Design Professional Looking Images For Article/Blog

Designing professional looking images is an important part of enhancing the quality of a blog or article. Images not only make your content attractive, but they are also beneficial for SEO and reader engagement. Here are some ways you can design professional images for your blog or article by using Canva / Photoshop:

1. Choose high-quality images:
   Always use high-quality images. Pixelated or blurred images make your blog look unprofessional. You can download free high-quality images from websites like Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay.
2. Keep in mind brand colors and fonts:
   Use the same color and font in images that matches with your brand or website. This will make your website look uniform and professional.
3. Use text overlays correctly:
   While adding text on the image, make sure that the text is clear and readable. For this, you can use dark text on a light background or light text on a dark background. Create balance by placing the text to the side or center of the image.
4. Follow the visual hierarchy:
   Keep the visual hierarchy in mind while designing images. Show the most important element (such as the headline) most prominently, and keep other information in a smaller or lighter font. This will immediately draw the reader’s attention to the main point.
5. Use editorial images:
   Editorial images are suitable for an article or news post where you are providing information about an event or a particular product. Make sure you are using images that are relevant to the context of your content.
6. Keep a minimalistic design:
   Take a minimalistic approach when designing professional images. Do not use too many colors, text or design elements. Simple and clean images look more attractive and professional.
7. Take care of copyright:
   Always make sure that the images you are using are copyright free or you have the rights to use them. Using copyrighted images without permission can lead to legal issues.
8. Keep the size and resolution right:
   For blogs or articles, it is important to have the right size and resolution of the image. Large images can slow down the loading speed of your website, while small images can get pixelated. Generally, 72 DPI (dots per inch) resolution and image size of 1000-1200 pixels wide for the web is sufficient.
9. Create infographics:
   If you are presenting data or facts, use infographics. Infographics not only make information easy to understand, but they are also visually appealing. With tools like Canva or Piktochart, you can easily create infographics.
10. Maintain consistency in images:
    All your images should have the same theme, style, and tone. If one of your images is too colorful and the other is too simple, it can spoil the look of your blog.

Using all these methods, you can easily create professional and attractive images that will enhance the quality of your blog or article.