Back in the day, if you wanted to be able to DIY when it came to related graphic design for your pet business. It was quite hard. That is unless you were able to use a professional graphics program. Or for that matter, had formal training in both design and programming. Now, with the innovation of Canva, this has made the DIY capability become a reality.
So, what is Canva you ask? It’s a design and drag-and-drop platform. Giving users the ability to create and edit things like social media graphics, online presentations, posters, and more. Even better? It’s FREE. Oh-yeah Paw-yeah! Since this application is available online – this means that you don’t have to download a thing. Create a free account, log in and get-in.
In fact, here are 4 awesome Canva DIY design ideas to put in place and market your pet business.
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– PET THEMED SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS –
It’s never been easier to connect, engage and advertise your pet business to a worldwide audience. With Canva’s library of pre-made templates, you’ll find an array of selections to chose from. And no matter the social media platform you’ll be able to create socials for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and more.
Do you need more in-depth help with getting tailored social media graphics for your pet brand? Come and sniff out our Pet Passport Program. This monthly graphics program offers a ready-made solution for busy petpreneurs. Put the power of a design studio behind your business and let us help you fly with success.
Pet Business Design Tip:
To keep these graphics in tune with your brand, make sure to use the same colors as assigned. Not sure what they are or don’t have a specific color palette in mind? Sniff out these pet color palettes for further inspiration.
Book Custom + Done For You 12 Month Social Media Graphics Kit:
‘Pawfect’ for those already familiar with Canva. But who would like an extra hand and the added benefit of getting a custom created set of social media graphics. That will be exclusively branded to both business and online marketing goals.
INCLUDES:
• 12 done for your pre-made Canva design templates. Based on your logo, colors, and established brand aesthetics
• An online video training tutorial showing how to edit and best use this kit to your full advantage
• A list of the top 25 and best kept secret #petbusiness hashtags
Best of all? This kit can last for years to come. Giving you the best and long-lasting creative solution. Saving you time, energy, effort, planning and money! All while helping to ease your day-to-day or weekly social media goals. In other words. Get one and done! Get one and won!
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– BUSINESS CARD DESIGN –
Business cards are still one of the most memorable and tangible items a pet business can use.
Once in Canva and select the “business card” design type and then select from their library of layouts. Add in your content of choice and pictures and then viola! You now have a fab…er ‘furbulous’ card on hand.
Pet Business Design Tip:
Use the front side for your contact info. Use the backside as a client discount or referral coupon. Viola! You now have two-in-one uses.
Book Custom Business Card Design:
Would you rather save time, effort and energy by having us a design your business card? ‘Pawfect!’ So, not only is this a great option for those already familiar with Canva. It will give you the ability to take control of the business card by allowing you to edit or update it at anytime. As well as send it directly into Canva, for them to print.
That’s right! Canva.com, now offers all its users the ability to get their items professionally printed. And with their current pricing for business card. The average cost for 50 card count will be $11.00. And for 100 card count, the cost will be about $22. Awesome-pawesome! How amazing is that?!
INCLUDES:
• 2 or 1 sided business card Canva template. Based on your logo, colors, and established brand aesthetics
• An online video training tutorial showing how to edit, update and send in the card to be prined by Canva
Best of all? Since you will have full editing control over this brand asset. You’ll be able to change it in just about any way you see fit. For all current and future business need and/or extra employee related add-ons. Viola!
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– POSTER DESIGN –
With several pre-made Canva layouts to select from, you’ll be able to create a poster all your own. This can serve as a great tool for you to advertise your pet-related services. Once done you’ll have the option of saving it as a print-ready file to download and print. Or send in and have Canva print them for you. Super easy. Superbly furry fun.
Pet Business Design Tip:
KISS your poster – (Keep It Simple Silly). Keep the poster’s composition simple. These tend to be the most beautiful and memorable. Only use content that is essential. And create an elegant and sophisticated piece to help you stand out from the pack.
Book Custom Poster or Rack Card (Mini-Flyer 4×9 in) Design:
Would you rather save time, effort and energy by having us a design this item? ‘Pawfect!’ Not only is this a great option for those already familiar with Canva. It will give you the ability to take control of this item by allowing you to edit or update it at anytime. As well as send it directly into Canva, for them to print.
That’s right! Canva.com, now offers all its users the ability to get their items professionally printed. And with their current pricing for a growing collection of print collateral. You will find that the cost of getting these items printed, will be pennies on the dollar. For example, getting a small 12 x 16 in poster will currently cost about $6 for one copy. Or 5 copies, the cost to print this quantity will be about $30. And for a large 21 x 28in poster getting printed, currently costs about $38.00 for 5 copies. The cost of getting rack cards printed, start at about $23 for 50 copies. Or $35.00 for 100 copies. Oh-yeah! Paw-yeah!
INCLUDES:
• 1 Poster (1 sided) or Rack Card Design (2 sided). Based on your logo, colors, and established brand aesthetics
• An online video training tutorial showing how to edit, how to edit and send in the card to be prined by Canva
Best of all? Since you will have full editing control over this brand asset. You’ll be able to change it in just about any way you see fit. For all current and future business needs. Viola!
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– BUSINESS LEAD MAGNET –
Lead magnets are one of the best ways to grow your email list. Or for garnering and maintaining regular visitor traffic to your website or pet blog. These are freebies that one can create to attract more leads. Wanna know the best thing about freebies? Not only is it another great way to draw in and keep your audience’s attention. It also works to keep em’ coming back for more interesting and helpful goodies.
Pet Business Design Tip:
Create a tip n’ tricks or informational checklist. This is great if you’re doing a lot of ‘how-to-posts’ or page related info on your web site. Or if you’re teaching a set of specific topics. That you can extend by creating this type of information to be a free download. Or as a free set of informational graphics. So, for example:
– Great for dog-trainers wanting to share training or pet behavorial related tips
– For pet sitters wanting to share a free downloadable pet sitting report card, clients can use. Once they have booked for said service(s)
– For pet walkers wanting to share downloadable client onboarding F.A.Q. checklist
– For pet boutiques creating a lead magnet covering teaching customers new food training tips and tricks
Book Custom Business Lead Magnet Design:
Would you rather save time, effort and energy by having us a design your lead magnet? ‘Pawfect!’ So, not only is this a great option for those already familiar with Canva. It will give you the ability to take control of the lead magent by allowing you to edit or update it at anytime.
INCLUDES:
• 1 Lead Magnet Canva template. Based on your logo, colors, and established brand aesthetics
• An online video training tutorial showing how to edit, update and download your digital goodie.
Best of all? Since you will have full editing control over this brand asset. You’ll be able to change it in just about any way you see fit. For all current and future business needs. Viola!
In fact, Sniff Design has been favoring Canva so much, that we are now including Canva templates in our store. Here in our resource store, you’ll find a growing collection of pet design templates. For example, you’ll find such items as pet sitting and pet grooming report cards. Pet social media graphic bundles – (both pre-made and Canva template-based). Here at Sniff Design Studio, we love developing and designing new creative solutions. And in particular, fun DIY solutions.
Are there any pet business designs that you’d like to see us add to our online store? If so, let us know and drop a comment below.
– PAW-N-PLAY –
Last but not least, we’ll soon be launching an exclusive and new DIY Canva pet biz graphics program: Paw-N-Play. A plug-in-play social media and branding program providing a one-time and one-stop solution for your marketing and promotional efforts.