@polebird: ❤️Easy GIF tutorial for the newbie blogger ❤️

polebird (65)in #blog • 7 years ago (edited)

Being a first time blogger, this has definitely been a big learning experience with Steemit. As a complete n00b-from learning about crypto to the different functions of Steemit, there is so much information to take in. I truly appreciate all the help and explanations from my sis @karensuestudios and my new Steemian friends that I have connected with over the last month and a half. My interests in blogging are to inspire, and share with you my interests. I did warn you all that I am super random on the first introduction post! My goal is to also make @polebird a fun and entertaining blog to visit (hahah this sounds almost like the personal statement of a resume) 😀.

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Today, I wanted to give back to the community and help other newcomers to Steemit and blogging by sharing how to make a fun GIF to spice up your blog post! I love using GIFs because movement and short videos can be so much fun. If any of you have tried using the social media platform VINE before, you know 7 second videos can be addictive to watch (especially the hilarious ones).

If you aren't familiar with what a GIF is I will explain it using a non-technology savvy person's term (haha me!). In my own words a GIF is an animated picture or video that will play on a website, without the user having to press a "play" button.

So without further ado, making a GIF is much more SIMPLE than you think. You can make a GIF by using a free online GIF maker. One popular website is giphy.com. You can find others by searching got "online gif maker." This is the easiest way to make a gif. GIFs can also be made on photoshop which requires a lot more work, but will probably be even higher quality. Just pick a fun video, upload, and decorate!

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Hope my GIFt to you helps other newbie bloggers out! I would love to get feedback. Do you guys have more interests in other newbie blogger tutorials? Thanks for reading - I would be DELIGHTED if you can share your gifs you make below!! Remember, movement makes the world go 'round!