Since I purchased my wide screen monitor last year, I have become especially appreciative of a good desktop wallpaper. What I’ve realized lately is that I have also become very picky about said wallpapers. As someone who spends almost the entire workday in front of my computer, it is important that everything be set up just right. This means that my icons are well placed on the desktop and there are not too many of them. Other than one or two temporary folders or files, everything else has its permanent place in the lineup.
Archive for July, 2010
Desktop Wallpaper: Summer
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Friday Finds: Xtranormal
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Today’s find is a website called xtranormal.com that makes movie making easy. Their tag line says it all: “If you can type, you can make movies.” With at least 16 ‘showpaks’, or themes, to choose from, you can select one or two characters, change your background, and add audio music and sounds with just a few simple clicks. Then you simply type up a script for your characters to read (in a voice of your choosing), and animate them as you see fit. A number of these videos can be created for free, but for advanced options there is a fee.
In the Watch Movies section you can view featured videos by xtranormal, as well as the most recent and most popular user created videos. There is also a Desktop option to avoid the sometimes overwhelmed server issues. Xtranormal is a quick and fun distraction that could also be used as a business tool. Want to join the YouTube craze but are a little camera shy? This site is a great way to do so for cheap. Plus, you can avoid novice camera shaking and other less-than-desirable traits customary of new video producers. If you find yourself escaping the heat indoors this weekend, head over to xtranormal and try your hand at creating videos. Happy Friday!
Website Critiques
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010A valuable aspect of your website is how well people respond to the site and remember it later. One of the best ways to distinguish how well your site accomplishes these important attributes and more is a critique. While it is great to have your mom, significant other and BFF take a look at your site and provide feedback, it is unlikely that any of your favorite people will be as honest and free with their critique as a total stranger. Not to mention, it is likely that those closest to you have inside knowledge about your company and/or website and will view the site with a well-intentioned but unavoidably biased eye. Lucky for us, there are a number of websites that offer solutions to this dilemma.
Business Cards
Monday, July 12th, 2010In addition to full-service web design, GetCreative also offers graphic and print design services. We offer these supplementary services in an effort to provide businesses with marketing materials that are consistent and effective. When your logo, your business card and your website are all coordinating in design it shows your clients that you are both reliable and dependable, creating feelings of trust and confidence in your abilities.
A Week Away
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
As a business owner, vacation time can be a tricky thing to maneuver. However, taking a break from the office is an important part of staying motivated and productive, and with some careful planning both freelancers and business owners can take that much needed hiatus.






