Hi there Xombies. Today I am going to break down the very best method for using photos in XOMBA. Some of you may do this. If you do, then your votes and comments will help other authors.

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First, create a free account at flickr.com. If you have never used flickr before you can check out my profile.

Second, you need to take or acquire quality photos that are relevant to your content. I use Wikimedia Commons for the most part because the license is clearly explained in plain English.

Next, do your keyword research and compose your article offline. I use Google Docs or Open Office. Both are free and both offer advantages to authors.

Then I use Easy Thumbnails to create thumbs of each photo that I want to use in my article. At this time I upload all the photos, large and thumbs, to a set on Flickr.

Next, title and caption your photos using keywords from your research. I also add a link in the description to the article or articles the photos are used in. Check my Flickr Profile to see what I mean. This may not be big money advertising, but you might be surprised at how many people will click the links

Now, you will link to the thumbnails in the body of your article. Keep hitting preview until your layout is just right. As an example, you will see my newest grand daughter with her older sister. When it is perfect, turn the image into a clickable link to the larger photo. Click my thumbnail example to see what I mean.

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