The company that puts out The Logo Creator software (which I am always recommending to anyone looking to create their own professional logo for less) just released a new program called Web Graphics Creator.

Web Graphics Creator allows you to design logos, page headers, website buttons, ebook covers and more. Creating the images is a breeze, simply select the image you wish to use, add text and save the image to use on your website. No design skills are necessary to use this program.

From the website: “Choose from over 150 pre-designed templates. Modify the templates by changing graphics, text, fonts import your own images - or choose one of the built in objects like Orbs and Swooshes. There’s over 1500 to choose!”

The ebook cover creator is worth the price alone (currently $39.95).

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Understanding different image file types …

BMP = Windows Bitmap files

This image file was designed by Microsoft for storing images, most Windows based programs can read bitmap files. BMP files can have color depths of 1, 4, 8 or 24-bits - note that 24 bit BMP files can be pretty large. I do not recommend you use BMP files for web use, they can slow down your page considerably.

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Before I post links to websites where you can download fonts, I want you to remember that while there are a lot of really cool looking fonts out there, please choose your font wisely. Especially if you plan on using the font on a business website.

When designing a logo for your business, choose a font that is easy to read. If a visitor cannot read your logo, they won’t be able to read your business name. If they cannot read your business name, how will they remember it?

Here are some of my favorite places online to download free fonts.

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When a potential client sees your logo, they should be able to gain an idea of what your business is and what it can do for them. Here are tips to help you improve your logo design while keeping the look professional.

Know who your target audience is. What is the typical age group of your customer? What are their interests? Choose a design theme and colors that will appeal to them.

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