Typically, many of us just use any image in our post as a featured image, while some put a little effort into creating an image specifically for that purpose, and that is great.
Why is a featured image important in a post? This topic is commonly discussed on YouTube. They say that a featured image is really important because it is the one that catches the attention of users in the news feed.
The same rule applies to social platforms that display featured images. Even on regular social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, an image that represents your post has a higher chance of engagement compared to posts that consist only of text.
Now that we know the importance of featured images, let's put more effort into making them animated.
I don't know if you have noticed, but some posts have animated featured images. You might not notice it with your eyes, which is why it grabs your attention.
So how do we create animated featured images?
The truth is it is very simple, If you follow these steps, you can easily create one for your future post.
Step 1 Go to Canva.com
- Go to canva.com and signup