Sage-Tips

Can I use pictures from Google on my blog?

You cannot download or use images from Google without seeking permission from the copyright holder, unless your use falls within one of the exceptions or the work is distributed under an open licence such as Creative Commons. Google Image also offers a tool to filter your search results by usage rights.

Which pictures can I use on my blog?

15 Best Sites to Find Free Images for Your Blog

• FreeImages.
• Unsplash.
• Pixabay.
• PicJumbo.
• Gratisography.
• Pexels.
• PhotoPin.
• StockSnap.io.

Can you get sued for using a picture on the Internet?

Yes, Using a Copyrighted Photo Without Permission Can Get You Sued… “They copyright pictures that they take, and what they do is, they’ll get a copyright on it, and they’ll put it out on the Internet, and it’s freely available on the Internet. If you run a Google search their image will appear.”

How do I take photos for my blog?

These are 5 things I do every time I take photos for the blog, and they have improved my photography immensely.

1. Create the Best Possible Lighting Situation.
2. Use the Magic Formula: Tripod + Low ISO + Long Shutter Speeds.
3. Learn How to Tether.
4. Take Shots from Many, Many Different Angles.
5. Nail Down Your Editing Process.

How do I select photos for my blog?

How To Choose The Best Photos For Blog Posts

1. Be relevant. Images should be high-quality and relevant to the post.
2. Avoid generic images. This is a tough one.
3. Keep your budget in mind.
4. Honor copyrights/usage rights.
5. Format your images well.
6. Optimize your images for search.
7. Make your images shareable.
8. Grabbing those images.

How do I know if an image online is copyrighted?

How to check the copyright for an image?

1. Look for an image credit or contact details.
2. Look for a watermark.
3. Check the image’s metadata.
4. Do a Google reverse image search.
5. Search the U.S. Copyright Office Database.

Can I use Pinterest photos on my blog?

If you’re using Pinterest, you have to make your blog pinnable. You may have seen them on different blogs already; they’re buttons with Pinterest’s logo that allows users to pin a blog post from that website.

How do I add pictures to Blogger?

To add an image to your blog post:

1. Sign in to Blogger.
2. In the top left, select a blog.
3. Click the post you want to edit or create a new post.
4. At the top, click Insert image .
5. Choose from where you want to upload the image.
6. Select one or more images and click Insert.