Every post needs a title. Some are so simplistic as to be single words but some are more complicated and elaborate.
If a blog post is to be published, then we need a title and also a visual image.
Think of it as an invitation.
You’ve had a great blog post written and now you want to share it with your target audience.
You’ve written the post, tweaked it for spelling and grammar, written the title and image for your post and now you’re in ‘post publishing’ mode.
The best part is that you don’t have to wait for your post to be ‘published’.
You can easily ‘publish’ the post, on social media or directly on your website, to reach your readers.
This article will give you an overview of how to create and use images to add visual appeal to your posts.
Three ways to use images in your blog posts
Blogging 101 – 5 Post-Publishing Features
You’ve done your research and written your article. You’re happy with the draft of your post and ready to publish.
It’s time to share your post with your audience!
There are two ways you can publish your post:
In the pre-publish stage, where you add an image to your post-publish stage.
Step 1: Create the title of your post
Before you start, you need to choose a title for your post. If your post is a feature article, you may need to create the title long before you write the content.
Write the title first as it will help to provide the focus of your article and make your title memorable.
Step 2: Choose a title for your post
Once you’ve chosen a title, you need to set the tone of your post and the tone of the post needs to match the title.
Some bloggers use different titles for the same post. For example, every time they publish the same post, they could change the title slightly.
By using different title for the same post you add variety to your blog content and hopefully bring in some new readers.
Step 3: Choose the image for your post
You’ve created a title and the tone and style of your article and now you need an image for your post.
Take a moment to think about what you want to highlight in the image.
If you’re running a special offer, perhaps you could showcase how your readers can take advantage of the promotion.
Think about the focus of your article and what element you want to highlight.
If you’re highlighting a particular aspect of your industry, you could showcase a white paper, infographic or even video.
The image is the first visual element that you should select.
It’s also important to make sure that the image matches the tone of your post and the overall theme of your post.
Step 4: Set the description of your post
Next, you need to set the description of the post. You may not want your audience to know everything you’re going to say in the post, and you might want to leave a small window for the readers to form their own ideas of what the post is about.
There are a few ways you can set the description of your post.
You can use multiple sections to break down the post. For example, you might start the post by using the introduction section to present your main topic.
Then you might select the body section, where you give your audience more information about the article itself and what you hope to achieve.
You might want to select the conclusion section, which is where you use the conclusion to conclude the article.
This means that you’ve selected the keywords for your post, the image and the name of the article and now you need to set the description for your post.
You can do this using several methods. You can use the HTML code or the title of your post.
What is a visual image?
A visual image is any photograph or image that showcases an image. Visual images can be manipulated to portray a particular message or idea.
It is important that you do not use a picture if it doesn’t fit with your message.
You can also use an image for educational purposes.
Visuals are usually used when providing an important message, so you should only use images for your most important or relevant content.
You can also use images as part of a wider post. For example, you could use an image as part of an infographic that explains the main points of your article.
What is a checklist?
A checklist is an important part of any blog. It’s your way of making sure that you’re giving your audience a clear and concise summary of what you want them to know.
The checklist is made up of parts, called ‘check boxes’. You can have multiple sections within a checklist, so the reader can tick off as they complete each section.
The sections within a checklist are called ‘check boxes’.
