Look, it might not be a popular opinion, and amongst filmmaking nerds, it’s a curse word, but stock footage can be a boon when it comes to saving time and money, especially if you’re an indie creator setting out on your journey of discovery. Don’t discount it and what it can help you achieve, in … Read more
It’s a genre of photography that’s got itself a bad rap the last few years – and easy to see why. Stock images really can be the laughing stock on occasion. If you’ve ever marveled at why an immaculately made-up woman thinks a bowl of salad is the funniest thing since Monty Python or the … Read more
When I need stock photos, I get them for free on Unsplash. Yet, for some reason, many other publishers continue to push out cheap (and usually cheesy) stock photography to serve as a representation of their brand. The truth is high-quality stock photos don’t have to come hand-in-hand with a hassle or high price tag. … Read more
John Mueller, Google Search Advocate, recently shared his “shower” thoughts on the use of AI-generated images on websites versus stock photography. His discussion opened up an intriguing debate on how users perceive images created with generative AI tools like DALL·E, especially in contexts that are not primarily focused on art or AI. The post included … Read more
This year, global social media users swelled to a record-breaking 4.9 billion. Statistics like these suggest that social media stocks may be a great investment opportunity — but what are the best social media stocks to invest in? Social media is big business. One recent report valued the industry at a whopping $231 billion. It’s … Read more
In a recent study, Google and the University of Basel discovered how users shape their first impressions of sites. The research showed that people rate web pages in under 50 milliseconds. And a site’s visual complexity and prototypicality affect customer confidence in brands. As it turned out, users trust simplicity in design and avoid unrealistic … Read more
Google may reduce the visibility of a product page if the item for sale is listed as out of stock on the retailer’s website. This is stated by Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller during a recent Google Search Central SEO office-hours hangout. A question is submitted by an ecommerce store owner asking if search rankings … Read more
