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Jul 26

Best Free Online Photo Editing Software

Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 in Design Tips, Desktop Publishing, graphic design
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If you are not up for downloading a huge photo editing program on your hard drive, then you should check out some online alternatives. Many online photo editing programs have tools and effects comparable to Photoshop, except that unlike Photoshop, these programs will not cost you anything at all.With almost the same basic functionality of other expensive software, you can now edit your brochure printing or poster printing designs for free.

FlauntR

FlauntR has all the tools you need for basic photo editing and is cool to use. You can do anything from re-sizing your photos or adjusting their brightness and the hue. However, the greatest feature of FlauntR is its integration with social networking sites. It only takes a click to share your images with all of your friends.

Picnik

The free version of this online photo editor will re-size, crop, and adjust the color on your photos. For more advanced features, you can download the extended version for $25 a year. This program is very easy to use and very nice to look at. It is also very easy to email your photo to places like Snapfish and Walmart to get them developed.

Splashup

For a photo editing program that will support layers, check this one out. Splashup will open files from your computer as well as files from photo sharing sites. It will even import webcam images. It has a very professional design and Photoshop users will feel right at home. (more…)

Jun 25

Coloring Your Business Effectively

Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 in Design Tips, Desktop Publishing, graphic design
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Color is like body language; you can tell people a lot about your business without saying any words. Use color to speak volumes about your company identity. Having a brand color will also help people to identify your company in ads and commercials. The language of colors changes from culture to culture, so it is important to understand what different colors mean to your customer base. (more…)

May 26

Creating Origami Thank You Cards

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Homemade cards have a charm to them that you will not find from cards printed by an online printing company. Sure online printing companies have many great perks; especially when you have hundreds of cards to prepare. However, none of them will scream personal like an origami thank you card for that someone special. Of course, there are many variations to choose from, but here we will learn how to create an origami flower card and an embellished origami thank you card.

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May 17

TRUF: For Truly Inspirational Branding

Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 in Design Tips, Desktop Publishing, Promotion, graphic design, marketing
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One of the most important aspects of making a company memorable to the public is strong branding. And a truly great brand is one that conveys the company’s image and the client’s experience with the company into visuals. Everything from the name of the brand to the colors in design to even the tone used in copy go into creating a powerful brand. With such an extensive creative depth, the creation of a brand is best left to professionals, and one such very capable professional to check out is TRÜF.

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May 15

Finding Clip Art for Homemade Birthday Banners

Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Design Tips, Desktop Publishing, Printing Tips, graphic design, marketing
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Birthday banners are a great way to make someone feel special on their birthday. They can be used at parties or just hung up at home to show a loved one how much you care on their birthday. If you do not want to go to the expense of paying an online printing company to print a birthday banner, you can easily create and print one yourself. One great way to decorate for a banner is with clip art, but you do not have to be limited by the standard clip art images that came with your Microsoft Word program. (more…)

May 5

5 Great Ideas for Improving Postcards

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Postcard printing campaigns are a standby marketing tool for most businesses. If you do not mail out postcards regularly, you should. No other marketing material is as effective for the money. Great postcards pull readers in without them even realizing it because the message is right out in the open. So whether you’ve already discovered the amazing benefits of postcard printing or are new to this marketing magic, here are some tips to make your campaign successful.

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Apr 30

Advertising Your Services through Posters

Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 in Design Tips, Desktop Publishing, graphic design, green printing, marketing
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The more you advertise, the more customers you will gain, and poster printing is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways of reaching a high volume of people in a relatively short amount of time. Simply make sure to follow some basic rules of poster advertising and your services and company name will be at the top of your prospects’ lists in no time. (more…)

Apr 27

Ideas for Improving Small Business Advertising

Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Design Tips, Desktop Publishing, graphic design, marketing
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The key to continued success in any business is maintaining a presence in the market, keeping your business name and brand in front of consumers so that when the occasion arises that they need your service or product your business will be the first that comes to mind. Small businesses often fail when it comes to this advertising challenge, and without it, their consumer base is not likely to be maintained and grow.

There are many simple and relatively inexpensive advertising choices that you may not have yet considered: yellow pages, brochure printing, business cards, direct mailers, and more. Here are some ideas for improving small business advertising with an eye toward keeping and making customers.

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Apr 26

Making a Connection with More Personal Ad Writing

Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 in Design Tips, Desktop Publishing, graphic design, marketing
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Writing ads that are more personal will make you seem approachable and likable. Prospective customers can be put off when they read technical terms and inside jargon that makes little sense to them, and a stuffy and lofty ad will do little to attract any customers at all. Whether you are brochure printing or booklet printing, these suggestions will make your ads more reader friendly.   (more…)

Apr 22

7 Design Aspects of Business Cards that Last

Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Design Tips, Desktop Publishing, Printing Tips, Promotion, marketing
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Business card printing leaves a lot of room for individuality. You can go wild with color and fonts, use graphics that bring out the essence of your business, and play with the shape and texture of your cards; anything to express the personality of your business. With business card printing, uniqueness is great and creativity wonderful. However, if you do not include these elements in your business cards, then they will never last.

 

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