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How To Add Some Depth To Your AR Posts - FREE!

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A little while back I wrote How To Add Some Depth To Your AR Posts, but it was for MAC ONLY.

Picnik.com Image SampleJennifer Wilson, really wanted a way to do this on her PC, that was easier to use than Photoshop and she wrote a post about it. Well, since it's my fault that she is on this hunt, I felt it was my responsibility to find a solution that would apply to my PC using friends as well.

PICNIK.COM

I've reviewed Picnik.com before, but haven't been back in a while.

I am delighted to tell you they have enhanced their offering and have added a ton of new features, most of which you can use for free and without ever signing up for an account. The image to the right was created online at Picnik.com without signing up for an account. It's easy, fast and you can see everything happening in real time on screen. So, you won't have to guess if it's going to look right.

As you can see, it does the trick of making the image pop off the page. This is just one technic and style you can use there. There are others as well.

Video Tutorial

The video below shows you exactly how I did this, but I think you will find that the site is simple to follow and WAY EASIER to use than Photoshop!

Jennifer... this one's for you.

blockquote {margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 30px; padding: 10px 0pt 0pt 20px; width:500px; background: transparent url(http://www.realestateshows.com/jeff/quotes.gif) no-repeat scroll left top; font-size: 120%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: #356D9E; line-height: 1.2em;} h2 { color:#356D9E!important; font-family:Trebuchet MS,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:20px!important; font-size-adjust:none; font-stretch:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; letter-spacing:0pt; line-height:24px;a margin:9pt 0pt 0px; padding:6px 0pt 0px; } h3 { color:#356D9E!important; font-family:Trebuchet MS,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:20px!important; font-size-adjust:none; font-stretch:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; letter-spacing:0pt; line-height:24px; margin:9pt 0pt 0px; padding:6px 0pt 0px; } a { color:#356D9E; text-decoration:underline; } p{ margin-top:2px!important;} a:hover { color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; background:#356D9E; border 1px solid #DDA603 }

Comments (308)

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Jan 08, 2009 05:56 PM
#314
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

My new assistant found this and loves it! Thanks for a great presentation!

Jan 08, 2009 11:00 PM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

I think I can do that. It's funny that you posted this last year and yet most of us still don't know how to do these things!

Jan 08, 2009 11:47 PM
Diana Santos
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
Real Estate Salesperson in New York & Connecticut

Thanks!  I've added Picnik.com to my "Favorites" and look forward to getting started - now I just need to get a decent camera... and learn how to use it!  Hey, that would be a great next post?? : )

Happy New Year!

Jan 08, 2009 11:49 PM
Ryan Hukill - Edmond
405home @ ERA Courtyard - Edmond, OK
Realtor, Team Lead

Always nice to get pointed to some tools I've never used before.  I've always relied on photoshop for these types of things, but a simpler solution would be nice.  Thanks Jeff.

Jan 09, 2009 12:34 AM
Susan Gonzalez Faux painting murals atlanta
Marietta Mural & Decorative Design - Atlanta, GA

Thanks Jeff

Jan 09, 2009 01:09 AM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Wow, this is an oldie!  I have learned so much from you, Jeff, thanks.  I think it is time for you to do a post about Real Estate Shows and how easy they are with such professional results.  Many new members here who do not know about it.

Jan 09, 2009 01:40 AM
Pam Dent
Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc. - Charlottesville, VA
REALTOR® - Charlottesville Virginia Homes / Horse

Jeff - For some reason the video was missing when I pulled up athis post.  I love picnic but have not experimented with the drop shadows.  I hope that your video returns so that I can watch it.

Jan 09, 2009 04:24 AM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Jeff, this is too funny! I just found your old post Mac only about photos on iPhoto 08 and commented on Picnik and then here is a blog about Picnik that you already wrote! LOL

Jan 10, 2009 04:18 PM
Suzanne Strickler
Realty Mark Associates - Havertown, PA
School is never out for the Successful.

 Jeff, my puppy Rocco and I thank you.

Jan 14, 2009 07:09 AM
Colleen Lane
Kennewick Richland (and West) Pasco WA Homes For Sale - Kennewick, WA
Realtor(r) 509.438.9344 www.LaneRealEstateTeam.com

Because of this blog entry we re-signed up for Real Estate Shows and completed our first video this morning!  ;)

Cute puppy Suzanne!  :o)

Jan 14, 2009 07:55 AM
Sonya Loose
Modern Realty - Beaverton, MI
Helping Buyers & Sellers of Waterfront Property

I've only just heard of picnik...I'll definitely check it out now!  Thank you for sharing!!!

Jan 17, 2009 02:17 PM
Robert & Jani Bielenberg
Bielenberg & Associates - Denver, CO
Centennial, Colorado, CRS, GRI,e-PRO

I've been using Picnik to adjust/correct the color etc. of photos that we have taken for our marketing materials, but I think I need to revisit and see what else it can do!  Thanks for the great post as always!

Jan 22, 2009 07:59 AM
Akos Straub
The Group | RE - Chicago, IL
Your Real Estate Broker for Life

http://activerain.com/blogsview/896793/Real-Estate-BUZZ-What-we-did-to-sell-units-in-todays-market-comic-relief-anyone

Great things! Here is a link to ways to sell in this market

Jan 23, 2009 08:36 AM
Marg Scheben
RE/MAX four seasons realty limited - Collingwood, ON
Edey - Collingwood, Ontario

Wow, this is the post that keeps on giving.  Look at the comments and for how long it has gone on!

Jeff, thanks for great info.  Just a quickie question - someone earlier asked you how you get the oversized quotes (call outs?) into a post.  They look like an image?  I can't find an answer anywhere.  Thanks.  P.S. Does your head ever explode into a million pieces with all that knowledge up here?

Feb 03, 2009 07:08 AM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA

Marg, LOL! Thank you. The quotes are indeed a graphic. Just right or left justify and you're set.

Feb 03, 2009 07:13 AM
Marg Scheben
RE/MAX four seasons realty limited - Collingwood, ON
Edey - Collingwood, Ontario

You are fast!  Thanks Jeff.  Now I'll go play with fonts and my fav program - Snag It, so I can try this.

Feb 03, 2009 07:23 AM
Doug Bullwinkel
E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

Many great ideas come from AR.  Thanks so much for this one.

Mar 06, 2011 05:55 PM
Doug Bullwinkel
E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

Many great ideas come from AR.  Thanks so much for this one.

Mar 06, 2011 05:55 PM
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