Jill is a writer, artist, and graphic designer from the Pacific Northwest. Her areas of interest include print-on-demand technology, surface pattern design, and small business marketing. She enjoys cats, chocolate, 80s music, yoga, and visiting NYC whenever she can.

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Reviews

Ucraft Logo Maker

Ucraft’s free logo maker is one of several services it offers for small businesses. Its interface is simple and easy-to-use, but there’s one big caveat: you’ll need to modify the original artwork in some way in order to trademark your finished logo. Read on for my recommended alternatives, including how you can hire a professional logo designer for as little as $5 on Fiverr.

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GraphicSprings

GraphicSprings lets you build decent logo concepts fairly quickly, but if you’re not ready to make a purchase, you may find yourself disappointed when you can’t save your work and you’re pressured to buy your design. Read on to find out which alternatives I recommend. If you want to save even more money but you need a professionally designed logo, you should head to Fiverr...

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Logo.com

Logo.com is a DIY logo maker, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). You might think this trendy technology automatically equals unlimited design potential, but in this case, the results are pretty underwhelming. Read on to find out why I recommend hiring an experienced designer for $5 on Fiverr instead of letting a “virtual logo designer” do it for you. I'll also tell you...

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Get Custom Logo

I’m not sure what to call Get Custom Logo, but I do know that if I need a logo designed, I certainly won’t use it. Read on to find out why I don’t recommend this service and you should, instead, hire a professional logo designer for $5 on Fiverr.

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Blog Posts

6 Best Website Builders for Actors + Great Templates in 2024

There are dozens of website builders out there, but not all of them can give you what you need to put the spotlight on your talent. Some builders can be time-consuming and complicated to use, while others are intuitive and user-friendly. Some let you upload unlimited audio and video clips, while others charge you a premium for storage space. And if you pick the wrong...

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January 13, 2024
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5 Best Church Website Builders — Perfect for Beginners (2024)

You definitely don’t want to pick the wrong website builder for your church site. Why? Not only could it be a waste of precious time you could be investing in your community, but it may also compromise your financial data. To avoid these potential issues, you need to make sure the website builder you choose is trustworthy, but also has all the features to make your church...

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January 13, 2024
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9 Best Photography Logos and How to Get One for Free [2024]

In a visual industry like photography, it's all about capturing that single image that says so much. You get that, and it's the first thing you want your clients to know about you. That's why your business logo needs to be impeccable. "Impeccable" and "cheap" don't usually go hand-in-hand, but these days, a high-quality logo doesn't have to cost a fortune. I'm going to tell...

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9 Best Food Logos and How to Make Your Own for Free [2024]

Hungry for a food-themed logo? There's a world of flavors out there, with all the fonts, colors, icons, and styles, but how do you know what's best for your business?  A professional logo designer can give you all the answers you need, and you can hire one for a lot less money than you might expect. Click here to jump ahead and learn my trick. I’ll also show you how to...

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5 Best Facebook Video Ad Experts for Small Businesses 2024

Social media marketing can be tricky, especially when it comes to connecting with your ideal customer on Facebook. You don’t want to invest a lot of time and money in producing a video only to end up with a handful of views and zero conversions. So, how can you advertise your small business effectively without breaking the bank? One option is to hire a marketing expert who...

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6 Best Squarespace Templates for Photographers in 2024

Most Squarespace photography website templates will display your images beautifully, but there’s more to building a successful photography site than just showcasing your work. I tested Squarespace’s templates for photographers to find the ones that give you a professional-quality portfolio, plus all the functionality you need to bring in new clients. You’ll find my top...

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9 Best Sports Logos and How to Make Your Own for Free [2024]

Whether it’s a fierce animal or a fearless warrior, you want a sports logo that gives your team an edge before you even step on the field. But with so much to think about – colors, fonts, icon styles, and more – it may seem like getting a quality logo is impossible without a huge budget. Not true! Jump ahead now to learn how you can hire an experienced sports logo designer...

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9 Best Technology Logos and How to Make Your Own [2024]

Whether you’re launching a new tech-centric company or revamping your current image, you may have a limited budget for your marketing and branding projects. That doesn’t mean you have to cut corners to get a strong technology logo design. Jump down now to find out how you can hire an experienced designer for as little as $5. If you’re the design-oriented type, I’ll also...

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9 Best Geometric Logos and How to Make Your Own [2024]

What’s the secret to turning a simple geometric shape into a logo recognized around the world? I wish there were just one, but creating a memorable geometric logo involves all kinds of tough decisions. From size and shape to color, font choices, and borders, there is a lot to think about. That’s why major companies turn to professional designers for logo help, and you can,...

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6 Best Squarespace Blog Templates in 2024 (+2 I Would Avoid)

Most Squarespace templates are well-designed and visually appealing - but there’s still a lot to consider when picking the right one for your blog. If you blog in a mainly visual industry, you might need pages with large, bold images. If your blog is mainly text-focused, you might want a clean, simple look to make your words stand out. Squarespace has it all, but not all...

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9 Best Soccer Team Logos & How to Make Your Own [2024]

When it comes to your soccer team’s image, it’s important to project a look that stands out across all branding channels - print, broadcast media, social media, apparel, and so on. I’m about to show you how to get a soccer logo that stands out on the field (and off). While you can design your own, you can save a lot of time, money, and headaches by hiring the right...

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9 Best Animal Logos and How to Make Your Own for Free [2024]

There’s a lot more to creating a great animal logo than just choosing the best animal. Should the image be realistic or cartoonish? Should the animal be gentle or fierce? These are just a couple of the questions you need to answer to create a memorable, professional animal logo. The best way to get the logo you need is to hire an experienced designer, but who can afford...

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9 Best DJ Logos and How to Make Your Own for Free 2024

The right DJ logo will not only match your personality and taste in music - it will also help your audience associate your unique talent with a strong image. But you also want to make sure your logo will look good on event posters, postcards, and even T-shirts. If you have no background in graphic design, the best way to achieve this is to leave the work to a professional...

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70+ Best Free Fonts for Designers – for Commercial Use in 2024

If you’re on the hunt for free fonts for your business needs, you’ve probably hit some roadblocks along the way. Many design websites suggest a plethora of “free” fonts, only for the fine print to hit you hard: “free for personal use only.” Or you find fonts that are free to use, but you have to pay a monthly fee to access the download websites. I’ve done extensive digging...

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9 Best Medical Logos and How to Make Your Own for Free [2024]

A colorful and inviting medical logo can be a welcome sight for patients, especially those who might be nervous about office visits. Thoughtful branding also helps to develop a sense of trust and expertise with your patients, and it’s easy to do even if you have limited resources to work with. Today, I’ll show you how to make a medical clinic or hospital logo design using...

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