Senior living photos are our hot topic for today…
A question we are often asked is where we find the images we use on our clients’ senior living websites and blogs.
We know senior living providers are sometimes reluctant to use photos of their own residents.
We also get asked if images are really even necessary.
That answer to that last question is a big ‘ole YES!
Photos enhance your visitor experience while also pumping up your SEO, if you optimize them right.
Finding Photos for Your Senior Living Site
Our favorite resource for senior living photos isn’t a freebie site, but it is one that has unique images. It’s called Depositphotos.
While we don’t use free photo sites very often, there are some that are worth taking a look at.
Free sites that aren’t freaky or aren’t full of the same photos you find on every other free site are tough to come by.
And let’s face it, by now we’ve all seen this photo of an older lady in a white top with a grey scarf surrounded by her family more times than we can count right?
Sure she looks sweet, but this image is a freebie on almost every photo site.
Free Photos for Senior Living Sites
What you need are a few different free photo sites to work between. Sites where the photos aren’t all alike.
Here are a few to explore when you need images for your senior living blog or website. These are in no particular order so check them all out:
- Pixaby has some good images of older adults, families, moving-related tasks, healthy aging, and more. We’ve had good luck with this free photo site.
- Pexels is a site we’ve been using more lately. They’ve upped their game when it comes to aging services images, so you’ll probably find photos you are happy with here. (We think they are cousins or siblings with Pixaby? Not sure but there’s some relationship there.)
- Unsplash has fans all over the world. Their photos are creative and just plain beautiful. You might have to do a little more digging on this site to find what you are looking for though.
A word of caution is to read the terms and conditions/license agreement on each site. While these currently don’t require retribution or credit, that can change.
Have a question about content or images for your senior living website or blog? Shoot us a note. We’ll be happy to try to answer it.
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