Image Usage Guidelines

SEO Design Chicago offers free usage of our images with proper attribution. Here’s how to use our images correctly:

Quick Start Guide

  1. Download the image you want to use
  2. Add required attribution
  3. Start using the image

It’s that simple! No registration or payment required.

Attribution Requirements

Required Elements

  1. Credit line: “Image by SEO Design Chicago”
  2. Link back to: https://seodesignchicago.com
  3. Original image URL in metadata or visible credits

Where to Place Attribution

Website Usage

html
<!-- In your HTML metadata -->
<meta name="image:credit" content="Image by SEO Design Chicago">
<meta name="image:source" content="https://seodesignchicago.com/images/[image-name]">
<p class=“image-credit“>Image by <a href=“https://seodesignchicago.com“>SEO Design Chicago</a></p>

Social Media Usage

  • Include “@SEODesignChicago” in the post
  • Link to our website in your bio or post
  • Mention original image URL when possible

Print Materials

Permitted Uses

  • Websites and blogs
  • Social media posts
  • Marketing materials
  • Educational content
  • Commercial projects
  • Personal use

No Additional Requirements

  • No registration needed
  • No payment required
  • No approval process
  • No license expiration

Best Practices

  1. Keep attribution visible and readable
  2. Don’t remove watermarks if present
  3. Maintain image quality
  4. Preserve metadata when possible

Technical Notes

  • Images can be resized or cropped as needed
  • Color adjustments are permitted
  • Original aspect ratio recommended
  • Metadata should be preserved when possible

Registration

Registering with us provides:

  • Access to high-resolution versions
  • Notification of new images
  • Technical support
  • Usage analytics

Questions?

Need clarification or help?

Prohibited Uses

  • Selling the images separately
  • Claiming ownership of images
  • Using in logo designs
  • Removing attribution
  • Using in illegal or harmful content

Updates to Guidelines

We may update these guidelines occasionally. Continue checking our website for the most current version.

By using our images, you agree to follow these attribution guidelines. Thank you for properly crediting our work!

Visit www.seodesignchicago.com for more information.