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PowerPoint backgrounds will save your presentation (from looking drab)
Your image
Have you been complimented on your presentation? If so you'll know how good it feels. You know you're doing well when you've made an excellent point - a real power point - and the room goes quiet. People are listening to you.
Of course you always have to say the right things but a good background can give your presentation something extra. It can lean authority to your words and help convince your audience to take your message seriously. That's why it's important that you select the right one.
Research and your presentation
Research has shown that the visual aspects of a presentation may be even more important than the words were spoken. The audience is continually looking for indications that you can be taken seriously:
"Graphics are a good indication of the amount of preparation that has been done to prepare for the event. If a presenter haven't given it much thought it will be obvious from the lack of visual impact projected onto that big screen."
We've developed some backgrounds that you can use for your next presentation. They'll make things a little easier for you and the link is on this page. You can download three free PowerPoint backgrounds and use them for any of your presentations.
Using PowerPoint backgrounds
Before you download the backgrounds, here are a few hints to get the most from these and any other PowerPoint background or template. First, obviously, when you load the backgrounds into PowerPoint you will need to change the text to suit your message.
It's your page
You can change the layout but I would strongly recommend that you do not change the number of lines on the page. In other words, stick to one headline and three points for each page. If you have additional points then simply duplicate the page and start again.
Limit your words
I would also recommend that you limit the number of words you use in each line and never use multiple lines for a single point. For example, suppose you want to talk about the quality of your backup service. You might be tempted to use something like: "Our backup service has been given three significant awards over the past five years."
It's your line
The problem is that PowerPoint will either force you onto a second line or will change the size of the text. Instead consider using something like: "Outstanding service awards". Then you can talk about each award in greater detail.
Fonts and graphics
You may also want to change the font to complement your message. I would recommend against using an ornate font unless you have a very good reason for doing so.
The default font
These PowerPoint templates are suitable for PowerPoint 2000 onwards - (they may even work with PowerPoint 97). When you open them you'll find that the heading and the individual points are in the default font - usually Times New Roman. This is a nice-looking font and is particularly suitable for small text. However, you may want to consider using a sans-serf font for the headings.
Use the background that suits your message best. If possible you should try to come up with a metaphor to link the graphic to one or more of your key points. That will help the audience remember your message later.
Positioning
You should consider positioning of your points in relation to the background graphic and the main heading. Each of these PowerPoint backgrounds uses a slightly different approach and you must decide which is best for your presentation. For example, you might want to centre all the text - but is that the best approach?
Unless your key points are all exactly the same length the final result will not look good. Instead, consider lining up the left-hand side of the text with the heading or, for something a little more unusual, line up the right-hand sides of both.
Download the PowerPoint Backgrounds
In case you were getting impatient - you can download the three backgrounds by clicking on the button below. Just before you do that scroll down to the bottom of the page to discover several software packages that can make a world of difference to the way you give presentations.
Invest in your business
If you've been thinking about investing in your business so you'll get an increased return on your effort then you should have a look at our executive software packages. For a small investment you can improve your chances of success. Why? Because your audience will remember your message.
So - if you want to go the next level and join the growing band of presentation professionals who are basing their approach on research rather than hope just click on the software button below. You'll be able to see demonstrations of the presentations and judge for yourself if they'll make a significant improvement to your conversion rates. Click now to find out more.
