MODULE 4: Content and Images

Your choice of images makes a difference to whether a potential reader decides to read your post – or to click away. Learn what makes a great blog post image, where to find images, and the basic rules of using images on your blog.

There are always new trends in blogging. It’s important to understand and follow current trends so that your blog is up-to-date. In the last few years, there have been many different trends regarding images. When I first started blogging, images were all the rage. Then came the minimalist movement where most images disappeared. But minimalism is definitely […]

They’re all over Pinterest. They’ve taken over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. They’re inspiring. They’re silly. They’re sad and they’re happy. Yes, you guessed right – I’m talking about Image Quotes. Have you seen photographs of inspiring landscapes with a quote neatly overlaid? Or quotes in cool typography over a solid color background? Those are image quotes. […]

If you would like to create an image that people will want to share on Pinterest or Facebook, images with text overlays are a great idea.   Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create an image like the one above.   Step 1: Go to Pixlr.com and choose Pixlr Express Step 2: Browse and upload […]

Certain principles apply to the writing of (most) blog posts. Here are some general guidelines to get you started. Like all rules, they need to be broken at times, but first you need to understand the reasoning behind them, and know why you are breaking them.

The purpose of your sidebar is drive readers deeper into your blog. Displaying your best posts here may turn a casual reader into a subscriber. Here’s how to determine the popularity of a post and how to set up ‘Popular Posts’ on your sidebar.