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Business / 20 Jun 2023

9 Things That Web Designers Need to Know About Cyber Security

Creating a captivating website from scratch can sometimes feel like a herculean task. The aesthetics, functionality, and usability are all crucial, but security must never be a second thought. With cybercrime on a terrifying rise, many organizations sadly come up short in their cybersecurity readiness.

To significantly boost web development security, everyone on the team, from coders to designers, needs to pull their weight. Secure coding practices, encrypted connections through VPNs, iron-clad password protection – these are all crucial gears in the well-oiled machine of cybersecurity.

Now, let’s pull back the curtain on the crucial strategies for improving cybersecurity.

Business / 15 May 2023

10 Tips & Examples for Creating a Real Estate Listing Brochure

A real estate listing brochure is a popular tool to help buyers compare residential and commercial properties.

Many agents use both printed and digital (or PDF) brochures, or brochure websites, to help their clients view properties at a glance before visiting.

If you are a real estate agent or designer working on a listing brochure, we’ve gathered some tips and starter templates to help you create a design that will dazzle clients and help put the best properties forward.

PowerPoint Templates / 21 Apr 2023

What Is a Pitch Deck? (And How to Make One)

It’s a tool that every startup business or entrepreneur needs – a great pitch deck. A pitch deck is a presentation that you’ll use to help explain or showcase your product or service and potentially drives sales or investment. It needs to be polished and professional to do the job well.

Today, we’ll take a look at what a pitch deck is, how to make one, and how to establish a design that will wow people who come in contact with your new business.

We’ll also feature a few stunning pitch deck templates along the way, to help you get started fast.

PowerPoint Templates / 17 Apr 2023

35+ Professional PowerPoint Templates (And How to Use Them)

Let’s face it, not everyone has the time or energy to design a pixel-perfect PowerPoint slideshow for every presentation they make. This is where professional PowerPoint templates can be a live-saver!

Whether you’re in charge of designing a slideshow for the weekly team meeting, or a freelancer pitching to clients, designing unique and attractive PowerPoint presentations for each meeting can be a painful task—even for a pro.

Well, let’s change that, shall we? In this post, we’re going to show you a very simple way you can make stunning presentations using professional PowerPoint templates that will knock your client’s socks off.

CV & Resume Templates / 21 Mar 2023

How Do You List Freelance Work on Your Resume? (We Have the Answer)

Congratulations, your freelance business is proving successful. But how do you handle talking about it or explaining freelance work to potential employers, or on your resume? It can be a hard subject to explain as a single entry on paper, and you don’t want freelance work to look like an employment gap.

There are some things you can do to on paper (and on LinkedIn) to help present freelance work in a way that is more understandable to others. The key for many freelancers – especially those working part-time – is remembering to include freelance work as part of your resume and design portfolio. Sometimes those jobs can be just the thing you need to help land the next big gig!

Business / 16 Mar 2023

How to Design More Sustainable Packaging

Have you noticed that more of your packages may be arriving in eco-friendly envelopes rather than boxes? Or that some packages explain that they are compostable or contain less waste than in the past?

There’s a large movement to create, design, and use more sustainable packaging for everything from shipping to consumer goods. If you haven’t been asked to design one of the products yet, it is likely that you might get one soon.

But how do you do it? What are the best practices for designing more sustainable packaging? Let’s explore this design technique.

Poster Design / 10 Mar 2023

How to Make a Poster in PowerPoint: 10 Simple Steps

In addition to creating presentations, did you know you can use PowerPoint to design other elements such as posters? Today, we’re walking you through exactly how to make a poster in PowerPoint.

While not everyone thinks about making a poster design in PowerPoint, it’s pretty easy—and is a viable option if you need something quickly, or don’t have other design software available. (Posters made in PowerPoint are frequently used in academic settings for assignments and event promotion on college campuses.) Today, we’re going to take you through the steps of how to make a poster in PowerPoint.

PowerPoint Templates / 28 Feb 2023

Giving a Fun Presentation: 10 Tips for Engaging Your Audience

We analyzed some of the best speakers in the world and watched a bunch of TED talks to figure out what makes presentations fun and engaging. Here’s what we’ve found.

Delivering a presentation is always a scary experience. No matter how many times you’ve given a speech, when you get up on that stage or stand in front of your team, it will always feel like the first time.

The key to feeling less anxious and more confident is preparation. Even the most skilled public speakers practice their speeches over and over again. That’s how they master their craft.

So, what can you do to practice your presentation? How can you give a fun presentation that keeps your audience on the edge of their seats?

Let’s find out.

Business / 23 Jan 2023

How to Revamp Your Video Strategy for 2024

It can be hard to keep up with the latest trends in video marketing. Formats, apps, devices, platforms, and their features have moved lightyears ahead of where they were even a year or two ago.

Sometimes it feels like the one thing that’s remained constant is the fact that including video as part of your strategy to increase your audience is crucial for every marketer. Video on mobile, laptop, and tablet is only increasing year-on-year.

Video is the must-have marketing and design tool of the decade so far. Since almost the beginning of the 2020s, video has been the dominant element to many efforts – from websites to social media to apps.

If your video strategy is more than a year old or nonexistent, now is the time to take a hard look at what you are doing, and consider giving it a major reboot to ensure you’re getting the optimal chunk of viewers possible.

Business / 16 Jan 2023

How to Be a Freelance Graphic Designer in 2024: A 10 Step Plan

Do you have dreams of ditching your day job and becoming a full-time freelance graphic designer? Start putting your plan in motion.

Most freelancers start with graphic design as a side hustle, but with determination, business planning, and a solid work ethic, you can build as much business as you want to create a sustainable career.

Here are 10 steps to help you get started. (Trust me, I’ve tested them all in my decade as a freelancer!)

How to Design a Logo / 7 Jan 2023

How Much Does Logo Design Cost in 2024?

When considering how to design a logo, one of the most common questions has nothing to do with the creation of a brand element. It’s about pricing. How much does a logo design cost?

The answer is pretty complicated and depends on a lot of factors. Today, we’re going to look into logo design costs (and benefits of a professional design). Even if we can’t narrow down an exact price for you, this guide can serve as a starting point.

It should help you get a feel for the different price brackets of the options you could choose, and set off on the right path!

Business / 16 Dec 2022

17 Tips for Speeding Up Your Website in 2024

It’s not a trick question: is your website fast enough? Page load times can impact everything from how long users stay on your site (or if they see the content), to search rank and overall conversions.

Speed matters on two fronts – for desktop and mobile devices – with mobile speed mattering more than ever. Not only does your website have to load fast; it needs to load fast everywhere.

So how do you do it? Start by running a Google PageSpeed test to see where your site ranks (you’ll get a few suggestions for speeding up your site there as well). Then, start making these tweaks to make your website lightning fast this year.