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Unsplash Makes You Lame AF! Use This To Be Less Boring
Do this, you'll stand out more
You’re actually committing one of the DEADLIEST sins in writing when using Unsplash or stock images because you’re being boring!
That’s why you don’t stand out; you’re lame! Your work doesn’t have the spice and personality. This is what your readers feel when they read your work.

Previous post, I talked about you not thinking about headlines heavily enough. Now, there’s one more similar thing which is your choice of media.
Yeah, Unsplash’s images are beautiful. Unless your niche is travel, Unsplash images don’t help make your article more interesting because they’re inauthentic!
Compare these two media about rage. Which one is more believable?
Unsplash
Tenor

Say you’re writing about “Humans Are Actually Slaves To Cats.” Which one conveys the meaning better, is funnier, is more memorable, and catches your attention better?
Unsplash
Giphy

Say you’re writing about spicy food. Which one catches your attention more?
iStock

Giphy

You know the answer. You’re not a 100-year-old boomer business. So use gifs and