How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva

David Frosdick

Last Updated: February 1, 2023

Learn how to create professional and jaw dropping graphics using a free tool called Canva. And without the need for an expensive Graphic Designer.

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One thing I’ve noticed with blogs I follow is that they all have something in common, and it’s not the content.

Years ago when I started blogging, I was always trying to make my blog look great. Having a nice design with eye-catching colours was my goal, but every time I designed a site, I still wasn’t happy with it.

It took me a few years to realise that it was nothing to do with the theme or design framework itself. It was more to do with the graphical elements of each blog post.

Those graphics used in the blog post content and main feature images pulled the blog design together. Also, good graphics will keep people on your page a little longer helping to improve SEO.

Adding stunning graphics plays a role in making a “good design” or making it “look nice” as my clients used to say.

Example Graphics You Could Make

Here’s a look at some blogs I've visited recently and what they all share in common is stunning graphics. Graphics that you want to click on while reading a post or graphics that catch your attention while scrolling a social feed.

Notice how the bright colours and icons make you look twice. Imagine scrolling Twitter and seeing these images.

Look at these from HelpScout blog.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

These placeholders form the CoSchedule blog.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

This opt-in graphic is from their video marketing tips.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

You get the idea.

Now you might be wondering - How do you create these kind of graphics?

If you didn't read the headline, it was...

Canva - Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software

There are lots of tools you can use, but the one I like most is Canva.

Just to clarify, I'm not saying all the designs above were created using Canva...but they could have been!

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

Here are some examples of images we’ve made using Canva.

This cover and full PDF checklist from how to add personality to your marketing and choosing the right social platform for building your community.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

This 21 landing page tips cover.

And, some others I made in the video tutorial above.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

And, some others I made in the video tutorial above.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

Then with a background image added.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

And, finally a picture of me matching an example from Coschedule as shown in the video.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

Some Canva Tips:

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
  • Resize letter spacing.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
  • Check your design you've saved, or click File to trigger the autosave.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
  • Upload your own design or graphics.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
  • Arrange the order of your images.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
  • To create really thin lines.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
  • I suggest you create a rectangle, zooming in and making it thin. Canva doesn't have a line point size option so this is my work around.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
  • Rotate shapes for some extra design flare

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
  • Use transparency on graphics to fade them out.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
  • Add links to text in your PDF eBook.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

Canva For Work

My favourite features in the paid version are:

  • Resize templates after you create them. This is a powerful feature. You can resize design to existing templates.
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Then choose a pre-design template style size.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

Or, you can choose dimensions and add your own custom sizes.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

Upload your own fonts that you buy.

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

Export to transparent PNG!!

How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress
How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva | OptimizePress

Transparent PNGs are those files that have a clear background.

They also have Canva Print coming soon.

Like I said on the video and tweeted Canva.

Now go and create some amazing blog graphics and eBooks!

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    13 replies to "How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva"

    • John

      Great article David! I use Photoshop for my designs but these online tools like Be Funky and MockoFun are also useful!

    • Jay

      David,
      Canva is awesome, thanks for the tip I’m addicted.
      Question: what is the best size for featured images on blog posts using the smart theme?
      Jay

    • Marcelo Sartor

      It’s brilliant, thanks for reminding us about it David

    • Nurudeen Tijani

      @DavidFrosdick – great post and very informative. Do we have access to the blue (or other colors) banner you’ve used in some of your post images. I am referring to the blue banner displayed in the last image of this post.

    • Wilfred

      David, thanks for posting this awesome video on Canva. You’ve made it looked really simple to use!

    • David Frosdick

      You’re welcome James!

    • James Dyson

      Canva is really awesome. Thanks for putting together this post David

    • Andrew Lock

      Canva is brilliant, thanks for reminding us about it David

      • David Frosdick

        You’re welcome Andrew!! Thanks for stopping by the blog 🙂 Hope you’re keeping busy!

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