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Quick toolbox for new social media tools, apps, tips, technology of interest to bloggers, content producers, storytellers, marketing & PR pros. Emphasis on practical not techhy, usable not confusable! ;-)
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9 Best Free Mockups Websites for Designers | Barn Images

9 Best Free Mockups Websites for Designers | Barn Images | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it
Mockup templates are ideal for showcasing your design directly on the appropriate medium. Whether it is an iPhone or iPad, Apple Watch or MacBook, T-Shirt or a giant billboard – you’ll definitely find the right free mockups among these resources.
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A curated list of websites with free mockups of the highest quality, that can be used for personal and commercial projects.

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, October 16, 2017 10:45 AM
A curated list of websites with free mockups of the highest quality, that can be used for personal and commercial projects.
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3 Tools You Can Use to Create Custom Graphics for Your Website

3 Tools You Can Use to Create Custom Graphics for Your Website | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it

Images are a vital component of any website, and using the right ones can enhance both your content and design. The problem lies in finding the right graphics without resorting to the same free stock images everyone else uses.

 

If you really want to set your site apart, there’s an alternative to stock images – you can create your own. The best part is, you don’t need to be a designer to get it done. Nowadays, there are plenty of tools that can help you create stylish graphics with only a little practice, and they’re a great option if you don’t have the budget to hire a designer.

 

In this article, we’ll talk about why images are so important for any website, then we’ll introduce you to three tools that can help you create your own custom graphics. Let’s get started!...

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Some people think they're stuck using stock images for their designs, but you can always learn how to create custom graphics for your website. Three tools reviewed are Canva, Pixlr and PicMonkey -- I recommend each highly.

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, September 8, 2017 1:13 AM

Some people think they're stuck using stock images for their designs, but you can always learn how to create custom graphics for your website. Three tools reviewed are Canva, Pixlr and PicMonkey -- I recommend each highly.

Crag Williams's curator insight, September 8, 2017 7:42 AM
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50 Beautiful Color Combinations (And How to Apply Them to Your Designs)

50 Beautiful Color Combinations (And How to Apply Them to Your Designs) | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it

One of the keys to making your design come alive is choosing just the right color combination.

 

Whether you’re attempting to evoke the feelings associated with a breathtaking landscape, a romantic sunset or a dynamic scene bursting with color, it takes a trained eye to bring together the perfect hues to drive your message home.

 

To save you some time and effort in your search for the ideal color combination, we’ve created a list of beautiful color schemes you can use in any of your projects.

 

These color presets are already available for you within Visme, so you can easily apply them to any of your own designs by simply clicking on the color combination of your choice, as seen below....

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An original selection of 50 color combinations you can use in your infographic and presentation design. Excellent resource, highly recommended! 9.5/10

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, October 14, 2016 10:09 AM

An original selection of 50 color combinations you can use in your infographic and presentation design. Excellent resource, highly recommended! 9.5/10

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PNG photo images - free clipart download

PNG photo images - free clipart download | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it

PngImg.com is a large collection of high-quality images of object cutouts on transparent backgrounds ready to be downloaded and used in your next project.


You can easily search for the subject you are looking for and select from the image results your favorite ones for immediate download. No registration or login is required.


100% free.


N.B.: From the notes in the about page of the site it appears as if some of the images contained in this catalog may have been simply copied from other sources without securing permissions for re-use. Be warned. 


My comment: Very useful resource for finding image cutouts of objects that can be integrated in existing layouts or photographs thanks to their having a trasparent background.


Try it out:  http://pngimg.com...

Jeff Domansky's insight:

On this site you can download free PNG images, pictures and cliparts for design and web design in best resolution and quality. Highly recommended. 9.5/10

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, August 18, 2016 1:18 AM

On this site you can download free PNG images, pictures and cliparts for design and web design in best resolution and quality.

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Email Signature Design Tips: the Edge of Creativity and Reputation

Email Signature Design Tips: the Edge of Creativity and Reputation | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it

If you are not a design clinched person, email signature can easily give you an elegant hint of style without huge efforts.


Now, you decided that “Regards, Dave” isn’t working for you, or for your business any more.


Here are some tips you’ll need to consider while making an email signature that works....

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Email signature design is as important as the color of your tie, choose one wisely.

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, October 12, 2015 2:58 AM

Email signature design is as important as the color of your tie, choose one wisely.

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The Ultimate List of Visual Content Tools

The Ultimate List of Visual Content Tools | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it

A text without visuals feels like a cracker without cheese – it’s dry and uninviting. But, by adding to a text a nice piece of high-quality visual content, you can create a yummy “sandwich”. Incorporating compelling visual elements into your content is a proven way of increasing audience engagement, making your content more shareable and boosting your success!


We’ve drawn up a list of the most useful free tools that will help you create stunning images or engaging videos quickly and easily, even if you’re not a designer....

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Visual content tools can help you add flare and professionalism to your post. This extensive list will help you find the right tool for your needs. Recommended reading. 9/10

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, March 20, 2015 11:33 AM

Visual content tools can help you add flare and professionalism to your post. This extensive list will help you find the right tool for your needs. Recommended reading. 9/10

Vloasis's curator insight, March 21, 2015 12:06 PM

I'm always interested in new sources of free visual content, and while this list may not be "the ultimate", it is certainly worth a bookmark.  :)

AndySernovitz's curator insight, July 31, 2015 3:54 AM

Visual content tools can help you add flare and professionalism to your post. This extensive list will help you find the right tool for your needs. Recommended reading. 9/10

 
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The Story of Storyblocks, A Letter From Our Founder - Storyblocks Blog

The Story of Storyblocks, A Letter From Our Founder - Storyblocks Blog | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it
In 2009, I started a stock media company with a single vision: to provide premium creative content that everyone could afford. This idea grew into VideoBlocks, followed by the launch of GraphicStock and AudioBlocks. Now, we’re adding millions of photos to our new image Marketplace and it’s time to bring our expanding libraries together as Storyblocks.
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Storyblocks is an improved one-stop-shop for high quality stock media at a fraction of the cost, with millions of images, videos, audio clips, and more! A favorite tool, modestly priced and highly recommended. 9.5/10

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, September 18, 2017 10:48 AM

Formerly Graphic Stock, newly-renamed and upgraded, Storyblocks is an improved one-stop-shop for high quality stock media at a fraction of the cost, with millions of images, videos, audio clips, and more! A favorite tool, modestly priced and highly recommended. 9.5/10

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Create stunning background-less images with ClippingMagic

Create stunning background-less images with ClippingMagic | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it
Many artists today are taking the e-commerce road to market their talent. And that’s actually a great idea. Amazon, eBay and other popular online selling p

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Cool tool for quick image edits. Recommended.

Baiba Svenca's curator insight, March 30, 2017 12:44 PM

Here are some great tips for creating images for your presentations using Clipping Magic.

Thanks for the suggestion to Super Monitoring.

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, April 15, 2017 11:51 AM

Cool tool for quick image edits. Recommended.

GwynethJones's curator insight, April 15, 2017 9:59 PM

COOL! I've gotta give this another try!

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Snappa - The Easiest Graphic Design Tool You'll Ever Use

Snappa - The Easiest Graphic Design Tool You'll Ever Use | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it

Snappa makes it easy to create any type of online graphic. Create & publish images for social media, content marketing, and more!

 

Hundreds of ready made templates

Don't want to design from scratch? No problem! Just choose from our growing collection of beautiful templates to get started in seconds.

 

Everything you need to create stunning graphics

Snappa combines the best visual assets with a fully-featured graphic editor....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

Snappa is my favorite new graphics tool. Many great features, free version, easy to use yet lots of powerful features in the Pro version for just $10 a month. Highly recommended! 10/10

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, October 11, 2016 10:51 AM

Snappa is my favorite new graphics tool. Many great features, free version, easy to use yet lots of powerful features in the Pro version for just $10 a month. Highly recommended! 10/10

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15 vibrant color scheme apps that make design simple - The Creative Edge

15 vibrant color scheme apps that make design simple - The Creative Edge | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it

There’s no reason for your designs to look drab – especially when it comes to color. A quick glance online and you’ll find a stockpile of color scheme apps ready to help you learn, play and perfect your next palette.From clever Hex code games to comprehensive color wheels, here are 15 of our favorite free color scheme apps to take your designs to the next level....

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Excellent color resources for design, blogging and marketing. Recommended viewing!  10/10

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, January 10, 2016 10:12 AM

Excellent color resources for design, blogging and marketing. Recommended viewing!  10/10

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Ten Free Infographic Templates Using PowerPoint

Ten Free Infographic Templates Using PowerPoint | Top Social Media Tools | Scoop.it

Infographics are a powerful tool for capturing the attention of your target audiences. In fact, businesses that publish infographics grow their traffic an average of 12% more than those that don't.


The hard part, of course, is finding the time and resources to create these infographics.That's why we've created ten fully customizable infographic templates that will give you the inspiration and foundation you need to build your own infographics right in PowerPoint....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

Design amazing infographics with nothing but powerpoint with Hubspot's free template: How to Create 10 Fabulous Infographics in PowerPoint. Free sign up required but useful.

Christine Lombardo's curator insight, October 7, 2015 9:58 AM

I'm addicted to infographics myself :)

Ted Perlmutter's curator insight, October 8, 2015 3:03 PM

Basic juxtapositions in artful colors, a good place to start in the program that all info architects love to hate.  #NECR2015

Bruce Banner's comment, October 12, 2015 1:35 PM
amazing share.