Make your own WOrdpress Headers
October 10, 2008
Headers are extremely important for any blog. You should consider creating a custom WordPress header before using a free one. There are many reasons why. When you have a blog on your website your header graphic is the first thing people are going to see. Your header graphic needs to be professionally designed so people have an immediate impression on your blog when they come to it. Choosing a free header graphic is not as professional and they Do not look as good as what you can configure through... Read more »
Web Design Graphics To Improve Sales
October 5, 2008
Many people ask me “Just how important is web design graphics when it comes to Internet marketing?”, and here’s my answer: There are 2 camps on this topic..and they are: 1. Marketing graphics have neglible effect on conversion rates or profits. 2. The opposing group believes that website graphics can significantly boost website conversions and profits. Which group is right? Personally, I am with the second group, and here’s why… We all want visitors to do something... Read more »
Adobe Illustrator: Just How Difficult Is It To Learn?
October 5, 2008
People new to Adobe Illustrator often say that they find the program complex and hard work. When we hold Adobe Illustrator classes in London, we acknowledge the need to help delegates get rid of the belief that Illustrator is a difficult piece of software to use. We have found that there are three main aspects to showing users that Illustrator is no harder or more annoying than any other application. Firstly, we point out to people that they must be on the right tool in order to carry out a given... Read more »
Graphic Design Flaws to Avoid When Optimizing Websites for Search Engines
August 4, 2008
If you have a business website, its design is extremely important. Undoubtedly, you want a website that is visually appealing. It’s the main reason why the web-designing business has grown in the last decade. Savvy web-builders with a flair for graphic design are in high demand. However, catchy graphic design is only one element to running a successful web business. In fact, sometimes graphic design can actually hinder a website’s ability to reach its intended audience. It’s important... Read more »
Adobe Illustrator Classes
July 29, 2008
New users to Adobe Illustrator often complain that they find the program “fiddly” and frustrating. When we run Adobe training courses, we recognise that part of our job is rid people of this perception of Illustrator as a difficult program to use. We have identified three main elements to making people aware that Illustrator is no more difficult or frustrating than any other program. The first thing is, we are always reminding new users of the ease with which you can change back your... Read more »
Do You Know How To Effectively Make Graphics For Your Website?
July 23, 2008
A splash of graphics can make a website look very nice, however, there seem to be some myths surrounding the use and making of graphics for a website. I aim to deflate as many of those as possible in this article. If any of the following statements make your wary of using or making graphics for your website please read on. 1. It is hard to make graphics. 2. There’s a steep learning curve to a lot of the software involved in making graphics. 3. Graphics are not very flexible. 4. Graphics are... Read more »
How Do You Get Great Looking Graphics On Your Website?
July 21, 2008
When you’re building your website there will probably be a time when you’ll want to spice it up with some great looking graphics. There are several ways to go about this and they all have their merits and flaws. In this article I’ll take you through some of the options available to you. The first and probably also most expensive option is to hire a web designer with some awesome graphic making skills. If cash isn’t a problem this is a good option. It ensures that you get someone... Read more »
Advantages of Joining Schools Offering Graphic Design in Los Angeles
July 4, 2008
Graphic design in Los Angeles is a great career option because of its existence in a number of fields these days. However, to get endowed with the required skill sets in this field, one needs to undergo specialized training programs, offered by professional schools online as well as offline. Thus, after identifying your career interest in graphic designing, the next big challenge is to locate one of the schools offering training program in this field. Also, you must have the knowledge of all the... Read more »
Do You Struggle Creating Website Graphics?
June 27, 2008
A professional webmaster such as myself has to have a wide range of skills involving website design. We are expected to be able to cope with all the tasks needed to maintain websites. Naturally, some of these skills are more easily mastered than others. Here’s Something I Struggle With.. Many webmasters such as myself find that the creation of website graphics is one of the hardest tasks to do well. Artistic ability is something you are born with, not something you can easily acquire. Yes,... Read more »
Skills and Arsenal of a Web Designer
June 21, 2008
Web design is such a lucrative and very profitable business. Even for designers that are starting out, there are still a lot of opportunities to enjoy. So for every web designer that wants to enter the industry, here are some tips on helping you succeed in this business. Inner Game This is the way you think about your business. Even if you’re just a one man web design company, treat it as a business. Also, web designers are very creative so there should always be a way for web layouts to be... Read more »
