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 Marketer: Alex Jeffreys

The Marketing Blurb: " Alex found a way to build a six figure online business in less than a year through consistent and persistent action.

What it is: A free 118 page e-book, down loadable

What it does: This e-book gives a nice overview of an effective product launch after you have created your product : creating buzz, contacting JV partners and affiliates, creating a solid marketing funnel – and more importantly a story of the post launch phase (7days + ) after your launch – and through story telling – including some of the money-costing mistakes Alex made and some of the structures of the ways he kept track and built an effective list of Joint Venture Partners.

My Experience: One of the biggest gifts of this product is that Alex takes the time to show you how to set up a Joint Venture list including how to set up excel as a tracking system. This e-book is worth picking up and reading – some of the ideas here are priceless. Alex does make some one-time-offers as you go thru the process to obtain the free e-book – but the e-book is free.
The Product Link : Post Launch Profits

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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: Mitch Meyerson

The Blurb: EasyWebAutomation is the #1 Automation and Shopping cart solution for businesses who are serious about making money online.” – Jay Conrad Levinson, author of Guerrilla Marketing

The Product Link:Easy Web Automation

Hosted Software, Monthly/Yearly Fees, very low cost trial available

What it does: This is a a private label of 1ShoppingCart by Mitch Meyerson. One of the additional benefits of what Mitch has done here is he offers a 30minute instant start video, which is available to you in addition to the great aids that 1ShoppingCart offers.

The $ investment in this product varied based on the type of package you are looking for, of 1 shopping cart varies based on the type of package you are looking for , and whether you pay monthly or yearly. Includes options for unlimited autoresponders, shopping cart, affiliate tracking and ad tracking.

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The Marketers: Arman Morin, Alex Mandossian and Rick Raddatz

The Blurb: Discover the Time-Proven Secret That Instantly BOOSTS Your Online Conversions, EXPLODES E-zine Subscription Lists and Sends Your Competitors Crying Home to Mommy!

The Product Link: Audio Generator.com

Hosted Software, Monthly Fees, Trial Available

What it does: Instantly add streaming audio to your Web-site without extra equipment or technical know-how.

I used this program successfully to product a series of audio e-card and web audio programs. It’s easy to use and takes away a lot of the extra technology requirements in putting product together.

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The Marketer: Alex Mandossian

The Blurb: Want to take the guesswork out of generating more income from your mailing list? Just @sk! With the ASK Database you can find out exactly what the wants and needs of your e-zine subscribers and those on your mailing list are, and use this information to provide them with the products and services they are looking for.

Hosted Software, Monthly Fees, Low-Cost 21Day Trail

The Product Link: AskDatabase

What it does:Use this software to help you create products that are in direct alignment to what your customers want. Use it to collect testimonials, uncover niche products and develop targeted content.

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