If you have a blog, you know how important it is to have photos. They add a little pizzazz and increase engagement. After all, we are a visual species. According to MDG Advertising's infographic, there are 94% more total views of content containing compelling images than content without images. The problem for most blog owners, though, is a way to legally and inexpensively use interesting content.
Enter Getty Images!
You may be thinking, "Wait a minute, Stacy! Getty Images charges for use of their images." That's still true depending on your project; however, if you would like to use the image on your blog or website for a noncommercial purpose, you can now embed the image for free! Here are the restrictions listed in the Getty Images Terms of Use for embedded photos:
Content may not be used: (a) for any commercial purpose (for example, in advertising, promotions or merchandising) or to suggest endorsement or sponsorship; (b) in violation of any stated restriction; (c) in a defamatory, pornographic or otherwise unlawful manner; or (d) outside of the context of the Embedded Viewer. (source: http://www.gettyimages.com/Corporate/Terms.aspx)
If Patch allowed embed codes, I would show you here. You will just have to visit Getty Images to learn about it for yourself. Knock yourself out -- but be mindful of the restrictions!
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