Are you sharing compelling images across social networks?
Do you want more engagement and traffic from your efforts?
If you’re not regularly sharing images that resonate with your audience, you’re missing out on a ton of engagement.
In this article you’ll discover the essential elements of shareable images that increase engagement and drive traffic to your website.
Why Use Images to Drive Social Engagement?
People are drawn to visual content and take action based on its subtle cues faster than any other medium–faster than text, audio or video.
The power of pictures isn’t restricted to image-centric platforms like Pinterest andInstagram. Visuals are attracting attention and driving engagement across all social networks. Even LinkedIn and Twitter are getting in on the action and showcasing images.
All of the major social networks are highlighting visual content. Brands that can leverage the power of original, optimized images are getting noticed.
If you’re worried you need a graphic designer or special skills, don’t be. In this article I’ll introduce you to the tools you need and the five essential elements of shareable, traffic-driving images that you can include in your marketing plan today.
#1: Give Your Audience What They Need
If you want to encourage engagement and shares, your images have to appeal directly to your target audience.
Create images and infographics that either solve a problem or inspire your community to take action. Images that give short, instantly actionable adviceare highly shareable. Quick tips, how-to’s, quotes and fun facts are all very popular.
Social media expert Kim Garst matches audience expectations with useful tips by regularly posting images with social media advice and tagging them with #biztip.
Her community shares these problem-solving tips like wildfire, which results in an exceptionally high organic engagement rate on Facebook.
