During the Superbowl this Sunday you'll see some of the most creative advertisements of our time. Pay particular attention to the Pepsi ad but you won't need to listen. It is all images – no words. Why would they consider this strategy for such an expensive ad? One reason all savvy marketers are aware of [...]
Legal Sources For Free Stock Photos
As a custom publisher I'm always looking for images to use for client projects. Most often, our graphic artists will create a custom images that fits the purpose of the communication. Having the right image is important – savvy marketers know that 93% of communication is non-verbal and that your prospects and clients – are [...]
Tips For Your Proposal Graphics and Oral Presentations
The graphics (visuals) we use in our sales and marketing presentations are often gathered from canned material we use in our written proposals. But most visuals in a written proposal are far too detailed, wordy, and difficult to read when used in an oral presentation. You’ll be far better off, and you'll save time and [...]
Blog Usability: Top Ten Design Mistakes
As a previous publication owner (print magazines), I learned from my art directors and graphic designers the importance of layout, design, and usabilitiy. When it comes to blogs their importance cannot be overstated. Your readers will have their first impression of your blog in only a few seconds. Make the first impression count. Jakob Nielsen’s [...]
Color Theory & Color Schemes for Non-Designers
Color Theory / Color Schemes – Part 1 of Chapter 2 from Web Graphics for Non-Designers (3/6) – WebReference.com If you decide to build your own website and you’re not a graphic designer, this site offers great tips in their articles. We provide website design and we help our clients build and market their blogs [...]
Increase Your Sales With a Company Catalog
A simple, but powerful exercise.
