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I have written some great blog posts in the past, that I feel didn't get as much attention without having graphics to make them pop and stand out. The Real Estate Tomato always has great graphics in his posts. On the other hand, most of my posts like this one, are sans graphics. Enter Royalty-free graphic websites. For your convience, I 'm including some here:

www.freestockphotos.com,

www.geekphilosopher.com,

www.bigfoto.com,

www.firstgov.gov,

www.sxc.hu/index.phtml

Happy colorful blogging.

Posted by Rory Siems on 09/09/2006 01:33 PM

Comments (27)

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27 Comments on Blog entries running short on visuals

SEP

2006

I try to include a relevant image with most of my blog posts. I find that most of the blogs I enjoy reading include one with every (or almost every post). Thanks for the additions to my collection of royalty-free image wesites.

Hi Rory, You know me, I like pictures. I think they do make your post stand out a little. Look at this Rory, you didn't even have to post a picture, just wrote about it and you have comments. Thanks for the info. I have saved them all in my favorite places. By the way Rory, I love your posts always full of great information. Keep it up!

Thanks again, Rory. You always have something useful to share.

Rory, thanks for the websites. I've added them to my arsenal too.

Rory,

I try to use my own pictures on my blog. It's kinda fun doing it that way. Although I may be spending too much time!

But, hey, I can always sell real estate on the weekends!

Hey Rory,

I agree, it's always great to have photos with your postings. Even if you have the best things to say, it seems they ALWAYS stand out more if you have photos.

Another great site is:http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx?lc=en-us

It's just the regular Microsoft Clipart link off of the internet and it offers everything from actual photos, to cartoon photos, to moving photos (.gif files) and more!

Great post! Very helpful

Just remember that royalty-free does not mean 'free for the taking'. There is usually a nominal fee or required terms of use (such as linking back to the site). Many of these sites have inexpensive real estate photo packages - a good investment for agents who do a lot of web pages and print ads.

SEP

2006

Thanks Rory, you gave me one that I did not have.

Thank you...now I have something to look at while I'm smoking...

SEP

2006

Rory, I always read your posts. They're good with or without the pictures. I do however, appreciate the links.

OCT

2006

thanks, Very helpful info.

NOV

2006

"Rory"...Not sure how I missed this but thank you so much...TLW...ROAR!

Thanks Rory

It has been a challenge to find good photos for my blogs.Info is much appreciated

Hey Rory, if you notice a bit of new traffic here today, I just linked back to this from my blog. Hope you are well. We miss seeing you!

Thanks Rory,

I appreciate it :)

Scott

Thank you very much!

Nice site. I still reccomend iStock (www.istockphoto.com) as a great source -- but only because I have a handful of images on the site. :-)

Actually, iStock gives you some great stuff for only a $1 (if using on the Web) or $3 if you are doing print. It works great, I use their images for all my "save the date" postcards.

Rory, if the images on these sites free, if they are only used for in for personal use in blogs, and are we authorized to download and use them without specific permission.

Geroge, I'm not Rory - though I do play him occasionally on TV - but each of the sites has different rules and regulations.

Some of them, like SXC, require that you notify the photographer if you are putting it in the public domain - and then to give credit for the photo. Others require no such notice, but it is up to each site -- so you have to read the fine print.

Toby

NOV

2006

Thanks for the good lead to links! I do some photos myself, but am always on the lookout for relevant graphics! Thanks again!

NOV

2006

Wow !! I love this information !! I am a new person !!

Thank you !!

JAN

2007

Rory - I have been using the info from this Blog since you wrote it. I just realized I never commented. Thank you so much for putting this info together. You have made my blogs look so much better!!!

Thanks