Using images whenever possible is incredibly important to the success of a blog. No one wants to read through a wall of text. Unfortunately, finding free images for blogs can pose something of a difficulty. It is not acceptable, and sometimes not even legal, to simply search for a picture, download it, and then upload it to your blog. If the image is under copyright, or is not fairly attributed to the original creator, then you have technically stolen the image.
Therefore, if you plan to use images or infographics in your blog, it is important to go about acquiring and using those images fairly. There are free images for blogs out there, you just need to know how to find them!
- Free blog infographics.
- Free blog images.
Currently, there are no resources that compile infographics for free use on blogs. If you want to freely use an infographic on your blog, you will need to either create it yourself, or get permission from its creator to post it on your blog. Beware that simply using the infographic and crediting the author may not be enough to keep you out of legal hot water. Gaining permission is a crucial step.
If you search specifically for royalty free images for blogs, you will find images that once purchased, do not require you to pay an additional fee, nor obtain permission for each use of it. In general, you will have to make a one time payment to use a royalty free image. On the other hand, copyright free images for blogs are completely free to use.
Searching for images under a creative commons license is also a reliable way to find free images, though they may require attribution. Creative commons images may also have restrictions on derivative use, and commercial use. Choose trusted sites for sourcing images, and you will be able to know exactly what is required of you to fairly use an image.
Remember that when you select images or infographics for use on your blog, you should make sure that if you are operating under the creative commons license you link back to the creator, provide attribution, or follow any other specified guidelines. Using a website that specifically provides copyright free images is the safest bet. Take every step to ensure that you do not get yourself into any legal trouble, and that the original creator is fairly credited for their work.