{"id":1513,"date":"2016-08-11T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T09:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getstencil.com\/blog\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2020-07-27T09:57:32","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T14:57:32","slug":"strategize-with-social-media-image-templates-in-stencil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getstencil.com\/blog\/strategize-with-social-media-image-templates-in-stencil\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategize with Social Media Image Templates in Stencil"},"content":{"rendered":"

Social media can be time-consuming! That’s why we want to familiarize you with our Social Media Image Templates. Whether you’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media platform, social media requires time and dedication. To speed things up, try taking advantage of social media image templates in Stencil. These materials are designed to expedite\u00a0your work flow\u00a0and help\u00a0you\u00a0move\u00a0onto your next task at hand.<\/p>\n

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First, you need to devise a plan. Without a plan, it will be hard to create visual content for social media. Here’s a question for you – How do you decide\u00a0what to share on social media? The answer\u00a0will be different for every entrepreneur, small business owner, or corporation. Let’s stick to the basics! Use these\u00a08 steps in creating a social media strategy<\/a>\u00a0as a guide. When you have these steps in place it will become much easier to create social media image templates.<\/p>\n

\"Let's<\/p>\n

You can share relevant source content you find from\u00a0influencers of your audience. Most importantly you will have your content, which can be: your blog, videos on YouTube or another video source, testimonials, product or service images, and inspirational quote images<\/a>. You can’t control the other source content, however you can choose to curate the best information for your audience, and even better is when they use visuals.<\/p>\n

Your content has to be visually appealing and it can be done in a matter of minutes by using templates in Stencil. Here are some tips and tricks!<\/p>\n

How to Use Social Media Image Templates in Stencil<\/span><\/h1>\n

We’ll go through the various areas of potential content you can use for social media.<\/p>\n

Blog<\/strong><\/p>\n

First, let’s chat about your blog. Yes, blogging and social media go hand-in-hand. It’s important to use blog post images to that keep your readers hooked and sharing in the best possible way visually. Make it easy for your audience to share on social media with a blog post feature image. It’s best when branding is kept in mind in regards to creating the image for a consistent look.<\/p>\n

Images in the body of a blog are just as important as a featured image. According to a study from\u00a0Buzzsumo<\/a>, you should include an image after every 75-100 words. Studies showed that articles using this method had\u00a0double the amount of shares of other posts.<\/p>\n

Answer the questions\u00a0below to strategize your blog image templates in Stencil:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Branding<\/strong> – Every business is unique, therefore branding will be the signature look and feel of the business.
    \nWhat are your primary fonts?
    \nWhat are your main colors?
    \nWill you use icons, a photo, or color background?<\/p>\n

    \"Blog
    Here are 3 different styles for blog title images: a photo background, color background, and icon\/graphic.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  2. Vertical or Horizontal Position<\/strong>
    \nWhere will your main audience visit you?
    \nWill you need a vertical image for Pinterest or Google+?
    \nWill you need a horizontal image for Facebook or Twitter?<\/p>\n

    \"Create
    Use vertical images for Pinterest and Google+ and horizontal images for Facebook and Twitter,<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  3. Watermark
    \n<\/strong>Will you use a logo or web address or both?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All of these questions must be answered prior to creating the blog image template.\u00a0When you\u2019ve made a decision, create the blog post image in Stencil.<\/p>\n

    \"Using<\/p>\n

    After\u00a0the image is created, click the up arrow next to \u2018Save\u2019 and click on Save as template. Now your blog title image will be saved so you can use it repeatedly as you write your posts. Just download and upload to your blog site.<\/p>\n

    If you plan to use a vertical image as a blog post image, then be sure to change the dimensions to Pinterest.<\/p>\n

    Even if your blog post isn\u2019t written yet, you can share the image to social media immediately to give a bit of a spoiler to your followers!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \"Spoiler
    Spoiler Alert! Give your audience something to look forward to.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n

    YouTube<\/a> is the most popular site for videos and where everyone searches to learn about everything.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re uploading videos to YouTube, what will make users click on your video? An awesome YouTube thumbnail of course!<\/p>\n

    Again, branding comes into play, and you\u2019ll want to use your brand fonts and colors. Title the thumbnail accordingly and when people see the consistent look on your YouTube channel they will know you mean business.<\/p>\n

    Looking for some pro examples?\u00a0\u00a0Check out Brian Dean’s thumbnails for the Backlinko YouTube Channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    \"Backlinks
    Take a look at Brian Dean’s consistent look on YouTube.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    With Stencil you can get just the right size for thumbnails like the ones used on YouTube and save it to your templates. As you create your videos, you can use Stencil every time to update the title.<\/p>\n

    All you need to do is download and upload to YouTube.<\/p>\n

    Testimonials<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Having testimonials on your site is a crucial part of generating new business.\u00a0Images can help small quotes and feedback\u00a0truly pop! To get started, post the image of the testimonial in a social media platform that keeps the image pinned for all to see. For example, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest are all great platforms to show off your testimonial image.<\/p>\n

    \"Use
    It doesn’t have to be fancy. Add your logo and brand colors with the kind note.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Every time you receive a testimonial, use the Stencil template to reuse.<\/p>\n

    Products or Service Images<\/strong><\/p>\n

    With Stencil, all your products can be uploaded to create social media graphics. Keep branding in mind and save the image as a template. Swap out the uploaded product images and adjust\u00a0any copy to the image. Be sure to save the images or download immediately.<\/p>\n

    For product\u00a0services, its not easy to\u00a0create an original social media image that draws attention.\u00a0Stencil has featured templates that can assist\u00a0you on your way in developing your own template. Remember to change the template to match your brand colors and fonts.<\/p>\n

    \"Create
    A simple icon and color background remains the same as you change the words on the template.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Inspirational Quote Images<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Break up monotony and similar posts with quotes, ideas, and stories you like. Adding variety and inspiration to your content timeline will help keep customers interested in your site and intrigued by your posts.<\/p>\n

    Creating quote images in Stencil is the easiest and fastest way to get them done. Use this post<\/a> as a guide\u00a0on how to create beautiful quote images. When you have a concept\u00a0for\u00a0inspirational quotes, you can it\u00a0as a template or use featured templates (there are some really fun ones ready to use).<\/p>\n

    \"Featured
    Check out all the fun quote images and sizes!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Will Social Media Image Templates Improve Your Social Media Strategy?<\/span><\/h1>\n

    Absolutely! Stencil is designed to not only improve your product, but strengthen you as a social media user. Creating visual content with Stencil in a variety of ways and for different social media platforms will make the whole game\u00a0easier for you.<\/p>\n

    Image templates will make social media a breeze and it will make one item (visual content) on your social media to-do list checked off in minutes.<\/p>\n

    Question for you<\/em> –<\/p>\n

    What social media image size do you use frequently that you can create a template for? We’d love to know!<\/p>\n

    Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n

    Update:
    \nIf you’re looking for some ideas on some ideas for your business account, our friends at Bulkly have published this:     50+ Social Media Post Ideas for Your Business Account<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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