Episode 44 - 8 Reasons Why Custom Images Are Better For Your Blog Than Stock Images | Mindset Monday
September 18, 2023 • 5 mins
Uncover the compelling reasons why custom images reign supreme over stock images.
While stock images may offer convenience, custom images take your blog to the next level by enhancing uniqueness, relevance, and brand consistency.
Discover how custom images allow you to convey your unique style and vision, setting your blog apart in a crowded online space.
Learn how they can help you tell captivating visual stories that resonate with your audience, making your content more engaging and memorable.
But the benefits don't stop there. Custom images can significantly boost your blog's SEO efforts, keep you clear of legal concerns, and provide the flexibility to create visuals tailored to your specific needs.
As a bonus, explore how custom images extend beyond your blog. You'll learn the art of repurposing and sharing these assets across social media platforms, presentations, and marketing materials. Custom visuals become the glue that binds your online presence, creating a consistent and compelling visual identity.
So, if you're looking to make your blog stand out, enhance your brand, and elevate your content's visual appeal, this episode is a must-listen.
Susribe and tune in to "The Blogging Mindset Podcast" for more blogging insights, tips, and tricks.
Happy blogging!
While stock images may offer convenience, custom images take your blog to the next level by enhancing uniqueness, relevance, and brand consistency.
Discover how custom images allow you to convey your unique style and vision, setting your blog apart in a crowded online space.
Learn how they can help you tell captivating visual stories that resonate with your audience, making your content more engaging and memorable.
But the benefits don't stop there. Custom images can significantly boost your blog's SEO efforts, keep you clear of legal concerns, and provide the flexibility to create visuals tailored to your specific needs.
As a bonus, explore how custom images extend beyond your blog. You'll learn the art of repurposing and sharing these assets across social media platforms, presentations, and marketing materials. Custom visuals become the glue that binds your online presence, creating a consistent and compelling visual identity.
So, if you're looking to make your blog stand out, enhance your brand, and elevate your content's visual appeal, this episode is a must-listen.
Susribe and tune in to "The Blogging Mindset Podcast" for more blogging insights, tips, and tricks.
Happy blogging!
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(00:00):
Welcome to the Blogging Mindset Podcast,where I hope you gain clarity, focus
and inspiration to boost your blogging results. Welcome back to another episode of the
Blogging Mindset podcast, the podcast wherewe explore the world of blogging and content
creation. I'm your host Miles,and today we're diving into why custom images
(00:21):
are better for your blog than stockimages, a topic that's very relevant in
a world where ai and unoriginal contentare becoming abundant. Now, don't get
me wrong, stock images can beconvenient, but if you want your blog
to stand out in a crowded onlinespace and truly connect with your audience,
custom images are the way to go. So let's shop right in. Reason
(00:44):
number one is uniqueness. When youuse stock images, you're often picking from
a limited pool of options that countlessother bloggers and websites have used before.
Your blog needs to reflect your individualityand your brand's personality. Custom images are
like a tailored suit. They fityou perfectly. They allow you to showcase
your unique style and vision, whichsets your blog apart from the competition.
(01:08):
Reason number two is relevance. Customimages enable you to create visuals are directly
aligned with your content. You canconvey your message more effectively and ensure that
your images are in sync with yourwritten content. The synergy makes your blog
more engaging and memorable, enhancing yourreaders overall experience. Reason number three brand
(01:32):
consistency. Your blog is an extensionof your brand, and consistency is key
to building brand recognition. Custom imagescan incorporate your brand colors, fonts,
and logo seamlessly. This reinforces yourbrand identity and helps your readers associate your
content with your unique style. Reasonnumber four storytelling. One of the most
(01:57):
powerful ways to connect with your audienceis through storytelling. Custom images allow you
to tell a story visually, addingdepth and emotion to your content. You
can create images that resonate with yourreaders, drawing them into your brand story
and making them feel like a partof your journey. Reason number five is
SEO benefits. Did you know thatsearch engines like Google value original content which
(02:21):
includes images. Custom images are morelikely to be unique and not found elsewhere
on the web. This can boostyour SEO efforts and help your blog range
rank higher in search results, drivingmore organic traffic to your site. Your
custom images will also be found asGoogle images, which can lead to more
passive back links. Reason number sixis legal concerns. Using stock images can
(02:46):
sometimes lead to legal issues if youdon't have the proper licenses or permissions.
Custom images, on the other hand, are yours to use as you see
fit. You won't have to worryabout potential legal pitfalls that can arise from
using stock images without the proper rights. Reason number seven is flexibility. Custom
(03:06):
images are like a blank canvas.You can create exactly what you want to,
which will help you create what youneed in order to complement your content,
whether it's infographics, charts, orillustrations. Custom images give you the
freedom to be as creative as youwant. A Reason eight, which is
(03:27):
last but not least, is repurposingand sharing images. Custom images have a
versatility that goes way beyond your blog. You can repurpose them across various social
media platforms, presentations, and marketingmaterials. When you have a collection of
unique custom visuals, you're not onlyenhancing your blog, but also creating a
consistent visual identity for your entire onlinepresence. Imagine the impact of sharing a
(03:53):
custom image from your latest blog poston Instagram or Twitter. It not only
grabs the attention of your followers,but also reinforces your blogs brand and message.
The same image can be repurposed intoeye catching pin trust pins or Facebook
posts, extending the reach of yourcontent. Custom images also shine in presentations
and ebooks. They help you maintaina cohesive visual theme throughout your content,
(04:17):
making it more engaging and professional.Whether you're giving a webinar or offering an
ebook download, custom images will setyou apart from the competition. In conclusion,
fellow blogger. While stock images havetheir place, custom images offer a
world of benefits that can truly elevateyour blog. They make your content more
(04:38):
unique, relevant, and memorable,which also helps you build a strong brand
identity and enhances your SEO efforts.So why settle for the ordinary when you
can create something extraordinary? Anyways,that's a wrap for today's episode of the
Blogging Mindset podcast. I hope youfound this discuss on custom images inspiring and
(05:01):
informative. Remember your blog is yourcanvas. Make it a masterpiece. Subscribe
to the show and join me infuture episodes for more blogging insights, tips
and tricks. Until then, happyblogging out.
Welcome to the Blogging Mindset Podcast,where I hope you gain clarity, focus
and inspiration to boost your blogging results. Welcome back to another episode of the
Blogging Mindset podcast, the podcast wherewe explore the world of blogging and content
creation. I'm your host Miles,and today we're diving into why custom images
(00:21):
are better for your blog than stockimages, a topic that's very relevant in
a world where ai and unoriginal contentare becoming abundant. Now, don't get
me wrong, stock images can beconvenient, but if you want your blog
to stand out in a crowded onlinespace and truly connect with your audience,
custom images are the way to go. So let's shop right in. Reason
(00:44):
number one is uniqueness. When youuse stock images, you're often picking from
a limited pool of options that countlessother bloggers and websites have used before.
Your blog needs to reflect your individualityand your brand's personality. Custom images are
like a tailored suit. They fityou perfectly. They allow you to showcase
your unique style and vision, whichsets your blog apart from the competition.
(01:08):
Reason number two is relevance. Customimages enable you to create visuals are directly
aligned with your content. You canconvey your message more effectively and ensure that
your images are in sync with yourwritten content. The synergy makes your blog
more engaging and memorable, enhancing yourreaders overall experience. Reason number three brand
(01:32):
consistency. Your blog is an extensionof your brand, and consistency is key
to building brand recognition. Custom imagescan incorporate your brand colors, fonts,
and logo seamlessly. This reinforces yourbrand identity and helps your readers associate your
content with your unique style. Reasonnumber four storytelling. One of the most
(01:57):
powerful ways to connect with your audienceis through storytelling. Custom images allow you
to tell a story visually, addingdepth and emotion to your content. You
can create images that resonate with yourreaders, drawing them into your brand story
and making them feel like a partof your journey. Reason number five is
SEO benefits. Did you know thatsearch engines like Google value original content which
(02:21):
includes images. Custom images are morelikely to be unique and not found elsewhere
on the web. This can boostyour SEO efforts and help your blog range
rank higher in search results, drivingmore organic traffic to your site. Your
custom images will also be found asGoogle images, which can lead to more
passive back links. Reason number sixis legal concerns. Using stock images can
(02:46):
sometimes lead to legal issues if youdon't have the proper licenses or permissions.
Custom images, on the other hand, are yours to use as you see
fit. You won't have to worryabout potential legal pitfalls that can arise from
using stock images without the proper rights. Reason number seven is flexibility. Custom
(03:06):
images are like a blank canvas.You can create exactly what you want to,
which will help you create what youneed in order to complement your content,
whether it's infographics, charts, orillustrations. Custom images give you the
freedom to be as creative as youwant. A Reason eight, which is
(03:27):
last but not least, is repurposingand sharing images. Custom images have a
versatility that goes way beyond your blog. You can repurpose them across various social
media platforms, presentations, and marketingmaterials. When you have a collection of
unique custom visuals, you're not onlyenhancing your blog, but also creating a
consistent visual identity for your entire onlinepresence. Imagine the impact of sharing a
(03:53):
custom image from your latest blog poston Instagram or Twitter. It not only
grabs the attention of your followers,but also reinforces your blogs brand and message.
The same image can be repurposed intoeye catching pin trust pins or Facebook
posts, extending the reach of yourcontent. Custom images also shine in presentations
and ebooks. They help you maintaina cohesive visual theme throughout your content,
(04:17):
making it more engaging and professional.Whether you're giving a webinar or offering an
ebook download, custom images will setyou apart from the competition. In conclusion,
fellow blogger. While stock images havetheir place, custom images offer a
world of benefits that can truly elevateyour blog. They make your content more
(04:38):
unique, relevant, and memorable,which also helps you build a strong brand
identity and enhances your SEO efforts.So why settle for the ordinary when you
can create something extraordinary? Anyways,that's a wrap for today's episode of the
Blogging Mindset podcast. I hope youfound this discuss on custom images inspiring and
(05:01):
informative. Remember your blog is yourcanvas. Make it a masterpiece. Subscribe
to the show and join me infuture episodes for more blogging insights, tips
and tricks. Until then, happyblogging out.
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