Our Guides

Practical tutorials, tips, and deep-dives to help you create better content for the web.

June 17, 2024

Image Rights 101: Stock, CC, and What 'Royalty-Free' Really Means

A simple guide to understanding image licensing for your blog or business. We break down the differences between royalty-free, rights-managed, public domain, and Creative Commons (CC) licenses.

June 16, 2024

How to Export Sharp, Crisp Images from Figma & Photoshop

A step-by-step guide to exporting high-quality images for the web. Learn the best settings in Figma and Photoshop to prevent blurriness and ensure your graphics look sharp on any screen.

June 15, 2024

Why AdSense Rejects Tool Sites & How to Fix It (Our Experience)

A practical guide based on our own journey. We cover the most common AdSense rejection reasons for tool sites—thin content, navigation issues, and policy violations—and provide actionable steps to get approved.

June 14, 2024

The 2025 Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet

Your complete guide to image sizes and aspect ratios for all major social media platforms in 2025, including Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and TikTok. Get the optimal dimensions for posts, stories, headers, and profiles.

June 12, 2024

A/B Test Idea: JPG vs. WebP Banners and Landing Page CTR

Can a faster image format lead to more clicks? This guide outlines how to set up a simple A/B test to see if serving modern WebP banners instead of JPEGs can improve the click-through rate (CTR) on your landing pages.

June 11, 2024

How to Convert Scans to Small, Clear PDFs

Turn your scanned documents or photos of pages into a single, compact PDF. Learn tips to ensure your text is readable and the file size is small enough for email and storage.

June 10, 2024

How to Create a Brand Palette From a Logo (Step-by-Step)

Your logo is a goldmine of color information. Learn how to extract key colors from your logo and expand them into a full, versatile brand palette for your website, social media, and marketing materials.

June 9, 2024

Image File Naming Conventions for Teams (with Templates)

Stop using 'final_v2_new.jpg'. Learn how to name your image files for better SEO, organization, and team collaboration. We provide practical templates for marketing, products, and blog content.

June 8, 2024

Accessibility: Alt Text Patterns for Product Images

Learn how to write effective alt text for e-commerce. Our guide provides practical patterns and examples for product images, helping you improve SEO and accessibility.

June 7, 2024

CDN vs. Local Hosting for Static Sites: Pros & Cons

Should you serve images and assets from a CDN or host them locally? We break down the pros and cons of each approach for performance, cost, and SEO on modern static sites.

June 5, 2024

Background Removal Pitfalls: Hair, Glass & Semi-Transparent Objects

Removing a background is easy, but getting it right is hard. This guide covers the most common pitfalls—like frizzy hair, glass, and shadows—and provides pro tips for getting a clean, professional result.

June 4, 2024

Lazy-Loading and Responsive Images: A Practical Starter Guide

Learn how to dramatically speed up your website by implementing lazy-loading and responsive images. Our practical guide covers the modern HTML techniques using `loading='lazy'`, `srcset`, and the `<picture>` element.

June 3, 2024

A Practical Guide to Color Contrast for UI Design

Learn the fundamentals of web accessibility and color contrast. Understand WCAG ratings (AA vs. AAA) and use our quick checks and practical fixes to make your UI readable for everyone.

June 2, 2024

How to Compress a PDF for Proposals Without Ruining Text Quality

Sending a large PDF proposal can be a problem. Learn how to reduce PDF file size for email while ensuring text remains sharp and readable. Discover different compression methods and their trade-offs.

June 1, 2024

How to Batch Watermark Photos: Placement, Opacity, and Best Practices

Learn the best practices for watermarking your images. Discover where to place your watermark for effective protection, the ideal opacity to use, and common mistakes to avoid.

June 1, 2024

What is EXIF Data? A Guide to Photo Metadata for Privacy & Copyright

Understand the hidden data in your photos. Learn what EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata is, when you should strip it for privacy, and when you should keep it for copyright protection.

May 28, 2024

Amazon, Etsy & eBay Product Photo Guide: Sizes & Rules for 2025

Master the product photography requirements for Amazon, Etsy, and eBay. Learn the optimal image sizes, background rules (pure white vs. lifestyle), and file formats to make your listings stand out.

May 22, 2024

WebP vs AVIF: Which Image Format to Use in 2025?

A deep dive into the next-generation image formats, WebP and AVIF. We compare compression, browser support, and features to help you choose the best format for web performance.

May 20, 2024

Instagram Image Sizes & Compression Tips (2025 Guide)

Master Instagram's image requirements. Learn the optimal sizes for posts, stories, and reels, plus how to compress images to prevent blurriness and slow loading.

May 18, 2024

How to Prevent Blurry Uploads: A Sharpening Guide

Tired of your sharp photos looking blurry on social media? Learn the common causes and discover practical export settings and techniques for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.