Have you ever found yourself looking for free quality stock images? Images serve several purposes in blog posts, but they won’t do you any good if the ones you choose are of less than stellar quality. Professional photos can be quite expensive, though, and the well-known stock photography sites have pricey membership fees. Don’t despair. […]
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Basic Graphic Design Principles for Bloggers
The best graphic designers often possess natural given talent, along with years of specialized training, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create awesome looking image assets for your blog even if you are a beginner. One key to producing professional looking graphics is to understand the fundamental concepts of design. Knowing these rules will help […]
Free Vs. Paid Graphic Design Tools
What graphic design tools are you using to support your website? If you’re just starting your first blog or even if you’re revamping an established one, you may not have the budget or wish to spend the money for professional graphic design software. The gold industry standard is Adobe, with products like Photoshop, Illustrator and […]
Choosing a Color Scheme That Works for Your Blog
Have you thought about choosing a color scheme that works for your blog? Color is an essential element of your blog. The palette you use is a representation of your blog’s brand and is actually the first thing people associate with your name. Your colors should match the message you wish to send, and they should […]
Graphic Design Terms
Do you want to understand graphic design terms a little better? You may have seen these words tossed around and wondered what they mean! Here are some vocabulary words for you to know (don’t worry- there will NOT be a test at the end!) Whether you plan to hire a graphic designer to create visuals […]
