The following list is for any freelancer looking for graphic elements or fonts for their client work, themes, and/or graphics. Anything with an asterisk has FREE resources! Fonts Handy tip: If you are looking for a font for a newsletter or graphic that you plan to make in a program like Word, Photoshop, or even […]
Creating an Epic 404 Page for A WordPress Site
What is a 404 Page? A 404 Page is an HTTP standard response when a page cannot be found on a server. We’ve all seen them. They’re especially evident when you follow a link that takes you to a page that’s been removed. The standard 404 page just tells you there was an error and […]
How to Customize BlockQuotes Style on WordPress
These instructions are for the Genesis Framework. If you aren’t running Genesis, you’ll need to locate your custom CSS area and then follow along. Genesis users can simply modify the code in their child theme! The exception is if you are running Prose, there is a special CSS section you can use. What is […]
Create a Button or Header That Changes When You Hover With Your Mouse
If you are a self-taught blogging DIYer, you might have seen these gorgeous headers and buttons with mouseover effects and you wonder, “How do they do that?” Today’s tutorial is going to teach you how! One disclaimer — I’m going to show you how to create a fully interactive header, but I’ll be giving instructions for […]
20 Tips & Tricks For Making Awesome Canva Graphics
If you haven’t taken Canva for a test run yet, you should. It’s a fantastic graphic design tool for bloggers who want to create custom photos, newsletters, buttons, and more. There are over 1,000,000 stock images for $1.00 each plus oodles of free elements. You can sign up for an account and have a graphic […]
10 Design Tips Using PicMonkey That You Might Not Know About!
PicMonkey is a favorite tool for bloggers. It’s easy and quick, allowing you to add text and overlays to photos for blog posts. If you can’t afford Photoshop, it’s the perfect alternative! Having worked with it for nearly two years, I’ve learned a few tricks that may help. Creating a round button In the design […]
Prophoto for WordPress | Why I’m Using it More and More
As a web designer/blogger, I am constantly messing with themes and frameworks. If you’ve been around the blog scene for any length of time, you know that Thesis and Genesis are two industry standards. There is also Weaver Pro, a great theme for beginners, or of course- you can trick out any of the WordPress […]
How to Create a Blog Logo for Beginners
Some blogs are built on a topic. Some on a name. Some blogs are born out of struggles and hardship. Others are a strategic business investment. But all of them need… A way to stand out. Logo design is an art form and it’s safe to say that even a few Internet tutorials won’t get […]
How to Make a Header Background that Spans the Width of Your Site
Do you ever feel like your blog is too small? It’s called blog claustrophobia, and I have a solution. People often give their blog more columns, or menus, or footers, but sometimes it’s a matter of simple design. If you look at this blog, you’ll notice the header spans the width of the site. It […]
13 Things I Learned about Blog Design From Working with a Perfectionist
In the last several months, I’ve come into contact with a wide range of bloggers– everything from a bustling photo business blog to someone with an idea but no website in sight. All my clients are memorable for one reason or another, but there is one in particular– she knows who she is– and she […]
Using Canva to Create a Header for Your Blog
Your blog header is the first thing someone sees when arriving on your site. It’s a defining image or logo that tells your reader what to expect from you. A header usually includes text, symbol or image/s, and a tag line. Headers can take up the top 1/3 of a blog or website, or they […]
Getting the Most Out of the Advanced Blogger Template
If you are on Blogger, this post is for you! Blogger comes with standard themes that you can choose from, but further customizations are allowed using the Blogger Template Designer. Have you checked it out? Here’s how. 1. Go to your Blogger dashboard. 2. Click on Template. 3. Click on Customize. 4. At the top, click on […]