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Kitten · 27-04-2009, 12:59

eyecatching, simple but to the point. That's the best advice I can give you. Don't clutter it with stuff you don't need, keep it basic. I think the contact details and the list of things you do is good enough, it tells people what they need to know. Perhaps a tagline or a quote from a satisfied customer (though nothing cheesy!) if you want to jazz it up a bit.

Keep the colours simple but effective. Blues and oranges are very popular in IT, I'd avoid Red/white because it can look cheesy and dated if not used properly (just my opinion).

Make the contact details big and bold and well spaced and put times down if you work inside certain times. If you work anytime make sure you put 24-hour answerphone or something similar, so people won't be surprised if they ring you at 4am and you don't answer! Last but not least, proof read it 1000000 times because a wrong spelling can really spoil things. Not be a grammar/spelling nazi, but it's so important on marketing and so obvious when it's wrong. Get a few people to check it before you send it because you WILL miss the obvious mistakes, it happens when you've stared at something for ages!

Obviously you might not like any/all of the above but I'm searching my memory banks to see whats lurking up there from my advertising days

Desmo · 27-04-2009, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slinwagh

Can any of you graphical wizards help me please. I need to create my ad for the local rag but I am struggling getting it down to size, the text and graphic loses it crispness.

Thanks !!!

How long have we got? Email me some copy and a size and I'll try and sort something for you. Is is just a single colour advert?

Dee · 27-04-2009, 13:25

Desmo, will you PM me your business website/details etc? I might need you

Oooh yeah

Slinwagh · 27-04-2009, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmo

How long have we got? Email me some copy and a size and I'll try and sort something for you. Is is just a single colour advert?

I am out of time for now, need to pick up the little one for a hospital appointment.

Cheers for the offer I will get back to you later if that is ok.

Desmo · 27-04-2009, 13:39

Dee, will PM you in a tick

loki · 27-04-2009, 13:47

Desmo

Can you do the same for me please, I have a couple of projects I need to up the ante on

Desmo · 27-04-2009, 14:08

Loki, will PM you in a tick

Slinny, you got artwork PM'd to you

27-04-2009, 12:59	#21
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	eyecatching, simple but to the point. That's the best advice I can give you. Don't clutter it with stuff you don't need, keep it basic. I think the contact details and the list of things you do is good enough, it tells people what they need to know. Perhaps a tagline or a quote from a satisfied customer (though nothing cheesy!) if you want to jazz it up a bit. Keep the colours simple but effective. Blues and oranges are very popular in IT, I'd avoid Red/white because it can look cheesy and dated if not used properly (just my opinion). Make the contact details big and bold and well spaced and put times down if you work inside certain times. If you work anytime make sure you put 24-hour answerphone or something similar, so people won't be surprised if they ring you at 4am and you don't answer! Last but not least, proof read it 1000000 times because a wrong spelling can really spoil things. Not be a grammar/spelling nazi, but it's so important on marketing and so obvious when it's wrong. Get a few people to check it before you send it because you WILL miss the obvious mistakes, it happens when you've stared at something for ages! Obviously you might not like any/all of the above but I'm searching my memory banks to see whats lurking up there from my advertising days __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 27-04-2009 at 13:02.

27-04-2009, 13:39	#25
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Dee, will PM you in a tick __________________

27-04-2009, 13:47	#26
loki Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 871	Desmo Can you do the same for me please, I have a couple of projects I need to up the ante on __________________ PC & Console LAN 9th-11th July

27-04-2009, 14:08	#27
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Loki, will PM you in a tick Slinny, you got artwork PM'd to you __________________

27-04-2009, 13:25	#23
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Desmo, will you PM me your business website/details etc? I might need you Oooh yeah