One of the hardest aspects of creating content for your business is finding the proper picture that coordinates with your social media post, vlog, or blog campaign. If you’re the type that Googles images and “rips” them off the web, you need to stop this practice immediately. By taking an image from Google and placing it onto your website, you are essentially being “tracked.” Google will know where, when, and how the image were taken from the internet, and if you “ripped” a copyrighted image. You are subject to legal matters, and we can confidently say, “Nobody has time for dat!”
We decided to compile a list of the best websites that give you FREE images that are not copyrighted. You can rip them all you want without having the internet police knocking at your door.
Pexels
Believe it our not, the image that was chosen for this article was taken from Pexels. Pexels is by far one of the coolest and easiest free stock image websites to use. Although the search functionality on the website could use work, for the most part, it’s a marketers dream! If you wanted those trendy images of the overhead shot of an office, a hipster drawing, or a business professional shaking hands with someone, this is the best site for you. The images don’t seem rushed. In fact, they are professionally taken, and the quality control is surreal. Give it a try.
Stock Butter
One of the newer free stock image websites on the market, this company has a mission to change the public image of the Camden, NJ Waterfront. If you’re looking for amazing images of the Camden Waterfront, The Ben Franklin Bridge, Downtown Camden, City Hall, and other city life images, this site is for you.
Pixabay
The photos on this site are incredible. The content on this website is definitely for the artistic marketer. Of course, you have your basics, but where Pixabay truly excels are the images that involve your own interpretation. We suggest using these images internally within your blog or even on a slideshare that you’re using for SEO.
Stocksnap
After looking at their homepage for a moment, you can immediately understand the tone. The photographers have a relatively darker tint to their photos. These are great for marketers that write words onto the images themselves. These can also be used for Instagram images. The trending and favorites options are fantastic for the type of marketer that needs organization and up to date images. They are perfect for startups and trendy product companies.
Unsplash
Simple. Clean. Crisp. These are just a few words to describe this website. The pictures on this website are great for a traveling blog. The pictures taken are breathtaking and have fantastic composition on their subject matter.
Little Visuals and Death of Stock Photo
Want to get world class images sent directly to your inbox? By submitting your email, you are guaranteed to have incredible stock images sent directly to your email on a monthly basis. The downloading process is simple, but it does require a solid internet connection.
