Everyone has a limit. And now, it seems even our keyword boxes do. Yes, in order to be more inline with industry standards, Bigstock is now limiting the amount of keywords to 50 per image. Which is still a whole lot of keywords, really. Why the change, you ask? Contributors choosing the most relevant words…
Read MoreYoga Graphics and Icons for Marketing Zen
“Do your best, not someone else’s.” These words were uttered by a Yogi I encountered several years ago. He had noticed his students were looking at one another to ensure they were doing certain yoga moves correctly. Well, the Yogi wasn’t having it, and he encouraged his class to focus only on their own movements.…
Read MoreHow to Make Effective Screenshots for Your Blog
When you decide to create a blog of your own, there is one thing you should always keep in mind. Pictures are as important as your article body. A perfect article that took a week to be written can become “low quality” if your images are too small, blurred, or poorly visible. When you write…
Read MoreFruitful Fonts for the Organic Marketplace
Organic and all natural are words thrown around often with association to healthy foods and marketplaces, but little did you know, that it’s actually the font that tells us whether or not they’re actually legit. Just kidding, but fonts do play a role. Our ability and desire to read something is often affected by the…
Read MoreTips for Using Stock Images in Brochures
Without a hired photographer, it can be challenging to get authentic images for your print brochures. Smiling faces and edgy angles can work for a lot of things, but will they really connect to your brand and customers? Finding great stock images is half the battle, but how do you make them distinct to your…
Read More7 Keynote Tips to Make You a Presentation Master
Let’s face it, we’ve all sat through an uncomfortable presentation (or two) and it’s not because the presenter lacked charisma or good talking points. We’re talking about the flashy deck with too many animations, WordArt icons, and paragraphs of text in 9-point font. No one wants to be that guy. So follow these tips for…
Read More5 Tips for Better Business Emails
Consider this: when you email a business contact, client, or colleague, you are essentially presenting yourself and your business in the form of text. You might think that in the era of instant communication, 140-character limits, and TLAs (three-letter acronyms) your email style doesn’t matter very much, but ask anyone who’s ever hit the accidental…
Read MoreFree Image: Fields of Rice
This week’s free image is a grand aerial stunner. A colorful shot of a rice field that could easily be dubbed 50 Shades of Green … if we were into puns, of course. Ahem. This cool photo could find its way into plenty of travel blogs and marketing endeavors, and the rice can’t be beat.…
Read MoreContributors: An Update to Our Auto-Trace Policy for Vector Illustrations
The following post was originally featured on the blog of our parent company Shutterstock, on Tuesday July 21, 2015. As this change in its auto-trace policy also pertains to Bigstock contributors, it is being shared here. Vectors are a powerful type of content. They are editable, adaptable, and scalable without loss of resolution. Our vector…
Read MoreRestaurant Menu Graphics and Icons for Delectable Design
Here in New York City, our sidewalks are paved with hungry passersby. They’re also paved with welcome mats into numerous restaurants and other dining establishments. It seems every time we turn around, a new diner or cafe is opening up. With ever-growing dining options popping up all over, the importance of having a specific style…
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