Best tool for creating brochures?

JaiJay · 02-03-2010, 05:14 AM

I am happy with creating individual web pages etc, but if I were to design a downloadable brochure (perhaps to end up in PDF format), is there a tool that I can use to help me do this more easily?

travlinguy · 02-03-2010, 05:39 AM

Microsoft Publisher is a good one. You might also take a look at open office if you don't already have it. OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

MayaLocke · 02-03-2010, 06:31 AM

I actually like MS Word 2007 better than publisher for brochures.

BrianMcLeod · 02-03-2010, 06:49 AM

As a Mac guy, I would rather poke myself in the eye
repeatedly with a sharp object than subject myself
to spending one second more than necessary inside
Microsoft Publisher... but I know that many use it,
and some seem to even love it (bows head).

Pages (inside iWork) on the Mac is arguably the
fastest, easiest way to create professional looking
brochures that I've ever encountered.

There are quite a few third-party template sites
where you can buy new themes if you're weary
of tweaking the built-in themes.

And it's like $70 for the bundle.

But you need to have a Mac.

Boo... hiss...

: )

AlanCarr · 02-03-2010, 07:47 AM

Printshop Pro Publisher

If you're on a budget try Serif Pageplus.

Microsoft Publisher blows chunks.

AC

5Tool · 02-03-2010, 10:46 AM

Powerpoint actually works well for me- easy to move around the text and graphics- more free-form...

JaiJay · 02-03-2010, 02:03 PM

Fantastic, thank you for all of your advice everyone. I'm going to go and experiment now.

Scott Murdaugh · 02-03-2010, 02:18 PM

Quark and Indesign are both good as well.

-Scott

SrinivasPrabhakar · 02-06-2010, 04:10 AM

Photoscape has such a feature... its not dedicated to creating flyers but it will do the job fine, as long as you've made the images you want to stitch together yourself using an appropriate image editor.
(Photoshop (not free), Gimp, or Paint.net)

Microsoft Office also has Publisher which can also produce professional looking flyers and brochures...it's not free of course, but it already comes equipped with your copy of MS Office. You can download a free 60 days trial of Office 07 from there site.

mrdomains · 02-06-2010, 05:02 AM

I use InDesign for creating client work for print.

If you want to do simpler stuff into PDF´s I would give Open Office a try. Free and very capable!

GaryJBloomer · 02-06-2010, 09:00 AM

Dear JaiJay,

Great advice above, all of it. The bigger question is this:
unless you have some design experience, do you want your
piece to look as if you've done it yourself? Or will it serve
you better in the long run to work with a graphic designer?

From your initial question I'm going to assume that you don't
have a design background, and while the programs mentioned
by others above do produce some impressive looking
results, they'll only do this if the person doing the design has some
basic understanding of design and layout, or if they have a good
amount of experience.

Simply having the tools or the software does not make one an expert
in anything and it might be better for your image to work with a
graphic designer via www.99designs.com, Outsource to freelancers, professionals, experts, and consultants - Get work done on Elance. or via
Guru.com ? Find Freelancers for Hire. Get Your Project Done..

I hope this helps.

—Kind regards, Gary B.

demark · 02-06-2010, 09:55 AM

i'm just new to internet marketing and stuff. and i'm really interested in running my own website. can anyone help me? i totally am blank when it comes to this. thanks!

Russ Emrick · 02-06-2010, 11:53 AM

Here is a great resource

Brochure Templates, PDF Templates, Indesign Templates, Graphic Designs - BrochureReady

Unlimited images, brochure templates, 6 sites, images, logos, website templates on and on = $60

julietmarly · 08-12-2011, 01:38 AM

I need to create a website for my business, kinda like what a brochure does. I don't need any e-commerce or any email etc. All i want is a smart looking (falsh-y) website WITHOUT any ads or branding (like weebly).Please suggest its urgent.
I am using google sites presently and its not that pro also shows a "sign in" etc at the bottom which makes it obvious that it is hosted at google sites.I am not looking for free-only options (though preferred) but not too expensive as i don't expect much traffic, only when a client wants to see my work is it required.

Mitt Ray · 08-13-2011, 12:05 PM

I have had good results with Microsoft Word. I have never designed brochures on it, but I have designed white papers on it. They have come out quite good.

Another good software is Corel Draw. It's very good for designing brochures and white paper cover pages.

The White Paper Blog

mitt@imittcopy.com

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GaryJBloomer Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wilmington, DE, USA Posts: 50 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Social Networking	Re: Best tool for creating brochures? Dear JaiJay, Great advice above, all of it. The bigger question is this: unless you have some design experience, do you want your piece to look as if you've done it yourself? Or will it serve you better in the long run to work with a graphic designer? From your initial question I'm going to assume that you don't have a design background, and while the programs mentioned by others above do produce some impressive looking results, they'll only do this if the person doing the design has some basic understanding of design and layout, or if they have a good amount of experience. Simply having the tools or the software does not make one an expert in anything and it might be better for your image to work with a graphic designer via www.99designs.com, Outsource to freelancers, professionals, experts, and consultants - Get work done on Elance. or via Guru.com ? Find Freelancers for Hire. Get Your Project Done.. I hope this helps. —Kind regards, Gary B.

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Mitt Ray Warrior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancaster Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking	Re: Best tool for creating brochures? I have had good results with Microsoft Word. I have never designed brochures on it, but I have designed white papers on it. They have come out quite good. Another good software is Corel Draw. It's very good for designing brochures and white paper cover pages. The White Paper Blog mitt@imittcopy.com