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Images and Formatting

Formatting #

  • No walls of text.
  • Remember that most readers will scan your article, not read it word-for-word.
  • Break up lengthy blocks of text into one, two, or (at most) three-sentence paragraphs.
  • Use one visual element every seven to ten paragraphs (roughly):
    • Images, gifs, or videos
    • Bullet lists
    • Pull quotes
    • Takeaway boxes

Images and Graphics #

  • Liberally include images and graphics throughout every post. Use photos of our real team members and clients as much as possible.
  • Include a relevant caption and Alt-Descriptions for all images.
  • Pro tip: Links in captions have extremely high click-through rates. If you can link to a content upgrade or a product page within an image caption, do it.
  • In-post Image Usage, Types & Attribution
    • Stock photos. Credit goes in footer: Artist/Source
    • Screenshot of a tool. Credit goes in caption: with Name of tool, Month Year.