that it's not allowed to use this type of image to promote their offers.

So you can try to find images on free stock images sites. Here is a list that I use:

1.Stock.XCHNG
2.everystockphoto
3.Morguefile
4.Dreamstime
5.Woophy
6.Pixel Perfect Digital
7.Abstract Influence
8.Stockvault.net
9.aboutpixel.de
10.Dns Fotografia Digital
11.CNICE
12.Image*After
13.FreePixels
14.Big Foto
15.Fontplay
16.FreeImages
17.FreeFoto
18.tOfz
19.pixelio.de
20.FreePhotoBank
21.Public-domain-photos.com
22.Free Photos Web
23.FreePhotosBank.com
24.freerangestock.com
25.Visipix
26.Burning Well
27.Cepolina Photos
28.ImageBase
29.DHD Multimedia Gallery
30.ZURBphotos
31.stock.diwiesign.com
32.Stockcache
33.Orange Trash
34.UnProfound
35.unices.org
36.Amygdela’s atmosphere
37.Twice Pix
38.Studio25
39.star29
40.Cromavista
41.9×13 glänzend
42.StickStock.com
43.dieBlen.de
44.Photogen
45.DexHaus
46.OpenPhoto.Net
47.graphicsarena.com
48.tripalbum.net
49.La Chti’te galerie
50.OneOddDude.net
51.MFX.de
52.FotoDatebank
53.Majestic Imagery
54.SPB
55.DesignPacks.com
56.EssEndEmmE Stock Photos
57.Fotobank
58.IronOrchid
59.Vintage Pixels
60.Microshots.org (close-up)
61.Pixalia
62.fotofree.org
63.PhotoRack
64.Imageblowout
65.Bajstock.com
66.FreeMediaGoo
67.PIX
68.Apostroph | Freshpics
69.Four Bees
70.FotoImpact.ro
71.Plants of Hawaii
72.Farmphoto
73.ARS
74.Animal Pictures Archive
75.Yellowstone Digital Slide File
76.Insecta
77.Insect Images
78.FEMA
79.Aarin Free Photo
80.Creativity 103
81.Truly Free Stock
82.Jay Arraich’s Free Photos
83.Piotr.Pix
84.Public Domain Stock Photos
85.LIGHTmatter
86.FreeStockPhotos
87.Imagetemple.com
88.A Digital Dreamer
89.ArtFavor


William

KC-Coop

Well I was coming into this thread to give a list of stock photo sites - but I've been beaten to the punch!

Nice list - stock photo sites are a great place to get images from that won't get you into trouble.

ukcarl

Nice list just been saved to my resource folder

jeffrey73

Everyone I've talked to just swipes them from Google Images.

It's a rare chance you'll get in trouble, because you blow through ads so fast anyway. The worst they can do is tell you to remove the ad.

I created a "full-blown" Mafia Wars campaign and used Mafia Wars in the title. Zynga kindly asked me to remove the website and anything related, that was it.

ajensen

Wow, William, that's a stunning list! Thanks for the great info, it's really helpful. It looks like others are finding it useful too.

Thanks to everyone else for your feedback as well. The more feedback the better.

Cheers,
Aaron

KC-Coop

I would agree - I've never had any issues either.

I always tell people to start out with the stock image sites though just because a lot of people are afraid of getting in trouble - and rightfully so with the FTC looking hard at our industry right now.

iharry

S#IT William! That's a HUGE list for someone to use.

Thank you for that list...

Any constructive criticism is always welcome...

Thanks to all the warriors for the inspiration to fight for our Financial Freedom.

jeffrey73

For anyone wondering why Stock.XCHNG wont load, the actual adress is stock.xchng - the leading free stock photography site

AffiliateManJ

woops, that shows what i know. this has helped me aswell, cheers chaps!

nzdealer

mate just use google images, sxc.hu and bing images.

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scortillion

you can pick up stock photo images at Image-Reseller >> Home
and NOT have to include any credit links. You just can't claim
copyright to the images.

They have a free 25 image package to look at and other
paid packages for just a few dollars.

ben565

these images are not free to download,you have to purchase credits to use them

jeffrey73

Wrong. I've used many of them before and they were all free. They are terrible pictures, and worthless IMO, but nevertheless still free. To get any of the decent pictures you have to pay, but everyone has their upgrade!

jeffrey73

Bing has images? Yeah really, no one is going to come after you for using a Google image unless you have it up for YEARS. The FTC has way bigger fish to fry than small affiliate marketers.

bwong

Thanks for the list!

Dex88

Thanks for this extensive list!

sith005

Yeah I second this and Coop's comments. You'll usually be fine here, but yeah to be on the safe safe safest side, get stock images, etc. One thing I will say regardless of where you ultimately get your images, learn how to 'pimp' em, take the ordinary and make them pop!

mtmjohn

My favorite place to find good images is Bing Images - Search the web for pictures, photos & images

Aviator Joe

unprofessional looking images rock btw

badboy_Nick

Go with shutterstock, best place for good quality images. Hands down. I always use em and never looked back.

Nick

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eyekantbeme

Thank you........GOOGLE MOST DEFINITELY......why go through the trouble of anywhere else? And if your not completely happy with the google image or whatever......well then photoshop it! works every time!

Jeremy

To be Continued......lol

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Naveen K

I always go with Bing Images.

ShawnPeter

Wow, thats a long list of FREE images from various sites. THANK YOU.