Tuesday, May 27, 2014


The Visual Media Library



This week I am going to continue to talk about the importance of visual social media. 


I could spout off statistics that prove how important it is for you to use visuals in your media posts, but I'm not. I'm just going to say statistics prove visuals are CRITICAL to draw attention to your posts.  If you don't believe me, please feel free to do the research. 


If you do believe me, then it is time for you to start a visual media library of your own.  One you can go to when you're writing a new blog post, etc. and upload a picture to it so that your post sparkles with Read Me, Read Me, Read Me vibes.


This is a picture I designed using CANVA.  I paid $2.00 and own a one time use license of the image. The 'One Time' aspect of Canva's One Time Use License means you can use the image in one design, not that the resulting design can only be used in one place.

Purchasing your pictures from sites like this is an option. But you can also take your own pictures. 


However you decide to populate your library, you need a visual library. In your library, decide how you are going to organize your photos. Come up with a system that will allow you to find pictures according to what you are looking for. 


For Example, I may file the above picture in a folder called Social Media Images. And this one
in a folder called, Sideway Pictures that make me smile. 


What are some folder names you will use to label your photos in your social medial visual album?






6 comments:

  1. I've been trying to include images in my posts, but I know it's something I could do more with. So many things to do!

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  2. I agree - there are so many things. BUT ... if you're going to take the time to write a post, add a picture, and you'll get more bang for you time-buck.

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  3. You're on it! I write for a variety of marketing firms and visual media is definitely the trend. I've started thinking of the world as a way to convey my thoughts. If I see something funny, I snap it and post it with a funny comment. I personally find posts more interesting when people show us snippets of their lives. Not necessarily every single meal they eat, but funny observations, pictures of themselves with their families, etc.

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    1. Stephanie - I agree. My daughter is always making me laugh - because she's willing to be silly to get a laugh. Using her pics is an obvious decision for me.

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  4. I love snarkecards and I use them often. I figure if people laugh, they might click the link.

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    1. I often find myself responding to snark pics - great way to get people to interact with you on social media.

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