Create Your Own Image Search Engine
Posted on August 24th, 2008 by JJS.

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A few weeks ago I discovered that it was taking me way too long to find the perfect image to go along with our blog posts. I set out to discover what others were doing and develop a system of my own that would act as my own “image search engine”. By combining a simple process and some great resources for images I have now cut my image search in half, which frees up my time to focus on other tasks.

I started with a great blog post by 10e20 author, Patrick Winfield titled: Rewind to Fundamentals: The 10 Best Ways to Find the Perfect Image for your Blog Post

In summary here are Paul’s ten best ways to find images…

  1. Subscription Based Stock Photography
  2. Creative Common Licenses
  3. Free Photo Sites
  4. National Parks Archives
  5. Public Libraries
  6. Agricultural Research Archives
  7. Public Domain
  8. Shoot Your Own Photos
  9. Draw Your Own Pictures
  10. Pull-Quotes

In each of the above categories there are links to relevant sites - I spent some time picking the ones I liked and compiled a list and began setting my bookmarks for easy reference. Using the sites mentioned in Paul’s post along with other image sites I was able to build a list of 25-30 sites that I now use on a regular basis. I encourage you to begin to develop your preferred image list to act as your own image search engine.

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4 Responses to “Create Your Own Image Search Engine”

  1. web design and development company Says:
    October 1st, 2008 at 5:11 am

    I have read your article.

    It was so informative.
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    Thanks for sharing your information with us.

  2. Ann Arbor Michigan Website Promotion Says:
    October 30th, 2008 at 1:19 am

    Personally I find free photo sites are very good, followed only by taking your own photos. Many times the later option is not possible so its great to share what you have and borrow from others who share.

  3. Website Designers Michigan Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 3:12 am

    What are the free photo sharing sites that you use?

    Am hunting for a site which will help with a website on metaphysics

  4. website design delhi Says:
    December 25th, 2008 at 7:02 am

    Hi!….
    I was searching on internet and I found your web design blog…..it is really interesting…keep it up….look forward to read more from you

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