tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post5214929243575245757..comments2024-03-25T05:49:46.932-04:00Comments on My Name Is Not Bob: How Images Improve Blog TrafficRobert Lee Brewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733003865003484352noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-39122111192638537352012-11-13T16:54:40.813-05:002012-11-13T16:54:40.813-05:00I love sharing photos on my blog but you have just...I love sharing photos on my blog but you have just given me one more reason to do so. I always learn so much from your posts. I am so glad I have you on my reading list!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08917475421671859755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-47295476248950004832012-02-14T20:01:45.569-05:002012-02-14T20:01:45.569-05:00Another aspect of a photo is it gives you the chan...Another aspect of a photo is it gives you the chance to find an iconic visual version of your message. It's an opportunity to appeal to the visual side of the mind in a synergistic way.<br /><br />Couple of suggestions for where to get images: Wikimedia is a great place, of course. Another is Flickr (there's a way to show only Creative Commons-licensed content so you can use the image without guilt).Galileo Unchainedhttp://crossexaminedblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-31923053922323426082012-01-15T20:06:28.533-05:002012-01-15T20:06:28.533-05:00Interesting! I guess I always thought that, as wri...Interesting! I guess I always thought that, as writers, we don't need to depend on images. After all, our novels really only have one image with them: the cover. So why should our blogs need them? Thanks for answering the why, and thanks to Jen for answering the how!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668154432362202161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-77812173498617018982012-01-08T15:57:19.390-05:002012-01-08T15:57:19.390-05:00I had no idea why images were important until this...I had no idea why images were important until this post. My development team told me to use them and said they were important, so I do. Now I know why! Thanks much!Denisehttp://denisehjohnson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-61417352668296834282012-01-08T15:03:42.707-05:002012-01-08T15:03:42.707-05:00This might be one of the most talked about subject...This might be one of the most talked about subjects in 2011, or it seems like it. I love using pictures and need to look back where I may not have given credit to every single one. I'd like to start using some of my own photos since I have such a variety by now. Great post!catherinemjohnson.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682281308178996823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-78629790586734472412012-01-07T10:08:24.696-05:002012-01-07T10:08:24.696-05:00Great tip & now posted on Pssst.com Thanks for...Great tip & now posted on Pssst.com Thanks for the Pssst! Can you figure out why?Pssst Posterhttp://pssst.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-50328206542809006262012-01-06T16:22:40.255-05:002012-01-06T16:22:40.255-05:00Love this info! I was just researching this subjec...Love this info! I was just researching this subject since I'm trying to set up a new Life Coaching website. I know nothing about Blogging and practically nothing about setting up a website, but this was great info. I love any and all advice about how to market my new endeavor and attracting clients quickly! thanks again! JudeJudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-17452323576602941392012-01-06T14:47:55.561-05:002012-01-06T14:47:55.561-05:00"Name the image file something relevant"..."Name the image file something relevant"... Never thought this would be important... Thanks for the tip! Also linking where you found the image is great advice. It is a learning process... this blogging thing isn't it?<br />I appreciate the great information.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262747131766940794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-68802363656111921352012-01-06T14:20:14.019-05:002012-01-06T14:20:14.019-05:00I'd never really considered the importance of ...I'd never really considered the importance of images on my blog but have decided to give it a try...couldn't hurt anyway! Thanks for the great info.Mary B. Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03135589216216151585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-59168755496020676932012-01-06T14:06:32.965-05:002012-01-06T14:06:32.965-05:00I don't know if I'd go as far as saying ap...I don't know if I'd go as far as saying appearance is everything, but it is very important.<br /><br />Thanks, everyone, for commenting!<br /><br />Thank you, Kelly, for helping bring this post together!Robert Lee Brewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733003865003484352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-60034749177090150832012-01-06T13:26:35.531-05:002012-01-06T13:26:35.531-05:00Look at me, all being quoted and stuff! LOLLook at me, all being quoted and stuff! LOLKelly @ Ahimsa Mamahttp://ahimsamama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-8699610201077084462012-01-06T13:07:09.405-05:002012-01-06T13:07:09.405-05:00Great post! I am learning a lot from your blog. Th...Great post! I am learning a lot from your blog. Thank you for sharing your insights!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-16807236153352820982012-01-06T13:07:07.226-05:002012-01-06T13:07:07.226-05:00Awesome. Appearance is everything, whether online ...Awesome. Appearance is everything, whether online or not.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308122614355904346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-56184820791838170982012-01-05T13:50:55.964-05:002012-01-05T13:50:55.964-05:00For the last year I have been blogging about my e...For the last year I have been blogging about my experience in writing my book, The Call, to a small group of friends and members of my writing group. Now that I am finishing my last edit I have been trying to take my blogging more seriously and found yours. All of your suggestions are spot on! Thanks so much for the suggestions! I will post a picture today (if I figure out how!) Thanks to Jen for the Wylio.com site I will check into it.Johttp://www.joanneeddy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-17817586631135838412012-01-05T11:07:47.263-05:002012-01-05T11:07:47.263-05:00If I didn't blunder, I'd never learn, Cat....If I didn't blunder, I'd never learn, Cat. :)<br /><br />Jen, thanks for the great tip!Robert Lee Brewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733003865003484352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-30455954951784114202012-01-05T11:05:58.257-05:002012-01-05T11:05:58.257-05:00I started trying to include an image with every po...I started trying to include an image with every post a year or so ago, and my favorite way to do that is Wylio.com. It searches Flickr for images that are creative common licensed and will build an embed code for you that includes the image and proper attribution. It really simplifies the process, and you can know it's legal. I wish I were better at photography and designing my own images, but this is the next best thing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496165137262348455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-1488712691421392052012-01-05T10:58:43.257-05:002012-01-05T10:58:43.257-05:00As I'm learning from some of my blunders. Than...As I'm learning from some of my blunders. Thanks again. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-39325097468363905082012-01-05T10:56:44.726-05:002012-01-05T10:56:44.726-05:00Good point, Cat. If you can credit and/or link sou...Good point, Cat. If you can credit and/or link sources, it's always the right thing to do (and karma is important online).Robert Lee Brewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733003865003484352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4693401219959272564.post-45505195266456948542012-01-05T10:51:54.264-05:002012-01-05T10:51:54.264-05:00Also - If you borrowed the image from a place that...Also - If you borrowed the image from a place that collects or produces images - it's nice to quote the source and give the person credit. I borrow some of my literary images from someone who takes the time to find things that are public domain. I make sure to give the link at the bottom of my post. <br />Good topic, Robert. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com