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How to Create and Launch a Website for Free Using Canva 🌐 Quick read: https://lnkd.in/g-thBYaS Creating a stunning website doesn’t require coding skills or a hefty budget anymore. Did you know you can design a professional-looking site using Canva's free website templates? You can create and publish a unique, visually appealing site customized to your needs with a few simple steps. All you need to do is follow the following 5 steps. #AI #canva #NoCode

The client gives you 5 to 10 hours to design a website Shock 😱 It's time to: Cook your skill with spicy: - Make a smarter mind in your field  - Wink any updates to your skill - Practice learn learn learn  - Work & work to rocking Here are 5 Essential Web Design Tools 1. Divi AI  → AI assistant for layouts, content, and images.  → No more blank page moments 2. Hostinger AI  → AI handles hosting setups and security updates.  → Focus on design 3. Framer → Craft interactive prototypes effortlessly.  → No coding skills needed 4. Wix ADI  → Quick website creation in minutes.  → Ideal for landing pages and portfolios 5. Canva  → User-friendly design sanctuary with templates, graphics, and fonts. → Produce stunning visuals Each tool builds on one other. Construct a strong website → Build a strong online presence. P.S. What tool do you use mostly?

Why I Start All My Web Projects with Photoshop: Insights from Customer Conversations In fact, in the course of today's conversation with a client, I got reminded of the way Photoshop plays a very central role in our process of web development. And one question, more than any other, tends to rear its ugly head from time to time: "Why Photoshop first? Why not jump straight into the code?" Here is basically what I shared: Clear Vision: The visual blueprint of the project is very well prepared in Photoshop. It sets the right expectations but acts as a guiding light for the complete development journey. Unleash Creativity: With Photoshop, users can really bend the limits of their imagination and never be limited by any code restriction. Free rein to explore and perfect the design your brand and vision deserve. Efficiency and precision: This brilliant Photoshop design streamlines the development process. Developers are provided with a clear guideline, hence less back-and-forth in ensuring that they work with an accurate model to be translated into code. Excellence optimized: make every pixel perfect. Photoshop will enable the website owner to optimize images for the web, so in any device, their site will always look flawless with fast loading times. Collaboration at its best—this method encourages better communication with the design and development teams to make sure each and every bit of your website is actually planned and executed to the 'T'. We always strive, whether the objective or not, to provide a website but an uninterrupted experience that becomes noticeable within the digital landscape. We start with Photoshop not to ensure we code your site but, opposite that, craft a digital masterpiece that perfectly catches your brand. I know we have some Figma trends now, but for me, it's Photoshop first. Join us on this creative journey. Your vision. Our design and development savvy, Photoshop's boundless possibilities. #WebDevelopment #Photoshop #DesignThinking #UserExperience #DigitalInnovation

4 things we use daily to speed up our workflow: 1. Creating our own Smart Object keyboard shortcuts We make layers into Smart Objects a lot! Whether its turning photos into Smart Objects to allow us to add Camera Raw effects or grabbing a bunch of crests to make a master Smart Object, we noticed we were doing it all the time. It only takes a few seconds to Ctrl + Click on the layer > Convert to Smart Object, but when you're going through that process multiple times per day, it really adds up. A quick Google will show you how to create your own bespoke keyboard shortcuts, and it's become second nature now for us to just hit "Ctrl + Cmd + S" to instantly turn any layer into a Smart Object. We also made one for "New Smart Object via copy" which allows us to create a duplicate Smart Object, that's not linked to the original (so changes only affect the copy, not both versions). It's worth paying attention to the repetative tasks you do daily and seeing which ones you can turn into shortcuts. 2. Remove BG We know there are many ways to remove backgrounds on photos, but we're yet to find anything as accurate as Remove BG. It also has the added bonus of allowing us to batch process multiple files at once. Its 45p per cutout, but when you get 10 cutout in 1 minute, compared to doing it by hand and it taking an hour, you'll earn that £4.50 back easily. 3. Duplicate Layers across Documents When working on sports like UFC/Boxing, we tend to use the same background across all designs to give the work a consistent brand look. In the old days, we used to grab the background elements and drag and drop them over to a new document, then re-position them to make sure it was consistent between graphics. But then we discovered "Duplicate Layers"! Simply Ctrl + Click on the desired layers or folder, choose 'Duplicate Layer' and select the destination. It can be a brand new doc, an existing one you have open or even just another canvas in the same artboard. It's been a game changer for us when working on large scale social campaigns with multiple designs that follow the same visual theme. 4. Photoshop script for organising layers alphabetically We recently added the Photoshop script for this in our free Members area ( https://lnkd.in/eMu57VtD ) and it's been great to see how useful it's been to so many others. In one click, you can make all layers organise themselves alphabetically, which we use a lot when creating a Smart Object full of crests for example. It's quicker and easier to find the layers you want to switch on/off when you know where you're looking! --- These simple ideas are hardly revolutionary but adopting these shortcuts really adds up over time. James Barnard gave an Adobe Max talk ( https://lnkd.in/e-BfgCzG ) on how he speeds up his workflow in Illustrator and it follows this same logic so it's worth a watch. --- So what time saving shortcuts would you recommend? All suggestions are welcome!

🤔 Does Framer Really Meet Your Needs? ✧ Let’s Break It Down! ❖ Design Freedom 🎨 If you’re looking for unlimited creativity without the code hassle, Framer’s got you covered. It’s not just a tool—it’s a canvas for your wildest design ideas. ↳ Want animation? ↳ Smooth scrolling? ↳ Interactive layers? ↳ Done. ✅ ❖ Speed and Simplicity 🚀 ↳ Need a quick yet custom build?  ↳ Framer’s interface is built for speed.  Y↳ ou can design, tweak, and publish in a fraction of the time it would take elsewhere. More time for coffee, less time on code. ☕️💻 ❖ End-to-End Solution 🛠️ From prototyping to launching, Framer lets you handle every stage in one place. Forget the endless file handoffs or tool-switching; Framer is your one-stop shop. Why juggle multiple tools when you can have it all here? 🎉 ❖ Community Backed 🤝 Framer’s community isn’t just big—it’s awesome.  With constant support, shared resources, and inspiration at every turn, it’s a network that’s here for you. It’s like having a team of creative friends who actually get what you’re trying to build. ❖ Built-In Interactivity 🌟 ↳ Let’s face it—today’s web experiences need movement.  ↳ Framer’s interactive components make sure your website isn’t just seen but experienced. ↳ No boring static pages here.  ↳ Just pure, dynamic engagement. ✧ So, does Framer meet your needs?  ✧ It’s more than a tool; it’s a partner in creativity.  ✧ Give it a try and let your ideas come to life! Contact for quick conversation:👇👇 📧 Email: [email protected] 📆 Schedule: https://lnkd.in/d55EJX7F Available for Contra: https://lnkd.in/d4nUBQ_B Enable notification 🔔 Don't forget to follow Ikbal H. ❖ X (Twitter) → https://x.com/YoIkbal Instagram → https://lnkd.in/d7GUVwAF ♻️ Repost if you found this helpful. #Framer #WebDesign #NoCode #WebBuilder #CreativeDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #CommunitySupport #Webflow #UserExperience #Innovation

This email nails it with clean HTML text that pops on both desktop and mobile, thanks to its well-executed responsive design. We love the fun content, rounded corners, and clean layout. Great job, Canva! 👏 Curated by: Andy King View the full email here → https://lnkd.in/eC_dhVw5 #emaillove #emailmarketing #emailgeeks #emailmarketing101 #emailmarketinginspiration #inspiration #design #emailmarketingtips #emailmarketingstrategies

🎨 Mind-Blowing: Canva's Evolution into Web Design! Who else is amazed by how Canva has transformed from a simple graphic design tool into a legitimate website builder? Let me share what's got me excited: ✨ Game-Changing Features: • Drag-and-drop website builder • Responsive design templates • Custom domain connection • Built-in SEO tools • Animation capabilities 🚀 What makes it fascinating: Zero coding required The same intuitive interface we already love Real-time collaboration (perfect for client feedback!) Integrated with Canva's massive asset library Quick landing page creation 💡 Pro Tip: While it might not replace traditional web development tools for complex projects, it's perfect for: • Portfolio sites • Landing pages • Small business websites • Event pages • Personal blogs What's your favorite feature? Share below! 👇 #WebDesign #CanvaWebsites #DigitalMarketing #WebDevelopment #Canvawebsitebuilder #NoCode #DesignTips

New ongoing series called "Just Asking!" Today I'm "Just Telling!" It's not meant to offend anyone, just to evoke polite conversation on subjects that are prevalent in my life today and things related to graphic design and art. You have to do a whole series of posts in various social platforms. Yes, you could use Canva or AE, but my favorite tool is Photoshop. First, the sizes were not selectable in the new document menu. You could input them as you create and save them in the "Saved" tab, but that would be a task. Got me to looking for an addon or plugin. What did I find, but Social Media Toolkit by Thomas Zagler. This plugin has saved me a lot of time, and I think it could help you. The free version is great, and there is a paid Pro version with more features. The one cool feature in the paid version is opening multiple sizes as artboards in one document. Give it a try and let me know your thoughts on this plugin and does it help? https://lnkd.in/g4ZttUXC #photoshop #plugins #socialmedia #adobe #toolkit #awesome

Hey everyone! 🌟 Just wanted to share my latest project - designing a website banner for my client using Figma! 💻 It was such a breeze to use with its intuitive interface and collaborative features. Plus, the final product turned out to be sleek and eye-catching. 👀 If you're looking for a user-friendly and efficient tool for designing website banners, headers, or ads, I highly recommend giving Figma a try. It's a game-changer, trust me! 🙌 Have you used Figma for your design projects before? Share your experience in the comments below! Let's connect and geek out over design together. 💬 https://lnkd.in/dSWzu6GV #Figma #WebsiteBanner #DesignGoals #CollaborativeTool #Networking

I ❤️ Canva! What an amazing tool for such a great price. The free version is next-level on it's own. Today I am building a temporary website as a place holder until I can fully deck out a WordPress site with integrations. What I love most about Canva's websites are that you can pump out unlimited hosted URL's without ever leaving the site on both the free and paid version. You can then shorten the link on bitly.com. I think they Legacy thinking of anything but custom domain names is becoming quickly outdated. For your main site and email marketing, a custom domain is a must. For links that come and go and that get connected to via a signup button, in particular, a free hosting and registrar like Canva makes sense. 🎈 🎈 🎈 🎈 🎈 I've been working on Canva for so long that I can pump out graphics in no time flat now and as you can see by the certificate I just hit a thousand designs! My favorite source for how-to videos of Canva is typically Design with Canva on YouTube. I'll watch and re-watch their videos until I can perform the tasks without looking up my next moves. But just like with all of tech and coding there are always little hidden gems to learn and they're always rolling out new features and changing the UI (User Interface). I love Canva's Brand Story of how one person's vision and a team's verve to create free and low-cost alternatives to expensive graphic design changed an industry. I certainly cannot imagine my business without Canva. I am forever grateful for it. ❤️ What is your favorite way to use Canva for your business? #RoseKellerAndCo #ShineOnline #ContentMarketing #GraphicDesign