It has been said that,
One picture is worth a thousand words.
Albert Einstein
The same principle applies to your blog posts too.
"Visual elements" are a key component of a successful blog post. It works great in increasing your blog post's reach and engagement.
Why should you add visually appealing graphics to your blog post?
Visually appealing graphics and images add aesthetic appeal to your blog post and it breaks up the content, making it easier to read.
By adding eye-catching and visually appealing graphics:
- You can increase effective engagement on your blog. People connect with visual content at a faster rate and stay longer on your blog.
- Help in communicating your content effectively and easily. Infographics and charts always work wonders in communicating a difficult concept.
- Properly designed graphics also help in the process of personal branding. You can differentiate yourself from others by adding a unique touch to your graphics.
Fortunately, now you can create stunning and impressive graphics easily. You can do it even without knowing any technical or graphic design skills. There are some amazing tools available online that can help you in creating great graphics for your blog and social media accounts. Most of these tools have readymade templates and you can customize these templates as per your choice and preferences.
What are these online design tools? And how they help you in creating stunning graphics for your blog? Read the post to know more!
5 Amazing online tools for creating stunning graphics for your blog
Canva
Canva is one of the best and well-known design tools for creating amazing graphics for your blog. With Canva, you can create impressive blog graphics, social media posts, posters, flyers and e-book cover. This tool offers readymade templates and you can choose any one as per your choice and business need. After selecting the template, you can customize it by drag and drop method. Canva has features such as adding text, uploading your own image and adding other elements like icon or border to your graphic.
After doing customization, you can save the image on your computer by downloading it. Or can share on your social media accounts directly. Canva offers free and premium versions. By purchasing the premium version, you can unlock some other exclusive features such as unlimited storage for photos and access to premium template and photos.
Crello
Crello is the second important tool that has similar functionality like Canva. It offers a great collection of pre-made template and free photos. Along with other routine features, Crello offers an excellent option of "creating animated content". By using this feature, you can create impressive animated logo or cards for your business.
Crello has both versions, free and premium. And you can select any one as per your budget and preference.
Piktochart
Piktochart is another valuable tool for creating excellent graphics for your blog. Use Piktochart when you want to make more targetted graphics for genres like digital marketing, human resources, health care and finance.
This tool is especially useful for creating infographics, presentation and reports. They have a wide collection of readymade templates. These templates can be customized easily. In fact, with pro plan you can bring your entire team and can create great visual collaboration too!
BeFunky
BeFunky has a slightly different outlet than other editors. It offers mainly three options (photo editor, collage maker and graphic designer) to get started. You can choose anyone as per your need. After selecting a readymade template, you can start customization with a wide range of appealing features.
BeFunky offers free and paid both plans. After selecting pro plan, you can get access to more exclusive features of photo editing. If you are someone who likes to add different filters and Instagram style visual effects to your graphics and images, then this is a perfect tool for you.
PicMonkey
PicMonkey is a great online tool for creating stylish graphic design for your blog. It is more suitable for your everyday photo editing. They offer a wide range of photo editing tools (paint, brushes, change the background and add filters). The best thing about PicMonkey is that they offer a separate section with "Tips and Tutorials." With these easy to follow tutorials, you can enhance your photo editing skills and learn a lot about photo editing tactics. All and all a great app with easy to use functionality.
So, there were some amazing online tools for creating stunning and visually appealing graphics for your blog? Which one is your favorite? Please share!
Comments
Thanks Tina, arti, Mayuri and swati. I m so glad you liked the post.
Once again you have created a post which is so so useful and informative . Thanks a lot for sharing.. I have used Canva would love to try others .
I have never dared look beyond Canva. After reading your helpful post, it's time to explore. Checking out Crello today! Such a helpful post, Surbhi.
Thanks Surbhi...my tech skills are close to zilch and this is really helpful!
Such a wonderful blog, Surbhi! I am going to try the rest. Canva has always been my go-to design tool. #MyFriendAlexa #TheTinaEdit
Thanks Anshu. I am so glad you liked the post.
That's a very useful Post Surbhi..I will confess I stick to Canva mostly, but have tried piktochart for making infographics, but the rest I haven't even heard of. Crello seems interesting as it is close to Canva, will try that thanks to you.
Thanks harshitha, Priti and Brindha, I m glad you liked the post.
Thank you, am really technologically challenged but your post makes it seem so easy
Great!! I am using Canva but was unaware of rest of the tools. Thanks for sharing. #MyFriendAlexa
Good post - I wasn’t aware of a few you mentioned here. Hope to try them soon!
Thanks a lot Pragun. I m glad you liked it.
Amazing post and very informative. Stunning graphics are appealing to the eyes and catchy for a good blog post. I have been using canva often, but thanks for sharing about other sites too, will surely try.
Thanks a lot Rashi. I am so glad you find it helpful.
Great post Surbhi. Very helpful. Will try these for my blog too.
Thanks a lot Archana. I m so so glad you liked it.
Ultimate!Bang On post-Surbhi! Much needed at this hour, except Canva all, are totally new to me, I will check those out too, as I totally agree on that, "One picture is worth a thousand words".
Now this is an amazing post as usual Surbhi. You have written it at a time when we are going to blogging the most! Thank you dear!
Fantastic. I would really try my hands on each of them.
Thanks a lot Sweta and Amrita. I m so glad you liked the post.