When you've spent time writing a fantastic tweet, an important Facebook post or your latest blog post and are ready to publish it, how much time do you spend on the accompanying image?
Usually, it's the final step everyone takes and is frequently rushed.
Recently, there's been a lot of evidence showing the positive – and powerful - effects of images in social media and on the web.
Did you know…
Aren't those statistics just jaw-dropping?
Imagine taking a little extra time to find and then enhance an image to go with your next post. An image that is not only connected to the content, but so striking that it stops the reader scrolling in order to read your post.
Take a look at our latest infographic showing some creative and eye-catching ways to add the 'wow' factor to your photos. All the effects are easily achieved with free apps, so you can have fun adding impact to your images.
Why not try adding some shimmers and sparkles to your New Year's Eve photos this year? If you'd like to share some of your creations with us, please mention Vanessa Hunt Consulting and use the relevant hashtag below:
#coloursplash #shimmerandsparkles #pixelation #collage #tinyplanet #duotone #artphoto #blackandwhite
We'd love to hear which effect you love most in the comments!
You can download the PDF version of this photo effects infographic.
For even better results, use this cool images infographic alongside Vanesssa Hunt's small business marketing book: Facebook Inspiration: 30 days of creativity for your page
* https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/visual-content-marketing-strategy
We'll share more tips on how to select striking images for your blog posts and social media updates. If there are any other topics you'd like us to cover in the New Year, please send your suggestions to Vanessa Hunt for her review.