#17 Web Designers Now Use Google Themes To Promote Themselves

With the release of Google Gadgets, Google’s application development suite similar to the Facebook application development API, web designers were able to add usable applications for use by iGoogle members. Using a simple IFRAME setup, web designers can design database driven widgets that would be hosted on their web sites. Google makes them available to its users.

With the long awaited Google Themes development suite, web designers and graphic designers alike can now create banner-like headings for iGoogle members. A simple design down with Adobe Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro allows developers to add to Google’s headings.

 All is takes is a background, (which is tiled) and a center image. Then, the design is done. It is all packaged in simple XML file and sent to Google.

What does this mean for web designers? Since most web designers can design simple graphics, they can submit their Google and then add a little heading for their company.

I suggest all web designers take advantage of this as it can bring them design business. Experimenting with this, I ceated a Safari design, a Disney princess design (featuring Cinderella, Arial, and Snow White), and Brick Wall Google theme. I designed the Disney princess theme for my daughter and I use it privately, since I am sure I would violate a Disney copyright if I submitted it. There is nothing wrong using these themes privately for yourself.

For more information, go to Google and search for Design Google Themes.