This was an article published online and after drudging through the entire thing I decided to change its title, and add my input. Rather than good design techniques… These are HORRIBLE ones:
Out of a website logo is the website’s most important constituents. While you are looking for recognition, it’s the logo that will serve the purpose. Your logo design will give recognition to your business. The websites’ logo needs to be sufficiently impulsive to express your business theme effectively. The websites that have attained success have a logo of their own. It is this logo that has become the most vital part of their business and brand building. There are several ideas that you can research on and collect from the Internet, to create your website logo. However, you need to select those which suit your theme and can bring in recognition for your website, quickly.
- While opting for website logo design, you need to identify the real service of your website. Is your website a shopping site or a forum website? You should know the exact purpose of your site and what you are precisely trying to express through your website logo. (Really? So you are saying you must first figure out what your company does before designing a logo…Interesting concept)
- Once these things have been calculated, its time to look up and search for other websites that have the same business matter like yours. Many of the online business owners opt for typography, instead of creating a logo. It is a wise idea and the simple format for website logo design. (If you are struggling at this point, just copy the competition!)
- When creating a logo, make it plain. A logo should be quick and easy to read. As soon as your customers look at the logo, they should be able to instantly identify your website. (Times New Roman is a good option for plain)
- Even though there appear to be several companies which provide free logo design software and consultancy, by the thumb rule, you finally end up paying some money. (If you haven’t gotten it yet you can always pay someone else to do it.)
- This payment may not get charged upfront or at initial stages. It can be hidden in forms of handling or consultation charges. Even if you find a free website logo design service all you will get is a basic, ordinary logo that will lack the much needed artistic flair. You will be later asked to upgrade to the premium versions for better results and money will be charged. (Huh? Did you say hide your payment?)
- Wisest thing to do is hire a professional logo consultant and get your customized website logo designed. (Again, back to hiring someone else to do it for you)