Instead of searching through thousands of stock images and Web clip art when you need an image, try creating your own Web graphics. With today's selection of graphic editing software and tutorials like this one, creating your own web graphics can be easy.
Instructions
1. Find a graphics editor. There are lots out on the market--some free, some not. You've probably heard of Paint Shop and Photo Shop. Also look into some lesser known programs, such as Gimp and Ultimate Paint.
2. Learn about file formats. In order to create nice-looking Web graphics, you'll have to know a little bit about the different formats. In general, JPEG files are best for photos with many colors, GIF is best for graphics and PNG is a newer file type that combines the advantages of GIF and JPG but may not be supported by older browsers.
3. Read some tutorials on your program. Most good graphics editors will come with some "getting started" documentation, but you should look into the communities around the programs as well. Check the resources for some tips on familiarizing yourself with the program.
4. Use text generators. Sites like Cool Text and Pimp My Profile let you create customized text and logos without having to learn use graphics editing programs.
5. Add graphics to your page. Once you've created a Web graphic, save it to your disk and then upload it to your website. Now, insert it into your page using the tag. For example, .
