Comments on: Do Images in Posts Encourage Reading?

By: Web Host Right

Web Host Right — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:29:28 +0000

I do like to see images in posts, regarding whether they will encourage readers, i guess if the image is as relevant as possible, and of high quality.

I would compare it to billboard ads, if im approaching one, its usually the image that catches my eye, then if theres any text to read im interested, or looking for further info on the product/film or what it may be.

By: David Hurley

David Hurley — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:51:46 +0000

I appreciate the good advice in this post. For someone who loves images, you can certainly WRITE well as well!!

Images also have another function as well, in that they can contribute to SEO by making use of the ALT= code to insert some text about the image to replace the image if it does not show. Ideally, you should find an image where it would be appropriate to insert your keyword phrase.

By: Abby

Abby — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:04:03 +0000

It will be perfect if the image enhance the subject of post. However, my pinion is, when a perfect photo for each blog is not realistic, a nice landscape photo would improve the look and feel of post remarkably.

By: Michael Martin

Michael Martin — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:29:31 +0000

Damion,
Welcome. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

By: DamionKutaeff

DamionKutaeff — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:01:34 +0000

Hello everybody, my name is Damion, and I’m glad to join your conmunity,
and wish to assit as far as possible.

By: Michael Martin

Michael Martin — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:33:09 +0000

Sly – Glad to hear that the images have worked out well for you on your blog.

By: Sly from Slyvisions.com

Sly from Slyvisions.com — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:03:21 +0000

I post a lot of images in my blog. It really does increase views because a lot of people are visual learners. Not that they need pictures to read my articles, but it shows them an insight on what the article is about.

By: Michael Martin

Michael Martin — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:50:16 +0000

pablopabla – True. And if you’re taking your own photos, it proves your credibility. You aren’t just writing recipes, you know what you’re doing!

Hey Rose – Was there any reason in particular that you stopped? Or did they just not seem worthwhile for the blog anymore?

By: Rose

Rose — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:02:00 +0000

I use to include photos on every post, but I stopped doing so. I think on some blogs it looks good.

By: pablopabla

pablopabla — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:39:10 +0000

Yes, the photos taken at my recipes blog are taken by myself, rather crude at times unlike some gorgeous looking food blogs. But I guess like what you said, it makes it completely unique and gives the recipes a really “home-cooked” feel to it