Author’s Note: This post on how to make an animated GIF (without Photoshop) was updated to include information on how to add GIFs to Facebook, Twitter, and popular content management systems.
Click on the three 'click here' areas to see the different parts of the mechanism animated. Then read the description below for details. A series of events takes place after a person pulls the handle on a slot machine.
Who said GIFs are just for fun? They’re incredibly useful for businesses and marketers.
Aside from social media, companies are incorporating GIFs in paid advertising campaigns on social media platforms, in customer support articles on their website, on landing pages and microsites, and in email marketing campaigns.
Why?
Unlike static photos or videos, GIFs are quick and easy to make, and they require no additional software or plugins. Better yet, GIFs can significantly improve the user experience on your blog or website. And, unlike a video, GIFs generally have small file sizes, allowing them to load faster and with better quality.
They can also reduce user friction. Think about it: instead of clicking on an embedded video tutorial on how to use a feature, you can share a series of short GIFs that’ll educate a viewer in half the time.
How To Animate On Computer
*Here’s how to leverage Google Optimize (free) to test GIFs on your website
If you’re interested in incorporating GIFs into your marketing toolkit but don’t have any experience with Photoshop, I’ll show you how to use five free tools to create original GIFs.
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