Blogging Tips - How to Effectively Use Images to Create Unique Blog Content

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I post this article originally on www.articlebase.com on 12/11/2012

Presently on the Internet, it is possible to use many more images than 5 or 10 year ago. These days, with faster Internet speeds and innovative mobile devices, the use of more images in your content is expected. Just a few years ago, you had to be cautious about page load speeds when using images. And while you still need to be aware of it today, more people on the Internet expect a more visual experience when searching for content. However, not only do your readers expect it, using images also benefits you and your blog.


Benefits of Using Images in the Content of Your Blog
  • They have visual and amazing appeal to attract attention.
  • Images can bring out emotions i.e. make people laugh, cry etc.
  • Using personal pictures from your own life can establish a deep bond with your readers.
  • You can effectively illustrate concepts and processes with photos and screenshots.
  • Your content is more engaging for people that are visual learners.
  • Images divide your writing into simple to read written segments.
Today, it's a breeze to make your own images and to find commercial-use images online - even for free. So there is no reason to start exploring these tools.


How to Use Images in Your Blogging
  1. You can add an image to the top of your posts. This simple tactic can get attention and immediately offer clues to subject of your content and keep your readers engaged.
  2. Images are extremely effective if you're creating how-to articles. You can use photos or screenshots to illustrate each step or the critical steps in the technique.
  3. If you're blogger that writes reviews, add images of the product you used, the results of using the product, pictures of you with the product and more.
  4. Upload a photo and have fun with it. Ask your readers to participate by asking to write a caption for the images.
  5. Create provocative and eye-catching a images that you can use for social media and then link them to your content. You can add quotations, funny sayings and more.
  6. Ask your readers to submit images. As an incentive, you can run photo contests. There is no rule stating you have to make or find all the images for your blog.
One the most important elements in using great images for your blog, is knowing how to quickly and easily find fantastic images.
Below I listed a few ideas and resources you can use:
  • You can make your own, of course. You can use an iPhone or mobile phone, but you can take great pictures if you invest in a good camera to produce top quality images.
  • Create screenshots. You can take a picture of anything you do on your computer and then edit the screenshot with a graphic editing program.
  • Buy stock photos at many diferent sites. Just Google "stock photo" and will get a list of top stock photo sites. Both istockphoto.com and bigstockphoto.com are very popular. Some of the photos can be expensive, but the image quality is excellent and they have an enormous selection.
  • You can use the advanced image search on Google Images https://www.google.com/advanced_image_search and search by "usage rights" and look for images that are available for commercial use. Be careful because the search may not always be correct. You should double check image licenses before using them. Attribution may be requisite and other restrictions too.
  • You can do an advance image search also on flickr.com/search/advanced for commercially available images. Just like with a Google Images search, make sure to double check results on all licenses.
There is an endless amount of uses for images and tons of tools and resources where you find top quality images on the Internet for little or no cost. So there is no reason not to start using them to enhance your blogging now. Try out different types of images for different objectives and see what works best for your particular needs.


Dania

I am mom and blogger. My blog provides awesome tools, articles, tips and guides for people and especially moms who are comtemplating starting an online home business. I have exceptional reviews and suggestions on cutting-edge marketing tactics and products designed to effectively promote your website to the world. My blog also has articles, tips and other resources from top Intenet marketing Gurus and experts. Visit http://www.homebusinesstalk.biz
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