STOCK IMAGES FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- Jorge Ocasio
- Sep 17, 2022
- 2 min read
These days you can never have too many photos to choose from. Free stock images are available for your website, social media, email campaigns, etc... Marketing your business can be simple and cost effective. But, what are stock images exactly? Below are some great sites to use for free stock images, explanation of what stock images are and what some pros and cons are to stock images.
“Marketing your business can be simple and cost effective.”
WHAT ARE STOCK IMAGES:
There are many sites that offer free stock images and some sites that offer paid stock images. These are a great way to get images for your business without needing to produce any yourself. All sites that offer free stock images will have a free plan that offers only a selective collection of images and they offer a paid plan that is either offered on a monthly or yearly basis where you can access all the stock images they provide with unlimited downloads. So what exactly is a stock image? A stock image is an image provided in different formats, some that you may be alter in some way because they come in .psd or vector format that come with a license which you either purchase or is offered for free, for you to be able to use it for personal or commercial use.
Where can you get FREE STOCK IMAGES:
WHERE CAN YOU USE YOUR STOCK IMAGES:
When you download these images, you have to make sure to follow the licensing rules that come with it. These images you can use on your website, social media accounts, business cards, flyers and any marketing materials. Always pay attention to the licensing that comes with your images in order to avoid any issues as some are very specific on where and how you can use them.
WHY USE STOCK IMAGES:
Stock images are a great way to use high quality images without the concern of having to produce them yourself. There is no need to hire a photographer, they come in different formats depending on what you exactly need it for, editable images that you can change as needed and there are free or cost effective plans to be able to get these images in high quality format.
In conclusion, it is definitely beneficial to sign up for either 1 or a few of the sites above. This way you have a backup just in case you do not find what you are looking for in one, you will find in the other. Nothing wrong with having multiple options. Also, when having a free subscription, there are up to a certain amount of images you are allowed to download on a monthly basis so if you have already maxed out in one, use one of the other options you have. This way you will never have to pay for stock images. If there is a site that you use regularly, sign up and take advantage of the premium options. Need help with this? Book your FREE initial consultation with us and as always, sending positive vibes your way 🙏
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