Stock photos are professional photographs of common places, landmarks, people, and events that are purchased and used by businesses and individuals to help brand their products or services. Stock photos can be used for a variety of purposes, from marketing campaigns to website design. While most stock photos are purchased from professional photography agencies, there are also a growing number of free stock photo sites available. Many businesses use stock photos to add visual interest to their website or blog, or to create informative infographics. The benefits of using stock photos are numerous, but some potential drawbacks include the possibility of copyright infringement and the lack of control over how the photo will be used by the purchaser. When choosing stock photos, it is important to select images that are high quality and relevant to your brand. With so many options available, there is no excuse for using low-quality or irrelevant images on your website or marketing materials.
Joost Nusselder is The Content Decoder, a content marketer, dad and loves trying out new tools en tactics. He's been working on a portfolio of niche sites since 2010. Now since 2016 he creates in-depth blog articles together with his team to help loyal readers earn from their own succesful sites.
