stock image sites<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, this article has all the answers, helping you find the best free pictures for your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stock images: yes or no?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Typically, I\u2019d advise against stock images. However, sometimes they are a fantastic option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can use your own images, then I\u2019d recommend doing that. But if you don\u2019t have access to your own images, whether a lack of equipment, time, other resources, or even the physical location to take the picture, then stock images are your best friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main reason I\u2019d advise against stock images is that they are common \u2013 you\u2019ll likely find many other websites using the same photos. You need to be original!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should you use other people\u2019s photos?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is also something I would advise against doing. Sometimes, you can use other people\u2019s images if you give credit. But this is a slippery slope, so I\u2019d not recommend going down this route unless you have explicit credit from the original owner of the image(s). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking your own images is best for your website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In an ideal world, all of the images on your website would be captured by yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t even need a fancy camera as these days, your smartphone is good enough to capture some crystal clear images that are uniquely your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is increasingly important for websites that write review posts, showcasing that you actually own the product (fun fact: this may also increase your ranking in Google for these sorts of posts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finding the best free pictures for your website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Finding the best images for your website can be difficult. But I\u2019d recommend sourcing your own where possible, and occasionally using stock images if you\u2019re either in a rush or don\u2019t have access to the resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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