Posted by Ray White on December 31, 2008 Comments (6)

As you can see, one of my first projects for 2009, or should I say to end 2008, was to update the graphics for this blog.

The other header was ok, but rather dull in my opinion, so what do you think about this one?

Also changed the background to match the color of the Soaring4Traffic background lower portion. I did all of this with Instant Banner Creator, including the background, even though it doesn’t offer a back ground creator option.

You can do this also. All I did was use the banner creator option, changed the size to 40×40 pixels, (any size works) chose not to include text, only a solid background color.

Frankly matching the color exactly using IBC’s color selector was and can be quite difficult to get it just perfect. That is until I found that if you have the RGB color you can just paste them into the color selector. Or better yet, if you have the HEX code, copy and paste that into the color selector.

Getting the RGB code for a color you want to use is simple. Your computer probably has the “Paint” accessory which will give you the code. Or if that is not enough, I found a cool Online Color Schemer site that is easy to use and free.

Anyway, the more I play around with IBC, the better I like it. Since I am a graphics illiterate and usually have a hard time waiting for graphics to be done by pros, it is just what the doctor ordered for me.

I have so many more ideas and uses for this program, and no doubt will get better with a little practice.

Just imagine the possibilities when you combine Instant Banner Creator and Splash Page Maker! Talk about being unique, creating splash pages and graphics that stand out from the crowd for your traffic exchange advertising. Awesome..

So what do you think about the new blog graphics, be brutal if you must, just be honest!

Thanks for a great year, we have much planned for 2009, heck I’m even in the process of writing an E-Book for Soaring4Traffic members…stay tuned for that one.

WISH ALL A SUCCESSFUL & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Ray