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Learn to Make Your Own Graphics for Standout Visual Marketing

Stand out online with powerful graphics. It's easy and affordable when you DIY.


Learn from a pro! As a lifelong graphic designer, I know all about quality visuals and getting them done fast. I'd love to show you! And now there are quick, low-cost tools to help, too.


The runaway favorite tool is Canva, and you can learn all about how to use Canva for beginners. Links to in-depth articles there, too!


Here are a few of the reader favorites:


How to Upload Fonts to Canva


How to Curve Text in Canva


How to Make a Table in Canva


OR find reviews (with a comparison chart!) on a host of Canva alternatives.


A couple specific articles you might enjoy are how to make YouTube thumbnails and how to make an infographic. Both are so important to get eyes on your content.


Ready? Start creating!


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Stencil vs Canva: How to Choose Your Best Design Tool

Updated on: November 1, 2021 by Louise Myers Leave a Comment

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Wondering how to choose the best design tool for your business?

Comparing Stencil vs Canva?

Years ago, the answer to the best design tool question was one word:

Photoshop.

Adobe’s beast of a pixel-based design tool was the only real option out there to make graphics for your online business.

But now we have a range of high-quality apps that can do most of the jobs that Photoshop can do. And they make it so easy that anyone can create professional-looking graphics!

Two of the top easy design tools are Stencil and Canva. But if you look at Stencil vs Canva, how do the two compare?

Let’s dive into what they offer to help you choose the best design tool for you.

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This is How To Use Canva for Beginners in 5 Easy Steps

Updated on: February 3, 2025 by Louise Myers 16 Comments

Need an easy way to create great graphics?

Then you should learn how to use Canva for beginners!

Canva is a browser-based design tool that makes it easy to create great images. There’s also a handy mobile app!

We’ll start with 5 easy steps, then show you the many features you’ll want to dive into.

Near the end of this article, you’ll find links to 9 more Canva tutorials focused on specific tasks.

And conclude with Canva shortcuts.

Let’s get started!

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How to Create 16 Visual Content Types You Need Right Now

Updated on: April 2, 2022 by Louise Myers 14 Comments

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Wondering how to create visual content?

And which content types your business needs?

There are so many kinds you’ve heard about, and others that might not even be on your radar yet! We’ll cover them all, so you can find the ones that are a perfect fit for your business marketing.

Then we’ll tell you 25 ways to create them easily!

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How to Create an Infographic People Will Rave About!

Updated on: September 29, 2020 by Louise Myers 5 Comments

How to Create an Infographic People Will Rave About!

Wondering how to create an infographic?

Does making infographics seem complex and intimidating?

Check out these infographics that outline your steps to infographic success!

We’ll cover:

  • Why your visual marketing needs infographics.
  • How to make your own infographics with an easy design tool.
  • How to use visual storytelling with infographics.
  • The best infographic about infographics.
  • 7 steps to create an infographic.

Includes 3 infographics!

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This is How to Create the Best YouTube Thumbnails 2024

Updated on: January 9, 2024 by Louise Myers 21 Comments

Wondering how to make the best YouTube thumbnails?

Thumbnails that grab potential viewers and make them click to watch?

When you’re creating videos for YouTube, the thumbnail might not seem important.

You might be thinking – as long as the content is good, the thumbnail doesn’t really matter.

Think again!

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