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Is it better to add a photo with a blog post?

I am new to the blogging world and I was wondering if you add a photo with every blog post. If so, how often do you add a photo? Do you find it most helpful to add a photo? I am curious about your thoughts. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Andrea Chamberlain on September 7, 2008 at 10:56pm

I love to see photos in a blog post. I think it breaks it up and creates more interest in the post in general.

That being said, I don't have photos in my posts very often, simply because I don't often have a photo that corresponds with what I'm blogging about that particular day. I wish I did!

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Permalink Reply by Nadine Sheree on September 9, 2008 at 10:35pm

If the photo is relevant, then yes. I try to use photos with my posts. It makes them more visually interesting and more likely to be read.

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Permalink Reply by Renee on September 10, 2008 at 7:54am

Photos are good to help break up the text and add interest. When I am able to I will add photos otherwise I just stick with the text. If you read problogger he advises the use of photos.

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Permalink Reply by Mama Ofromance on September 10, 2008 at 8:31am

Coming from someone who needs to see it to believe it (I'm a visual person), yes! If I read just plain text, I find it very challenging to get through. I think that's why I don't read many books. But, I can read very well if it interests me. ;)

Always better with pics!

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Permalink Reply by kristen andrews on September 10, 2008 at 5:38pm

I am very visual so I think a photo is a must w/ all blog posts.

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Permalink Reply by CravingBaby on September 10, 2008 at 8:20pm

I'm a huge fan of photos in blog posts... I think it adds a great deal of "flavor" to the post. I try to add photos on a regular basis... not to every post, but on quite a few.

If you're looking for a great resource for images check out istockphoto.com. Their prices are very reasonable and there are thousands of images to choose from.

Good luck with your blog!

CravingBaby
www.cravingbaby.com
A blog about the journey to mommyhood

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Permalink Reply by Robyn on September 10, 2008 at 9:22pm

I like photo's with recipes... .and I've tried to do that lately. But sometimes I forget until after I've made the dish that I should have taken photos along the way! But I do like seeing a picture or two sometimes.