A picture is worth 2.5 times more retweets

Why a Picture Is Worth 2.5 Times More Retweets

You may have heard the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, but did you also know that an image is worth 2.5 times more retweets? According to a study by Buffer, a social media company, tweets with images received 150% more retweets. Browser-friendly elements The results shouldn’t be surprising. Images are one of many browser-friendly elements, including headings and vertical lists, which help grab the attention of online viewers. Browser-friendly elements such as images serve as natural breaks and directional goalposts for online viewers who tend to browse, not read, content. Always be sure to include an image in your social media and website posts for maximum engagement.

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Why I Write So Many Damn Listicles

If you follow my blog, you know that I love writing articles with numbered lists – the so-called listicle. Listicles are fun and somewhat easy to write. People also love reading them! That being said, the listicle seems to have a bad rap. Many see them as low brow, geared more towards entertainment. But there is a reason why the listicle is still popular – and why I and so many other writers, bloggers and marketers will continue creating them. There’s method behind the madness! Listicles are great for producing content quickly Having a steady stream of online content is extremely important for content marketers and bloggers alike. Period. Luckily, listicles are relatively easy to produce. To create a listicle, do the following: Select a topic – this will be your headline. Create bullet points – this will become your numbered list. If needed, fill out bullet points with further […]

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