Retailers know that many people start their planning and shopping early whether it’s in a brick and mortar store or online. The holidays are a busy time… buying gifts, planning and attending parties, traveling to visit relatives...there's a lot to do. Holiday sales has actually been increasing each year and is predicted to hit as much as $730 billion this year!* So how can you get in front of these shoppers with your blog content and products? Figure out who they are and what they're looking for.

Editing your blog graphics and/or photos helps you stand out. Two reasons why your blog needs visually appealing graphics that you can customize is that it creates brand awareness and increases social sharing. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a graphic designer to edit stock photos. You just need to learn a few basics to get started. Follow these tips to start learning how to personalize stock images.