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Changing graphics
Changing graphics
Perhaps the most important aspect of modifying a web
site template to meet your needs is changing the YourCompany
or YourSite graphic at the top of the page to reflect
the name of your own website or business. You will need
a graphics program such as Photoshop, Fireworks, Paint
Shop Pro, Image Composer, etc. to accomplish this.
Included with each web template is a blank version
of the company/site name graphic. It can be found in
the images folder. This graphic will be the same size
as the one displayed in the template. Some templates
require the use of the same-sized graphic, but some
can use larger or smaller graphics.
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Open the blank graphic in a graphics
program. It may appear as a solid color or it may
have a pattern. Note whether it is a .GIF or a .JPG
file. |
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Using the font tool, type your site
or company's name in the font you wish to display.
Adjust the size, color, and kerning. You will most
likely want it to be anti-aliased so the edges of
the letters will appear smooth and not jagged. |
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Apply any effects you wish, such
as a drop shadow, glow, bevel, etc. |
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You can also add logos or other graphics.
Keep in mind that they will look best if designed
on a background similar in color to your new graphic,
then made transparent before adding them. |
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When the newly designed graphic is
to your liking, save the file as an editable file,
.psd, .png, etc. This copy is "just in case."
You may want to tweak or make changes after seeing
it in the template. |
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Save and export the new graphic in an appropriate
format for the web. Photos and gradients should
be saved as .JPGs. Most others should be saved
as .GIFs.
Tip: When you save the new graphic, give it the
same file name as the graphic already in the web
site template. When placed in the images file,
it will automatically be inserted into the template.
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