I have been publishing my social media cartoons and comics for a while now and I often get emails or tweets asking whether someone can use one of my comics in their book or presentation.
While I always do my best to answer each one of these request individually, I thought maybe I’d just publish a blog post with the answer, so those who are searching Google for the following phrases might have the answer at their fingertips:
- Creative commons social media comics for educational use
- Social media comics I can use in my presentation
- Social media comics under creative commons license
- Creative commons social media cartoons I can include in my book
- Social media funny cartoons that allow for usage with attribution
- Social media cartoon I can use in my blog post
- Free funny cartoons for Facebook
The quick answer to the question, is:
“Yes. you can use the comics or cartoons that you find on SocMedSean.com as long as you provide attribution back to either the original blog post where you found the comic, or to my SocMedSean.com root domain.”
As long as you make that attribution, I permit anyone to use the comics, even for commercial purposes. So, if you’re publishing your new book or eBook and want to use a comic, I’m happy to contribute to your success and I wish you the best.
Just make sure you provide that link back. So, with that clarified, here are more than 50 of my social media comics all in one spot. I hope they make you laugh just a little.
There’s a pretty broad variety of topics, with some of the comics and cartoons focusing on specific social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Other comics poke a little humor at us as human beings and the way we respond to social media and interpersonal relationships.
None are intended to be offensive, but the goal is to inspire us to poke a little fun at ourselves and our reliance on things like selfies, our obsessions with likes, and our need to have every new technical gadget and gizmo. I hope you enjoy them!
And remember, if you want to get notifications when I publish new comics, just subscribe to my email list and I’ll shoot you an update.
Cheers!
–Sean
Update 1 – Can I Use Your Social Media Comics And Cartoons In My Facebook Posts?
I received another question from a reader about using my comics and cartoons in their social media posts. Here’s the question:
Hey Sean,
Thanks for the funny social media comics. I see that you allow use of them in blog posts and presentations, but can I also use them in my posts on Facebook and Twitter? I think some of them might be good ways to engage my followers and spark some conversations.
Thanks!
Mira
The answer is yes. You can use my social media cartoons for Facebook, Twitter, or other social networks. The key is to ensure that the attribution (my URL at the top of the comic) stays in place so folks know that I create them. If you want to give me a mention on Twitter or Facebook that would be great, too.
So, feel free to use my cartoons for your Facebook status update or tweet.
Cheers!
–Sean
Twitter, The Ultimate Link Farm
This social media comic strip analyzes where the Twitter is becoming one big link farm and whether Google will even rank tweets based on the Panda and Penguin algorithm updates.
UnSocial Social Media – Surfing LinkedIn Profiles As Anonymous
This social media comic was created based on a real conversation on LinkedIn where a LinkedIn contact was trying to explain why surfing people’s LinkedIn profiles anonymously wasn’t anti-social.
The Funny Perspective of Technophobes
You know these folks. The ones that just hate on every new technology and never give it a chance, including the most popular social networks.
Should we ask doctors to tweet and post on Facebook?
While the Web can be a great place to share information about medical conditions, should we be looking for medical professionals to tweet and post?
Understanding Big Data
Big data has become a common expression in the world of technology and is often viewed as a “solution” to many business problems. What’s often missing, though, is the actual analysis of the data collected to determine what insights can be analyzed.
The Complexity of Social Media
Sometimes we allow social media to over-complicate our lives. Every once in a while, the simplest solution is the best.
Setting Your Facebook Quota
Do you limit your Facebook usage? Do you have a Facebook quota? It might be a good idea if we each spent a little less time on social networks and more time with our families and friends.
Do You Have A Reason For Being On Facebook?
Does your business actually have a solid reason for having a Facebook page? Do you actually use your Facebook page to engage with your customers or audience? Do they want you to?
Liking Your Own Posts On Facebook
It’s kind of creepy when people like their own status updates. Enough said.
“Doing” Social Media
Just having social media channels isn’t enough to be successful on the various social networks. You need to understand what your community wants and needs, which channels they prefer, and how to provide them with valuable content.
Parenting In The Age Of Social Media
Sometimes, as parents, we have to help our kids get off their phones, laptops, and computers. This comic gives one option for using social media to do that.
Letting an Intern Run Your Social Media Strategy
Many companies have interns running their social media channels, because they don’t see the value that social media offers or the damage that can be done when it’s not done correctly. This comic explores what can happen when you let your interns execute your social media strategy.
Securing Your Facebook and Twitter profiles
Do you leave your phone, laptop, or computer unlocked? Can your friends access your social media profiles? If so, here’s what might happen.
Anti-Social Social Networking
Are you really as good at social networking as you think you are? Do your friends and family see your content as valuable?
The Social Media Distraction
Does social media distract you from the things you need to get done in real life? Maybe it’s a good idea to set some time limits on how and when you visit sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Overusing The Word “Agile”
The word “agile” is quickly becoming an over-used term in both technology and business. Are you tired of the term?
Being A Social Media Channel Changer
Do you change the social media “channel” too frequently? Are you too busy trying to find the next social network, instead finding the value in the ones that already exist?
Is Social Media Encouraging Us To Be “Always On”?
Do we always need to be available to our social media friends and contacts? Is it okay to take a break for a little while?
Getting Your Social Media Strategy From An eBook
Can you really develop a full and complete social media strategy for your business from steps in an eBook?
Facebook Is Just Out For Our Money
Facebook might be free-of-charge to users, but the company makes money by monetizing our information. That, in itself, is a cost.
Checking In Everywhere On FourSquare
Do you have friends who simply post about where they are and where they have been? This comic is for you.
Making Content “Go Viral”
Going viral isn’t something you do. It’s something that happens to your content. Rather than focusing on making something go viral, focus on making sure that it is valuable content that others will want to share.
STOP Sending Auto-Direct Messages Through Twitter!
Auto-direct messaging on Twitter and Facebook bots are one of my biggest pet-peeves. Let’s not automate communication with terrible auto-messaging.
Seriously? Do You Really Need Those Gadgets?
Do you leave the house with so many gadgets that it looks like you’re wearing Batman’s utility belt? Do you really NEED all those gadgets and gizmos?
The Social Media Timesink
Does managing your social media channels take up too much of your time? Is it really providing you value?
Keeping In Contact With Your Online Community
Having social media channels and using them to communicate with your community are two different things. Are you actually using your channels to communicate value to your customers or audience?
What Should Your Metrics Be Telling You About Your Blogging and Social Media Strategy?
Not understanding and evaluating the metric from your social media engagement is a big miss when it comes to properly managing your online community. You can learn so much from the way your customers or audience are engaging with your content. Are you measuring your stats beyond just likes and subscribes?
Are you metrics telling you how to evolve your content?
Making Money On Pinterest With Copyright Violations
Just because something is available on the Web or a social media platform doesn’t mean it’s free of copyright protection. Take some time to learn the basics of copyright law before you start sharing content without appropriate permission.
Restrictions surrounding intellectual property are especially important for businesses engaged in social media.
Getting Into Online Arguments With Trolls On Social Media
Online disagreements can result in healthy dialogs around sometimes controversial topics. Arguing just to agitate others, however, is just a bad idea and could have unintended results.
Defraggling That Hard Drive
Technology jargon can sometimes be confusing. Terms like defragging a hard drive can have an important meaning to someone who is tech-adept. For those that aren’t tech-saavy, however, these terms can be confusing.
Is There A “Truth” In What You Read On The Web?
Everything you read on the Internet or social media platforms isn’t necessarily true. Do your own research and learn whether you can trust the source and whether the content is factual.
Why Don’t Customers “Like” Our Facebook Page?
Are your customers avoiding your social media channels? Maybe your engagement is dropping and you don’t know why? It might be a good idea to take a look at your content.
Are You Treating Your Customers Like They Are The Enemy?
Are your customers trying to help you by providing (sometimes not-so-flattering) feedback about your products or services? Instead of ignoring them, maybe you should engage, learn more, and identify ways to improve. Turn those brand adversaries into advocates.
Didn’t We Automate Our Social Media?
Sometimes, automation can be a great way to cut costs and reduce business operating expenses. Be cautious, however, about automating conversations with customers. No one wants to talk to a bot or an auto-reply email when they need assistance.
Planning A Budget For Social Media
Because most social media platforms are free to use, engaging in social media is often seen as “free”. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting to allocate a proper social media budget and resources to ensure you are getting the most from our social channels.
The Newfangled Nature Of Social Media
Social networking isn’t a new thing. It didn’t come to be when Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn were invented.
Dedicating The Right Resources To Your Social Media Activities
Are you allocating the right resources to your social media engagement? Are you committing human and fiscal resources to ensure success?
The Simple Reason Not To Buy Twitter Followers
Buying following on social media channels like Twitter and Instagram is a silly activity that really has no other purpose than feeding your ego. Don’t do it.
Getting Your Content To Go Viral
There is no magic button that can make your content “go viral”. Just focus on building an engaged community and providing them with high-quality, useful content and let the sharing take care of itself.
Do You Know How To Find A Social Media Expert?
Do you how to identify a social media professional who really knows what they are doing? Don’t hire someone just because they say the are an “expert”, “guru”, or “wizard” of social media marketing.
Is Your Startup Just Another Social Media “Me-Too”?
Stop trying to build the next Facebook or Instagram. If you’re going to build a startup, find a new exciting social media offering, rather than just copying other channels.
Are You Experiencing Social Media Overload?
You secured all your social media channels…do you know what to do with them?
Have You Experienced A Social Media Kneejerk
Understanding what you can and can’t do in the social media space is important to avoid kneejerk reactions to negative activity.
Old School vs. Modern Marketing
Are old school and new school marketing clashing in your organization? Should one be more important than the other?
Are You Jumping Headfirst Into Social Media Without A Plan?
Just as with every marketing tactic, social media requires a plan that aligns with your overall marketing and corporate communications plan. Do you have a plan? Or are you just letting your interns manage your social media channels?
That Tough First Day Where Social Media Is Blocked At Your Job
Believe it or not, there are still companies that block social media channels like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter from their employees.
Is Social Media Messing Up Your Social Life?
Are you online activities via social media channels messing with your real life? Don’t let your online engagement damage your relationships.
Determining Whether Social Media Has A ROI
Are you able to calculate and communicate the return on investment (ROI) for your company social media activities?
Exposing Your Social Media “Guru” As A Fraud
Does your social media “guru” know how your business actually works? Have they aligned the marketing goals of your social media engagement with the overall goals of your organization? If not, maybe they aren’t the expert they say they are.
Developing A Social Media Strategy For Your Company
Does your company have a corporate social media strategy? Should it? Should it be something more detailed than “don’t play on Facebook”?
Creating A Social Media Budget
Just like any marketing or engagement channel, social media requires the allocation of resources and budget. Are you developing a social media plan that aligns with your organizational goals and then allocating the necessary resources to accomplish the plan?
There you have it! More than 50 different social media comics, cartoons, or funny images that you can use in your presentation. I hope they help and please feel free to let me know if there are any questions.
Cheers!
–Sean
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hadil
Thursday 28th of May 2020
Thanks
JDWOODYARD
Monday 3rd of August 2015
Ha, liking your own stuff on facebook is a weird one.