It’s well documented that posts with images are shared more often than those without. Facebook posts with images see 2.3 times more engagement and blog posts receive double the shares with images every 75-100 words. On Twitter, tweets with pictures see 150% more retweets than those lacking photos.
More engagement with Facebook posts containing photos
But finding or creating those perfect pictures can be challenging. Using stock photo websites can be a quick and easy way to implement pictures into your posts, and these websites are great places to start.
1. Unsplash
This website has free, downloadable high-resolution photos and uploads over 10 new photos daily.
2. PicJumbo
Picjumbo‘s easy navigation and search features make it a favorite among those looking for specific images or themes.
3. Gratisography
Check out this fun site for pictures that give a whole new meaning to stock photos.
4. Free Images
With over 18,000 photos and 18 searchable categories, free images is one of the largest free stock photo repositories.
5. New Old Stock
Specializing in old photos found at estate sales and in public archives, New Old Stock is perfect for any need for vintage-style pictures.