101 Websites with Royalty-Free Images
I found a great article on Mashable that links to 101 sites where you can find royalty-free imagery. The article also defines the following important terms for understanding how to use images for your business website, blog, social media marketing, Facebook Ads, Twitter ads and more.
Read the article: Royalty-Free Images
- Royalty-Free: This allows you to use intellectual property without having to pay royalties or license fees.
- Creative Commons: You can use these images for free since the artist has waived their rights to their work. However, always review the terms before publishing these images.
- Public Domain: If any image was created in the United States prior to 1923 then they’re part of the public domain. This means that you’re allowed to copy, modify, or distribute these images without permission.
- Attribution: You can use these images as long as you give credit to the author.
- Commercial Use: You’re permitted to use royalty-free images for any type of business venture.
- Membership: You must sign-up to the site in order to use the royalty-free images. Some sites will charge you for membership.