We are all looking for ways to enhance our blog image.
Adding a photo is just one strategy you can use to refresh your blog and keep your readers coming back to your site.
There are four good reasons why you should consider adding a photograph or an illustration to your blog site, at least once in awhile.
1.
It breaks up space.
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Photos adds clarity.
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They can help "brand" you.
4, Photos helps give clear instructions.
Let's go a little deeper into to each of these considerations.
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Space: Sometimes you have a lot to say.
Long text can look intimidating but if you add a photo here and there it breaks up the space and folks will stay around longer and read your content.
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Clarity: Sometimes you can't describe in text what a photo can say.
If your site is about traveling, what better way to get your prospective traveler excited than to show him a photo of a fantastic destination.
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Branding: If you're trying to brand yourself, having a photo of your smiling face is a must.
Putting just your name on your blog is simply not enough.
A photo of yourself helps your prospective customer get to know you, which develops a sense of trust.
I know all about resistance when it comes to putting a photo on a site.
When I made the painful decision to add a photo to my first blog.
I cried before the picture was taken and bawled louder after I saw it.
Bite the bullet and do it anyway.
You can put your photo in your header or on one of the side bars.
It should always be above the fold so people see it immediately when they visit your site.
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Instruction: There is nothing like a photo to help support text instructions.
If you can see how something is done, it makes all the difference in the world.
For instance, adding photos to a recipe will increase the probability of your reader going to the kitchen to give it a try.