Episode 12 – How to Create Visual Quotes using BeFunky

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When scrolling down your Facebook feed, do you read EVERYTHING? Most people don’t. However, you are more likely to pause or stop to look at a picture. If you want your quotes to get noticed, they need to have pizazz so they will grab your audience’s attention. Now don’t get me wrong, not all your posts have to have a photo or be a visual quote. Matter of fact, that could get obnoxious. I usually post a visual quote once a day, twice at the most. Also, the quote doesn’t have to be from someone famous, make up your own quote. People want to get to know you, so creating quotes in your own words is a fun way to express yourself and let your audience know who YOU are.

In this week’s episode, I will show you how to create a visually interesting quote using BeFunky. BeFunky is a photo editing site which is also available on your mobile device. You will have the ability to crop, enhance, add effects, add borders and text to any photo or create a quote from scratch using BeFunky. It’s fun, easy and the combination of effects are endless! So grab your pen and paper and learn how to use BeFunky in a fun, new way.

Here are just a handful of the quotes I’ve created using BeFunky.

We need to be a bright spot in the world, especially on the internet. I can’t tell you how many times someone has messaged me to thank me for posting an inspirational, motivational or biblical quote. Sometimes, your positive message can be exactly what someone needs to read in order to change their attitude, encourage them to "go for it" or inspire them to do something they’ve been afraid to try. Be that bright spot for someone today by making a beautiful and inspiring BeFunky quote!

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How Important Are Your Social Media Profile Pictures?

Your Social Media Profile Pictures are as Important to Your Business Identity as Your Logo.

What do people see when they come to your website, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin or Google+ page, or better yet what do they think when they see your photo? You’ve all heard the saying, you only get one chance to make a first impression. It’s never been more true than with social media. People can decide in an instant whether or not they want to stay on your page and read your content simply from looking at your profile photo. An inviting photo with a warm friendly smile will certainly draw visitors in before a photo with a frown, avatar (graphical representation) or logo. Visitors to your site want to get to know YOU, the person behind the business.

Social media is all about connecting with others. A friendly smile and good eye contact are just a couple important tips I share in episode #2. I also show some "do’s and don’ts" in order to help you take engaging photos. If you’d like to see how my profile pictures are similar but different poses, check them out at these sites……website, facebook, twitter.

Note: In the video I mention that it’s been 1 1/2  years since I’ve updated my profile pictures. While I haven’t changed much, I am thinking it may be time for me to take my own advice and get them updated! Adding it to my to-do list 

Good luck to you in your quest to take some great photos of yourself and remember, have fun with it!

Let’s share! Comment below with a link to your Facebook, Twitter, Website, etc so we can see your new profile pictures!

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