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.
13 replies to "How To Create Jaw Dropping Blog Graphics With Canva"
Great article David! I use Photoshop for my designs but these online tools like Be Funky and MockoFun are also useful!
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
No probs! I go big, 1280×720
It’s brilliant, thanks for reminding us about it David
Enjoy!
@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.
Hi Nurudeen, try this colour #02376B
David, thanks for posting this awesome video on Canva. You’ve made it looked really simple to use!
No problem! It really is a great tool.
You’re welcome James!
Canva is really awesome. Thanks for putting together this post David
Canva is brilliant, thanks for reminding us about it David
You’re welcome Andrew!! Thanks for stopping by the blog 🙂 Hope you’re keeping busy!