Make a blog header using photo software
We’ve discussed before about creating a good first impression, and how you need to brand your website and all of its accompanying promotional and social media with a similar color palette or look. So you would ideally create a similar banner for your website, Facebook cover, Etsy shop, Twitter avatar etc. using different sizes to suit each media.
For example, my newsletter header matches the header on my website, so that it is immediately familiar to my readers and they are more likely to open it.
I’ve prepared a couple of very quick videos to show you how simple it can be to make a website banner or logo using Photoshop. The method is the same if you are using free software such as Gimp. In this example I am making a seasonal banner for an Etsy shop with an Autumn or Fall theme.
You can always find free graphics online and scrap-booking sites are an excellent source of freebies – but if you are using it for a shop banner do make sure that it is OK to use your chosen graphics for commercial use.
May 12, 2013 @ 6:28 am
Great tutorial! I have never tried photoshop. I may have to give it a try, you make it look easy!
May 13, 2013 @ 2:02 pm
Great idea. I think I need to freshen up my banner. I use Gimp so I will check it out.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful week,
Bev
@ Eclectic Red Barn
May 14, 2013 @ 8:37 pm
Great tips, Deby! Thanks so much for linking up at Give Me The Goods Monday! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
May 15, 2013 @ 8:34 am
Another GREAT tip. Thanks for sharing
stopping by to visit from Fluster’s Creative Muster Wednesday Linky Party
Carolyn @ iamthecraftylady.com
I hope you will stop by for a visit!
May 16, 2013 @ 8:16 am
Great idea! Thank you for linking this up on Fluster’s Creative Muster Party!
Robin
Fluster Buster
May 22, 2013 @ 2:15 am
Tech tips are always welcome. Thanks for linking up. Today a new party should open… and look forward to seeing there. Can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on. ~ Rose