Canva BASICS: How To Make Social Media Posts Fast

A step-by-step explanation of how to use Canva for beginners, specifically to create social media posts.
- Overview of Canva: I'll start by showing you what Canva is all about and what it can do for you.
- Canva Start Screen: We'll explore the start screen of Canva, where I'll point out various options and how to find your way around.
- Creating Social Media Posts: I'll show you how to create social media posts, like LinkedIn banners, Instagram carousels, and Instagram Reels.
- Canva's Main Menu: I'll walk you through the main menu, including Home, Magic Studio, Projects, Templates, Brand Kit, and Apps.
- Using the Magic Search Bar: I'll show you how to use the search bar effectively to find templates and elements quickly.
- Working with Elements in Canva: You'll learn how to add, customize, and play around with elements, such as graphics, text, and animations.
- Brand Kit in Canva: I'll explain why the Brand Kit is essential for maintaining a consistent look with your branding, covering colors, fonts, and brand voice.
- Uploading Files: You'll discover how to upload your images, videos, and other assets into Canva for your designs.
- Apps in Canva: I'll briefly mention Canva's apps, which can add extra functionality and AI-powered tools to your toolkit.
- Stock Photos and Videos: We'll take a look at Canva's stock photo and video library, which is a fantastic resource for visuals.
- Creating Videos: I'll show you how to create a simple video in Canva, including editing clips, adding elements, and using audio.
- Conclusion: We'll wrap things up, highlighting how easy and versatile Canva is for creating stunning designs.
So, if you're ready, let's dive into the world of Canva and make your social media content creation a breeze! And... if this tastes like more? Check out my course on Canva Content Creation with Canva's AI tools!

[@heatherdoes7849]

I’ve been using Canva a lot lately making social media content for my sons marching band and it does have a bit of a learning curve…wish I had this video sooner. Great video Pelpina!

[@samaustin3579]

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