Why Multimedia Content Matters in Modern Blogging
It’s not just words anymore—readers expect multimedia. And why not? With advancements in technology, it’s become incredibly easy to present your ideas in new and exciting ways without technical skills, Photoshop wizardry, or coding.
In fact, if you can write, you can create unique and interesting multimedia presentations in just a few simple mouse clicks. The following are five easy-to-use tools to help you accomplish just that.
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Multimedia elements help increase reader engagement, time on page, and content shareability across platforms.
Shrink the Web: Easy Website Screenshots
Shrink the Web makes taking screenshots a breeze. Just type in the URL, and Shrink the Web creates several screenshots in different sizes. Just imagine the possibilities here: if you’re writing a roundup of the best-looking websites, Shrink the Web lets you publish screenshots of each—all in the exact same size—in just one click. Pretty cool, huh?
But we’re just getting started, because here’s how you can create…
Fresh Data Visualizations With Many Eyes
Made and maintained by IBM, Many Eyes is a powerful tool for presenting data in new ways. Going far beyond simple pie charts, Many Eyes lets you upload data and quickly create word clouds, treemaps, stacks, graphs, and many more.
You can even visualize data on a map. For example, if you were writing a post about travel expenditures, you could easily publish a map like this.
And it gets better. As you hover your mouse over the map, the country name pops up.
But what if your data is linear? Do you create a boring line chart?
No way!
Instead, you…
Create Super-Slick Timelines With Dipity
Want to create a timeline but don’t know how? Dipity makes it easy. Simply enter the dates, and Dipity presents them as a timeline. You can add text, video, timestamps, and even coordinates on a Google map.
There are two ways to use Dipity: create your own timelines or publish an existing one. For example, let’s say you’re writing a piece on Russia’s development in the 20th century—you could very easily add a timeline on Russian history. Can you see how much better your article would be with a timeline like this?
Case Study
A history blogger added a Dipity timeline to an article about major world events. Reader engagement increased significantly, and the post received more social shares compared to text-only articles.
Upload Videos From Your Phone Using Socialcam
Socialcam lets you easily upload videos to all social networking sites directly from your phone.
Now let’s say you’re writing an article on the best cafes in San Francisco. With Socialcam, you can record a short intro to each cafe, then upload it to your blog, Facebook, and Twitter with ease. Or what if you have five minutes with a celebrity? With Socialcam, you can conduct the interview and publish it online in minutes.
In fact, you can even…
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Short, authentic videos recorded on mobile devices often perform better than heavily edited content due to their personal and real-time feel.
Create Personalized Maps in Seconds With Umapper
With Umapper, creating your own maps with customized content is a breeze. Food and travel bloggers will love this tool, as it provides readers with a map that lists all your locations.
For example, if you’re doing a piece on San Francisco cafes, you could list each cafe on a Google Map through Umapper so readers can easily see which is closest to them.
Or what about a bar crawl? You could outline the route and the order of bars and ask readers to follow along.
Case Study
A travel blogger used Umapper to map out restaurant locations in a city guide. Readers found the visual layout helpful, resulting in increased time spent on the page and repeat visits.
Conclusion
Multimedia tools make it easier than ever to enhance written content without technical expertise. By incorporating screenshots, data visualizations, timelines, videos, and maps, you can create richer, more engaging articles that better capture and retain reader attention.
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