What To Know Before Adding Audio Tracks to Your Videos Just because a song is available inside an app does not mean it is cleared for business use. Using copyrighted music in a marketing video without the proper licensing can lead to muted audio, copyright claims, removed videos, or other restrictions on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The good news is there are still Continue Reading
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How Can I Protect My Business From Malware?
A Few Simple Habits Do More To Stop Malware Than Any Software Ever Will Protecting your business from malware comes down to a handful of habits: don't click links you don't trust, only download software from official sources, watch out for browser extensions that seem too good to be true, learn to spot the signs of a scam, and keep your passwords, software, and backups current. None of this Continue Reading
Should I Worry About Broken Links on My Website?
Broken Links Matter More to Your Visitors Than You Might Think, but They're Easy to Fix Yes, broken links are worth paying attention to, but they're not a reason to panic. They frustrate visitors and can affect both your SEO (how you show up in search results) and your AEO (answer engine optimization, or how AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews find and recommend your business). Continue Reading
How to Spot and Report Fake Emails Pretending to Be Vivid Image
Phishing Emails Being Sent There are fake emails being sent that appear to come from Vivid Image. These messages are not from our team. They are fraudulent and are meant to trick people into responding, clicking links, opening files, or sharing information. At Vivid Image, we value relationships, and our clients work closely with the same Account Director. So if you receive an email from Continue Reading
MVEC Named the Next Vivid Reputation Award Winner
Recognizing a Cooperative That Puts Members First At Vivid Image, we believe exceptional online reputations are built through consistent service, authentic customer experiences, and a commitment to listening. That's why we're excited to recognize Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) as our latest Vivid Reputation Award recipient. MVEC has demonstrated what it means to put members Continue Reading
Why You Should Pay for Discovery Before Spending a Dime on Marketing
Don't Pay for a New Website or Marketing Campaign Until You Have a Map Paid discovery is the step that stops you from wasting your budget on guesswork and gives you a clear, actionable plan built around your actual business. The First Thing You Want is a Number We hear it all the time: "Can you just give us a quote?" Of course, you want a number. You have a budget, or you're trying Continue Reading
