Running an effective email marketing program is much more than just sending out an email blast once a month to your subscribers. Email marketing is a nuanced marketing channel, and understanding the rules for using effective images in your emails can go a long way towards generating ROI (Return On Investment). Consider these numbers: Email…
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Bigstock’s free image of the week sent his mind in a tizzy. A mystery and an inspiration in one, he thought. For he had never tried tangerine cake before, and wondered what that combination of sweet and sour would taste like. But what puzzled him most about the free image was the pair of forks that rested…
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When you think about it, the hipster dad, as a concept, makes a lot of sense. The relaxed plaid shirt provides camouflage for baby stains of all sorts. The beard saves oodles of face-shaving time, time that can be better spent changing diapers and helping the kiddos with homework. Here at Bigstock, we felt it was high…
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Do you want to increase the reach of your Facebook page posts without paying for advertising? If so, then you need to take advantage of the post type that gets the highest organic reach—video that is uploaded directly. In this article, we’re going to look at how you can use stock video to boost the…
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As Bigstock’s free image downloaded, he remembered that day at the county fair. The cotton candy, the funnel cake, the way the merry-go-round ticket stuck to the condensation of his soda pop. And, he remembered the moment he saw her. She was sitting two horses ahead as the carousel began to move. Around and around they went…
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It’s no coincidence that summer not only brings swimsuit season, but also a burning desire for people to start “eating a little better.” Vegetable stands, CSA groups, and juice cleanses are all around us lately, promising us big healthy benefits and small firm waistlines. And, what better way to market vegetables for the masses than by using the…
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Bigstock is on Instagram. It’s true. We are + we love it. During one of our recent Instagram adventures, we couldn’t help but fall in love with a few trends, some of which we’ll be highlighting here in the coming months. For our first Instagram installment, we’re kicking things off with color. In the spirit of all things warm, lovely, and summer-like,…
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As he stared at Bigstock’s free image of the week, he knew he was being ridiculous. “It’s carbs,” he said to himself. “But it’s good carbs.” The free image stared back. It didn’t reply. It didn’t have to. It was what it was. A big, delicious photo of orange slices surrounding a tall glass of freshly-squeezed…
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Mentally, we’re already on the beach. Now that spring has come and gone, our minds have checked out of our respective urban landscapes, and have begun drifting onto bigger, better, warmer, and sandier things. That’s right, it’s summer and the ocean wants to be around your body, barbecued goodies want to be in your mouth, and beaches want to be your…
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Signs, banners or posters: whichever type of large scale print you’re making, it’s important to ensure that it stands out from the crowd—and not in a negative way. To create a print that makes people take notice, you’ll need to choose the right images, colors, and fonts—and you’ll need to fit everything into a balanced…
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