A well-designed presentation can be the difference between an audience engaging with your message or walking away. This applies to presentations that you present in person and those mini-presentation slides that serve as an entry point to your website on social media and via email.

You don't have to be a professional designer to create a five-star presentation. With a few tips and the magic of great tools, almost anyone can put together a sleek slide deck that will wow audiences.

It starts with a simple design that organizes your thoughts, includes a distinct typography and color palette, great imagery, design consistency, and a killer call to action. Here's how you can do it.