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I use Creative Commons for all of my pictures. http://search.creativecommons……rg/?beta=1

If there aren't any good ones relevant to the post, I simply don't include a picture.

the best way I could found is to do a google image search. but make sure you select 

'Only images labeled for reuse. Conditions might apply' on usage right options, you will get it on 'advanced search option' link.

I use the Photo Dropper plugin that pulls from Flickr Creative Commons.   A year or so ago, I actually hired a VA to do most of this for me because I got tired of finding good pics, resizing them, and then running it through Smush.it to reduce the file size.   I figure I save 2-4 hours a week outsourcing this.

Another item that I started to do was create my own Flickr account and then upload pictures there: http://www.flickr.com/photos/g…..cialcents/ (Note: I also did this for my Soldier of Finance blog: http://www.flickr.com/photos/5…..48691@N04/)

That way the pictures aren't always hosted on my site and I can include a link to my post in the description field below the picture.

FYI, if anyone needs some good credit card pics, feel free to use some of these: http://www.flickr.com/photos/g…..162178596/

I use istock and really like it.

Miss T: Do you have any suggestions or ideas to keep the costs down when using iStock? (I love their service/pics) but the credit costs add up …especially since I've been doing 4 posts a week

I buy them in lump sums, i.e 50 credits for $x. It makes them a bit cheaper per pic. Other than that no major tips to share. I guess I dont mind paying for the comfort of knowing I am covered for copyrights.

MainstreamMom said:

Miss T: Do you have any suggestions or ideas to keep the costs down when using iStock? (I love their service/pics) but the credit costs add up …especially since I've been doing 4 posts a week

I use Flickr (creative commons) and Freedigitalphotos.net