And yet despite this, Instagram has recently given accounts the option to hide their likes.
*Cue the sound of a car screeching to a stop.*
Yup. We said hiding the likes.
While it seems like this may defeat the purpose of an engagement-heavy social media platform, this is a feature that users are asking about. In this post, we’re going to show you how you can hide your posts’ likes on Instagram, why some users may want to, and why we recommend that most brands don’t. [continue reading…]
From the colors and images you select, to the overall mood, creating images like a pro is a bit more involved than you might realize. There are many elements at play in a professional-looking graphic design. Luckily, it’s possible to learn the skills it takes to create sharp, eye-catching graphics.
In this post, we’re sharing some effective graphic design tips to help you get started on your journey of creating images that will revamp your online presence and snag your audience’s attention. [continue reading…]
These days, your YouTube thumbnail is almost as important as the video content itself. As we’ve previously mentioned, a crisp, well-designed YouTube thumbnail can be the factor that determines whether your audience clicks on your video or not.
Have you ever noticed that a lot of big YouTube accounts switch up their thumbnails during special events or holidays, like the Superbowl or Christmas? Let’s take a look at how to add a new thumbnail for an existing video, and why this is so important for your channel.
I’m a strong believer in “every brand needs an Instagram account.” Even if you don’t think you do.
B2B brands do. Small local service-based businesses with limited audience reach also do. Nonprofits, medical organizations, and even freelancers should strongly consider having an Instagram.
It’s an incredibly high-engaging platform with great discoverability potential, and we know that users are actively excited to connect with brands they like. The organic reach is also phenomenal when you’re able to create high-engaging content that your audience loves.
That’s always the snag, isn’t it? Knowing how to create that high-engaging content.
To make things easier, in this post we’re going to look at 10 different types of Instagram post ideas that typically perform exceptionally well on the platform so you can increase engagement, organic reach, and your results all in one. [continue reading…]
When it comes to streaming platforms like Spotify, it’s easy to think that the only thing that could ever matter is the music, and maybe the titles. People are there for the music, and if they’re walking around listening through the app with their phones in their pockets, how much could visuals really matter?
This isn’t a mistake that you want to make, however, as Spotify playlist and album covers can actually play a big part in what users choose to listen to. If you want to get more clicks on and listens to your playlist, you’re going to want to choose a strong playlist cover photo.
In this post, we’re going to take a look at how to create a high-performing Spotify playlist cover that will attract user attention, including looking at the best Spotify playlist cover size and specific best design practices. [continue reading…]
Shopify is an incredible eCommerce platform, making it easier than ever for businesses and merchants to create a site for their business, market their products, and sell like never before. They have multiple different shopping cart and payment options naturally integrated into the platform, and there are thousands upon thousands of apps that can help you do everything from automating your accounting to creating shipping labels at a discount.
There are so many incredible options that sometimes merchants can still feel a little lost with some of the basics. If you can upload images of so many different shapes and sizes, for example, how do you know which one is best?
Fortunately, there are straightforward answers about the best Shopify image sizes, image subjects, and overall best practices. In this post we’ll look at everything you need to know about the best Shopify image sizes and how to optimize them to help you sell more right away. [continue reading…]
Steam is one of the most popular game-downloading platforms out there, with over 30,000 games for players to choose from. With its ability to let gamers create their own games, add friends to their profile, message other users and engage on discussion boards, and even play games with friends virtually, it’s no surprise that Steam is more popular than ever. No matter what your goal is when using Steam, a clear, eye-catching profile picture is essential if you want to stand out from the other gamers in the community.
A great Steam profile picture is essential to showing others who you are and what you stand for on the platform. You’ll want an easily recognizable, clear image that others will be able to use to identify you.
It’s easy to create and upload your profile picture to Steam, so let’s take a look at the process, starting with the ideal steam profile picture size. [continue reading…]
Trendy palettes and color combinations are essential in communicating your brand’s message in a powerful way.
Colors can influence emotions and help drive your audience to take action. When you establish your brand, it’s essential to choose visuals that help to communicate the voice, tone, and ultimate purpose behind your brand.
For example, bright colors can help to illustrate a fun, energetic brand. On the other hand, cool or calming colors can help your audience understand that your brand is all about bringing a sense of peace in an otherwise hectic world.
Looking for some inspiration and new color combinations for your brand? Let’s take a look at some trendy color combinations and palettes you can incorporate into your content marketing to re-energize your brand’s look and feel.[continue reading…]
LinkedIn image size, including recommended pixel sizes and aspect ratio, directly impacts how your images appear in the feed, on your profile, on your company page, and in your sponsored content.
A poorly-sized picture can result in awkward cropping or automated thumbnail images, meaning your network won’t get the full effect of your content. Even worse, your bad images might be the only thing they remember about you.
While LinkedIn isn’t heavily dependent on images, a poorly-chosen image can negatively impact your professional appearance on the platform. The last thing you want is for someone to scroll straight past your brilliant content simply because the image was cropped in an awkward way.
Even worse than that, you could be losing money you’ve invested in ad campaigns due to bad image quality. And unfortunately, it’s possible for an ad to run despite the bad image attached to it. It’s hard enough to miss a good opportunity because of issues with your brand aesthetic. But it’s even worse to lose out on ROI because your ad images aren’t in top shape.
Thankfully, it’s possible to avoid problems with your LinkedIn images before they begin. All it takes is a bit of know-how and planning ahead. In order to properly plan your LinkedIn images, you’ll want to know what the ideal sizes should be. [continue reading…]
Graphic designs trends are always changing and it’s important to stay on top of these progressions if you’re looking to improve your designs. That’s why this year, I’ve prepared a list of graphic design trends that you should look out for in 2021.
Whether you’re a dedicated graphic designer or not – we should all understand the fundamentals of design. Having strong visuals in your content marketing strategy are essential and incorporating new design trends to your canvas will help take your visuals to the next level!
Here are 10+ graphic design trends you need to know for 2021
