4th of July SALE

Happy 4th of July Weekend from Skilled Graphics!

In honor of the 4th we would like to offer a free website ($220.00 Value) with the purchase of one of our economy, professional or super hosting

plans for 2 years!


Simply order your 2 year hosting plan from our website, and send us an email, and we will let you know what to do next

... Order your hosting NOW!!


Last Updated (Friday, 02 July 2010 21:11)

 

Show Us Your Stuff!


At Skilled Graphics we have done literally thousands of designs. We want to see how you are using these designs. Whether it be signs, magnets, business cards, bumper stickers, bill boards, we would like to see how our work has helped your business. We are calling for all of our previous and on-going clients that care to participate...Send us photos of how you are using your designs. We will display these photos on our blog, and on our Facebook page, giving you additional exposure to the world.

Simply email your photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Well what are you waiting for? BREAK OUT THOSE CAMERAS AND START SHOOTING!!



We designed this logo which is now a 12' light-box sign above our clients store.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 22 June 2010 18:22)

 

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Necessary Software for Graphic Design


Being a graphic designer means having the right tools to do the job. You may get by with using the wrong tools, but you will only succeed if you use the right ones. So, what are the right tools?

Well for a graphic designer, tools = software. Not just any software, but the industry's best. It is important that you use the best software. You will need different types of software for different types of jobs. So, what software?

  • For logo design and some print design I prefer to use Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Illustrator is software that allows you to create graphics, illustrations, typography, and pretty much anything you need. It is very important for things like logo design, as it uses vector paths which will allow the design to be scalable to any size without any quality loss. Using illustrator you can also export your design to any other format that may be requested by your client.

  • For most print designs, like business cards, brochures, postcards, etc.. I prefer to use Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop is much more than a photo editor, it is a very powerful graphic design machine. With rulers, and bleed guides, Photoshop is great for creating print designs. I use Photoshop for much more as well. It is great for some web graphics like headers, buttons, banners. Photoshop actually has a built in gif animation generator, which is great for creating gif animated banners for advertising. Photoshop also has some vector capabilites, but is inferior to Adobe Illustrator when it comes to make vector graphics.

  • For webdesign, a decent html editor such as Dreamweaver, or even something as basic as The Crimson Editor, can come in handy when editing or creating HTML or other coded files. Here at Skilled Graphics we utilize the CMS (content management system) known as Joomla to create website. Joomla is basically software that allows for easy management of your website. Using a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get)Editor, almost no technical skill is required. Editing your website is as simple as editing a word document. This is great software when it comes to end users who are not crazy about fiddling with a bunch of HTML.

Well there you have it. Using the right tools for the job will lead to a lot less headaches and stress.

Last Updated (Sunday, 06 June 2010 00:15)

 

Mothers Day Sale!

In celebration of Mothers Day, Skilled Graphics is offering a FREE Joomla website to anyone that purchases one year or more of hosting!

How Does it Work?

Simple! Order one of our 4 hosting plans for a year or more, then contact us for your FREE website.

Whats Included?

With the purchase of one of our hosting plans for a year or more, you will receive a FREE Joomla web design.
  • Hosting - 

All of our web hosting plans come with the standard 99.9% uptime guarantee, 24x7 technical support with an average response time of about 30 minutes.

Our web hosting packages are great for businesses that need optimal uptime hosting with 24x7 technical support and personal sites & bloggers that require a trustworthy web hosting system. If you're starting your first site or need hosting for your business, our web hosting packages are designed to fully accommodate the most simple to the most complex requirements.

  • Joomla Design -
Joomla is a CMS (content management system)A content management system is software that keeps track of every piece of content on your Website, much like your local public library keeps track of books and stores them. Content can be simple text, photos, music, video, documents, or just about anything you can think of. A major advantage of using a CMS is that it requires almost no technical skill or knowledge to manage. Since the CMS manages all your
content, you don't have to.

Included with this promotion is a basic Joomla site - value - $220
additional components and features may require additional charges

To purchase one of our hosting plans click here

To Contact us for your FREE Joomla Website Click Here

Sale Ends on 5-14-10

All of our web hosting plans come with the standard 99.9% uptime guarantee, 24x7 technical support with an average response time of about 30 minutes.

Our web hosting packages are great for businesses that need optimal uptime hosting with 24x7 technical support and personal sites & bloggers that require a trustworthy web hosting system. If you're starting your first site or need hosting for your business, our web hosting packages are designed to fully accommodate the most simple to the most complex requirements.

Last Updated (Friday, 07 May 2010 15:48)

 
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Client Testimonies

Dennis and Sarah Bosher are amazing, easy and wonderful to work with. They have an amazing turn around time and produce gorgeous work.

Samantha, Portland, OR