Yakezie.com - Topic: Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/ Simple:Press Version 4.5.1 Sustainable PF on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13464 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13464 The number of images, and the size of said images, that I use depends on the length of the article.  For our Sustainability Tips I use 1 small picture.  For our 1400-1700 word posts I will use up to 3 medium sized images.

]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:28:41 +0000 Cents To Save on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13463 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13463 I usually just use one image.  I like pictures when I read blogs...

]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:09:37 +0000 JT_McGee on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13387 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13387 I need to do better with giving my images alt text.  Lazy me doesn't like to bother with it.  Laugh

]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:42:12 +0000 Barbara Friedberg on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13356 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13356 Sunil from The Extra Money Blog said:

images are not only good from an aesthetic point of view, but also very helpful from an SEO perspective.  google images sends me a boat load of traffic. further, one can optimize images for search engines as well through alt images tags, image captions, etc using targeted keywords.

Good incentive to stick in some captions. I usually just stick in the flickr photo from creative commons of my choosing. Thanks for the info-very helpful.

]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:19:08 +0000 Eugene Craig III on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13333 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13333 JT_McGee said:

I was wondering if anyone had any input on the number of images you should use, or any ideas that have worked for them.  As for myself, I really like images on blog posts, but sometimes I worry that there are too many, or too many in the wrong places.

 

Example: my post for today http://moneymamba.com/why-you-.....you-think/

 

I have four pictures total.  One is just at the top for decoration purposes.  One is an "example" persay, and two are references.  Obviously that's a lot of pictures for such a short post.

 

What's your opinion?  Be critical!  I can handle it. Cool (and encourage it!)

Yea I agree 4 images should be fine. I don't think there is a set amount of images you should use, as long as they all help relay to your reader what you are trying to say in you post. I generally use one at the top just to grab my readers, but different methods work for different people.

]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:24:36 +0000 moneysmarts on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13314 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13314 I include usually 1 image per post, and make sure the alternate text for the photo is geared towards the keywords i'm targeting.  SEO benefits and all as mentioned above.

To make sure the image is as small as possible I use a plugin for all my sites called WP Smush.it   that basically crunches every image you upload to a smaller file size by removing unnecessary bits here and there..  That means your site's page can load faster, while still having images..remember, the faster your page can load, the better -so it's a good idea to try and reduce your image sizes as much as possible.  Something to consider:

 

WP Smush.it

]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:14:59 +0000 Khaleef @ KNS Financial on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13307 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13307 Sunil from The Extra Money Blog said:

images are not only good from an aesthetic point of view, but also very helpful from an SEO perspective.  google images sends me a boat load of traffic. further, one can optimize images for search engines as well through alt images tags, image captions, etc using targeted keywords.

I didn't realize that the captions were picked up by the search engines. I guess that's another point of SEO focus!

]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:33:40 +0000 Sunil from The Extra Money Blog on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13296 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p13296 images are not only good from an aesthetic point of view, but also very helpful from an SEO perspective.  google images sends me a boat load of traffic. further, one can optimize images for search engines as well through alt images tags, image captions, etc using targeted keywords.

]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:56:37 +0000 My Personal Finance Journey on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12688 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12688 I usually keep it to one image per post. Unless I am hosting a blog carnival, and the theme calls for more pictures. I think graphs and tables specifically supporting your content is all right though.

 

For your specific case, I would probably get rid of the income-expenses = earnings graphic, and keep the other ones.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:48:14 +0000 Eric - PersonalProfitability.com on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12664 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12664 If you want a really attractive image, you can just use a picture of me Wink

In all seriousness, use at least one image per post, but as brokeprofessional mentioned, images take longer to load than text.  Don't over-do it and don't use files with too big of a size.  As long as it is balanced and relevant, images are great.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:15:52 +0000 Sustainable PF on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12649 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12649 JT_McGee said:

Sustainable PF said:

I just discovered the Photo Dropper plugin yesterday.  Loving it thus far.

I just checked that out!  Looks awesome!  Good find...installing that now :D

It is pretty awesome!  The plugin scans flickr for you and lets you state if you use the images for commercial purposes or not.  The images are provided in S/M/L format to inset into your post and the links to the photo provider are automatically added to your post as well.  Pretty cool.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:20:13 +0000 JT_McGee on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12636 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12636 Sustainable PF said:

I just discovered the Photo Dropper plugin yesterday.  Loving it thus far.

I just checked that out!  Looks awesome!  Good find...installing that now :D

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:57:15 +0000 Khaleef @ KNS Financial on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12627 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12627 I usually just use one image for each post. But that is because my site is already very slow, and I don't want it to get worse!

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:29:31 +0000 The Wall Street Chalkboard (Jeff) on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12561 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12561 I like using an image under the header, and than several graphs or tables supporting your post.

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:33:41 +0000 Sustainable PF on Using Images for Attractiveness https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12550 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/using-images-for-attractiveness/#p12550 I just discovered the Photo Dropper plugin yesterday.  Loving it thus far.

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