Humans are visual creatures. We like to see seasoning on the foods we consume, we get jealous of our friends vacation photos, and we measure a gym membership’s value in the mirror. When it comes to marketing, the importance of visual content cannot be understated.
We also love categories – are you a visual, auditory, or tactile learner? Studies have proven 90% of all data that the brain processes is visual data. Furthermore, research suggests that 65 percent of people are visual learners, and the human brain purportedly processes visualization 60,000 times faster that it does written content. In marketing terms, that means visual content could be more effective than written forms.
The truth is, users only spend about 10 to 20 seconds per page. It’s crucial to make an impact with your visual content and “captivate” every visitor to your website. To help you generate the best visual content, here are some free tools!
Pixlr is a free photo editing software. You can create your own graphics or start with a photograph. It’s the closest thing you will find to free online Photoshop!
If you’re looking for a mobile app, Photofy is a great choice. Mobile-based businesses don’t have to miss out on the advantage of a free photo software.
A free alternative to traditional stock photo is MorgueFile. You can search for high-quality images that require no linking back to the host site. No strings attached!
Visual content provides so much marketing potential. Let us know how these tools work for you! If you’d like additional marketing tips or assistance, contact Sweet Rose Studios today!

