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.
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.
These placeholders form the CoSchedule blog.
This opt-in graphic is from their video marketing tips.
These form Buffer's 25 Days, 25 Social Media tactics email course.
...and this from 127 Time-Saving Keyboard Social Media Shortcuts.
Here's another from Vyper Marketing case study blog post.
And another example from GetVero blog post Migrating from Mandrill to Vero.
You get the idea.
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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!
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.
This 21 landing page tips cover.
And, some others I made in the video tutorial above.
And, some others I made in the video tutorial above.
Then with a background image added.
And, finally a picture of me matching an example from Coschedule as shown in the video.
Some Canva Tips:
- Find a colour palette coolors.co, colourlovers.com/palettes, or even upload your images to Canva colour palette.
- Use no more than three different font styles on one image.
- Enter your own font sizes.
Resize letter spacing.
Check your design you've saved, or click File to trigger the autosave.
Upload your own design or graphics.
Arrange the order of your images.
To create really thin lines.
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.
Rotate shapes for some extra design flare
Use transparency on graphics to fade them out.
Add links to text in your PDF eBook.
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.
Then choose a pre-design template style size.
Or, you can choose dimensions and add your own custom sizes.
Upload your own fonts that you buy.
Export to transparent PNG!!
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.
@canva the best $100 investment this year was upgrading to #canvaforwork !!!!
— David Frosdick (@DavidFrosdick) July 26, 2017
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"
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!