The release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT last year prompted a gold rush in machine learning. As a result, 2023 has been a year in which seemingly every tool, app, and device has been “enhanced” with AI technology — whether it needed it or not.

But we’ve now had a chance to sort the wheat from the chaff and if 2023 was the year of AI, then 2024 seems destined to be the year of usable, mature AI. Here is a roundup of the most promising AI tools from the last year, focusing on those we expect to keep building over the next 12 months.

ChatGPT 4.0

You can’t discuss AI without covering OpenAI’s flagship product, ChatGPT. ChatGPT, as the name implies, is a chat-based UI backed by natural language processing.

OpenAI’s API powers many of the better tools available online. The current version is 4.0, although the current crop of tools that access the API use 3.5.

ChatGPT’s interface isn’t the most advanced, opening the door for other tools to piggyback on its technology. But if you understand AI prompts, it’s the most potent text generator available.

Adobe Firefly

Adobe’s Creative Cloud had been losing ground to its rivals for years. Sketch, Affinity, and Figma took chunks out of Adobe’s market share.

Adobe built AI into its products this year under the name Adobe Firefly. AI is now augmenting everything from Express to Illustrator, but nowhere is it as jaw-dropping as Photoshop’s AI upgrades.

The generative fill and expand tools allow you to insert content into photos seamlessly. The best use I’ve seen is expanding the canvas and inserting real-looking content that simply wasn’t there. It works best with landscapes and means you can resize images for responsive design without retaking the photographs.

Adobe Firefly isn’t the only tool that enables generative fill, but in terms of integration with tools you’re probably already using, it’s leagues ahead of the competition.

Soundraw

Finding royalty-free music for the web has always been a challenge. The music industry is particularly tightly controlled, and even if music artists are happy for their work to be used, their record companies normally aren’t.

Soundraw side-steps licensing by generating music using AI. Select your genre, apply filters, and watch as the site creates music in seconds.

It’s genuinely a game-changing application of AI.

Descript

Descript is one of the most impressive applications of machine learning we’ve seen all year. It provides AI tools for editing video and, in doing so, transforms the way we work.

Record your video, and Descript will create a transcript; edit the transcript text, and the video will automatically be updated to match. And that’s not all. Descript includes several tools for improving the quality of your videos, including voice cloning for professional voice-overs.

It’s the simplest way to create professional quality videos for those of us who don’t have an editing suite.

Jasper

If ChatGPT is too “chatbot” for you, and you prefer working with an interface, check out Jasper.

Jasper is a writing app with built-in templates to help you generate code without the need for complex prompts. It’s an excellent entry-level text generator because you don’t need to understand how AI functions to use it, and the previous generation of ChatGPT powers it, so the output is high-quality (although not as high as ChatGPT 4.0).

Jasper is an excellent app if you write a lot of marketing, especially blog posts. You still have to put in some work, guiding the content creation process and (like all AI) doing your fact-checking. But for rapidly generating multiple blog posts, it’s hard to beat.

The only downside to Jasper is that because there’s a layer of interface between you and the actual prompts being sent to AI, it’s a little less flexible than you might like.

Midjourney

When it comes to complete image generation, the two front-runners all year have been Dall-E 2 and Midjourney. The latter has always produced marginally better results, but until recently, you needed to use it via Discord, which was irritating, to say the least.

However, Midjourney has just launched its website, making the tool far more accessible and the clear front-runner for image generation.

It’s rare for Midjourney to create something that isn’t easily identifiable as AI-generated, but considering how far Midjourney has progressed in the last 18 months, that seems likely to change in the coming year.

Fireflies

If you’re working remotely, you inevitably take part in a lot of video calls. What happens when you’ve finished? Do you hastily type up your notes, try to remember what was said, or get pulled into another meeting?

The unfortunate reality is that decisions get lost, and productivity plummets because everyone remembers a slightly different version of the conversation.

Fireflies is an excellent AI-powered app that integrates with most popular meeting apps, to record and annotate what is said, and by whom; the record can be stored, searched, or output.

It’s a must-have tool for companies that do everything remotely.

GrammarlyGO

Grammarly is a fantastic tool for checking spelling and grammar, especially if you’re not writing in your native language. It’s a little opinionated — it [incorrectly] flags Oxford commas as mistakes and loathes the passive voice. But everyone makes typos, and if you’re writing professionally, you can’t not run some type of check on your text.

This year, Grammarly introduced GrammarlyGO, its AI tool. Strangely, it isn’t part of the desktop app; you can only get it in the web app version.

Unlike other writing tools, Grammarly doesn’t write for you; it makes suggestions about your written text. For example, you can ask it to identify any gaps in your written post.

It’s all about making you a better communicator. Like the best AI tools, it doesn’t replace you; it makes you faster, less error-prone, and more creative.

Motion

The point of AI is to help you work smarter, not harder. Motion does just that by planning your projects for you and, in the process, increases your productivity by 137%.

More productivity means hitting your deadlines, tackling large projects in the proper order, and never working into your free time.

Motion works best with complex team tasks because that’s where traditionally there’s the most friction, but it also beats simple to-do lists for individuals.

Microsoft Bing

The last tool in our roundup didn’t set the world alight in 2023, but 2024 could be its year, and if it is, we can look back at February 2023 as the point it all started.

Microsoft’s Bing search engine is a poor substitute for Google Search. It’s been around since 2009, and despite introducing matching tools like the Bing Webmaster Tools, it’s got a tiny fraction of Google’s market share.

But this year, Microsoft beat Google to the AI draw, announcing that Bing would use ChatGPT 3.5 to provide users with improved search. Google tried to respond and fell flat on its face.

AI-powered search is still in its infancy, and Google will certainly make up some of the ground it lost this year. But for now, Microsoft Bing is the leading search tool, and if it can maintain its advantage through 2024, it could lead to the biggest shakeup of the SEO industry for over two decades.

Today, we’re bringing you a collection of sweatpants mockup templates to help showcase your branded sweatpants designs in a professional way.

For this collection, we handpicked some of the best sweatpants mockups as well as mockups for jogging pants and leggings. These are ideal for effective design demonstrations and presentations.

Whether you’re looking for a blank sweatpants mockup for showcasing your unique apparel designs in an online store or promoting your new yoga pants lineup on social media, these mockups are perfect for all kinds of projects. We also included a few free mockup templates just for you. Check them out.

This is a set of 14 pre-designed sweatpants mockup templates perfect for gym and fitness brands. This collection gives you complete control over the look of your design, allowing you to independently modify the left leg, right leg, belt, and top aspects of the mockup. It offers organized layers, realistic results, and a sports girl model for a more authentic appeal.

An excellent and attractive sweatpants mockup for sports brands, offering a collection of easy-to-edit mockups with sports and fitness themes. This package brings 8 template files, featuring a sports girl model, with changeable elements and both bright and dark designs.

This is a perfect sweatpants mockup for showcasing leggings designs suitable for online shops. It includes seven easily customizable mockups, with options to change colors and patterns on the leggings and elastic band. The package also features optional textures and backgrounds.

This is a handy and unique mockup for showcasing your sweatpants designs. This editable template allows you to customize a striking pair of sweatpants against a sleek background. Modify design, colour, and text with ease using Smart Objects. Whether you’re designing for a clothing brand or a personal project, this mockup offers a realistic way to present your creativity.

A high-quality, realistic sweatpants mockup for sports brands. With an option for front and side views, this mockup offers a unique way to present your latest designs. Notably, it comes with two PSD mockups, smart object features, and adjustable backgrounds. Plus, its well-sorted layers are easy to personalize, ensuring a bespoke finish that’s high-resolution and visually appealing.

This is an ideal asset for those wanting to showcase their sweatpants and jogger pants designs. It comprises four Photoshop files, each presenting the joggers from various angles. You can add personal designs or branding by copying and pasting them onto specified layers. The files are compatible with various Photoshop editions as well.

A set of high-resolution, realistic sweatpants mockups perfect for sport and fitness brands. Easy to use with smart objects in Photoshop CS4 or higher, the template includes four files with transparent backgrounds, customizable colors, editable shadows, and highlights.

This is a versatile sweatpants mockup perfect for visualizing everyday wear. Compatible with Photoshop and Affinity Designer, this mockup offers an easy-to-use platform with high resolution at 300 dpi and a size of 3000 x 2000 px. It’s especially perfect for casual clothing brands and promotions.

A fantastic sweatpants mockup for showcasing your sportswear designs. This set includes five different mockups, enabling you to display your jogging pants and tracksuit designs on a customizable floor, from close-ups to long shots. It comes equipped with smart objects and neatly organized layers for tailored effects.

Take your sportswear design to the next level with this realistic and dynamic sportswear mockup. It showcases a sports bra and sweatpants on a real model. Its easy-to-edit and well-organized layers, along with smart object support, make customization a breeze.

This sweatpants mockup can be used to creatively present your sport and fitness branding designs. The mockup is fully customizable, with smart object options that make it easy to change designs with a single click. Features include 5 different PSD mockups, realistic effects and shadows, organized layers and high resolution.

If you’re looking to display your kids’ jogging pants design, take a look at these customizable sweatpants mockups. This high-quality, easy-to-use set includes five PSD mock-ups with organized layers and adjustable effects. You can change the background, colors, and light effects easily.

A collection of seven versatile and high-quality sweatpants design mockups. Equipped with organized layers for easy navigation, you can generate a realistic representation of your project effortlessly. You can change individual elements in each mockup. And it also comes in bright or dark mockup scenes.

This is a versatile and fully customizable sweatpants mockup ideal for both leggings and sweatpants. With high-resolution isolated product imagery (3824×7000 px), editable smart objects and colors, and neatly organized layers, this layered PSD file enables you to execute your creative vision effectively.

A comprehensive collection of hyper-realistic sweatpants mockups. This bundle, consisting of three high-resolution PSD files, is perfect for showcasing your designs, logos, and branding. It features easy-to-use smart objects and well-organized layers, offering effortless customization options like changeable colors.

This 3D sweatpants and hoodie mockup template enables you to easily apply and showcase your designs with user-friendly layers, masks, and smart object features. Customize individual parts and colors effortlessly – all in high-resolution detail. Ideal for commercial, freelance, or personal use, this mockup saves you time and brings your designs to life.

This is a versatile, complete sweatpants mockup template that caters to both male and female designs. The package includes 6 Photoshop files showcasing the sweatsuit in various poses, where you can easily overlay your own patterns or branding.

Free Sweatpant Mockups

This is a free sweatpants mockup that features a colorful and creative design. You can easily place your brand logo and designs into this mockup in just a few clicks.

This free mockup template includes 3 different mockups of women’s leggings. They can also be used to showcase sweatpants and yoga pants. It allows you to present your designs from multiple angles.

A fully customizable mockup features a simple sweatpants design. You can easily edit this mockup to change the background, colors, and place your own designs without effort.

Another leggings mockup that can be used to present sweatpants designs. This mockup features a simple leggings design with a model wearing the pants. It comes in PSD format with organized layers.

A collection of legging mockups for presenting your sweatpants designs in multiple views and angles. This mockup is free to download and comes in high-resolution PSD format.

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of creating a Vue.js app and transforming it into a progressive web app.

In a digital landscape where users increasingly demand seamless experiences irrespective of network conditions, progressive web apps (PWAs) emerge as a transformative solution. Progressive web apps are web applications that leverage modern web capabilities to deliver an app-like experience to users. They combine the best of web and mobile applications, providing fast loading, offline functionality, and seamless user experiences.

Key Concepts: Service Workers and Manifest Files

In PWAs, service workers and manifest files are fundamental components that contribute to the enhanced performance and offline capabilities of web applications.

Service workers

Service workers are JavaScript files that operate as background processes, separate from the main browser thread. They empower your Vue app with the ability to handle tasks like caching resources, intercepting network requests, and enabling features such as push notifications.

Manifest files

Manifest files, typically named manifest.json, serve as a blueprint for your PWA. They contain metadata about the app, defining how it should appear and behave when installed on a user’s device. manifest files specify essential details such as the app’s name, icons, start URL, and display preferences.

Now that you have a solid understanding of these key concepts, let’s start turning your Vue.js app into an offline-ready progressive web app.

Preparing Your Vue.js App

Before transforming your Vue.js app into a progressive web app, you need to set up a Vue.js project. If you haven’t created a Vue.js app yet, follow the steps below. Alternatively, if you have an existing Vue.js app, you can skip the installation section.

Creating a new Vue.js app

To create a new Vue.js app, you’ll need Vue CLI (command line interface). If you don’t have it installed globally, you can do so by running the following command:

npm install -g @vue/cli

Once Vue CLI is installed, you can create a new Vue app using the following commands:

vue create my-vue-pwa

This command initiates an interactive setup process where you can choose various configurations for your Vue.js app. Make sure to select the default preset, and when prompted to manually select features, ensure that you choose the PWA option.

This will set up your project with the necessary configurations for progressive web app features.

Notably, the selection of the PWA option during app creation will automatically generate a registerServiceWorker.js file. If, for any reason, this file isn’t created, you can utilize the following command to add the progressive web app features to your Vue.js project:

vue add pwa

This additional command ensures that the necessary dependencies and configurations for progressive web app features are seamlessly integrated into your project.

Create a simple todo list app

For demonstration purposes, let’s create a simple todo list app on the home page of your Vue app. Replace the contents of App.vue with the following code:

<template>
  <div class="home">
    <h1>Todo List</h1>
    <div>
      <input v-model="newTodo" @keyup.enter="addTodo" placeholder="Add a new todo" />
      <button @click="addTodo">Add</button>
    </div>
    <ul>
      <li v-for="todo in todos" :key="todo.id">
        <input type="checkbox" v-model="todo.completed" />
        <span :class="{ 'completed': todo.completed }">{{ todo.text }}</span>
      </li>
    </ul>
  </div>
</template>

<script>
export default {
  data() {
    return {
      newTodo: '',
      todos: [
        { id: 1, text: 'Learn Vue.js', completed: false },
        { id: 2, text: 'Build a PWA', completed: false },
        { id: 3, text: 'Deploy to Netlify', completed: false },
      ],
    };
  },
  methods: {
    addTodo() {
      if (this.newTodo.trim() === '') return;
      this.todos.push({ id: this.todos.length + 1, text: this.newTodo, completed: false });
      this.newTodo = '';
    },
  },
};
</script>

<style scoped>
.completed {
  text-decoration: line-through;
}
</style>

In the above code:

• We are modifying the content of the App.vue file to create a todo list.
• The template includes an input field for adding new todos, a button to add them, and a list to display existing todos.
• Todos are represented by objects with properties like id, text, and completed.
• The v-for directive dynamically renders each todo item in the list.
• Checkboxes are included for each todo, and their completion status is managed by the completed property.
• The checkboxes are bound to the completed property using the v-model directive, enabling interactive marking of tasks as completed or incomplete.
• The addTodo method allows the addition of new todos to the list, with input validation to prevent empty todos.
• A simple styling is applied to completed tasks, visually indicated by a line-through text decoration.

This todo list app serves as a baseline for transforming your Vue.js application into an offline-ready progressive web app.

Modify the Manifest File

Now that you have your Vue.js app set up, including a basic feature, the next step is to enhance its progressive web app capabilities by configuring the manifest.json file.

The manifest.json file plays a crucial role in defining how your PWA appears and behaves when installed on a user’s device. Due to the PWA module being utilized, this file will be automatically generated during the build process, ensuring it contains the necessary information for a seamless PWA experience.

Configure app metadata

The manifest.json file includes crucial elements that contribute to the PWA experience. To update this information, you can modify your vue.config.js file, which acts as the configuration hub for your Vue.js app. Open the vue.config.js file (create one if not already present) in the root directory of your project and add or modify the following section:

module.exports = {
  

  pwa: {
    name: 'My ToDo App',
    short_name: 'ToDo',
    description: 'A ToDo progressive web app',
    start_url: "https://www.sitepoint.com/",
    display: 'standalone',
    background_color: '#ffffff',
    theme_color: '#41b383',
    icons: [
      {
        src: '/img/icons/icon-72x72.png',
        sizes: '72x72',
        type: 'image/png',
      },
      
    ],
  },
};

Manifest file properties:

• name: the full name of your app.
• short_name: a short version of your app’s name for limited-space environments.
• description: a brief description of your app.
• start_url: the page that loads when your PWA is launched.
• display: defines the display mode; here, standalone ensures it appears as a standalone app.
• background_color: the background color of the app.
• theme_color: the color of the app’s theme.
• icons: an array of icons for different device resolutions.

By updating the vue.config.js file, you ensure that your Vue.js app’s PWA module generates the manifest.json file with the specified configurations during the build process. This dynamic generation simplifies the maintenance of your PWA metadata, allowing you to make changes directly in your project’s configuration.

Implement Service Workers

Service workers are a vital component of progressive web apps (PWAs) responsible for enabling advanced features such as offline capabilities, background synchronization, and push notifications.

The service worker file will be automatically generated during the build process, ensuring its inclusion in the production environment. In development mode, service workers are not included by default. This omission is intentional and serves to prevent potential issues.

Enabling service workers in development could lead to cached assets being used, potentially causing discrepancies with the latest local changes.

To build the Vue.js app and generate the service worker file, the following command can be utilized:

npm run build

Executing this command triggers the Vue build process, which includes the creation of the service worker file in a dist directory for production deployment.

Register the service workers

The registerServiceWorker.js file is automatically included in your Vue.js project when generated with Vue CLI or pwa module. This file plays a crucial role in integrating service workers into your Vue.js application. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the registration of the service worker script, enabling your app to leverage progressive web app features, such as caching and offline capabilities.

Let’s delve deeper into the code and understand its key components:

import { register } from 'register-service-worker'

if (process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production') {
  register(`${process.env.BASE_URL}service-worker.js`, {
    ready () {
      console.log(
        'App is being served from cache by a service worker.\\n' +
        'For more details, visit <https://goo.gl/AFskqB>'
      );
    },
    registered () {
      console.log('Service worker has been registered.');
    },
    cached () {
      console.log('Content has been cached for offline use.');
    },
    updatefound () {
      console.log('New content is downloading.');
    },
    updated () {
      console.log('New content is available; please refresh.');
    },
    offline () {
      console.log('No internet connection found. App is running in offline mode.');
    },
    error (error) {
      console.error('Error during service worker registration:', error);
    }
  });
}

Code explanations:

1. Environment check. The if (process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production') condition ensures that the service worker is registered only in production mode. This is a critical consideration, as service workers are meant to enhance the performance and offline capabilities of the app in the production environment.

2. Registration function. The register function is imported from 'register-service-worker' and is responsible for the actual registration of the service worker script.

3. Callbacks. The callbacks within the configuration object handle various lifecycle events of the service worker.

   • ready. This callback is triggered when the app is being served from the cache by a service worker. It indicates that the app is successfully operating offline.
   • registered. Signals that the service worker has been successfully registered.
   • cached. Indicates that content has been cached for offline use. This is a key feature of PWAs, ensuring that users can access the app even without an internet connection.
   • updatefound. Informs that new content is currently being downloaded. This is part of the service worker’s ability to fetch and cache updated assets in the background.
   • updated. Alerts that new content is available, prompting the user to refresh the app to load the latest version.
   • offline. Notifies the user when there’s no internet connection, and the app is running in offline mode. This ensures a seamless user experience even in challenging network conditions.
   • error. Logs any errors that may occur during the service worker registration process.

Customize Service Worker

The registerServiceWorker.js file in your Vue.js project provides a flexible framework that allows you to customize the behavior of your service worker. While the default configuration uses console.log statements for logging, you can enhance the user experience by incorporating popups or notifications. Let’s explore how you can achieve this level of customization.

You can replace the console.log statements with popup notifications to provide a more visually engaging experience for users. To achieve this, you can leverage popular libraries like SweetAlert or native browser APIs.

Using SweetAlert

1. First, install SweetAlert in your project:

   npm install sweetalert2
   
   

2. Modify the registerServiceWorker.js file:

   
   import { register } from 'register-service-worker';
   import Swal from 'sweetalert2';
   
   if (process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production') {
     register(`${process.env.BASE_URL}service-worker.js`, {
       ready() {
         Swal.fire({
           title: 'App is Offline',
           text: 'You can use this app even without an internet connection.',
           icon: 'success',
         });
       },
       registered() {
         Swal.fire('Service worker has been registered.');
       },
       cached() {
         Swal.fire('Content has been cached for offline use.');
       },
       updatefound() {
         Swal.fire('New content is downloading.');
       },
       updated() {
         Swal.fire({
           title: 'New Content Available',
           text: 'Please refresh to load the latest version.',
           icon: 'info',
         });
       },
       offline() {
         Swal.fire({
           title: 'No Internet Connection',
           text: 'App is running in offline mode.',
           icon: 'warning',
         });
       },
       error(error) {
         console.error('Error during service worker registration:', error);
       },
     });
   }
   
   

In this example, we’ve replaced the console.log statements with SweetAlert notifications. You can customize the appearance and behavior of these notifications according to your design preferences.

Make Your App Installable

Progressive web apps offer a seamless installation experience, allowing users to add your app to their device’s home screen for quick access. In this section, we’ll guide you through prompting users to install your PWA.

Prompt users to install your PWA

Encouraging users to install your PWA enhances user engagement and provides a native app-like experience. You can trigger an installation prompt based on certain conditions, such as user interactions or time spent on your site.

To implement this feature, you can use the @owliehq/vue-addtohomescreen plugin. This plugin is designed exclusively for Vue 3, offering a hassle-free solution for integrating an Add to Home Screen button in your application.

Install the plugin

To get started, install the plugin using npm or yarn:

npm install @owliehq/vue-addtohomescreen

Add the plugin

In your src/main.js file, initialize the plugin by importing it and passing any desired customization parameters. This example sets the button color to blue:

import { createApp } from 'vue';
import App from './App.vue';
import AddToHomescreen from '@owliehq/vue-addtohomescreen';
import './registerServiceWorker'

const app = createApp(App);
app.use(AddToHomescreen, {
  buttonColor: 'blue',
});

app.mount('#app');

This code ensures that the plugin is integrated into your Vue 3 application with the specified customization.

These implementations provide users with clear options to install your PWA, creating a more user-centric experience and increasing the likelihood of app adoption. Users can choose to install the app programmatically or follow a visual cue to add it to their device’s home screen.

Testing Your Offline-ready PWA

To locally test your offline-ready progressive web app, begin by installing the http-server using the command:

npm install -g http-server

Next, navigate to the dist directory in your terminal and serve the files using the following command:

http-server -o

This command will open the PWA in your default browser.

If your PWA is already deployed, access it by opening the link provided by your hosting provider after the deployment process is completed.

Offline testing with browser developer tools

Simulating offline conditions for testing can be achieved through browser developer tools. In Google Chrome, open DevTools (F12 or right-click and select Inspect), go to the Network tab, and check the Offline option to simulate an offline environment. Similarly, in Microsoft Edge, open DevTools, navigate to the Network conditions tab, and check the Offline option to simulate an offline scenario.

Conclusion

In conclusion, transforming your Vue.js app into a progressive web app brings a multitude of benefits, including enhanced user experience, offline functionality, and improved performance. By implementing service workers, manifest files, and caching strategies, your app becomes resilient to varying network conditions and provides users with a seamless experience.

Whether you’re selling custom notebooks online or working on a notebook cover design for a client, it’s crucial to present your designs in the best light possible. That’s where notebook mockups come in. They are a must-have for showcasing your creative work in a professional way.

In this post, we dive into the world of notebook mockups, exploring how they can transform your online presentations, enhance customer engagement, and even boost sales. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or a creator selling products on Etsy, these notebook mockup templates will help you make your notebook designs stand out in the online marketplace.

In this collection, you’ll find a variety of styles from classic designs to spiral notebook mockups, each designed to allow your imagination to shine and display your projects in the best possible way. The focus here is not just to exhibit your notebook design, but also to make it tangible and eye-catching.

Dive in to find the perfect digital stage for your notebook design.

A sophisticated notebook mockup template perfect for showcasing your design in online marketplaces, client presentations, and branding. It’s compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS5+, and offers easy editing, smart object support, and well-organized layers. It features an elegant mockup scene with a realistic look that will elevate your presentations beyond expectations.

An engaging pack of notebook mockups featuring 11 varied PSD scenes for showcasing your notebook designs. This Photoshop-based asset comes with smart object features, A4 dimensions, a changeable background, and specular/highlight adjustment. The template comes with a resolution of 4500 x 3000 px at 300 dpi and a helpful PDF file.

A convenient and effective notebook mockup for creating visually appealing spiral notebook designs. Useful features like two PSD files, ringer and hands-holding notebook mockups, and a transparent background enhance its utility. With customization options and photorealistic results, this mockup offers a professional look for your design presentations.

This notebook mockup template allows you to showcase your notebook cover designs. It offers moveable golden foil and notebooks within the scene, adjustable shadow intensity and color, and an interchangeable backdrop. The template is well-organized in a 3000 x 2000px resolution PSD file.

A simple, easily customizable hardcover notebook mockup perfect for designers, marketers, and brands alike. This high-resolution mockup allows you to change colors, fonts, and backgrounds using Smart Objects for a more personalized design showcase. It includes an isolated mockup, organized layers and folders, and a helpful guide in a .pdf format.

This bundle offers five well-layered PSD notebook mockups in a fabulous, contemporary spiral design. With high-resolution images (4500x3000px), smart object features for fast and easy editing, and customizable background colors, it’s ideal for both bright and dark designs.

This notebook mockup provides five unique, photorealistic styles for A6 size notebook designs. They come with a high resolution of 3000×2000 pixels and a 300dpi quality. The templates offer easy editing via smart objects and the ability to modify the background and the spiral color. The organized layers and folders make navigation a breeze. The files include 5 PSD files and a PDF help file.

Add a professional touch to your designs with this stylish notebook mockup. These editable mockups come in 9 photorealistic templates, all tailored to make your work stand out. With easy layer adjustments and the ability to add your personal touch, you’ll have control over shadow, light, and reflection effects.

A high-quality notebook mockup that enables you to preview your notebook designs in a photorealistic 3D design with both front and back views. It allows you to place your design with a single click. It’s fully layered and customizable, offering numerous options to adjust colors, shadows, reflections, and even the background, affirming ultimate compatibility with your creative vision.

A sleek, customizable notebook mockup perfect for showcasing your cover designs. With a resolution of 4000×2670 pixels, each element is placed on a separate layer for easy modification. Utilizing smart-object features, you can quickly swap designs and adjust settings like light effect, shadow, and specular to create the perfect mockup.

This spiral notebook mockup offers two sets of photorealistic notebook designs. Available in PSD Photoshop format, these high-resolution (3000×2000 px, 300 dpi) mockups feature user-friendly smart-object capabilities for quick design replacements, customizable background colors for versatility, and come with a guiding PDF for help.

A versatile notebook mockup perfect for presenting notebook designs. This layered Photoshop file includes smart object features facilitating effortless design swapping. With six PSD files of 3000 x 2000 pixels resolution, movable shadow overlay, customizable ribbon and background colors, and specular/highlight adjustment, your preview will be as realistic as possible.

An excellent notebook mockup for showcasing your design work in a professional and realistic manner. With its high-quality closeup view, the Mockup features editable layers, changeable background colors, and adjustable light settings. It’s easy to use with smart objects and includes a helpful guide.

A highly detailed notebook mockup with an authentic leather cover design. This realistic mockup is fully customizable; you can change colors and details with ease due to its organized layers and Smart Objects. Provided in high resolution at 3446 x 2398 px and 300 PPI, it’s the ideal tool to visualize your ideas in high precision and style.

Offering a quick and easy way to achieve stylish results, this moleskin notebook mockup comes with two PSD files, one flat lay view and another of hands holding the notebook. With a transparent background, it’s fully customizable for photorealistic results. It also ensures high-resolution files, fast editing via Smart Objects, and a convenient help guide.

An excellent notebook mockup for showcasing your designs in a beautifully simplistic setting. This pack includes four easy-to-use mockups with customizable backgrounds and lighting, high-resolution images, and organized layers. All you have to do is insert your designs onto the smart-object feature, and the mockup will adjust accordingly.

Check out these charming spiral notebook mockups to proficiently exhibit your paper and corporate branding designs. They come with a smart object option for easy design integration and provide customizable layers for modifying shadows, effects, and backgrounds. With this creative asset, you can enjoy five different high-resolution PSD mockups and easily add your design in three simple steps.

This is an attention-grabbing notebook mockup for showcasing your designs. Simple to edit and organize via smart objects and layers, this high-resolution, three-scene mockup features isolated elements for seamless integration. Show off your notebook designs dynamically, whether for clients or your portfolio.

A creatively designed, high-resolution notebook mockup featuring a realistic leather cover design. It offers editable colors and smart objects for personal customization. The layered PSD file comes well-organized with named layers for ease of use and at a high quality 300 PPI, ideal for showcasing your unique design ideas.

A stylish and versatile notebook mockup ideal for showcasing your custom notebook designs. This mockup includes 4 high-resolution items (4500 x 3000px at 300 DPI), all with well-organized layers and a smart-object feature for easy and fast editing. With customizable background colors and adjustable light settings, you can create the perfect ambiance for both bright and dark designs.

A distinctive and vibrant notebook mockup for branding designs. Its eye-catching design is fully layered and effortlessly customizable, making it exceptionally user-friendly. The package includes an easy-to-follow help text file, a preview image, and a PSD file.

Another creative notebook mockup kit offering high-resolution notebook mockups from various angles. Perfect for brands, it features 5 PSDs at 4500 x 3000px and employs Smart Objects for easy use. Photorealistic results and separate layer sets offer immense flexibility in design.

A high-resolution, versatile notebook mockup ideal for company branding. Designed with editable layers, smart object support, and nondestructive effects, it’s compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS5 or above. It offers an easily customizable background, making it a user-friendly tool for all your design needs.

This is a sleek, customizable notebook mockup template, ideal for any creative project. Compatibility with Adobe Photoshop allows for easy design updates through its smart object feature. Layered in a PSD file format, this mockup provides high resolution (3000 x 2000 px, 300dpi) while maintaining easy editing for color and text, making it a practical and attractive choice.

An excellent notebook mockup for showcasing your custom notebook designs. It features well-layered PSD files, allowing for easy customization of the notebook’s design and background color. With a large size of 3000×2000 px and a high resolution of 300 dpi, your creations will look crisp and attractive.

Free Notebook Mockup Templates

This colorful and creative notebook mockup is free to download. It features a spiral notebook alongside a pen and a cup of coffee. You can customize it using Photoshop.

A fully customizable and free notebook mockup. It features a notebook with a leather cover on a shelf. You can easily change the color of the leather cover as well.

This free mockup comes with two notebook mockups in a stacked design. It also features a beautiful and creative scene with a pen and glasses.

This free notebook mockup is perfect for showcasing your designs on a portfolio or selling items on an online store. It features a pair of notebooks being held by two hands.

This free notebook mockup features a Kraft style notebook with ringed binds. The template is fully customizable and perfect for DIY and handcrafted notebook design projects.

An efficient Figma file organization is key for maintaining productivity and collaboration. Not sure how to organize Figma files? This tutorial is here to help!

Have you ever created a file titled “App-layout-v1-final-final-final“? There’s no shame in it, we’ve all been there! That said, having well organized Figma files could be a game changer for you. 

According to Figma, the way you structure and present your work can be key for everyone involved to stay on the same page as the project evolves. 

This tutorial is created especially (but not exclusively) for freelance designers working alone. So we’ll focus on the bottom rows of this organizational flow chart: Projects and Files.

Let’s go over five tips and tricks you can easily apply in your projects. The aim is to make your life easier by organizing each project and keeping track of every specific aspect of it. 

5 Tips and Tricks for Organizing Your Figma Projects Like a Pro

We’ll start from the general view on Recents page in Figma. Then we’ll move all the way into tips for the internal structure recommended inside each individual project. 

These tips are merely suggestions. There a thousand versions of Figma file organization. But for guidance, here are three organization approaches shared by Figma:

1. By product surface: this is suggested for web apps or products. For example, if you’re building an e-commerce website, you’ll have Projects like Account, Cart, Homepage, and Product listings.

2. By feature or production state: this approach is great for teams to see what’s “live” and what isn’t. 

3. By stage of design process: this is best for teams like agencies so everyone is aligned on the process stage. This can include Projects for WIP, Review, Development and Shipped.

This tutorial is focused on what’s available when you work with Figma in the basic and free version.

1. Create Clean File Names

Creating clean and effective file names can save you and your team hours. When naming your files, try to be as descriptive as possible including the file’s content and purpose. 

It is also recommended to create a naming format to be used consistently. For example, it can be “ProjectName_Section”. Make this a repeatable and stablished agreement between you and your collaborators. 

Here’s a chart that shows the hierarchy and structure that a Figma file name can follow: 

2. Add a File Cover for Each Project

A File Cover in Figma is pretty much a visual summary of what’s inside a Figma file. It’s perfect for visual scanning through your projects. You can quickly tell the project, stage and who’s working on it.

It’s a great trick to quickly identify and differentiate Figma files. And the best part: it’s really easy to create. I’ll show you how. 

Start by creating a Page titled Cover and press F.

Then click on the right side panel on Figma Community and then click on Plugin / file cover. 

You’ll get a 1920 x 960 frame. You’re going to right-click on it and select Set as thumbnail.

Here’s the main information your file cover must feature:

• Status
• File name
• Project description 
• Team
• Visual elements

Not sure how to design yours? Find loads of Figma file cover designs in Figma Community for inspiration. Mine looks something like this:

And you’re all set! Do this with all your Figma files and find things faster! 

3. Think About Page Structure

Now let’s go inside Figma files. Thinking about page structure can totally save your life as each project evolves and more projects come along. Your page structure for efficient Figma file organization could include:

• Figma files cover (like the one I just showed you how to create)
• Visual research: add all the screenshots and ideas you find in one place
• User research: you could test out and keep track of user flows without messing up your design
• Design system: this is like your treasure box where you keep all your design elements
• Ready for review: here’s the design ready to show your client before moving on
• Ready for development: here’s where everything approved by the client rests and it’s ready for your development team to work on

For example, it can be a basic two-page structure like the one featured on this Grocery E-Commerce Website Template:

Or it can be more specific if the project is more complex or considers more aspects. You can even add emojis for visual guidance.

Here’s a more specific page structure suggested by Figma: 

As mentioned at the very beginning, Figma file organization should work for your and your team. Create the pages you need based on the requirements of each project..

4. Devote Some Time to Naming Layers

As designers, I think this is a practice most of us have ignored since Photoshop times. Naming your layers in a consistent and easy-to-understand way can save you (and others) time (and maybe tears) in the future. 

Don’t go, keep reading. I promise you this just takes a few seconds! Here’s a good diagram example created by Figma to give you an idea:

Instead of having a generic Frame 25, vector, image layers, give them some love. Make them a bit more specific.

As you can see in this example, the Community Card follows a basic layer hierarchy. Each layer simply named after its function.

5. The Ideal Frame Organization 

This step is saved for the very last, since it’s useful once the project is ready for development.

It can ensure your design ideas are effectively translated into code. So use this Figma file organization tip for your “Ready for development” page. 

The best approach is to think of this structure by flow and by platform. For example, I created a basic Login mobile flow using the E-commerce Mobile App template as a base. Following an organized frame structure can look like this:

Don’t stress out. Thankfully there’s a good soul in the Figma community who created a file structure guide for us.

In this example, each frame shows a different stage of the Login flow. The first frame will show Login screen. Then Password filled and last Email filled. 

This is just and example of how you can prepare for the perfect handoff process for your development team. 

The Best Figma Templates to Optimize Your Design Work

Now you have some actionable tips and tricks on how to organize Figma files. To make your life even easier, you can start working with Figma templates.

Envato Elements offers a broad selection of Figma templates including flowcharts, wireframes, mobile app templates, web templates, and more to help enhance your design projects.

Start applying all this Figma file organization tips and tricks with Figma templates from Envato Elements!

More Figma Resources and Tutorials

Want to learn more about Figma? Dive into one (or more) of the Figma tutorials and resources available on Envato Tuts+:

Keywords are an essential part of SEO. Using keywords in your content optimizes it for what users are searching for, increasing your chances of ranking fast and being found by your target audience. Let’s look at seven keyword research tools to help you figure out which keywords you should be targeting!

What Are Keywords?

When users want to find something—be it a recipe, washing machine, sneakers, shoes, handbags or how an appliance works—they enter search words or search phrases into search engines. This is the language they (and this includes you) use to speak to search engines. The words and phrases users enter are search queries, and these search queries yield search results. 

As a content creator or owner of an eCommerce store you will also need to speak the language users speak. This means using users’ words and search phrases in order to provide them with content that is relevant to their needs. In short, content that offers answers or solutions to their problems. 

Why Keywords Are Important For Your Content

There are various reasons why keywords matter in your content. 

1. They help search engines determine what your content is about and which search terms are relevant to your target audience.

2. Your website is more likely to rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs) if you include relevant keywords in your content. Consequently, your website will become more visible and receive more visitors from organic traffic.

3. By using keywords that align with the needs and interests of your target audience, it’s more probable that you will provide them with the right answers to their queries. In turn, they will convert into customers or take the appropriate action.

4. Keywords help you organize and structure your content. You do this by strategically adding keywords to your headings, subheadings, and throughout the body of your text. This makes it easy for users to navigate your content. It improves readability, and allows search engines to find your content quickly and serve it to users. 

Types of Keywords

Keywords can be classified into different types based on their length, level of competition, and user intent. Here are some common types of keywords:

Short-Tail Keywords: These are short and generic keywords, typically consisting of one or two words. They have a high search volume but are highly competitive. Examples of short-tail keywords include “shoes,” “digital marketing,” or “pet food.”

Long-Tail Keywords: Long-tail keywords are longer and more specific phrases, typically consisting of three or more words. They have a lower search volume but are less competitive. Some examples of long-tail keywords include “red high-heeled shoes for women,” “digital marketing strategies for small businesses,” or “best organic pet food brands.”

Branded Keywords: These are keywords that include your brand name or variations of it. They help in promoting your brand and attracting users who are specifically searching for your brand or products. Examples of branded keywords include “Nike shoes,” “Coca-Cola,” or “Apple iPhone.”

LSI Keywords: LSI (Latent Semantic Indexing) keywords are related terms and synonyms that are semantically connected to your main keyword. They help search engines understand the context and relevance of your content. For example, if your main keyword is “car insurance,” LSI keywords could be “auto insurance,” “vehicle coverage,” or “insurance premiums.”

What is Keyword Research?

When creating content that offers value to users in your niche, you will need to find out what users are searching in order to identify relevant themes and topics. After that you will select keywords that have the driving organic traffic and achieving your goals.

That’s where keyword research comes in. It is the process of identifying and analyzing the keywords that are most relevant and beneficial for your content.

A comprehensive keyword research strategy typically involves the following steps:

• Identify your target audience: Understand who your target audience is, what their needs and interests are, and what keywords they are likely to use when searching for information related to your content.

• Brainstorm relevant topics: Make a list of topics that are relevant to your industry, products, or services. These topics will serve as a starting point for generating keyword ideas.

• Use keyword research tools: Utilize keyword research tools to explore different keyword ideas, analyze their search volume, competitiveness, and relevance to your content. These tools will help you uncover valuable insights and identify high-potential keywords.

• Analyze keyword competition: Evaluate the competitiveness of your chosen keywords by analyzing the current ranking pages, their domain authority, backlink profiles, and content quality. This will help you determine whether it is feasible and realistic to rank for those keywords.

• Select target keywords: Based on your research and analysis, select a set of target keywords that align with your goals, have a reasonable search volume, and present a realistic chance of ranking high in search engine results.

• Optimize your content: Incorporate your target keywords strategically into your content, including headings, subheadings, meta tags, and throughout the body. However, ensure that your content remains natural, informative, and user-friendly.

Let’s explore the top 8 keyword research tools that can help take your content to the next level. 

1. Google Keyword Planner

Google Keyword Planner is a valuable resource in optimizing your website and generating targeted traffic. This powerful tool allows you to conduct keyword research based on search volumes and competition, which allows you to gauge the keyword’s performance. 

It is free and accessible through Google Ads. It provides keywords suggestions based on the seed keyword you input. You can narrow down results by using filters like location, language and search network.

The search volumes are accurate and its integration with Google Ads allows you to create powerful advertising campaigns based on keyword research. 

2. Ahrefs 

Ahrefs is among the top rated keyword research tools that allows you to find hidden keyword opportunities and optimize your content for high visibility in search results. 

With Ahrefs you can conduct comprehensive keyword research and competitor analysis. It provides detailed insights into search volume, keyword difficulty, and the organic search traffic of your competitors. 

With this tool you can explore keyword ideas, analyze trends, and discover related keywords. Advanced competitor analysis allows you analyze your competitors keyword strategies, top performing keywords, backlinks and to find gaps in your competitors keywords strategies. All this gives you a competitive edge. 

It has a high price tag and a steep learning curve give the amount of data you have to analyze. 

3. SEMrush

SEMrush is another comprehensive SEO and analytics tool that offers a wide range of features that cover every aspect of search engine optimization. 

Its extensive database of keywords allow you to explore related keywords, search volume, competition level, and trends. It offers valuable insights into organic search data, competitor analysis, and much more.

In addition, it provides backlink analysis, position tracking, and on-page optimization recommendations. It analyzes the organic search traffic of any website and identify the keywords that are driving the most traffic

SEMrush is highly priced and may not be affordable for beginners. It also has high learning curve givens its many features and huge amount of data.

4. Ubersuggest

Ubersuggest has a limited free version and a paid version that gives you access to more advanced features. It is the perfect keyword research tool for finding content ideas, get the scoop on your competitor’s keywords.

With Ubersuggest you can analyze keyword difficulty, explore related keywords, assess search volumes for specific locations and languages. 

It also provides keyword suggestions based on search volumes, trends, and competition. Competitor analysis: The tool allows you to analyze your competitors’ organic search keywords and gain insights into their strategies.

5. KeywordTool.io

What sets KeywordTool.io apart is its ability to pull keywords from various search engines including Google, YouTube, Bing, Amazon, Ebay, Instagram, Tiktok and more. It also has a simple and user-friendly interface. 

It helps you uncover untapped keywords using autocomplete data, it offers a wide array of keyword suggestions that people are actively searching for. 

It provides filters to help you refine keyword results based on specific parameters. While it has a broad coverage of different search engines, competitor analysis.  

To get access for advanced features you will need a Pro version. 

6. KWFinder 

KWFinder is a user-friendly keyword research tool that specializes in finding long-tail keywords with low competition for your niche and so you can optimize your website to attract targeted traffic. You can explore keyword suggestions, assess search volume and difficulty and track keyword ranking. 

You can find what makes top-ranking pages rank for specific keywords thanks to the SERP analysis feature. KWFinder also offers a keyword score that shows how easy it is to rank for a particular keyword.

The free version has search limits, the paid version opens up more capabilities. 

7. Moz Keyword Explorer

Moz helps you improve your search engine rankings by allowing you to find relevant keywords. In addition to giving data on search volume and competition, it allows you to track your keyword rankings and monitor competitors’ performance.

Moz also provides insights into organic click-through rates (CTR) and provides recommendations for on-page optimization. 

8. vidIQ

Last on out list is vidIQ. This is a keyword research tool specifically for the world’s second largest search engine: YouTube.

“vidIQ helps me in many ways. One is their Video Boost which finds the most relevant keywords and tags.” —Chad Wild Clay