One of the elements that can really lift a blog is to include images in your posts.
The benefits of having great images on your blog are many, and include:
- drawing RSS readers into your blog: a great image will stand out in your feed and make them take notice
- drawing in readers from social media: particularly sites like Pinterest and StumbleUpon which are very image focused
- giving your readers a visual point of interest: this can both get them to read your post but also draw them deeper into your article if you place your images down the page at strategic points
- illustrating your points: a good image can help your readers to understand a point you’re making
- higher converting reviews/affiliate promotions: a good image of a product you’re reviewing can be all the difference between someone taking action or not
- images make your readers “feel” something about your blog and will often evoke emotion.
Images can be sourced from many places, but in my opinion the best source of images is your very own camera. Your own images will be unique and personal and can really add a lot to your blog.
Most digital cameras on the market today are capable of amazing photography. However most people just don’t know how to harness the power in their hands and rarely take creative control over their camera, leaving it in Auto mode.
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Hey Daren
Nice post… The old saying… a picture says a thousand words. Having “the right” image on a page makes all the difference. If place properly it can set the tome straight away. A good image creates emotion and feeling. It can give your readers a sense of warmth and welcome. Nice post. Thanks!
Hi everyone,
it is true that image in every post is essential! And I will agree with you that if it would be your own photo it would be great.
I will be honest I didn’t use my own photos at my blog http://erwinmentel.com very often, rather very rarely.
But I think it is a good idea.
Thank you
And see you on top.
Erwin.
Dear Daren,
Good point and especially using your OWN material! Way too often bloggers and other social media outlets are using other people’s photos. Not adhering to proper netiquette. That is called plagiarism and I for me ditch such bloggers soon enough…
Enjoy your writing and the fast exit of this way too short year!
Mariette
I agree ! What we did was get a account at pro-photo storage and it allows us to send our pictures directly to our blogs. It allows us to store our photos for later use as well. We dont use the stock agencies anymore as there is so much you can do with digital photography that why pay for photos.
Thanks, this is definitely something I’m working on and now that my site has been redesigned I’m working on editing the last 2 weeks of community events to blog about lol.
Images Gives shine to your post.By adding image to your post it become easy for your readers to understand your post ,and when your readers understand your post,definitely their trust on your blog become more reliable.This also help you in making loyal leadership.
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Thanks for this nice post.
I just got a new camera and I’ve promised myself I’m going to get out of auto mode with this one.
Great post Darren! I always try to choose nice images for my posts. And it really helps to attract a visitor to the post.
Thanks for sharing this!
Darren – I absolutely agree with you 100% that images bring more visitors to your articles and it improves the look and feel of your blog.
Recently I listed out the top 10 ways to edit your pictures online here – http://www.techivy.com/top-10-websites-to-edit-digital-pictures-online/.
Yeah no doubt I could use some help with my photos they say pictures tell a thousand words. On the internet it seems like a million. Pinterest and instagram are proof of that.
I can’t say how frustrating it is trying to try and figure out image finishing on your own. It’s like mastering a music track.
Darren, I may have to take you up on this offer TOO come on man STOP IT I’m running out of money ALREADY lol :)