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How to select stock images for e-books, lead magnets, and online courses

Strong visuals can elevate any digital product whether it’s an e-book, a lead magnet, or an online course. The right stock images help communicate your message, enhance your brand, and create a more engaging experience for your audience. In this article, we’ll show you how to select the perfect premium stock images from One Dollar Stock™ to enhance your digital products. Why visuals matter in digital products Effective use of images in digital products can: Increase perceived value and professionalism Break up long text sections and improve readability Reinforce brand identity and tone Support visual learning and retention Drive engagement and completion rates for courses With premium stock images, you can achieve all this without investing in expensive custom photography. How to choose stock images for e-books When selecting images for e-books: Align visuals with your brand’s tone and style Use abstract stock images for chapter openers and backgrounds Feature people images when telling human-centered stories Enhance diagrams and infographics with subtle visual accents Use high-resolution images to maintain quality in print versions (if applicable) How to select stock images for lead magnets Lead magnets such as checklists, guides, and templates should look polished and professional. Great stock images can: Draw attention to CTA sections Make covers more visually appealing Support key messages and positioning Help differentiate your lead magnet from others in your niche For strong impact: Use bold, simple abstract images for backgrounds Incorporate AI stock images for modern, tech-savvy audiences Add human elements with people stock images that reflect your ideal customer profile Choosing stock images for online courses In online courses, visuals can drive learner engagement: Use AI stock images to illustrate concepts and ideas Include people-focused images to create emotional resonance and relatability Break up content with food and drinks or travel images to add visual variety Reinforce key points with visual metaphors or conceptual imagery Tips for using stock images effectively in digital products Maintain visual consistency across all images in the product Optimize images for fast loading (especially for online courses) Use images to support not overwhelm your content Stay aligned with your brand’s color palette and style guidelines Source images from curated collections to avoid cliché or overused visuals Elevate your digital products with better visuals Stock images can transform e-books, lead magnets, and online courses from bland to brilliant. With premium stock images from One Dollar Stock™, you can add depth, professionalism, and emotional impact to your digital products all while keeping production fast and affordable.

What is the Creator Commerce License and when should you use it?

Not all stock image licenses are created equal. If you’re selling products that feature stock images on merchandise, prints, or digital goods, you need the right license to do so legally and confidently. In this article, we’ll explain what the Creator Commerce License from One Dollar Stock™ covers, who it’s for, and when you should use it. What is the Creator Commerce License? The Creator Commerce License is designed for creators, makers, and businesses who want to use stock images to create products for resale. It allows you to: Use stock images on physical products for sale (e.g. t-shirts, mugs, posters) Include stock images in digital products for sale (e.g. e-books, templates, paid downloads) Print stock images on packaging or promotional materials for products This license goes beyond the scope of a standard commercial license, which typically excludes products intended for resale. When should you use the Creator Commerce License? You should choose this license if you plan to: Sell merchandise featuring stock images (print-on-demand or bulk) Use images in paid digital downloads (templates, planners, e-books, etc.) Create artwork or prints for sale using stock images Offer designs featuring stock images on marketplaces like Etsy, Redbubble, Gumroad, Shopify, etc. For all of these use cases, One Dollar Stock™’s Creator Commerce License ensures that your usage is covered giving you legal clarity and peace of mind. What’s not allowed (even with the Creator Commerce License)? Even under this license, some restrictions still apply: You may not resell the stock image itself as a stand-alone file You may not offer the image as part of another stock product or resource pack You may not falsely claim ownership of the original stock image In short you must add value. Using stock images as part of a broader product or design is fine; selling the image by itself is not. How the Creator Commerce License compares to other licenses At One Dollar Stock™, we offer several license options: Personal License → for personal, non-commercial projects Commercial License → for business/commercial use (but not for resale products) Creator Commerce License → for creating products to sell featuring stock images Corporate License → for large companies with extended usage needs If you plan to sell physical or digital products, choose the Creator Commerce License. How to get the Creator Commerce License Getting this license is simple: Browse premium stock images on One Dollar Stock™ Select your images and choose the Creator Commerce License option at checkout Download and start creating your products with full clarity on usage rights Empower your creative business If you’re building a creative business that sells products featuring stock images, the Creator Commerce License gives you the freedom and flexibility to do so legally and confidently. Explore premium stock images on One Dollar Stock™ and start creating today.