How to create a banner ad?

valdivz · 04-10-2010, 01:16 PM

Hey peeps! after success with with other methods I'm now tapping into media buys. Can anyone recommend a source of where you can create your own banner ads yourself?

Or do most people just use photoshop?

thanks all

Johnny12345 · 04-10-2010, 01:29 PM

You can use virtually ANY image editing program to create static banner ads... Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paint.NET, GIMP, Paint Shop Pro, and many, many others.

Jonathan Volk just had a webinar with a big "media buys" guru. He said that ugly ads work well for him. So, according to him, you don't even need beautiful banner ads. He said he has almost no graphic skills -- but he tests a lot of different banner designs.

Regards,

Johnny

webfighter · 04-10-2010, 01:45 PM

What about getting images from google?
is it legal?
i have not tried it yet.

valdivz · 04-10-2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny12345

You can use virtually ANY image editing program to create static banner ads... Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paint.NET, GIMP, Paint Shop Pro, and many, many others.

Jonathan Volk just had a webinar with a big "media buys" guru. He said that ugly ads work well for him. So, according to him, you don't even need beautiful banner ads. He said he has almost no graphic skills -- but he tests a lot of different banner designs.

Regards,

Johnny

Yeah, I was actually on that Webinar and learned some good stuff, it kind of pushed me into testing now in that arena.

Sweet! thanks guys

J Bold · 04-10-2010, 05:17 PM

Paint(.) net sounds cool, thanks for that tip. I am always looking for solutions to technical questions like this beyond just outsourcing such creation.

TE2 · 04-11-2010, 07:55 PM

These are NOT my affiliate links NOR am I affiliated with either in anyway...

You can buy Stealth Banner Generator for 89 cents here:

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or for $1.99 here:

Hobsons Choice Free Ebooks : Stealth Banner Generator

Here's a link to the user guide:

Stealth Banner Generator

This tool has been around for many years but it is simple and effective for making "Ugly" banners.

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stephane · 04-11-2010, 09:17 PM

You should use Photoshop

stephane · 04-11-2010, 09:18 PM

Photoshop is the best tool for image creation. And there is also Macromedia Fireworks....Two awesome softwares!

TE2 · 04-12-2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redicelander

Paint(.) net sounds cool, thanks for that tip. I am always looking for solutions to technical questions like this beyond just outsourcing such creation.

See my reply right under yours for a very "NON-technical" tool. You can create an effective banner in less than 60 seconds.

John

Affiliit · 04-12-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valdivz

Hey peeps! after success with with other methods I'm now tapping into media buys. Can anyone recommend a source of where you can create your own banner ads yourself?

Or do most people just use photoshop?

thanks all

Photoshop or outsource

scottrewick · 04-12-2010, 02:32 PM

Gimp is a great free tool. Ugly does in fact work, as it attracts the user attention away. Be aware of file size limitations some networks have. AdBlade, as an example, won't allow images over 10k file size. So whatever program you are using to create your images, make sure you can adjust file size.

It's perhaps almost cheaper to go the Elance route, as there are boatloads of free lance banners guys at insanely cheap prices.

TE2 · 04-12-2010, 09:49 PM

Photoshop, paint.net, gimp, yata-yata-yata....

Did ANYONE pay attention to Post # 7 above?

Talk about banner blindness...

John

jcyedwrds · 04-14-2010, 12:32 AM

You can yourself create a very good banner ad just by using Photoshop but if you want someone else to prepare it for you then there will be plenty of people dropping in to help you out. I think that you should give it a try and see as it is not too difficult a thing that you couldn't learn from the suggestion provided from here.

latashawade · 04-14-2010, 07:15 AM

I use photoshop to create my banners but I haven't figured out how to make images like the "click here" text to flash. Do you have to use a certain plugin or another program to make it work?

TE2 · 04-14-2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latashawade

I use photoshop to create my banners but I haven't figured out how to make images like the "click here" text to flash. Do you have to use a certain plugin or another program to make it work?

There is an HTML code to make text blink but it does not work in IE only Firefox and maybe a couple other browsers. That code is deprecated and not recommended for use.

Most animated banners are now either done as Flash or as animated GIF files. Do a search and you will find the tools.

Regards,

John

ps - My advice is NOT to make/use animated banners. Trust me when I tell you that A) you want the prospect to make an immediate click thru to see your landing page (that's where you sell them - not the banner), B) the banner file size can be too large for some sites, and C) many sites reject animated banners or can't handle flash banners at all. Small, simple, blended or ugly static banners are the best choice.

pps - Anyone feel a media buy WSO in my future?

FidelityNat · 10-25-2011, 05:22 AM

Guys, why would you want to create banners yourself rather than outsorce it?
Make a project on a freelnace site and you will receive a lot of offers. I always prefer specialists do such things for myself and for my projects as I am not a designer myself. And you can find someone to do it for a very reasonable price.

amithak50 · 10-25-2011, 08:09 AM

Create using photoshop or hire a freelancer to do it for you at odesk,fiverr

autocarloan · 10-31-2011, 02:37 AM

I use Photoshop to create my banner, but I have not figured out how to make the images, for example the text "click here" to flash.

hapibush · 10-31-2011, 03:48 AM

People are going to get their first impressions of your website based on your banner ad, so you need to be certain that it presents you in the best possible manner. This means you should be extra careful that all your spelling and grammar are correct. Also, select font sizes, styles and colors that maximize your ad's readability. If your banner ad is of poor quality, people will assume your website is too.

MacS09 · 11-29-2011, 05:01 AM

I've used XHEADER for quite a few of my banners. It's free, very easy to use and comes with a very useful tutorial video.

If you are wondering what banner sizes you should generate, so did I.

Here is a free download link for my summary of the must have sizes for banners:

Banner Sizes

Max

ericavance · 12-01-2011, 03:23 PM

Im looking for a directory listing besides Google to look for a list of sites to advertise banner ads on. I don't want any cookie cutter advertisement sites. Any suggestions?

jeffrey73 · 12-01-2011, 05:42 PM

Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing

Don't pay someone when you can easily make them ugly ( or pretty ) yourself!

Half-assed looking banners and pictures definitely draw attention.

Tracy411 · 12-01-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TE2

There is an HTML code to make text blink but it does not work in IE only Firefox and maybe a couple other browsers. That code is deprecated and not recommended for use.

Most animated banners are now either done as Flash or as animated GIF files. Do a search and you will find the tools.

Regards,

John

ps - My advice is NOT to make/use animated banners. Trust me when I tell you that A) you want the prospect to make an immediate click thru to see your landing page (that's where you sell them - not the banner), B) the banner file size can be too large for some sites, and C) many sites reject animated banners or can't handle flash banners at all. Small, simple, blended or ugly static banners are the best choice.

pps - Anyone feel a media buy WSO in my future?

Hey TE2,

I have been enjoying your informative posts. For someone new especially, it is great when someone with experience, who also explains things clearly, is able to post additional information on a topic. I, for one, would love to know if/when you do a WSO relating to CPA or even offline. If your posts in the forum for free are this good, I am thinking that your paid stuff will be at least that good or better

See you around the forum

Tracy

04-10-2010, 01:16 PM	#1
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scottrewick Media-Mentors Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How to create a banner ad? Gimp is a great free tool. Ugly does in fact work, as it attracts the user attention away. Be aware of file size limitations some networks have. AdBlade, as an example, won't allow images over 10k file size. So whatever program you are using to create your images, make sure you can adjust file size. It's perhaps almost cheaper to go the Elance route, as there are boatloads of free lance banners guys at insanely cheap prices.

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