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Dexter Hale
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Why Photo Quality is Make-or-Break for Your Website

Let’s face it when it comes to building a custom website, the photos you choose are more than just decoration. They're a huge part of the overall vibe and feel of your site. Think of them as the first impression you wouldn’t show up to a big meeting in sweatpants, right? The same goes for your website. Low-quality images can make your site feel unprofessional and outdated, even if the rest of your content is top-notch.

Here’s why photo quality really matters:

  1. Instant Impact on User Experience: Think about it—when you land on a website and see blurry or pixelated images, you instantly feel like you’ve gone to the wrong place, right? Clean, crisp images create a sense of trust and professionalism that keeps people hooked.

  2. Load Time Magic: High-quality doesn’t have to mean slow. When you optimize your images the right way, you can have both fast loading speeds and sharp visuals. A faster website = happier visitors.

  3. SEO Power-Up: Here’s a little secret—images don’t just look good, they also work hard behind the scenes. Optimized images can give your SEO a boost, helping you rank higher on search engines and drive more traffic.

In the next post, I will dive into how to properly optimize your images for speed without sacrificing quality. Stay tuned!

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