Creating an eye-catching banner can be one of the most frustrating aspects of web development. I think we've all been there. Back to the drawing board. We could use some clip-art but that's sure to label us as a novice. It's not as difficult as you might think.
Simplicity is the key.
A logo that can be added to one corner helps to brand your site and makes a cool favicon for IE users. However, logo creation is not what this article is about. Ok, back on track here. Don't clutter your banner up with a gazillion different items. We need a title, so that folks will know what your site is called, and a design of some sort to add interest.