How to Be Featured on Flickr
In order to increase your chances of being selected, post your image early in the morning. The longer it is posted, the more time you allow to be discovered. The post How to Be Featured on Flickr...
View ArticleGetting images into Flickr
You can upload images to Flickr from the upload page or the better yet use their desktop tools. The tools are more effective because you can upload multiple photos at the same time. The post Getting...
View ArticleEmail Flickr
Another option for getting photos into Flickr is to email them. This is useful when you are on the road. Go to the Flickr tools page and then surf to the upload by email section. Here you can set a...
View ArticleFlickr is a community
Flickr is an “image community” so join groups and add your photos, make comments and invite friends. Share your photos through the Flickr share features. Get engaged around images and start...
View ArticleFlickr as Storage
Flickr is great as back up storage for your collection. Make sure you post full size images though or you could be disappointed later. You will also need a pro account, but for $25 a year it’s a great...
View ArticleGet your photos found
To help people find your pictures, make sure to tag each photo and set properly. Geolocation tags are particularly powerful. You’ll be surprised who’s looking for your content – and they just may want...
View ArticleResize photos before uploading them
Because there is an upload limit, resize your images to 600px or smaller before you upload them. This will let you upload more photos each month and, as a bonus, your smaller photos will load much more...
View ArticleWhy You Should Upgrade to a Flickr Professional Account
Upgrading to a professional account gives you several benefits. You will be able to upload unlimited photos & HD Video and also replace existing photos. You can also post photos to up to 60 user...
View ArticleImprove Your Flickr Reputation
Along with contributing great photos to relevant groups, comment regularly, offer constructive criticism, and compliment other contributors. Be encouraging and invite people to groups you join. The...
View ArticleExtra Exposure with Creative Commons
Allow at least some of your photos for use under creative commons. This can help build your exposure by getting your photos embedded with links on numerous websites. You don’t have to allow all your...
View ArticleFlickr Now Uses Hashtags
Just like most social networks, Flickr now uses hashtags to group similar photos. Be sure to use relevant hashtags when posting photos, so that they will be grouped into the correct categories. The...
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