Are you making huge sales from the hours upon hours you spend writing your blog articles? Why not? 

Is your blog not being read? Is it too long and no one’s getting to the end? Is it too much to learn in one quick read? Or could it be that you know how to write an article but DON’T know how to use graphics to make it a great blog article?!

How Can I Improve My Blog Graphics

We’ll leave the writing up to you, the expert in your niche. However, we’re here to help you improve your graphics so that your blog gets read and makes sales!

Here’s how to increase sales with three graphics you MUST have in every article: (watch the video to see exactly how these 3 images are created)

• Featured Graphic- At first glance, it doesn’t sound like having a graphic at the head of every article (the same graphic that acts as a thumbnail on your blog page) will increase sales. However, if this image doesn’t grab your viewer’s interest immediately, then all is lost… because they’re already off reading someone else’s article instead.
• Middle-of-text Graphic- You must have images that break up long paragraphs (it’s a good idea to put an image every 350 words or so). This lets a reader’s eyes “rest” and provides an excellent opportunity to offer a helpful snippet of information that the reader can take action on… WITHOUT reading the article word-for-word. For example, you can include a link in the graphic that leads to a free or special offer. Or you can make a list of information that gets your article’s point across and shows your expertise. Regardless, you MUST get the reader to continue down the page. Otherwise, they’re already gone.
  
• “Call-to-action” Button- Here is your #1 opportunity to wisely use a graphic to increase your sales. You need your reader to take action and you must tell them exactly what to do. This graphic is simple but powerful! You’ll want to include a button graphic on EVERY article. And, it should include a short phrase telling your reader what you’d like them to do: “Subscribe now to get your free recipe”; Join our Facebook Group”; “Download your free week trial”; “Yes, I want to learn more about creating a course”… It’s all about where you want to lead them

How to Create Graphics for Your Blog

Now that you know what graphics you need to increase sales on your blog, it’s time to design those graphics.

Creating graphics is easy, even for non-designers, with the best graphic design software. Since you can easily make blog graphics with The Graphics Creator software, as well as unlimited revisions and saves… just jump in.

Watch the “How to Get Started” video. Then, if you still have a “how-to” question, just ask the community of successful Creatorpreneurs for help.

Did you know that 80% of visitors that come to your website tend to leave almost immediately? They’ll never buy your product or consider your service. After all, they don’t know you, so why would they buy from you?

But if you could email them a few tips, tricks or videos on using your product or service, then surely they’d learn that you have a great product. That sure would make selling it easier, wouldn’t it?

So, to do this, you’ll need to ask for their email address. And, to get their email address, you’ll need to give them something in return. This is where your free giveaway comes in. You can easily create a free PDF file for them to download. 

How to make a freebie in under one hour:

Ask yourself: “What do I know? What am I good at?”

Then create a list of things that answers those questions. Decide what you can offer that your customers would love or find helpful.

Here are some examples of freebies you can make:

-10 ways to keep a dog calm on a leash (if you’re a dog walker).
-25 tips on writing a headline (if you’re a blogger).

Or you can find a list of apps that relate to your business and put them together in your document.

The truth is, people love “list items” because they’re quick to read. The most popular types are: Checklists, tutorials, reference guides, or inspirational quotes (search Google for ones that fit your industry).

Once you’re done with your PDF, consider making it look nice. If you’re not sure how to do this yourself, you can hire someone on Fiverr or Upwork to make it look pretty.

How to use a freebie to grow your business:

Now that your free download is complete, you need to learn how to use your freebie to start growing your business. 

First, you need to make your free PDF look important and helpful. People must be willing to give you their email.

Create a Professional-looking “cover” Presentation

Therefore, you must create a professional “cover” for it. You’re much more likely to get people to download it if it looks like a “real” product. Also, a nice cover design promises them quality and gives them a reason to trust you.

Watch the video to see exactly how to create a “virtual cover” with The Graphics Creator.

And, don’t forget that the goal is to increase your sales, so use these tips to make a perfect book cover or box shot:

• Choose a cover graphic that best represents your business (don’t make it look like a “novel” if it’s not)
• Use only 1-2 fonts for your attention-getting title and other text (and make sure it’s readable at even the smallest scale)
• Give your cover a background color, texture or image that contrasts with your cover’s text
• Use a mockup for a different attention-getting presentation of your product (put it on a billboard, computer screen, mobile phone, etc.) and share it on social media, your website, and your blog!

Share Your Awesome Freebie 

• Tell people exactly what they’ll get if they give you their email address. 
• Then make sure they can access the freebie easily in the email you send (just add a link to download it) and/or on a “thank you” page. 
• And, don’t forget to follow-up with them through email. This is the point at which you can start letting them know how your paid products or services can help… and start getting sales!

You’ll learn what your customers want and how to make offers as you go. Right now, the most important thing is that you start getting them onto your email list by creating a freebie that they really want and need.

Create Your eCover or Mockup Presentation now

One of the best ways to grow your business is by sharing videos on your own YouTube channel.

Why Should My Business Be On YouTube?

People watch a BILLION minutes of video on a daily basis and YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine after Google. This suggests that many people prefer to search for help that they can “watch”, rather than read.

That’s why you need to have your own YouTube Channel, and why we think this is one of the most useful Creatorpreneur techniques, so keep reading.

How to Use YouTube to Market Your Business

FIRST, if you don’t already have a YouTube account, it’s super easy to set one up. It’ll take you 2 minutes tops.

Go here: https://www.youtube.com/

How Do I Create a Video on YouTube?

Once you DO have a YouTube channel, it’s time to start posting videos.

Need some ideas on creating a video? Or don’t want to put yourself in front of the camera? No worries.

Don’t make this harder than it is. You don’t have to learn a professional tool or spend a ton of money.

Here Are Some Tools You Can Use to Make a YouTube Video Easily: 

• Powtoons– Truly a favorite of ours and we’ve been using it for years, often to create explainer videos that tell customers about our products. Perfect if you don’t want to be on camera! This is our affiliate link and we may be compensated if you make a purchase 🙂
• Camtasia
• Animoto
• Reevio

Now, keep in mind that YouTube thumbnails are the first thing viewers see when browsing YouTube. And, people make their decision whether or not to watch a video according to what they see on the thumbnail (and, yes, you need a stand-out title as well). 

In fact, YouTube says that “90% of the best-performing videos” have custom thumbnails! You can’t argue with that!

How to Brand Your YouTube Channel

Now, keep in mind that YouTube thumbnails are the first thing viewers see when browsing YouTube. And, people make their decision whether or not to watch a video according to what they see on the thumbnail (and, yes, you need a stand-out title as well). 

In fact, YouTube says that “90% of the best-performing videos” have custom thumbnails! You can’t argue with that!

So, watch this video to learn how to brand your YouTube Channel and create your own custom thumbnails that people will click on. You’ll get more visitors to your website or blog and therefore get your products or services in front of tons more people.