Your blog logo is one of the leading components of your brand, and one of the first graphics you will probably realize you need when starting your blog or online biz. Before we go any further about your blog logo, let’s make sure that a few things are clear.
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Before You Settle on a Blog Logo…
You need to spend some time learning about your audience. Your blog logo not only represents you, but it also has to resonate with your readers and set the right mood. Who are they? What colors do the like? How do you want them to feel when they visit your website?
Where to Get a Blog Logo
So if you’re here, it’s probably safe to say that you don’t really know where to start when it comes to finding, or maybe even creating your own, blog logo. You probably feel like you don’t have a creative bone in your body and you are likely how can you turn your vision into reality and end up with a blog logo you love. So, what’s a blogger to do? Well, you have a few options when it comes to a logo for your blog… Let’s jump in!
Design Your Own Logo
If you are the DIY kind of person, you can take a crack at designing your own logo. I know this might sound a little daunting, but if you’re up for a creative challenge, I say go for it!
There are a lot of perks that come with being your own designer. To get started designing your own blog logo, you need to first understand the basic principals of graphic design. You’ll also need some inspiring design elements to work with.
My go-to source for creative inspo is Creative Market. They have lots and lots of logo bundles that are pretty affordable.
Grab a bundle that speaks to you, pick a few of your favorite elements and fonts and start playing around. Create a handful of logos and then narrow down which fits your brand the best. You can even ask your audience what appeals to them in the process.
Learn the Basics of Graphic Design
Want to learn the graphic design basics? Enroll in my free 30 Minute Graphic Design Training where you’ll learn tons of actionable tips for creating more professional-looking visual content. YES, it’s only 30 minutes (cause I know you’re busy!) but you are going to learn SO much! You’ll also get a very brief introduction to six super important graphic design principles that will improve your graphics when you use them.
(Even if you’re not going to DIY, you should still enroll so you have the information for later when you’re going to be needing all kinds of blog graphics!)
Buy a Pre-made Blog Logo
There are also professional designers like Angie Makes or Autumn Lane Paperie who specialize in pre-made logos. A pre-made logo won’t be nearly as unique as having a logo professionally designed, but this is a good middle of the road option if you can’t afford to hire a professional.
Because these logos are designed for nobody in particular, a pre-made blog logo tends to be a bit generic. You also run the risk of someone else having a logo that is very similar to yours.
Use a Logo Design Software like Logojoy
to be completely honest, I am blown away by this website. Although hiring a talented designer to create your dream logo would be ideal, there are times when you just can’t commit to that. LogoJoy makes it easy to get a decent logo for your blog or online business without breaking the bank. Their process is so intuitive; this is all you have to do:
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Logojoy generates what seems like and endless amount of logos based on your direct input. As you scroll, they keep generating logos. You can favorite the ones you like and your results will be changed based on your input. If you change your mind about a color or icon, you can delete it and pick a new one right there and watch in amazement as new logos are created.You can even preview your logo to see what it would look like in the real world on things like tee shirts, mugs, and business cards.You don’t pay until you are satisfied, and logos come with all of the file types you’d receive from a designer. They even provide perfectly sized versions of your logo for social media, and brand guidelines that include the colors and fonts used.I am seriously #mindblown that something like this exists. Go play around!
Hire Somebody to Design Your Blog Logo
The best option for a blog logo is to hire a designer to design one for you. This is the most expensive option, (I know because I am one!) but a good graphic designer will be able to turn your thoughts and visions into reality.
You will probably end up spending anywhere from $300 to $500 for a professionally designed blog logo, but you can be guaranteed that it will be 100% unique. There won’t be another blog or business out there that looks like you.
Whatever route you choose, I wish you all the luck in your online business journey!
