Creating a custom ad in Canva

Create your own display ad in Canva

Even as a graphic designer, I’m a big fan of Canva. Their free version is the same well-designed intuitive tool as the Pro version, and it has hundreds, maybe thousands, of free images, shapes, fonts, photos and more (the Pro version has even more content and a few more bells and whistles). In short, ANYONE…

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Image formats for the Web

What's the best image format for the Web?

Which is better, JPG or PNG? Search engines love text, but people engage with images, so it’s important to have a good mix of both text and images on your website. And with free tools like Canva, creating quality images is easier than ever. But what’s the best format for web images? Spoiler: It’s not…

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Why do I need a vector logo?

Why do I need a vector logo?

Yep, I hear you. “I’ve done just fine so far, why do I need a vector logo?”  I also hear you over there, yeah you, in the shirt, “What’s a vector logo?” You are in luck, because I can answer both of those questions! Once upon a time in the land of the internets, average…

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5 Ways to Boost SEO

Five ways to boost your SEO

You have a website, wooo! *high five* Having a web presence is becoming more and more essential for doing business in the 21st century. With smartphones in nearly everyone’s hand and search engines replacing phone books, potential customers are almost certainly going to search online before they contact you. So how can you make it…

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