If you're thinking of putting together a haphazard graphic for your social profile and mark the work done, think again. Twitter posts with photos get an average of 35% more retweets than those without them.

Buffer also confirms the same. Tweets with images get 150% more retweets than those without images. Visuals deliver the same results on other social networks as well. For instance, Facebook posts with photos see a 37% increase in engagement.

Considering the increased viewership that images accumulate on social media, it makes sense to invest in making graphics that attract attention. That doesn't mean you need to pair up with a professional design team to create awesome graphics. Instead, you can DIY your social media graphics.

But how would you make sure you aren't making amateur design mistakes? To save you from that, here is a list of some top tips for creating social media graphics your followers will love. Ready to make awesome graphics?