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Ready to bring your text to life? In the following tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of creating eye-catching text animations using Lottie, a powerful and lightweight animation format. You’ll learn how to create a Lottie animation in After Effects starting from a vibrant comic book text effect made in Adobe Illustrator. What you’ll learn in this tutorial What is Lottie? What is a Lottie file? How to make a Lottie animation How to save using the Lottie file format What you’ll need You’ll need the following resource in order to complete this animated…
Chronic pain is a persistent and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s the result of an injury, an inflammatory disease, or a long-term health issue, managing chronic pain can be a complex challenge. While conventional treatments like medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes can offer relief, there is an increasingly recognized natural approach that’s gaining attention: antioxidants. Antioxidants, substances that help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body, are not just for boosting immunity and promoting overall health. Recent research suggests that antioxidants may also play a crucial role in alleviating chronic pain. To…
“Gilding the lily” isn’t always bad. In design, a touch of metaphorical gold — a subtle animated transition, a hint of color, or added depth in a drop shadow — can help communicate a level of care and attention that builds trust. But first? You need a lily. Nail the fundamentals. Then, gild it carefully.The phrase “gild the lily” implies unnecessary ornamentation, the idea being that adorning a lily with superficial decoration only serves to obscure its natural beauty. Well, I’m here to tell you that a little touch of what might seem like unnecessary ornamentation in design is exactly…
While Fox News still led in the ratings, the network’s programming had a rough Thursday with almost all shows trending lower than usual. The Five finished below 4 million total viewers and was the third-most watched show in the Adults 25-54 demo. On the other hand, MSNBC’s 8 p.m. to midnight slate performed well with The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle cracking the million total viewer mark. CNN’s town hall helped the network secure second place in the primetime demo.25-54 Demographic (Live+SD x 1,000)Total Day: FNC: 235 | CNN: 91 | MSNBC: 66Prime: FNC: 382 | CNN: 140 | MSNBC:…
Many parents know the struggle of getting their children to eat healthy. With so many processed, sugary, or otherwise unhealthy treats out there to tempt even the most disciplined of diets, it can be difficult to get kids to eat what they should. Especially their vegetables. A trend on TikTok is providing new inspiration for parents and other caretakers to tackle this problem. Called “dinosaur time,” this trend takes families back to the Jurassic period and encourages children to enjoy their veggies as if they were dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts of the time. No fancy preparations or elaborate meals…
Do you need to create a 301 redirect in your WordPress site? You’ve come to the right place! We’ll show you how to set up 301 redirects using three methods. Do you know if you need to use a redirect or whether a 301 redirect is right? No worries, we’ll explain that, too. Redirects in a nutshell The name ‘redirect’ says it all: It sends visitors traveling from a specific page to an alternative one instead. Or, if there’s no alternative, an HTTP header (similar to redirects) can make that clear to users and search engines. It’s like registering a change of address when…
Today we’re going to discuss something that is both a hot trend and timeless art: typography. The basic rules outlined below will help you become more aware of how you structure and use typography in your designs. Being conscious of these rules can improve nearly everything you create that contains a headline or major typographic element. Let’s get started! 1. Learn the Basics Your first step towards more effective typography is to learn a bit about the art. If you’re unfamiliar with it’s concepts, you might think that typography must be a fairly simple discipline. Surely, if you know the…
A few weeks ago, we caught Google linking text within its AI Overviews to its own search results. Well, today that has become a new official feature within AI Overviews. “To help people more easily explore topics and discover relevant websites, we’ve added links to some terms within AI Overviews when our systems determine it might be useful,” a Google spokesperson told Search Engine Land. What it looks like. Here is a screenshot we posted of this back then: Clicking on those underlined links in the text of the AI Overview, both at the top and in the middle section,…
Disclaimer: This blog post is sponsored by Adobe Express, but all opinions and experiences are 100% mine! As an Adobe Express Ambassador, I often get asked what are my favorite features of this awesome tool. Now, to be clear, I am a Fractional CMO, not a graphic designer, and I will often hire help when I need it for clients or professional work. That being said, as a digital marketer, content creator, or entrepreneur today, being able to create basic and attractive designs is almost a non negotiable skill that you need to succeed. Enter Adobe Express. I was initially…
In many global organizations, creator marketing remains fragmented. One team runs organic campaigns. Another handles seeding and affiliates. Paid media sits in a separate silo entirely.Each channel is measured differently. Every region uses its own platform with a mix of agencies, inconsistent processes, and limited organizational visibility. Some brands even partner with the same creators across teams—paying them differently depending on which department owns the relationship.This fragmented model is no longer sustainable—and leading brands know it.As Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez observed, “Consumers no longer trust traditional brand messaging.” That’s why Unilever is significantly expanding its investment in creators—to build what…