Snagit screen capture software by snag it will capture anything you have on your computer screen.   I find i use it often to create images that combine pictures, words and other objects – to communicate what I need to relay quickly when I am outsourcing tasks.   This way I can create a visual representation of what I am looking to have completed.  It’s quick. It’s efficient.

Some of the special effects make it fun to use too.

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Big Stock (formerly called BigStockPhoto) is a subsidiary of ShutterStock.com.  Over 5,500,000 images ranging in prices starting at $1.00 per photo

How to use Bigstock?  Sign Up and start a Bigstock account for free. Charge up your account with credit packages starting at $15.

Image downloads start at 1 credit. Bigstock images can be used in almost any creative project. It’s always free to search and download preview images.

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http://www.html-kit.com/favicon/ offers a free Favicon creator from and image.

If you are a wordpress user – you can then use All in One Favicon plugin to quickly add it to your blog.

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FreeDigitalPhotos.net provides free photos for web use with proper attribution.  when you are looking for images or graphic design items that can help you illustrate a point or a concept for your blog or web – using this service may be a preferable cost alternative to purchasing the image.

If you are needing images to use in print such as doing mail outs, brochures, flyers etc – you can also get those very reasonably priced.

So here you are – just one more resource for finding the images you need and want.

Courtesy FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Finding low cost graphics for blogs an websites can be easy if you have the right resources.

If you are doing things yourself:

My main source for royalty free graphics is Istockphoto.  Depending on the size of the image you are charged a certain number of credits to purchase an image.   Most small images for the web are just a dollar or two – and a large file for printing may cost you 10 to 15.  All in all – great value when you need to create an impact in your marketing material.

Another source is 123rf.com

123RF has a very large selection of free images they offer which are offered on a time-limited basis – definitely worth taking a look as the “just right” image may be right there waiting for you.

If you are looking to have someone help you with your graphic marketing materials there are a number of sources for which you can find economical help depending on what your needs are:

Try these folks:

99Designs.com

99designs connects clients needing design work such as logo designs, business cards or web sites to a thriving community of over 17,000 designers.

Elance.com

Elance is not just for graphic design – but also great to find writers here.

Guru.com – also has a very large freelancer data base

Outsourcing your design work can save you a lot of time and frustration if you are not an expert with graphic programs and up with best practices – and at the same time – it can also cost you some time and energy when working with outside suppliers.

A couple of quick tips:

Don’t just accept the 1st offer you get in response to your request – as some of the folks on these data bases – respond to everything – and sometime they don’t  read what they are responding to.  I often put a codeword in the post – and ask any reply to include the code word in the response – that way I know I am not getting just an auto-response.

So some smart best practices are often a great idea.

Things like:

• not paying full balance until the work is completed to your satisfaction – Keep the funds in escrow ready for the work to be completed
• not writing a positive recommendation until the work has been completed
• find someone who you like and who is efficient – and then use them
• be very specific about B timescales, quality required, layout etc – and renegotiate after anything changes

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The visual look of Freemind

Free Mind - Open Source Mind Mapping Tool
The Product Link: Open Source Mind Map Software

What It Does: FreeMind is mind-mapping software. Mind Mapping software can be used as a productivity tool.

Keep track of projects, tasks, links to files, keeping track of small notes, brain storming tool, using colours to differeniate, an organizational tool. Aid to help with right-brain creativity.

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The Marketer: Kunaki.com

The Marketing blurb: "Your time to market is faster and easier. You can design, configure and manufacture in one day"

The Product Link: http://www.Kunaki.com

What it does: CD/DVD Manufacturing

You design and configure your product (case, disc, inserts, cover art, contents) with their publishing software. The software renders a precise 3-D replica of your product and lets you modify and review different possibilities. The software compiles your product’s content, packaging, art-work into a single digital file and uploads it directly to Kunaki."

• The work they product is retail quality: full colour, glossing, fully assembled, cellophane-wrapped, retail ready products with free upc bar codes.

• There are no minimums, commitments or contracts, no set up fees, mastering or surprise charges.
• It’s fast – real fast

• You can order what you want, when you need it
• You can also have them accept credit card orders on your behalf – and ship product directly to your customers.

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The Marketer: Techsmith

The Marketing Blurb: "Camtasia is the complete professional solution for recording, editing and sharing high-quality screen videos. It’s easy-to-use, affordable, and is the quickest and most effective way for you to communicate."

The Product Link: http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/pcpls.asp

What it does: Screen capture – to video.

My Experience: I have been using Camtasia Studio since version 4 – and now I own version 5 – I am happy with it – and enjoy the extra features now included with version 5. I would recommend the upgrade.

Previously, CamStudio was an option for those wanting to do screen capture – with an open source product. Camtasia Studio – is much more user-friendly.

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The Marketer: Mind Technologies

The Marketing Blurb: Visualize Your Thinking and Organize Your Work
The Product Link: Visual Mind

What It Does:

Stand alone software, 30day free trail available

What it does: Does the mind mapping thing -You will want to have a look at Visual Mind’s product comparison chart before you purchase – to make sure you all the tools you need – pay particular attention to the export functions. To have the most flexibility – choose the business version.

What they do have that is a nice add-on is a program called the realizer – it helps you do “chunk” sideways brainstorming, and you can get this kind of tool elsewhere for no cost – so this may not be a big priority.

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The Marketer: Gael Ltd, Scotland

The Blurb: Bring Clarity and Purpose to Individual and Group thinking and greatly enhance productivity

The Product Link :Mind Genius

Stand Alone Software, free evaluation trail available

What it does: With very similar functions to MindManager by Mind Jet – Mind Genious too exports to Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, MS Project, PDF, HTML files. Different views are available – including a nifty – map explorer view – which for anyone who is used to used to exploring and working with windows explorer – will find it an efficient way to organize thoughts.

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