Why More Design Can Hurt Your Marketing Images
Published on May 18, 2026
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We have some awesome tools at our disposal. Image creation has never been better or easier for that matter, and it is only getting better.
So I am going to offer some image advice. Call it the Amazing Image Knowledge for all I care, but here it is. Short and sweet.
People think that adding more details makes an image stronger.
- More text.
- More arrows.
- More effects.
- More colors.
More of everything will get noticed.
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Usually, the opposite happens.
The more your image tries to say...
The less people will remember.
Try this instead!
One image.
One idea.
Create intrigue and make them want to click.
And yes, that is my lucky water bottle that began it all.
That's the whole enchilada, and I hope this helps.
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