INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
An app like Bannersnack is something you never think you need — until you do
Designed by a digital marketer from Romania, Gabriel Ciordas, the app was originally called FlashEff and was used to create Flash banners
Over time, however, HTML5 and graphics overtook Flash and the company pivoted to offering easy-to-use design tools for marketers and
business owners.The service is free to try and costs $7 a month 30 static images; $18 a month gets you embedded banners with full analytics
The company is completely bootstrapped and has been working in the space since 2008.“Bannersnack has always been self-funded
We built our resources step by step, as our business grew together with our efforts
We think it’s fair to say that we worked for every penny we’ve ever gotten and further invested it back into growing our business,”
said Ciordas.The service has 100,000 monthly users who create 180,000 visuals a month
They offer standalone graphics as well as responsive HTML5 images
The most interesting tool, the Banner Generator, creates banners in multiple sizes instantly, freeing business owners up to do what they do
best: sell stuff.Again, it is rare to see a product so focused on a single, important niche, and Bannersnack fits the bill
While you could fire up Pixelmator and try to make your own banners, this tool is surprisingly pleasant to use and works quite well.“Our
main objective is to empower marketers, designers, and business owners, while reshaping the way agencies and businesses create visuals for
their marketing purposes,” said Ciordas
After all, not everyone has the skills or talent to create flashing banners featuring exciting mortgage reduction opportunities and free
