18 great places to download free fonts
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These sites offer a huge range of fonts to download for free.
This Week In Web Design – October 29, 2021
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Brutalist Branding for Synticate©
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Brutalist Branding for Synticate©
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Stepan Solodkov shared a branding and graphic design project created for a Moscow based CGI studio that has a portfolio of very large clients. The target audience of the studio are creative and art directors of large advertising agencies, therefore, the identity wanted to invoke a bright, modern and memorable look. The name of the Synticate is a symbiosis of the two names Synthesis and Syndicate. The identity was inspired by vivid images of futuristic Asian megacities in the spirit of Blade Runner, with typography of neon signs, and eclecticism of big cities – mentions Stepan. The result is a quite brutalist design with clear references from the 90s graphic design scene.
The uniqueness of the studio lies in the fact that they select a new unique team for each project, therefore the logo is dynamic and each time each team can quickly have its own unique logo that remains in the general concept. As a result, 16 unique typographic logos were drawn and animated. All characters reflect or are inspired by various areas related to computer graphics, cinema and pop culture. Unique animated typographic compositions have been developed that also metaphorically complement the idea of integration, flirting with the idea of the Syndicate.
Branding and graphic design
50 Resources And Tools To Turbocharge Your Copywriting Skills
Original Source: https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/resources-tools-turbocharge-copywriting-skills/
I believe that copywriting is the most valuable skill you’ll ever learn. Great copy engages your readers, builds connections, turns readers into consumers and consumers into brand evangelists. Of course, this all means a fatter bottom line, which makes you the most popular person in the room!
If you’re ready to acquire near-mystical powers of persuasion, check out these useful resources and tools that are bound to help strengthen your copywriting skills.
Brush Up On Your Language Skills
I’d like to introduce this section with a small proviso. Great grammar does not equal great copywriting. Copywriting is a unique animal, different from academic, journalistic or literary writing. Copywriting is about human psychology, consumer behaviour and applying tried and tested methodologies. It’s not about beautiful words, and I know many great writers who make poor copywriters and vice versa.
That said, language mistakes matter if they get in the way of comprehension. So it’s worth brushing up on those language skills to avoid errors that will derail your message.
Use English Punctuation Correctly
An easy-to-follow crash course in English punctuation, starting with the basics.
Grammar Girl
A welcome break from dull and dry grammar guides. Mignon Fogarty, AKA Grammar Girl, provides short, friendly tips for better writing. Grammar rules, word choices, and tricks to remember them all. Who knew grammar could be so bright and breezy?
Common Errors In English
A comprehensive alphabetical list of common English errors, from misspellings to confounded compound nouns and common expressions gone rogue. Click for detailed explanations of each one.
10 Flagrant Grammar Mistakes That Make You Look Stupid
More common errors to sidestep.
Grammarly: Free Online Writing Assistant
This AI-powered writing assistant grows ever more sophisticated. Adept at spotting errors, it can also identify tone, point out erroneous words or suggest better ones. Well worth downloading.
Eats, Shoots And Leaves
Download the Kindle edition of this witty exploration of the perils of improper punctuation. A joy for anyone who cringes at the sight of an errant apostrophe.
Six Common Punctuation Errors That Bedevil Bloggers
So true. This contains a couple of my pet peeves.
Master Plain English
In a hectic world, getting straight to the point and communicating your message quickly and clearly is a non-negotiable. But the most common challenge budding copywriters tell me about is writing concisely. This is partly because of some very unhelpful lessons we learnt at school.
So I’m going to ask you to forget all those long words and stop writing winding sentences. It may be big, but it’s not clever. Find out why below…
The Complete Plain Words | Plain Words
Sir Ernest Gowers was an eminent civil servant who railed against the convoluted language so often used in the service. Sixty years after he wrote Plain Words, it’s still a superb and charmingly written guide to clear communication.
The Elements of Style
A freely available online version of the classic reference book, The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr.
Plain English Campaign
Home to an award-winning group of anti-gobblydegook activists. Browse the site, particularly the free tools section to find out why plain English is so important and how to achieve it.
Plain English Writing | SkillsYouNeed
A nice visual guide to how and why to craft short, clear, easily digestible sentences.
Understand Style Guides And Brand Voice
When your brand talks, what does it sound like? Your brand voice is a vital part of your overall brand identity, building connections, trust and recognition with your readers. Brand voice covers tone, language and style points (whether to capitalise, how to format dates, Oxford comma or no Oxford comma, and so on).
How To Create A Brand Tone Of Voice Guide
Don’t have a brand guide yet? Check out this site for helpful hints on putting one together.
10 Best Examples of Brand Guidelines
For inspiration, look to the brands that are doing it well. Many brands publish their guidelines online and this site will point you to ten of the greats. Skip to the section on voice in each.
Associated Press Stylebook
Use this guide if American English is more your cup of tea.
English Style Guide — Economist
This surprisingly readable usage guide is based on the style book given to all journalists at The Economist. The online version offers up hints on how to use metaphors, punctuation, figures, hyphens, and so on.
Craft The Perfect Heading
Guess what? Most people are only going to read your heading before deciding whether to read on or click away. Dramatically boost your results by getting it right.
50 Trigger Words and Phrases for Powerful Multimedia Content
A super handy list of words that grab attention and push buttons. Perfect for hard-hitting headings.
How To Write Magnetic Headlines
Another free ebook from the Copyblogger team, this time on writing ‘magnetic’ headings.
2001 Greatest Headlines Ever Written
Think of this great book as a giant swipe file of hit headlines from across the industries.
5 Simple Ways to Open Your Blog Post With a Bang
So you have an awesome heading. Then what? Next in order and rank comes the opening paragraph. Check out this piece to make sure the energy doesn’t fizzle out.
Cram With Easy Online Copywriting Guides
Copywriting 101: An Introduction to Copywriting
This free e-book from the Copyblogger team is designed to get you up and running with the copywriting basics in ten easy lessons. Afterwards, you’ll get recommendations for professional copywriting training, plus links to tutorials on SEO copywriting and writing killer headlines.
Copywriting 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Copy
A quick and easy beginner’s guide.
Get Guidance From The Literary Greats
Now, I’ve already mentioned that copywriting is a completely different animal from literary writing. But we can still learn a trick or two from great fiction. The writers below in particular have had a marked influence on modern writing and their lessons hold true for writing effective copy.
George Orwell’s tips on better writing
Stephen King’s Top 7 Tips for Becoming a Better Writer
10 Writing Tips from the Masters
Ernest Hemingway’s Top 5 Tips for Writing Well
Dip In With Bite-Sized Tips
10 Writing Tips for Web Designers
Nice, succinct summary of the differences between writing for print and online.
How to Write Faster, Better, and Easier
Not strictly aimed at copywriters but still a good overview of the steps in the writing process. Highlights the importance of every stage, from planning to final proofread.
Writing Tips for Non-Writers Who Don’t Want to Work at Writing
An amusingly opinionated list of ways to improve your writing.
A Guide to Becoming a Better Writer: 15 Practical Tips
More of the above, without the expletives…
Browse The Best Copywriting Blogs
CopyBlogger
Often recognized as the Bible of content creation, founder Brian Clark’s site features hundreds of insightful and easy-to-read articles on all things content related. If you only read one blog, this should be it.
Problogger
Lots of useful stuff from Darren Rowse for anyone with a blog to write, including how to add income streams.
CopyWriting
This easy-to-navigate site offers up the Trinity — a copywriting blog, copywriting services and training. Browse the blog for articles that communicate valuable tips clearly and quickly. This team practises what they preach.
SEO Copywriting — Moz
Pop over to the MOZ blog for a deep dive into SEO copywriting and check out their free tutorials.
Honey Copy
How could we not include HoneyCopy and their words that ‘read like poetry and sell like Ogilvy’? Inspirational pieces on advertising, writing, creativity and life.
Men with Pens
A regularly updated blog with an almost overwhelming amount of useful information for writers, freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Enjoy the Jack Sparrow quote on the homepage:
“I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically.”
— Captain Jack Sparrow
Read Books (Sort Of)
Shortform — The World’s Best Book Summaries
So many books, so little time. The team at Shortform has done a great job of summarising popular works of non-fiction so you can download the key messages fast. Sign up for the free trial and check out Ogilvy on Advertising, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion and Made to Stick.
How to Make Your Advertising Make Money eBook
A classic from copywriter John Caples, the man behind spilt testing. Kindle edition.
All Of Gary Halbert’s Boron Letters From Prison
If you’d like your copywriting tips wrapped up with life advice and personal anecdotes, you might enjoy the Boron letters. Copywriter Gary Halbert wrote them to his son while in prison.
The Copywriter’s Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide To Writing Copy That Sells
Considered by many to be the copywriting guide, this book is exactly what it claims to be — a clear and comprehensive step-by-step guide to writing great copy.
Hack With Handy Tools
OneLook Dictionary Search
More than 13.5 million words in more than 1024 online dictionaries are indexed by the OneLook search engine. You can find, define, and translate words all at one site.
Verbix
This English conjugator will help you to determine how to use verbs in the proper tense.
Synonyms and Antonyms of Words
Can’t think of quite the right word? Search synonyms to avoid repetition and capture the right tone. Hazard warning: do not be tempted by the big words you may find here!
Top 10 SEO Copywriting Tips
This piece from Semrush combines tips and a list of tools for SEO copywriting.
WordCounter
This tool helps you find out the reading time so you can share it with your reader and get a ranking of the most frequently used words. Use it to make sure you’re using enough keywords to boost your SEO or simply to spot words you overuse and correct unnecessary repetition.
Keep Learning
Udemy
If your budget is restrictive but you want to dip your toes into the world of copywriting courses, check out Udemy. They have a wide range of low-cost and even free tutorials available on demand. Do check the reviews to make sure it’s what you’re looking for.
The Giles Academy
If you’re serious about copywriting, we recommend working closely with a professional team. The courses at The Giles Academy offer different levels for different needs. Opt for Pro level to get individual feedback from a professional copywriter plus certification.
There’s a special offer for Smashing Magazine readers. Use the code 40OFF at checkout to get 40% off!
Power Up Your Productivity
It’s easy for the cold tendrils of inaction to creep in when faced with a blank page. But copywriters work to deadlines and don’t have the luxury of waiting for the muse to appear.
“My favourite part of the writing process is cleaning the apartment.”
Here are a few tips and tricks to kick writer’s block to the curb:
21 Productivity Hacks from 21 Prolific Writers
More from the Copyblogger team. Can you tell we’re fans?
Productivity For Writers: 5 Ways To Become More Productive
Practical tips, from scheduling to accountability
Eugene Schwartz’ 33.33 Minute Rule — How To Get Shit Done
My favourite way to beat procrastination. I’m pretty sure my mother actually came up with this one, but here’s a refined version from Eugene Shwartz (one of the highest paid copywriters ever).
Get It Done For You
If you’re still working on your copywriting skills, but need some copy urgently, there’s plenty of support out there. For freelance writers to suit a range of budgets, make sure to visit Upwork™ and Fivver.com, and if you’d like the professional support of an experienced team, you’re always welcome to reach out to us at the Giles Agency.
That’s it for now. Do you have any resource or tool to add to the list? We’d love to know! Be sure to pop your favourite resources in the comments below.
A Splash Of Color For Misty Days (November 2021 Desktop Wallpapers Edition)
Original Source: https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/10/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-november-2021/
A bit of colorful inspiration is always a good thing, don’t you think so? Especially in November, when the days tend to be rather gray in many parts of the world. To bring a splash of color and some good vibes to your desktops and home screens, artists and designers from across the globe once again tickled their creativity and designed beautiful and inspiring wallpapers to welcome the new month.
This monthly wallpapers challenge has been going on for more than ten years already, and we are very thankful to everyone who has put their creative skills to the test and contributed their artworks to it — back in the early days, just like today.
In this collection, you’ll find their wallpaper designs for November 2021. All of them come in versions with and without a calendar and can be downloaded for free. As a little bonus goodie, we also compiled some timeless treasures from past November editions at the end of this post for you. Enjoy!
You can click on every image to see a larger preview,
We respect and carefully consider the ideas and motivation behind each and every artist’s work. This is why we give all artists the full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience through their works. This is also why the themes of the wallpapers weren’t anyhow influenced by us but rather designed from scratch by the artists themselves.
Submit a wallpaper!
Did you know that you could get featured in our next wallpapers post, too? We are always looking for creative talent! Join in! →
No-Shave November
“This November, say goodbye to your trimmer, scissors, and razors, and join the No-Shave November, a global movement dedicated to raising cancer awareness. Let your beard, mustache, and any other body hair free, and donate the money you would spend on grooming to help those battling.” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.
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Winter Is Here
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.
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Go To Japan
“November is the perfect month to go to Japan. Autumn is beautiful with its brown colors. Let’s enjoy it!” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.
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Holiday Season Is Approaching
Designed by ActiveCollab from the United States.
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Be Still And Know
“We to be still in our mind, at peace in our heart and spirit, regardless of what’s going on around us.” — Designed by Hitesh Puri from Delhi, India.
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Mac OldS
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.
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without calendar: 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1366×768, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440, 3840×2160
Farewell To Autumn
“We say goodbye to autumn and welcome winter together without limitations and fears thanks to the effects of mass immunization. Enjoy the rest of the beautiful autumn days.” — Designed by LibraFire from Serbia.
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without calendar: 320×480, 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1366×768, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440
Oldies But Goodies
World Kindness Day, mushroom season, or a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich — a lot of things have inspired the community to design a November wallpaper in all those years that we’ve been running this monthly series. Below you’ll find a little wallpapers best-of from past editions. Maybe you’ll spot one of your almost-forgotten favorites in there, too? (Please note that these designs don’t come with a calendar.)
International Civil Aviation Day
“On December 7, we mark International Civil Aviation Day, celebrating those who prove day by day that the sky really is the limit. As the engine of global connectivity, civil aviation is now, more than ever, a symbol of social and economic progress and a vehicle of international understanding. This monthly calendar is our sign of gratitude to those who dedicate their lives to enabling everyone to reach their dreams.” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.
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Mushroom Season!
“It is autumn! It is raining and thus… it is mushroom season! It is the perfect moment to go to the forest and get the best mushrooms to do the best recipe.” — Designed by Verónica Valenzuela from Spain.
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The Kind Soul
“Kindness drives humanity. Be kind. Be humble. Be humane. Be the best of yourself!” — Designed by Color Mean Creative Studio from Dubai.
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Time To Give Thanks
Designed by Glynnis Owen from Australia.
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Tempestuous November
“By the end of autumn, ferocious Poseidon will part from tinted clouds and timid breeze. After this uneven clash, the sky once more becomes pellucid just in time for imminent luminous snow.” — Designed by Ana Masnikosa from Belgrade, Serbia.
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Curious Squirrel
Designed by Saul Wauters from Belgium.
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Outer Space
“This November, we are inspired by the nature around us and the universe above us, so we created an out-of-this-world calendar. Now, let us all stop for a second and contemplate on preserving our forests, let us send birds of passage off to warmer places, and let us think to ourselves — if not on Earth, could we find a home somewhere else in outer space?” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.
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Simple Leaves
Designed by Nicky Somers from Belgium.
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November Ingredients
“Whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving, there’s certain things that always make the harvest season special. As a Floridian, I’m a big fan of any signs that the weather might be cooling down soon, too!” — Designed by Dorothy Timmer from the United States.
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Deer Fall, I Love You!
Designed by Maria Porter from the United States.
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Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
“November is the Peanut Butter Month so I decided to make a wallpaper around that. As everyone knows peanut butter goes really well with some jelly so I made two sandwiches, one with peanut butter and one with jelly. Together they make the best combination. I also think peanut butter tastes pretty good so that’s why I chose this for my wallpaper.” — Designed by Senne Mommens from Belgium.
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Branches
“The design of trees has always fascinated me. Each one has it’s own unique entanglement of branches. With or without leaves they are always intriguing. Take some time to enjoy the trees around you — and the one on this wallpaper if you’d like!” — Designed by Rachel Litzinger from Chiang Rai, Thailand.
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Real Artists Ship
“A tribute to Steve Jobs, from the crew at Busy Building Things.” Designed by Andrew Power from Canada.
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Running Through Autumn Mist
“A small tribute to my German Shepherd who adds joy to those grey November days.” — Designed by Franke Margrete from the Netherlands.
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Little Mademoiselle P
“Black-and-white drawing of a little girl.” Designed by Jelena Tšekulajeva from Estonia.
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November Nights On Mountains
“Those chill November nights when you see mountain tops covered with the first snow sparkling in the moonlight.” — Designed by Jovana Djokic from Serbia.
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Hello World, Happy November!
“I often read messages at Smashing Magazine from the people in the southern hemisphere ‘it’s spring, not autumn!’ so I’d liked to design a wallpaper for the northern and the southern hemispheres. Here it is, northerners and southerns, hope you like it!” — Designed by Agnes Swart from the Netherlands.
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Moonlight Bats
“I designed some Halloween characters and then this idea came to my mind — a bat family hanging around in the moonlight. A cute and scary mood is just perfect for autumn.” — Designed by Carmen Eisendle from Germany.
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Welcome Home Dear Winter
“The smell of winter is lingering in the air. The time to be home! Winter reminds us of good food, of the warmth, the touch of a friendly hand, and a talk beside the fire. Keep calm and let us welcome winter.” — Designed by Acodez IT Solutions from India.
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Stars
“I don’t know anyone who hasn’t enjoyed a cold night looking at the stars.” — Designed by Ema Rede from Portugal.
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Me And The Key Three
“This wallpaper is based on screenshots from my latest browser game (I’m an indie games designer).” — Designed by Bart Bonte from Belgium.
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Apple iPhone 14: from design to specs, everything we know so far
Original Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeBloq/~3/MyFousnK2Jc/iphone-14
2022 could be a big year for the iPhone.
Facebook Goes All Meta
Original Source: https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2021/10/facebook-goes-all-meta/
It’s almost Halloween, so we were all expecting the odd scare, but little could have prepared us for the blood-chilling horror of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg ‘acting’ amazed in front of a green-screened mockup of The Metaverse, during his keynote at the company’s Connect event.
Zuckerberg — or The Zuckster, as I imagine he introduces himself when arriving uninvited to your birthday drinks — was in the process of announcing that the company formally known as Facebook would from now on be known simply as Meta.
Facebook, the social network, will remain Facebook, but it will be one product among many. Or, as The Zuckster clearly hopes, one among all.
With the new name comes a new visual identity, one so bland that I need to go full-on Clockwork Orange just to critique it. Eyes pinned open, you’ll see an elongated infinity wave in an inoffensive tech-blue gradient and a generic geometric sans logotype. You could throw $5 at a sweat-shop style freelance site and receive a more ambitious, inspiring design than this. It is utterly bland.
If I try really, really hard to find something wrong, I might suggest the M feels a little too large, the single-story a is a little too open compared to the spacing elsewhere, and the wave is a little unbalanced and a little too small. But that is being super-picky because just as there’s little to get excited about, there’s little to be offended by either. It’s a logo fit to adorn a mid-range domestic router.
The Zuckster’s faith in himself as a positive brand ambassador means that he takes full credit for the new direction. The small team involved was reportedly required to sign extensive NDAs, and there’s no credit being given to any external agency.
Of course, it’s very easy to point out what Meta (née Facebook) gets wrong. What it doesn’t get wrong is making money. And this is a sensible business decision from a company that has watched Google extricate itself from algorithm-related ethics allegations with its Alphabet rebrand.
Leaked internal research suggests that Facebook is extremely concerned about its ability to maintain its position in the social media landscape. The app is in sharp decline. It’s no longer the most installed app, and even for those who still have an account, it’s used weekly rather than hourly. Most worrying of all, the average age of its userbase is steadily increasing.
Strategically, it’s a good design direction for Facebook. The most significant benefit is that absolutely none of the insidious, anti-democratic crimes that Facebook has been accused of can be associated with Meta; Meta is a blank slate.
In a press release that echoed The Zuckster’s keynote, Meta notes that it will begin trading under the stock ticker MVRS from December 1, staking a claim as the Metaverse business entity.
The Metaverse — and let’s be clear, this is not The Zuckster’s concept — is a so far ill-defined collection of ideas that will potentially coalesce over the next few years into some form of virtual reality web. It’s almost as if someone over at Facebook HQ said, “If only we could name ourselves ‘Inter,’ then we’d own the whole Internet!” And everyone cheered.
So yes, there is the sickening reality that we’re going to spend the rest of our careers trying to find a less tainted name for metadata. But that’s nothing to the amount of time we’ll devote explaining to future generations that Meta is not The Metaverse.
From now on, I’ll be referring to all Web 3.0 as the Geoverse and see if I can’t revive the fortunes of Geocities. Ah, now there’s a social network worth raising from the dead. Happy Halloween.
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If you’re a regular online shopper, you’ve definitely come across pricing tables before. Pricing tables are an important feature of websites that sell online. These tables help customers compare product features and prices.
Pricing tables need to be simple and easy to understand because they help users make an informed buying decision. A lot of information is likely to overwhelm the customer while too little or unclear information can be ineffective.
Other benefits of pricing tables include:
Tables help remove unnecessary clutter.
They save on space.
Provide a clear call to action.
Can attract more clients and generate more sales.
Now, it is important to note that not all WordPress themes have pre-built pricing tables, so you might need to download a plugin to integrate this feature.
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What To Look For In A WordPress Table Plugin
Before we get to the list, let’s first pause to discuss what features are a must-have for any pricing table plugin you decide to use.
1. Pricing Table Templates
Look for plugins that offer several pricing table templates. This will help you in customizing your designs according to exactly what you’re looking for.
2. Price
If your website is small and you’re just looking for something simple, be sure to check the available free plugins before purchasing one. There are so many free plugins, many with a bunch of cool features.
3. Customization
You should look for a plugin that will allow you to customize your table according to your branding. That means custom colors, fonts, etc.
4. Integrations
Look for a plugin that can easily integrate with your WordPress theme so it works seamlessly.
WordPress Pricing Table Plugins
Below, we have identified some of the best pricing table plugins available and we hope you’ll find one that best suits your needs.
1. Go Pricing
Go Pricing is a table plugin that offers you almost 200 table designs. Its modern and stylish features will help you create the perfect pricing table for your website.
The plugin will help you customize your table without having to code. This is perfect for someone who isn’t familiar with web design.
It also offers you 200 templates, 2,000+ font icons, over 600 fonts, an unlimited color selection, modern media options, and more.
Some of its pros and cons include:
Pros
Has extensive customization options and is feature-rich.
Has a live preview option that allows you to see how your table will look at the end.
Popular with page builders like Elementor, WP Bakery, and Beaver Builder.
Has a column animation feature.
Cons
You have to be on a paid subscription to download table templates.
2. Responsive Pricing Table
Responsive Pricing Table is a free WordPress plugin that has a shortcode that allows you to show your table anywhere on the website. It adds a pricing table tab in the admin section which makes adding a pricing table easy.
With the many features it offers, you’re able to: add different colors to your table, choose unique fonts, and more.
Some of its pros and cons include:
Pros
Easy to create and customize.
Can be used to compare products.
You can change the currency sign.
You can highlight any plan.
Cons
Poor customer support.
3. CSS3 Responsive WordPress Compare Tables
The CSS3 Responsive pricing table is a premium plugin with several customization features. It comes with two table styles and 20 predefined color options.
It also offers a number of features that will help you create the best tables for your site such as hover animations, pop-ups, and ribbons. This plugin is perfect for creating beautiful pricing tables.
Some of its pros and cons include:
Pros
Allows you to see your changes in real-time.
Can highlight columns and customize fonts.
Cons
You need CSS if you wish to access more customization features.
Comes with only two table styles and 20 color themes.
Can be time-consuming to set up.
4. ArPrice Pricing Tables
This is a free and premium WordPress plugin that allows you to make responsive pricing tables that can be used on multiple devices. Some of its features include the ability to create an animated pricing table.
With ArPrice you have a selection of over 170 already made templates to choose from. You can also use the drag and drop editor to adjust and resize columns as needed.
ArPrice has a real time editor feature that will make the customization of your site easier.
Some of its pros and cons include:
Pros
Allows language translation.
It’s lightweight.
Easy to use.
Offers a variety of colors.
Cons
Can be slow at times.
5. Easy Pricing Tables
Easy Pricing Tables is a WordPress plugin that lets you create your tables with ease. The plugin is easy to use and gets the job done quickly. It includes predefined colors and themes. With this plugin you get 120+ ribbons, a live preview, 100+ content elements, and more.
Some of its pros and cons include:
Pros
Easy to use.
Has the drag and drop feature.
Gutenberg compatible.
Compatible with all WordPress themes.
Cons
No cons found.
Best Pricing Table Designs
So, you now know about a few pricing table plugins that can help you display pricing information in a straightforward way. But if you’re stumped on design inspiration, we’ve compiled a shortlist of some top designs to add some fuel to your design fire.
1. Shopify
The Shopify pricing table is one of the best around because its layout makes it easy to compare different plans. And the prominent Free Trial buttons encourage conversions.
2. Dropbox
The Dropbox table layout makes it easy for buyers to compare pricing and features. This helps users get to know what exactly they are purchasing and decide on what works better for them.
3. Slack
Slack’s pricing table uses different colors to highlight different available plans. This makes the table more eye-catching and is likely to grab the customer’s attention. Each plan comes with a description of how they are billed and also includes a call-to-action.
4. Airtable
Airtable is another great example of a pricing table that uses colors to grab attention. It has a simple design that draws focus to the features available on each plan.
There’s also a monthly or yearly option at the top of the table that helps you select your preferred plan.
5. LightCMS
LightCMS is another great example of a well designed pricing table. They have incorporated different colors to grab attention and to highlight the different available plans. They’ve also used different font sizes for comparison.
Conclusion
A well designed pricing table is likely to grab the consumer’s attention. If you’re looking for a good pricing table for your website, we hope this list of plugins and designs has helped you figure out what will work best for your site. Best of luck! Be sure to check out our other articles about WordPress plugins while you’re at it.
