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Visual Content

What is Visual Content

Visual content includes images, videos, infographics, GIFs, and data visualizations used to communicate messages quickly and engage audiences across digital channels.

Key points

  • Recall: People retain 65 % of visual info vs. 10 % text (BrainRules).
  • Formats: Photos, infographics, memes, motion graphics, short clips.
  • Channels: Social feeds favor vertical visuals; blogs benefit from custom graphics.
  • Accessibility: Alt‑text and captions improve reach and compliance.
  • SEO: Optimised filenames and image‑schema aid image search ranking.

Pro tips

  • Maintain brand style guide: colors, fonts, logo placement.
  • Compress images (WebP) to keep LCP under 2.5 s.
  • Use data viz to simplify complex stats.

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