RE: Daily Dose of Sultnpapper 01/08/18> How much value do pictures add to your post? Well let’s find out…..
I have read lately a post that somebody cared to share with me so I would better understand the ropes around here. I had an idea already about the value of a good picture in an article from my previous job as a journalist but he actually made a good point regarding this subject when it comes to the steemit community. This is what I was sent regarding pictures in posts or better said lack of them “. Post without pictures - If you post without any pictures, your post will receive no thumbnail in the New/Hot/Trending lists. This is effectively post suicide. Terribly formatted pictures, pictures that do not appear properly, or pictures that produce an awful thumbnail should be immediately edited and replaced.” I would add to that the fact that although your dog might be cute and all it does not reflect in any way the content of the post. If you will get that extra $ 3 or 4 it is only because you intended it to be satirical and the idea seemed to catch on with your followers. In any case for that matter I agree with the idea of posting with pictures or whatever images because it helps the reader stay connected to whatever you try to present. Presentation is the key to selling your product. But I am sure you are aware of that. In any case I am dealing with the same issues as the image obssesed society of today has not made an impact on me. Nevertheless I am looking forward to seeing more pictures in your blog and working on improving mine as well.
I didn't know about the lack of a thumbnail picture would keep a post from making the hot or trending category, I guess I can't use that excuse since all my stuff has at least a thumbnail shot. It must be the content that is keeping me off those lists. I always thought those list were solely on the earnings those posts were generating.
Thanks for noticing that our dog is cute, she is really smart also but the pictures don't show that aspect of her. I think you are right about the image obsessed society, we may very well be headed to a period similar to the cave man days, but instead of drawing on cave walls we just post pictures online. I am old school in my thinking as I try to convey my thoughts with words for the most part. One problem I do run into when I use photos is determining how many is enough and how many are to much. Then I also struggle with sizing of the photos, how big is to big or is the photo to small for the people to see the message conveyed in the photo.
I will continue to work on improving my use of photos, I just need to get back in the habit of taking the photos in the first place. I just won't use pictures that I haven't taken myself and I'm the only one who can make sure I have enough to chose from.
I do not think that the content of your blogs should be a problem it is always different stuff and more then less very interesting..so that should not be a problem to keep you off those lists..& regarding your problem about how many is enough or too much I cannot give you a straight answer but I use this approach. The important main paragraphs need a image also the funny ones need an image ..since your introduction always has a image I am not gonna say that (I usually choose a image that explains in a way the content of the story). The ending conclusion of the blog should have a image. Well this might not be accurate to some people but it makes sense to me. It helps the reader visually to stay with you till the end.
I stick with the same thumbnail because it serves more or less as my brand mark. Also since a lot of my posts don't have pictures it is better than a completely text only post.
I think you might be right about the images and where needed. I'll continue to experiment and see how the chips fall.
I thought about doing the same when I started but I changed my mind , it is a good strategy to have a brand mark , but I could not commit to just one image..can’t wait to see how it works out with the images ..have fun!