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While the videos are simple fun for the thousands of people that have participated in Harlem Shakes, they’ve become an easy moneymaker for the song’s creator, Baauer, and YouTube itself.
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I don't know you, but for me, images are very important. A text without an image, is like a sky without stars. For this reason, I like this post with several ressources, maybe you too! [note Martin Gysler]
“Hey, I’ve seen that image before. Actually, I’ve seen it many times before.”
They draw the viewer in and elicit an emotional impact, providing your users with information while confirming that what your selling or promoting is real.
There are many affordable options available to purchase stock photography. This may be a blessing or a curse. Affordability often comes at the cost of originality.
It’s important to consider your ideals and the image’s ability to illustrate a concept perfectly. But consider originality as well. You wouldn’t want to fall into the trap of using cliche imagery because it’s easy and convenient.
Read more: http://bit.ly/Af9ZXX Via Martin Gysler, J Lynn Lock 
Martin Gysler's comment,
February 9, 2012 3:44 PM
Great Katipsoi, I'm glad that you can use this information to improve your page.
Martin (Marty) Smith's comment,
February 11, 2012 10:32 PM
So helpful and something that is a daily struggle o THANKS. Marty
Mike Ellsworth's comment,
February 12, 2012 1:10 PM
Marty, thanks for the comment.
I just found another great way to search for Creative Commons images: http://search.creativecommons.org/ It automates a CC search on Google Images, Flickr and more. Wow! Delete the scoop?
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Do you "shake" it up?
Nothing proves the theory that originality doesnt exist anymore more than the harlem shake. A bunch or remakes to just one song over and over again. It gets old fast.
An object lesson on how long you might have to wait to monetize your creative content.