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1. Desktop: With your desktop you can search your computer. You can retrieve email, files and much more very easily and more efficiently.
2. Toolbar: The toolbar of Fire fox find suggestions for your searches, you can add buttons which provide you quick access to different web sites. You can also share web pages.
3. Google Health: This application is for those writers who manage their own health insurance. They can use it in order to organize their records, and they can learn about their health issues and much more.
4. Calendar: You can use this web-based calendar for document sharing and collaboration
5. Reader: Easily get latest information coming from your favorite blogs & feeds with the help of Google Reader.
6. Google Sync for Blackberry: Specially made for such writers on the road: they can sync up your Google calendars and Blackberry calendar.
7. Maps: You can use maps in order to get directions to your next meeting or look up a vendor’s location.
8. Product Search: Using this product search you can shop for home office supplies and much more.
9. Ride Finder: Finding taxis or any other transportation is no more any issue. So now it doesn’t matter weather you are flying to Atlanta, San Francisco or Washington DC for an interview or meeting. You should take services of ride finder.
10. Notebook: Use new Google Notebook far taking down ideas and get rid from all other sticky notes.
11. Docs: Online word processor which you can access any time and you can share changes in real time
12. Sketch Up: SketchUp is used for brainstorm and mock up a project with a co-worker.
13. Lively: Now chat in 3D virtual world with co-workers and design a project visually.
14.Blogger: With Blogger you can refer your client to your blog so that he can get updates on how you’re progressing with their project.
15.Pack: Google Pack is providing free services like Picasa uploader, Notifier for the Mac, Desktop, Google Earth etc.
Tools for your Website or Blog
Blog of a writer is indeed vital to expanding his or her brand, where he can advertise services and other updates. You can use these apps to make the most of your online space.
16. Google Code Search: You can use this search engine if you’re looking for code licenses and public source files.
17. Blogger Mobile: With this app you can post to your Blogger blog from your phone.
18. Feedburner: Make money by using FeedBurner Ad Network. It will help you to market your content, analyze your blog’s traffic and audience.
19. Sites: Create your own website for your own organization by using sites.
20. OpenSocial: Create developer-friendly social applications for your websites you can use Open Social apps.
21.Google Checkout: It’s a payment service which you can add to your site. It makes easier for your clients to pay your invoices.
22.Trends: Use trend and compare search terms and figure out what people are looking for online. After that, you can customize your site according to those trends..
Time Savers: These applications are made to save your precious time while searching and when you’re on the go.
24. Google Chrome: You will find this beta browser more speedy and more secure than before. So while using Google Chrome you can connect to your favorite sites at a faster rate.
25. SMS for your phone: Get your business listings, stock quotes and all other random information which would be sent to your phone by text message.
26.Special Searches: Use special searches in order to save your time on research & find only what you want.
Creativity
Following Google apps are designed to boost up your creativity.
27. Picasa: Picasa is a photo manager and organizer that would be used for inspiration, It provide more dimension to your written pieces and you can also share photos with friends and family.
28.Photos Screensaver: Use Photos screensavers to inspire your current projects. Your projects will pop up whenever you go idle.
Communication:
Want to stay connected with colleagues, clients, editors, agents and even friends and family, use following Google apps and makes your communication easier.
29. Talk: Now get connected around all over the world.Google Talk supports IM and VoIP so you can connect with contacts all over the world very easily.
30. Google Groups: Keep track of your projects or keep up with your family via Google Groups.
31. Orkut: Orkut is a social media web site where you can share videos and photos and get connect with your co-workers or friends. It also provide facility of instant messaging.
32. Grand Central: Syncs up all your communication tools with Grand Central. Now only with one number rings all your phones, just one voicemail box keeps your messages organized; you can also save all your contacts in address book.
33. Language Tools: With this application you can translate text from primary sources. Language tools also play an important role in order to expand your customer and vendor base.
34. GOOG 411: Use Goog411 and get Connected with businesses and vendors without wasting your phone minutes.
35. Gmail: Google Gmail is the mail service with tons of space available for your files and they are easily searchable.
36.Google Mobile: Those writers who have to visit different places or who are not always at home and can not always site near there computer should use this Google mobile tool.
37.Friend Connect: This app allows you to implement social tools inside your website.This encourage visitors to comment and hence become more engaged.
38.Transit: With the help of Google Transit, it is easier for you to get connected with vendors, clients, editors and even more. It also enables you to find public transportation stops in your area and across all over the country.
Branding and Business
Use Google apps to increase your business and develop your own brand.
39. AdWords: AdWords is an online advertising tool made for your blog.
40. Alerts: You cab set Google Alerts for yourself in order to keep tabs on who is publishing you and similarly who is reviewing you.
41. Google Grants: If you qualify for this system of in-kind advertising or if you are doing little writing for a non profit on the side then use Google Grants.
42.Knol: Share and build up authoritative posts and reviews at Knol, it is a way to market yourself.
43. Base: Use Base to submit content or services. It works on the slogan “make them as easy as possible for people to find when they search.”
Reference
Reference tools are free to use and you can connect with the information you need at a faster rate.
44. Blog Search: Use this tool and narrow your search to find material from blogs.
45. Book Search: Now there is no need to do your research in a library. Book Search enables you to find quotations, inspiration and much more in fiction and non-fiction books.
46. Scholar: Use this tool and limit your searches to scholarly material
47. Video: Search online videos on a very simple and clear platform with this application.
48. Finance: Google Finance is a great social, political and economic indicator which gives inspiration and also works as fact checker. This tool can also be used for organizing your own investments.
49. News Archive Search: Google News Archive Search display results in a time line. Better organize your research results.
50. Google Buzz: Start conversations about the things you find interesting. Share updates, photos, videos and more with your friends.
51. Google +1 Button: The +1 button is shorthand for "this is pretty cool" or "you should check this out."Click +1 to publicly give something your stamp of approval. Your +1's can help friends, contacts, and others on the web find the best stuff when they search.
52. Google Plus +: The Google+ project makes sharing online more like sharing in real life. Take the interactive tour for a quick look at five of the first key features.
2. Toolbar: The toolbar of Fire fox find suggestions for your searches, you can add buttons which provide you quick access to different web sites. You can also share web pages.
3. Google Health: This application is for those writers who manage their own health insurance. They can use it in order to organize their records, and they can learn about their health issues and much more.
4. Calendar: You can use this web-based calendar for document sharing and collaboration
5. Reader: Easily get latest information coming from your favorite blogs & feeds with the help of Google Reader.
6. Google Sync for Blackberry: Specially made for such writers on the road: they can sync up your Google calendars and Blackberry calendar.
7. Maps: You can use maps in order to get directions to your next meeting or look up a vendor’s location.
8. Product Search: Using this product search you can shop for home office supplies and much more.
9. Ride Finder: Finding taxis or any other transportation is no more any issue. So now it doesn’t matter weather you are flying to Atlanta, San Francisco or Washington DC for an interview or meeting. You should take services of ride finder.
10. Notebook: Use new Google Notebook far taking down ideas and get rid from all other sticky notes.
11. Docs: Online word processor which you can access any time and you can share changes in real time
12. Sketch Up: SketchUp is used for brainstorm and mock up a project with a co-worker.
13. Lively: Now chat in 3D virtual world with co-workers and design a project visually.
14.Blogger: With Blogger you can refer your client to your blog so that he can get updates on how you’re progressing with their project.
15.Pack: Google Pack is providing free services like Picasa uploader, Notifier for the Mac, Desktop, Google Earth etc.
Tools for your Website or Blog
Blog of a writer is indeed vital to expanding his or her brand, where he can advertise services and other updates. You can use these apps to make the most of your online space.
16. Google Code Search: You can use this search engine if you’re looking for code licenses and public source files.
17. Blogger Mobile: With this app you can post to your Blogger blog from your phone.
18. Feedburner: Make money by using FeedBurner Ad Network. It will help you to market your content, analyze your blog’s traffic and audience.
19. Sites: Create your own website for your own organization by using sites.
20. OpenSocial: Create developer-friendly social applications for your websites you can use Open Social apps.
21.Google Checkout: It’s a payment service which you can add to your site. It makes easier for your clients to pay your invoices.
22.Trends: Use trend and compare search terms and figure out what people are looking for online. After that, you can customize your site according to those trends..
Time Savers: These applications are made to save your precious time while searching and when you’re on the go.
24. Google Chrome: You will find this beta browser more speedy and more secure than before. So while using Google Chrome you can connect to your favorite sites at a faster rate.
25. SMS for your phone: Get your business listings, stock quotes and all other random information which would be sent to your phone by text message.
26.Special Searches: Use special searches in order to save your time on research & find only what you want.
Creativity
Following Google apps are designed to boost up your creativity.
27. Picasa: Picasa is a photo manager and organizer that would be used for inspiration, It provide more dimension to your written pieces and you can also share photos with friends and family.
28.Photos Screensaver: Use Photos screensavers to inspire your current projects. Your projects will pop up whenever you go idle.
Communication:
Want to stay connected with colleagues, clients, editors, agents and even friends and family, use following Google apps and makes your communication easier.
29. Talk: Now get connected around all over the world.Google Talk supports IM and VoIP so you can connect with contacts all over the world very easily.
30. Google Groups: Keep track of your projects or keep up with your family via Google Groups.
31. Orkut: Orkut is a social media web site where you can share videos and photos and get connect with your co-workers or friends. It also provide facility of instant messaging.
32. Grand Central: Syncs up all your communication tools with Grand Central. Now only with one number rings all your phones, just one voicemail box keeps your messages organized; you can also save all your contacts in address book.
33. Language Tools: With this application you can translate text from primary sources. Language tools also play an important role in order to expand your customer and vendor base.
34. GOOG 411: Use Goog411 and get Connected with businesses and vendors without wasting your phone minutes.
35. Gmail: Google Gmail is the mail service with tons of space available for your files and they are easily searchable.
36.Google Mobile: Those writers who have to visit different places or who are not always at home and can not always site near there computer should use this Google mobile tool.
37.Friend Connect: This app allows you to implement social tools inside your website.This encourage visitors to comment and hence become more engaged.
38.Transit: With the help of Google Transit, it is easier for you to get connected with vendors, clients, editors and even more. It also enables you to find public transportation stops in your area and across all over the country.
Branding and Business
Use Google apps to increase your business and develop your own brand.
39. AdWords: AdWords is an online advertising tool made for your blog.
40. Alerts: You cab set Google Alerts for yourself in order to keep tabs on who is publishing you and similarly who is reviewing you.
41. Google Grants: If you qualify for this system of in-kind advertising or if you are doing little writing for a non profit on the side then use Google Grants.
42.Knol: Share and build up authoritative posts and reviews at Knol, it is a way to market yourself.
43. Base: Use Base to submit content or services. It works on the slogan “make them as easy as possible for people to find when they search.”
Reference
Reference tools are free to use and you can connect with the information you need at a faster rate.
44. Blog Search: Use this tool and narrow your search to find material from blogs.
45. Book Search: Now there is no need to do your research in a library. Book Search enables you to find quotations, inspiration and much more in fiction and non-fiction books.
46. Scholar: Use this tool and limit your searches to scholarly material
47. Video: Search online videos on a very simple and clear platform with this application.
48. Finance: Google Finance is a great social, political and economic indicator which gives inspiration and also works as fact checker. This tool can also be used for organizing your own investments.
49. News Archive Search: Google News Archive Search display results in a time line. Better organize your research results.
50. Google Buzz: Start conversations about the things you find interesting. Share updates, photos, videos and more with your friends.
51. Google +1 Button: The +1 button is shorthand for "this is pretty cool" or "you should check this out."Click +1 to publicly give something your stamp of approval. Your +1's can help friends, contacts, and others on the web find the best stuff when they search.
52. Google Plus +: The Google+ project makes sharing online more like sharing in real life. Take the interactive tour for a quick look at five of the first key features.
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Being a freelancer can be a huge challenge for us all. A lot of things have to be considered, and it can be tough to come to the point where you’re able to earn enough to cover all of your expenses. There’s always hope though, if you’re prepared to work hard and stay focused.
Here is ten great tips that can help you earn more money and succeed in the world of freelancing. Let’s have a look...
1. Do your best – always!
It sounds logical and is something you always should aim for, but it can be hard to remember this at all times. By always doing your best you’ll get happy clients. Happy clients come back for a second and third buy, they could give you new clients from talking good about you – and they are great to add in your portfolio.
2. Build a great portfolio
We’ve said it over and over and it can’t be said enough. Taking the time, money and effort to build a great portfolio will definitely help you get more customers and that way help you earn more.
3. Spend money on marketing
A certain amount of what you make should go back into building your business. To have more clients notice you, you have to spend some money in getting your name out there. This could be anything from leaving business-cards with everyone you talk to, making brochures for your services, advertising in a local newspaper, buying ad space on bigger websites and so on. You’ll quickly notice that this is a great way of finding new clients and that way earning more.
4. Stop Under-Pricing your work!
A lot of freelance workers, especially those that are newly started, tend to price themselves too low compared to competitors. This could give you an extra client here and there – but in the long run it’s bad for business. Make sure that you check out the prices of your competitors, keep budgets and keep track of how your time is spent.
5. Don’t be too expensive
Under-pricing your work is more common than being too expensive, but make sure you don’t do either. By asking too much, you’ll get fewer projects and your clients are more likely to be unhappy. Just like in #4 – remember to check out who you’re up against and how much everything costs.
6. Be open to including more products and services
If you’re working with design, it’s very likely that you have a couple of specialties. This is always good. Be aware though, that by including one or two more related products to your repertoire you could look at a potential income boost. This means more products/services that can earn you money, and more things to sell to every client. They’ll see that you have a more complete package to offer, which can be what has them choose you over your competitors.
7. Working with others
By working together with other freelancers on bigger projects, you will be able to serve bigger clients and give more complete packages together. This gives more work and often better prices as well. Example like logo designers and web designers working together. What I’ve seen and heard so far, witnesses of great possibilities from this.
8. Increase your online presence
New projects and new clients can come from everywhere, all over the world. By making sure you have a portfolio and galleries displaying your work in communities like deviantART. You should also make sure to be part of social media, like Twitter, Facebook – and so on. This way you’ll get a lot of valuable new contacts, get feedback, become inspired and pick up some tips on how others do things.
9. Contests & crowd-sourcing
These can be great ways of getting your name out there, possible earning a few bucks, making new contacts and practicing your skills. Many websites are available, and especially if you work with web design or logo design, you’ll find plenty of projects to join. This has a potential for you to earn some extra money and is definitely better than just sitting around hoping for projects to appear. Some places to check out if this is of interest would be Freelance.com Crowdspring and 99designs.
10. Write articles
If you’re good at what you do, explain it well and like to write – this can be a great source of extra income. Lots of websites related to design are looking for guest authors all the time and if you’re effective and deliver high quality you can earn a good chunk of money writing about it. Absolutely something to consider, and it gives quick results in form of payment and often a link bank to your website.
Conclusion These were our 10 tips on how to make more money as a freelance designer. Hope this can be of help to you either all the time or during dry periods. Remember that working hard and looking for options will get you far.
Good luck!
Author – Hilde
Here is ten great tips that can help you earn more money and succeed in the world of freelancing. Let’s have a look...
1. Do your best – always!
It sounds logical and is something you always should aim for, but it can be hard to remember this at all times. By always doing your best you’ll get happy clients. Happy clients come back for a second and third buy, they could give you new clients from talking good about you – and they are great to add in your portfolio.
2. Build a great portfolio
We’ve said it over and over and it can’t be said enough. Taking the time, money and effort to build a great portfolio will definitely help you get more customers and that way help you earn more.
3. Spend money on marketing
A certain amount of what you make should go back into building your business. To have more clients notice you, you have to spend some money in getting your name out there. This could be anything from leaving business-cards with everyone you talk to, making brochures for your services, advertising in a local newspaper, buying ad space on bigger websites and so on. You’ll quickly notice that this is a great way of finding new clients and that way earning more.
4. Stop Under-Pricing your work!
A lot of freelance workers, especially those that are newly started, tend to price themselves too low compared to competitors. This could give you an extra client here and there – but in the long run it’s bad for business. Make sure that you check out the prices of your competitors, keep budgets and keep track of how your time is spent.
5. Don’t be too expensive
Under-pricing your work is more common than being too expensive, but make sure you don’t do either. By asking too much, you’ll get fewer projects and your clients are more likely to be unhappy. Just like in #4 – remember to check out who you’re up against and how much everything costs.
6. Be open to including more products and services
If you’re working with design, it’s very likely that you have a couple of specialties. This is always good. Be aware though, that by including one or two more related products to your repertoire you could look at a potential income boost. This means more products/services that can earn you money, and more things to sell to every client. They’ll see that you have a more complete package to offer, which can be what has them choose you over your competitors.
7. Working with others
By working together with other freelancers on bigger projects, you will be able to serve bigger clients and give more complete packages together. This gives more work and often better prices as well. Example like logo designers and web designers working together. What I’ve seen and heard so far, witnesses of great possibilities from this.
8. Increase your online presence
New projects and new clients can come from everywhere, all over the world. By making sure you have a portfolio and galleries displaying your work in communities like deviantART. You should also make sure to be part of social media, like Twitter, Facebook – and so on. This way you’ll get a lot of valuable new contacts, get feedback, become inspired and pick up some tips on how others do things.
9. Contests & crowd-sourcing
These can be great ways of getting your name out there, possible earning a few bucks, making new contacts and practicing your skills. Many websites are available, and especially if you work with web design or logo design, you’ll find plenty of projects to join. This has a potential for you to earn some extra money and is definitely better than just sitting around hoping for projects to appear. Some places to check out if this is of interest would be Freelance.com Crowdspring and 99designs.
10. Write articles
If you’re good at what you do, explain it well and like to write – this can be a great source of extra income. Lots of websites related to design are looking for guest authors all the time and if you’re effective and deliver high quality you can earn a good chunk of money writing about it. Absolutely something to consider, and it gives quick results in form of payment and often a link bank to your website.
Conclusion These were our 10 tips on how to make more money as a freelance designer. Hope this can be of help to you either all the time or during dry periods. Remember that working hard and looking for options will get you far.
Good luck!
Author – Hilde
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When pricing your design services it can be difficult to determine what is an appropriate and fair price. The resulting price should be influenced by a number of different factors. Unfortunately, many times it is just guess work from the designer.
Here are 12 factors that should influence how much you charge for your services:
1. The Time It Will Take
An obvious factor is the amount of time that a specific project will require from you. Some designers have an hourly rate that they attempt to get with each of their projects. Whether you have an set hourly rate or not, you need to consider how much time you expect a project to take and how much you would like to earn for that amount of time.
2. Your Availability
Are you currently overloaded with work? If so, why not price a project a bit higher than you normally would? If the potential customer is willing to pay the price you will be well-compensated for your efforts. If they’re not interested in that price, you’re still busy with your other work so it is no big loss.
On the other hand, if you are starving for work, why not consider making a small price cut if it will help you to get some work? Of course you’ll still want to be sure that you’re getting enough to make it worth your time.
3. Opportunity Cost
If you don’t take the job, what else could you be doing with your time? Don’t only consider how much you will be making for a particular job. You need to also understand what your other options would be. Maybe you know you can only charge X dollars per hour for a specific type of service, but for doing something different you can earn considerably more.
4. Potential for Future Work
Sometimes you make get the opportunity to take a job that has potential to lead to ongoing work that you would like to have. In this case there is more incentive for you to give a very competitive price. Sometimes getting your foot in the door by doing a small amount of work for less than you would like will lead to bigger and better things.
5. History with a Client
Have you worked for this particular client before? If so, what was your experience? Some clients you would love to keep and you may be willing to be more flexible with your pricing. Others you will be anxious to get rid of and you may want to inflate your prices a bit.
6. Quality of Your Work - Your Profesinalism
How does the level of your work compare to other designers? Obviously your clients will have a number of different options when choosing a designer. Your prices should reflect the quality of your work in comparison with your competition. Try not to overprice yourself, and certainly don’t under price yourself.
7. Costs Involved for You
Most jobs will typically only involve your time, but some may require additional costs for software, photos, scripts, etc. Always try to find any possible expenses that could arise when you are pricing a job and make an effort to pass these expenses on to the customer.
8. Opportunity for Growth
Some jobs will present challenges and opportunities for you to improve your skills and your experience. If you are interested in learning a new aspect of design, you may want to seek out projects that will provide those opportunities and price your services to be very competitive. Of course, if the job is a learning experience for you, you should communicate this with the client so they understand the situation and so they do not assume that you are an expert in this area.
9. Experience
In comparison with your competition, what is your experience? Experienced designers are usually able to charge considerably more because of their years of experience and the improved skills that have been developed as a result.
On the other hand, do you have a lack of experience that you would like to improve? If so, consider pricing your services on the low end.
10. Timeline
Will you be under a sever time crunch? If so, you should be able to charge more due to the increased pressure of the time demand. Those who expect a quick turnaround and need something right away will often be willing to pay more for the work.
11. Skills Needed for the Project
Basic HTML and CSS coding skills will not demand as much money as more advanced coding skills used in development of dynamic websites. Additionally, advanced graphic design skills can also warrant a higher price. Take into consideration the skills that are needed to complete the project and how much those skills are worth.
12. Is Outsourcing Needed?
Some projects and designers will require outsourcing part of the work to get the job done. If this is the case you need to know how much you will have to pay someone else. Outsourcing can be one more headache in the pricing decision.
From VandelayDesign.com
Here are 12 factors that should influence how much you charge for your services:
1. The Time It Will Take
An obvious factor is the amount of time that a specific project will require from you. Some designers have an hourly rate that they attempt to get with each of their projects. Whether you have an set hourly rate or not, you need to consider how much time you expect a project to take and how much you would like to earn for that amount of time.
2. Your Availability
Are you currently overloaded with work? If so, why not price a project a bit higher than you normally would? If the potential customer is willing to pay the price you will be well-compensated for your efforts. If they’re not interested in that price, you’re still busy with your other work so it is no big loss.
On the other hand, if you are starving for work, why not consider making a small price cut if it will help you to get some work? Of course you’ll still want to be sure that you’re getting enough to make it worth your time.
3. Opportunity Cost
If you don’t take the job, what else could you be doing with your time? Don’t only consider how much you will be making for a particular job. You need to also understand what your other options would be. Maybe you know you can only charge X dollars per hour for a specific type of service, but for doing something different you can earn considerably more.
4. Potential for Future Work
Sometimes you make get the opportunity to take a job that has potential to lead to ongoing work that you would like to have. In this case there is more incentive for you to give a very competitive price. Sometimes getting your foot in the door by doing a small amount of work for less than you would like will lead to bigger and better things.
5. History with a Client
Have you worked for this particular client before? If so, what was your experience? Some clients you would love to keep and you may be willing to be more flexible with your pricing. Others you will be anxious to get rid of and you may want to inflate your prices a bit.
6. Quality of Your Work - Your Profesinalism
How does the level of your work compare to other designers? Obviously your clients will have a number of different options when choosing a designer. Your prices should reflect the quality of your work in comparison with your competition. Try not to overprice yourself, and certainly don’t under price yourself.
7. Costs Involved for You
Most jobs will typically only involve your time, but some may require additional costs for software, photos, scripts, etc. Always try to find any possible expenses that could arise when you are pricing a job and make an effort to pass these expenses on to the customer.
8. Opportunity for Growth
Some jobs will present challenges and opportunities for you to improve your skills and your experience. If you are interested in learning a new aspect of design, you may want to seek out projects that will provide those opportunities and price your services to be very competitive. Of course, if the job is a learning experience for you, you should communicate this with the client so they understand the situation and so they do not assume that you are an expert in this area.
9. Experience
In comparison with your competition, what is your experience? Experienced designers are usually able to charge considerably more because of their years of experience and the improved skills that have been developed as a result.
On the other hand, do you have a lack of experience that you would like to improve? If so, consider pricing your services on the low end.
10. Timeline
Will you be under a sever time crunch? If so, you should be able to charge more due to the increased pressure of the time demand. Those who expect a quick turnaround and need something right away will often be willing to pay more for the work.
11. Skills Needed for the Project
Basic HTML and CSS coding skills will not demand as much money as more advanced coding skills used in development of dynamic websites. Additionally, advanced graphic design skills can also warrant a higher price. Take into consideration the skills that are needed to complete the project and how much those skills are worth.
12. Is Outsourcing Needed?
Some projects and designers will require outsourcing part of the work to get the job done. If this is the case you need to know how much you will have to pay someone else. Outsourcing can be one more headache in the pricing decision.
From VandelayDesign.com
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Billboards, print ads, paper leaflets, poster and all those you see when you walk on the streets are part of all companies; advertising strategy. We know that without advertising, a company won't be able to exist. "A business without a sign is a sign of no business". The main purpose of advertising is to promote and attract customers on their products. What if you sell a t-shirt and you don't even display it on your store, will someone buy that product?Of course, no one unless you promote or advertise it. The best thing about advertising is you don't need to go into streets and talk to all the people you encounter.
One way to market your product is by visually advertising it. By the help of graphic design, you can visually represent your product in streets, walls, and even in newspapers.
Kinds of advertisements that uses graphic design, here are few of them;
- Name cards
- Brochure
- Newsletter ads
- Flyers
- Premium Gift
- Display System
- T-shirt printed promos
- Billboards
- Signboards
- Promo signs
What are the advantages on using graphic designs for ads?
-Graphic design for advertisements can be cost efficient,"Less talk, increase in market", effectively appeal the audience,you can promote your product easily and better way to voice out your products.
Graphic Design has impacted advertising so much. One reason why companies get more market is that, a good graphic design for advertisement gives a visual taste of their product.
Signs of a good designed advertisements
- When people pays attention to what the visual ad wanted to say
- When you catch the attention of the people.
- When people you got lots of positive feedback from your costumers regarding your ads.
How to do a good graphic design for advertisements?
- Firstly, you need some skill and right mind in designing or hire a skilled designer to do the work
- Make a color schemes that are appealing to the viewers. Arrgghh..."not yellow and pink!!"
- Funny and humorous ads will do a good catch
- Keep it simple but effective
- joshuastyles.com
One way to market your product is by visually advertising it. By the help of graphic design, you can visually represent your product in streets, walls, and even in newspapers.
Kinds of advertisements that uses graphic design, here are few of them;
- Name cards
- Brochure
- Newsletter ads
- Flyers
- Premium Gift
- Display System
- T-shirt printed promos
- Billboards
- Signboards
- Promo signs
What are the advantages on using graphic designs for ads?
-Graphic design for advertisements can be cost efficient,"Less talk, increase in market", effectively appeal the audience,you can promote your product easily and better way to voice out your products.
Graphic Design has impacted advertising so much. One reason why companies get more market is that, a good graphic design for advertisement gives a visual taste of their product.
Signs of a good designed advertisements
- When people pays attention to what the visual ad wanted to say
- When you catch the attention of the people.
- When people you got lots of positive feedback from your costumers regarding your ads.
How to do a good graphic design for advertisements?
- Firstly, you need some skill and right mind in designing or hire a skilled designer to do the work
- Make a color schemes that are appealing to the viewers. Arrgghh..."not yellow and pink!!"
- Funny and humorous ads will do a good catch
- Keep it simple but effective
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When was the last time you got up in front of an audience to showcase your expertise? If you don’t think you’ll ever be a presenter, you may be surprised. Whether you’re pitching a new client, teaching a class or speaking at a conference, there may come a time when you need to prepare for and deliver a Awesome presentation.
+ 1st Impression make lasting Impression +
If you’re a bit rusty with your presentation skills, or just feel out of your element in front of a group, this can be an intimidating prospect. Here are some tips to help you deliver a winning and memorable presentation, one that you actually enjoy giving!
Preparing for the Presentation:
1. Chill...Give yourself a little bit of time, don’t wait until the last minute to start thinking about your presentation. As soon as you know you will be presenting, start making notes about all of the elements you want to cover.
2. Research your audience: Your audience should drive not only the content you present, but your approach as well. Find out who will be in the audience and tailor your presentation directly to them.
3. Identify your purposes & goals: Why are you doing this presentation? Are you trying to win business? Are you sharing your expertise or informative source? Take time to identify your goal and keep it in mind as you develop your presentation.
4. Know your time limit: Make sure you ask how long you will have to present. Knowing if you have 30 minutes, an hour or longer is vital before you start preparing your content.
5. Start with an outline: To make sure your presentation flows and covers all of the points you want to hit on, draft an outline. Break it down into sections to make it manageable in the development stage as well as the delivery.
6. Write it down: Once you have your outline, write down everything you want to say for each point. Think about the content from your audience’s point of view so you can balance the content with engagement.
7. Create visual aids: You’ll want some kind of visual aid to add to your presentation, but fight the temptation of including everything you wrote down on your slides. Keep it short and simple.
8. Memorize it: Don’t worry, you’re not going to memorize and rehash your presentation. BUT, start by memorizing it anyway. Knowing the content inside and out will make you more comfortable and confident during the delivery.
9. Practice, practice and practice : Run through your presentation in full several times before the big day. You may even consider video taping yourself so you can self-critique and fine-tune. (Talk to yourself or do in front of your friend or someone the wont laugh at you :)
10. Get help: Sometimes an outside perspective can help you make sure you’re hitting the mark. Ask a family member, mentor, colleague or even a public speaking coach for help.
11. Get there early: Not only do you want to be on time, but if you get there early, you can scope out the room where you will be presenting and start to familiarize yourself with the environment. You can also meet some of the people in the audience, which can help add a conversational tone.
12. Breathe: Take a deep breath before you start and remember to breathe during the presentation. You should pause frequently to give your words a chance to sink in and to give yourself a break.
13. Be a storyteller: People love stories, so the more anecdotal you are, the more memorable your presentation will be., tell by example of an event not by unrelated topic and goes no where.
14. Show your Energy & Passion: Hopefully you’re passionate about the subject matter. Let your enthusiasm come through in your delivery. It can be contagious and the perfect way to engage your audience.
15. Make it interactive: To prevent boredom for your audience, plan group activities, ask questions and work in a break, if appropriate.
16. Use humor: Humor can be powerful in a presentation setting. Not only can it put the audience at ease, but it can make you more relaxed as well.... not to mention, don go "too far", make it just nice.
17. Plan time for questions: Make sure you leave time at the end of your presentation for a Q&A session. And it’s always a good idea to build in a little buffer time in case you go over during the actual presentation.
18. Leave something behind: Handouts are a great way to drive home your message and give attendees something to refer to after they leave. Be sure to include your contact information for example name card and invite the audience to contact you again with questions.
SOMETHING EXTRA: Like many aspects of business, confidence is important in public speaking situations. Be sure to include these confidence-inspiring tips in your preparation. Remember, when people gets to like, your chances to do business with them is nearer.
+ 1st Impression make lasting Impression +
If you’re a bit rusty with your presentation skills, or just feel out of your element in front of a group, this can be an intimidating prospect. Here are some tips to help you deliver a winning and memorable presentation, one that you actually enjoy giving!
Preparing for the Presentation:
1. Chill...Give yourself a little bit of time, don’t wait until the last minute to start thinking about your presentation. As soon as you know you will be presenting, start making notes about all of the elements you want to cover.
2. Research your audience: Your audience should drive not only the content you present, but your approach as well. Find out who will be in the audience and tailor your presentation directly to them.
3. Identify your purposes & goals: Why are you doing this presentation? Are you trying to win business? Are you sharing your expertise or informative source? Take time to identify your goal and keep it in mind as you develop your presentation.
4. Know your time limit: Make sure you ask how long you will have to present. Knowing if you have 30 minutes, an hour or longer is vital before you start preparing your content.
5. Start with an outline: To make sure your presentation flows and covers all of the points you want to hit on, draft an outline. Break it down into sections to make it manageable in the development stage as well as the delivery.
6. Write it down: Once you have your outline, write down everything you want to say for each point. Think about the content from your audience’s point of view so you can balance the content with engagement.
7. Create visual aids: You’ll want some kind of visual aid to add to your presentation, but fight the temptation of including everything you wrote down on your slides. Keep it short and simple.
8. Memorize it: Don’t worry, you’re not going to memorize and rehash your presentation. BUT, start by memorizing it anyway. Knowing the content inside and out will make you more comfortable and confident during the delivery.
9. Practice, practice and practice : Run through your presentation in full several times before the big day. You may even consider video taping yourself so you can self-critique and fine-tune. (Talk to yourself or do in front of your friend or someone the wont laugh at you :)
10. Get help: Sometimes an outside perspective can help you make sure you’re hitting the mark. Ask a family member, mentor, colleague or even a public speaking coach for help.
11. Get there early: Not only do you want to be on time, but if you get there early, you can scope out the room where you will be presenting and start to familiarize yourself with the environment. You can also meet some of the people in the audience, which can help add a conversational tone.
12. Breathe: Take a deep breath before you start and remember to breathe during the presentation. You should pause frequently to give your words a chance to sink in and to give yourself a break.
13. Be a storyteller: People love stories, so the more anecdotal you are, the more memorable your presentation will be., tell by example of an event not by unrelated topic and goes no where.
14. Show your Energy & Passion: Hopefully you’re passionate about the subject matter. Let your enthusiasm come through in your delivery. It can be contagious and the perfect way to engage your audience.
15. Make it interactive: To prevent boredom for your audience, plan group activities, ask questions and work in a break, if appropriate.
16. Use humor: Humor can be powerful in a presentation setting. Not only can it put the audience at ease, but it can make you more relaxed as well.... not to mention, don go "too far", make it just nice.
17. Plan time for questions: Make sure you leave time at the end of your presentation for a Q&A session. And it’s always a good idea to build in a little buffer time in case you go over during the actual presentation.
18. Leave something behind: Handouts are a great way to drive home your message and give attendees something to refer to after they leave. Be sure to include your contact information for example name card and invite the audience to contact you again with questions.
SOMETHING EXTRA: Like many aspects of business, confidence is important in public speaking situations. Be sure to include these confidence-inspiring tips in your preparation. Remember, when people gets to like, your chances to do business with them is nearer.
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