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A golden-hour travel photo post with a white headline

How to create an Instagram post for free (no design skills)

2026-07-10

A step-by-step guide to designing a clean, scroll-stopping Instagram post in minutes — right in your browser, no signup, no download.

A dark, high-contrast did-you-know style social graphic

5 tips for scroll-stopping social media posts

2026-07-05

Small design choices that make people stop scrolling — contrast, hierarchy, whitespace and more, with practical examples.

An elegant save-the-date wedding card in portrait format

The best sizes for Instagram, Stories and Facebook posts

2026-06-28

A quick cheat-sheet of the pixel sizes that look sharp on every platform — and when to use each one.

A vertical 9:16 event Story with a purple gradient

How to make an Instagram Story for free

2026-06-20

Design a full-screen 9:16 Instagram or Facebook Story in minutes — free, in your browser, no app required.

A minimalist quote card with large serif type

How to create a quote post that gets shared

2026-06-14

Quote posts are some of the most shared content on social media. Here's how to design one that people actually repost.

A warm pet adoption post featuring a golden retriever

Postzmaker: a free Canva alternative for social posts

2026-06-08

Looking for a simple, free way to design social media posts without an account? Here's how Postzmaker compares.

A food promo post with a special-of-the-week price badge

How to design a sale or promo post that converts

2026-06-02

Announce a discount or launch with a bold, clear promo post. A quick guide to designing one that drives action.