Customize the Look of Your Slides: Save Time and Money By Designing Your Own PowerPoint Template

The most searched for topic in PowerPoint are backgrounds, also known as templates. People are looking for ways to make their slides unique. But why should you spend time searching for a template that is just OK, pay for it, and then realize that since others are already using it, you won’t be as unique as you hoped.

Here’s the solution - Create your own template. But I’m no graphic designer you say, I can’t do something that complex. Sure you can. The template designers want you to think it’s hard to do and takes a degree in design. But it doesn’t. In this video I show you exactly how to do it. You will be able to create your own unique look that makes you stand out from the crowd of presenters using tired standard templates. In the recording of a live web based training session you will learn:

• Why should you have your own look when PowerPoint has so many already provided? The answer to this question will directly impact the impression your audience has of you and your information – don’t make a mistake by giving the wrong answer to this question.
• Even though there are thousands of templates available for download, I’ll show you why almost all of them should be avoided if you want your audience to clearly understand your slides.
• What colors look best for slides? I’ll show you which colors will work together and why some color combinations are guaranteed to cause your audience to recoil in horror.
• How can you add a professional looking gradient background to give your slides even more depth? I’ll show you the simple trick to using this advanced technique.
• Should you use a white background? I’ll explain why the answer is almost always a resounding “NO” and what you can do if you are forced to use a white background by your boss or organization.
• To be unique, your slides should enhance your brand. I’ll show you exactly how to add logos, websites and other branding elements easily and in ways that reinforce your brand message. I’ll even show you some advanced secrets to getting faded graphics on your slides.
• Fonts don’t matter that much, do they? You bet they do! And I’ll show you which fonts are the best to choose – backed up by research – and what sizes those fonts should be.
• If you set the look of each slide individually, stop right now! I’ll show you how to set the colors and fonts so that every slide is consistent and you save hours of preparation time. It also makes last minute changes easier and reduces risk.
• Save your template so that you can use it in any other presentations and even share it with others in your organization.

My name is Dave Paradi and I am an expert who helps people create and deliver PowerPoint presentations that get results. I have quickly created templates for professional speakers using the techniques I will share with you. You will be learning from someone who knows what he is talking about. I am also the co-author of "Guide to PowerPoint" from Prentice Hall.

Here's what Becky Stewart-Gross, President of Building Bridges said recently after I used the techniques I shared on this web tutorial: "I searched for a template online but couldn't find one that fit my requirements exactly. I sent Dave my logo and some ideas of what I was looking for. He created a template that is just what I was looking for. I am thrilled with the results and most of all how quickly he was able to turn this around for me."

In this unique recording, you will see my desktop in your browser on your computer so you can see what I am doing on your own screen and you will listen to me explain everything I am doing.  You can pause the recording at any time and go to PowerPoint and try the steps yourself.  Or rewind to review a section again. I use plain PowerPoint – no add-ins, extra programs or plug-ins that you have to buy. That way, you can actually use the information I share without having to purchase some special tools.

If you wanted to hire me to sit with you for an hour and go through this and record everything I did, it would cost hundreds of dollars. But through the power of technology, I am able to keep the cost down and offer it to you at the low price of $87! I want as many people as possible to benefit from this information, so I am keeping the price low.

It runs for one full hour – and I guarantee it will be full of great ideas and tips you will be able to use that same day. I am known for packing tons of information in to all of my seminars and products, so be prepared.

To order the recording click here.