10 Awesome Tools for Creating Shareable Images for Your Blog

Images make the blog. No matter how exceptional your words are, what people tend to be attracted to are visual reminders. Whether you choose photos or drawings of objects or people or pull-quotes from your story that have been turned into image boxes, you need those shareable pics in order to boost your posts’ stickiness. In some cases, you could even more than double the number of retweets, likes or shares a single blog posts receives.

The problem, of course, is that we don’t all have the financial means to purchase high-end stock images on a regular basis. That means we have to get a bit creative, which is why 10 awesome tools for changing up your images are noted below. They’ll allow you to take pictures and/or text and turn them into memorable images that resonate with your audience members. Although some of the platforms charge a nominal fee, all fit into a limited marketing budget plan.

1. Canva

Canva is a free resource that often leads the pack in terms of image enhancers. Though you can pay to use the stock images they offer on their site – they’re only a dollar each – there’s no reason to if you have a few photo sources of your own. Best of all, Canva is really easy to use. Ceramcor uses Canva to create images for their cookware promotions, and you could just as easily use it for your projects.

2. Coggle

Trying to get your point across in a blog post and just failing miserably? Use this mind-mapping tool to generate cool images of what’s going on in your gray matter. It’s a fun, unique way to show your readers how you think.

3. Easel.ly

Infographics have hit the Internet with a huge splash, and they’ve transformed the way we transmit information in some cases. If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at making one for your own site, use Easel.ly. As the double-entendre name implies, it’s an easy, web-based easel. If you want to take it to the next level, you can always upgrade to premium options.

4. Phoster

Making posters to accompany your blog posts or social media posts is a breeze with Phoster. Although this iOS app will set you back just shy of two dollars, it’s a tool that many users say allows them to stand out from the online noise.

5. PicMonkey

Edit your images like you’ve been doing it all your life with the free PicMoney tool. There’s a huge font library from which to choose, and if you want to spend a little dough, you can get more fonts and layouts.

6. Pinstamatic

Found the ideal quote to express your thoughts? Turn it into an image for use on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook with Pinstamatic. It’s fast and pretty doggone simple to use.

7. Pixlr Editor

Not quite ready to take the financial plunge and purchase Photoshop? We can’t say we blame you, especially when this browser-based platform is available. While Pixlr Editor won’t allow you to do everything you could do with more expensive software, it’s still worth trying.

8. Quozio

This uncomplicated in-browser tool is another way to turn your quotes into fun-to-share images. No fuss, no muss… just a shareable result.

9. Skitch

Do you take screenshots? Would you use them if you could add annotations? Try Skitch, an Evernote tool that gives you a new use for old screenshots and more.

10. WordSwag

Rounding out our list of 10 tools is WordSwag. It’s much like Phoster, although it’s a dollar more. Still, between the two of them, you can whip up some awesome posters!

The key, of course, is to have a purpose to your blog or your social media page. Never just create images in a vacuum. Take some time, and you’ll be more likely to get some serious positive payback from your followers.

Images: Will Gurley | Gabriella

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