My Logo Reviews
Not Just Another Ten Dollar Logo
Okay, obviously I am a big fan of the Logo Samurai guys. Their ads are all over my site. I am in their affiliate program. And I did name this website after their former design company. They did, however, provide me with a lot of quality work at a very low cost. And they are still one of the most competitive design firms out there. In fairness to the other logo designers though, I'm going to do some research. I don't want my website to just be a big ad for Logo Samurai. I want to see the great works of art other companies can create. Over the next week, I'm going to look through hundreds of logo design websites and create a short list of all the designers I would be tempted to try if I was looking for somebody new. In time, I hope to get all of them to create at least one logo for me. At which point I will share the results here. My top twenty list will be based on the following:
- Pricing - all companies must charge $200 USD or less for a logo.
- The quality of design work in their logo portfolio.
- The creativeness displayed in their webdesign. (I've always wondered why people who sell design work would do a half-ass job on their website.)
- Whether or not they offer a money back guarantee.
- Bonus points for an affiliate program. It never hurts to make a few dollars for making referrals.
*Before you buy from any of these designers, you should check out my tips on buying a logo here, or scroll down to the bottom of the page to view it.
My Top Twenty List - Quality Original Logo Designs for under $200.
This list is being researched through Google Search with the phrase "Logo Design". I have also posted an ad on Guru.com, a freelance service I have used with mostly poor results. Please, if you have a website you would like me to check out, contact me. Also note that, with the exception of Logo Samurai, I have not used any of these services myself, and assume no responsibility for any bad experience you may have with them. That said, these are the companies I will mostly likely use for future logo purchases.
- Silent Bytes Design
Basic Package Price
: $100 - $200 USDRevision Rounds
: Unlimited.Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: No. - Logo Samurai
Basic Package Price
: $67 USD
Comments
: Logo Samurai has created about 50 logos for me and I have absolutely loved probably 40 of them. They don't hit the mark every time, but they do hit it often enough to make them the logo design company I give my highest recommendation to. This is one of my favorite design websites, as well as one of the best portfolios I've seen.Revision Rounds
: One.
Affiliate Program
: Yes.
Money Back Guarantee
: Yes. If you want them to honour the money back guarantee, you have to ask for it before they take on the revision. - Logo Design Team
Basic Package Price
: $149Comments
: Now here is a company that has everything going for it! The thing that impresses me most about Logo Design Team is their testimonials page. It's not the comments that really make an impact, but the quality of design work that is being commented on - simply amazing! Logo Design Team has a much cheaper basic package available too. If this were a top 3 list, Logo Design Team would still be on it.Revision Rounds
: Unlimited.
Affiliate Program
: Yes.
Money Back Guarantee
: Yes. - Logo Labs
Basic Package Price
: $200 USDComments
: The sheer awesomeness of the Logo Labs website is simply enough to justify their inclusion in this list. Cute images, great layouts, and a very rare tasteful use of flash make this one of the premiere logo design websites on the net. As an art lover, I feel like buying a logo from Logo Labs just to show them my appreciation for the effort that went into this website.Revision Rounds
: Unlimited.
Affiliate Program
: Not sure. There is a link for an affiliate program, but it doesn't lead to a sign up sheet. I contacted the email address listed and I have yet to get a response.
Money Back Guarantee
: No. - Etiziano
Basic Package Price
: $99 - $200Comments
: I was really hoping I would find more website like Etiziano in my search. This a personal website. This is one guy who loves logo design. It's warm. It's authentic. It's got some really great original artwork. Etiziano's style might not be what you're looking for, but it's different, and that makes it worth checking out.Revision Rounds
: Unlimited.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: Not mentioned. - Kool Designing
Basic Package Price
: $59 USDComments
: This spot on my webpage was originally reserved for another logo design company. Unfortunately, for both myself and them, the logos they were designing for me just weren't very good. The lucky benefactor of this misfortune was Kool Designing. This was a last minute scramble. They don't have the best portfolio I've seen, but for the price their designs just might do.Revision Rounds
: Unlimited.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: No, but they will work on your logo until you are completely satisfied. - Brand Bunny
Basic Package Price
: $49 USDComments
: Why can't more logo designers have simple websites like this one? Instead they annoy us with tacky flash banners, stock images and layouts that are just way too busy. Brand Bunny won me over with their cute website and low cost starter logo package.Revision Rounds
: Two.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: Yes, with conditions. - Kool Design Maker
Basic Package Price
: $69 USDComments
: Kool Design Maker does a lot more than just make logos. They also do animated gifs, website design, banners, and stationary. Their website is a little busy, but their portfolio is very good. This could be your one-stop shop for all you design needs, offering several logo packages to meet your needs (all under the $200 mark).Revision Rounds
: Unlimited
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: No, but they will work on your logo until you are completely satisfied. - The Logo Company
Basic Package Price
: $149 USDComments
: If you like detailed illustrations, then The Logo Company might be for you. This award winning logo design company has a website that is very easy to navigate, has a nice layout, and has some simply amazing artwork in their portfolio. I will definitely be trying them out when I am in need of some high end designs. Also, their $149 package is loaded with assurances that you will get the logo you want.Revision Rounds
: Unlimited
Affiliate Program
: Yes.
Money Back Guarantee
: Yes. - Logo Design Guru
Basic Package Price
: $99 USDComments
: Logo Design Guru found a place on this list because of online research on logo reviews . They are a favorite amongst reviewers. They have the basics covered and aren't related to any scam that I can see. Worth taking a look at for sure..Revision Rounds
: One.
Affiliate Program
: Yes.
Money Back Guarantee
: Not on their cheapest package, but on others, yes. - Total Solution Pakistan
Basic Package Price
: $99 USDComments
: This website is hard to navigate, is missing vital information, and has got more spelling and grammatical mistakes than mine does. And check out the header! Despite all of these set backs, I'm going to include them. Simply put, I love their logos. Total Solutions Pakistan is another website I found through Guru, and may just be one of those rare gems worth doing business with .Revision Rounds
: They keep going until you are satisfied.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: I'm guessing - probably not. - Logo Bee
Basic Package Price
: $199 USD*Comments
: By the time you read this, I may need to remove Logo Bee from this list, and move it to the 'Worth Mentioning' list. *Holiday Special. Logo Bee has a reputation for great professional logo design, an extensive portfolio, and a well established affiliate program. Most of the logos in their portfolio are for professional services. I'm sure they can do detailed illustrations, but the brilliance of a lot of their designs is the beauty of simplicity.Revision Rounds
: Six.
Affiliate Program
: Yes.
Money Back Guarantee
: Yes.
Save $20 by entering this coupon number: 4509 - Logo Chefs
Basic Package Price
: $99 USDComments
: Logo Chefs beat out a lot of otherwise marginal design companies on the basis of their website design. It's clean and easy to navigate, and they did a great job on their own logo. They also offer a bulk logo option which I might take them up on. Stay tuned.Revision Rounds
: Two.
Affiliate Program
: Not sure. There is a link for it, but it doesn't work.
Money Back Guarantee
: Sort of. From what I can tell, if you aren't satisfied, they give you everything back minus a $50 processing fee. - 1st Logo Design
Basic Package Price
: $99 USDComments
: Here is another website whose site design and logo portfolio is so pro, it leaves me in awe, and sets itself apart from a lot of the other companies on this list. They definitely have a style that is all their own, and may or may not be what you're looking for. Amazing designs. Definitely worth taking a look at.Revision Rounds
: Two.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: Not mentioned, but they do say "Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed". - Concept Media Designs
Basic Package Price
: $99 ?Comments
: In desperation to complete this list, I resorted to reactivating my facebook account. (Something I didn't want to do, but this search has been a lot more difficult than anticipated.) I found Concept Media Designs rather quickly and was really impressed by both their prices and the quality of work in their portfolio. Best of all, THEY ARE CANADIAN! They've also got a rather large support group on the social networking giant. Two thousand plus members - impressive.Revision Rounds
: Unlimited.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: Not mentioned, but they do say "Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed". - My Site Logo
Basic Package Price
: $89 USDComment
: As much as I rant about how much I hate flash banners, this website has got a great one (on their banners page). It's also got some great logos. My Site Logo has managed to undercut the standard fee of $99 by ten and still provide the great original artwork quality of their competitors.Revision Rounds
: Two.
Affiliate Program
: Not active.
Money Back Guarantee
: No. - My Corporate Logo
Basic Package Price
: $100 USDComment
: This logo company boasts 35,000 happy clients and promises that 3 designers will work on your logo. They also give you unlimited concepts - something I haven't seen any other company offer. There portfolio is good; mostly containing simple designs with the odd gem in the mix. Their website is simple and professional. My Corporate Logo fits the name perfectly as their logos are a perfect fit for corporations.Revision Rounds
: Unlimited.
Affiliate Program
: Doesn't work.
Money Back Guarantee
: No. - A Logo Design Company
Basic Package Price
: $29 USD*Comment
: This is probably the best deal I have found in my search even though it's a limited time offer. *A Logo Design Company has a special limited time offer of $29 for a logo. The offers expires whatever day you go to the website at midnight. Still, this might not last forever AND there are some really great logos in their portfolio. I particularly liked a couple of images they had under 'dating logos'.Revision Rounds
: None. They do offer revisions for a price. Their usual selling price for a logo is $99.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: Yes - My Custom Logo
Basic Package Price
: $89 USDComment
: The busyness of this website's homepage kind of turned me off. The logos in their portfolio won me back. My Custom Logo offers four different logo packages all of which are priced under $200. Great Illustrations!Revision Rounds
: Unlimited.
Affiliate Program
: Yes.
Money Back Guarantee
: May be listed as 'Satisfaction Guaranteed'. They won't stop working until you get the logo you want. - Web Logic Guru
Basic Package Price
: $50Comment
: If you ever wanted an example of how a simple website should look, here it is. It would look a little bit better if the top graphic links had rollover images, and if the 'contact us' page wasn't just a duplicate of the sidebar form. Other than that, you can find out almost all you need to know about Web Logic Guru from the home page. Cute site and logos. They also offer unlimited concepts.Revision Rounds
: Unlimited.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: Not mentioned but they do say '100% Satisfaction'.
In Conclusion
I didn't realize how difficult it would be to find 20 quality logo design websites. I found plenty of designers that priced under $200, but I couldn't bring myself to add them to the list. I kept asking myself, 'Would I buy a logo from this company?' The answer, more often than not, was 'No.' If you discover that your company is on the list, you can expect an email from me within the next few months. Ultimately, I will be contacting everyone listed here to make sure their work and professionalism justifies them being mentioned, and if it doesn't, to remove them. If you do hear from me, regarding either a logo purchase or trying to pursuade you to enter my contest, I hope you will give me a good deal. If you are a consumer who has had a negative experience with one of these companies, let me know. I will take all feedback into consideration. This list will constantly be changing.
Banned from the List
This section is the future home of logo companies that were on the list that have gotten banned from the list. Stay away from these companies.
Logo Bench - Our website has only been up a week and I'me already going to give you the heads up on one Logo Company you should definitely avoid. I found Logo Bench on guru.com. They were pretty aggressive at trying to get my business. Their original logo concepts weren't bad, but looked very familiar. I told them that I didn't want them using stock images. They were offended that I would make such an accusation. After a week of horrible revision after horrible revision, I decided I would try to help them out and find some photographs and other running logos that I could give them ideas with. During my search, I found out they were clipping images out of other artist's logos and presenting them as their own. As of yet, they have not given me a refund and have not even responded to my email. Stay away from these RIP-OFF artists.
50 Dollar Logo - If you've done any research yourself, you are probably wondering why 50DollarLogo isn't on the list. Ya, I've read their pitch - 6 original concepts, 2 artists, unlimited redraws and unlimited revisions, and a money back guarantee for only $50. Do the math on this one, folks. If it sounds too good to be true, it's probably because it is. I haven't dealt with this company myself, but it is only because I am afraid to. With all of the work they promise to put into your logo, they could quite possibly end up working for a couple dollars an hour. So, I did some investigating. Turns out50DollarLogo has a string of bad reviews behind them.
Personally, I'd prefer to pay my designer a living wage and get a higher quality design than one I've seen in 50DollarLogo's portfolio. Can't say for sure they are bad news, but I am definitely going to stay away from them.
Several Websites Worth Mentioning
These are some websites I found during my search that I thought might be worth mentioning even though, for one reason or another, I couldn't include them on the list.
- Fiasco Farm
Basic Package Price
: $425 USDComment
: Do you need a farm logo? This artist's logos go for $425 USD plus $40 an hour for addition revisions. The operative word here being 'artist'. Laurence Bunton's website was another one-man-show I was fortunate enough to stumble upon during my search. Again, not for everyone, but definitely worth checking out.Revision Rounds
: Zero.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: No. - Logo Lizard
Basic Package Price
: $49 USDComment
: This website was brought to my attention when I contacted My Custom Logo regarding something else. Apparently, they are run by the same company. The website and portfolio both look pretty good, although I think My Custom Logo has a stronger portfolio. (Logo Lizard has a cheaper price.) I think it's a little unfair to mention the same company twice. If something doesn't work out with one of the others on the list, Logo Lizard will be the first to get bumped up.Revision Rounds
: Two.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: No. - Studio 7 Designs
Basic Package Price
: $2000 USDComment
: This is how good I aspire to be as a webdesigner. Studio 7 Designs is the pinnacle of logo design websites. Their logos are pretty good too. Just not good enough to spend $2000 on. If you want to see what a great website looks like, check this one out!Revision Rounds
: For this price, I should hope so.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: Not mentioned. - 10 Dollar Designs
Basic Package Price
: $15 USDComment
: Okay, so I am not quite convinced that 10 Dollar Designs needs to make my top twenty list, but I've just heard back from someone who has used this guy's service and was quite impressed with the communication and quality of his designs. Thanks for the feedback, John!Revision Rounds
: Doesn't say.
Affiliate Program
: Yes.
Money Back Guarantee
: Not mentioned. - Logo Nerds
Basic Package Price
: $27 USDComment
: If you want to take a step up from my previous listing, and are willing to cough up an extra $12, this would probably be a much better choice. Logo Nerds aren't bad and they do have a few good things as part of their package. They do give you 3 different concepts from 3 different designers. They also claim to have free revisions, but don't specifically say the word 'unlimited'. Might be good. I liked some of the stuff in their portfolio.Revision Rounds
: Not sure.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: Not mentioned. - Esigners India
Basic Package Price
: $75 - $350Comments
: You may want to look further than just their logo portfolio if you want to discover the real talent of these overseas artists. Esigners has some incredible artwork in both the illustration and tshirt sections of their website. Their logos are pretty good too.Revision Rounds
: Unlimited.
Affiliate Program
: No.
Money Back Guarantee
: No.
Before You Buy Your Logo....
So, you've gone through my list of logo companies and you think you have found one that you want to do business with. Here are somethings you might want to know and/or do before you purchase your logo.
- Do your own investigation. Whenever you buy anything off the internet, you should always investigate the company you are buying from. Do a search for your company and include the term 'logo review'. If they had a reputation for poor service or product, someone has likely mentioned it on a forum somewhere.
- Exam the fine details. There are several things that I have neglected to write about when finding a good deal on a logo. The number of artists working on your logo and number of concepts you will get, for example, are both things that you should pay attention to.
- Be prepared. Even if you don't have an idea of what you want your logo to look like, you probably have seen other logos you do like. Try to keep a collection of images while you are searching. Reference everything you like from fonts to colors to pictures, and make sure you pass these things on to your designer.
- Stay away from freelancers. You may find the odd rare-gem on websites like Elance or Guru, but they are few and far between. Stick to established logo design companies that have solid reputations.
- Get all the files. Even if you don't have Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, getting the AI file is extremely important. And if there is a PSD, try to get that too. If you have a falling out with the designer and you need to pass your logo on to someone else for changes, JPEGs and GIFFs will do you no good.
- Get it in writing. Make sure the designer knows what you expect from them, and there is a contract stating so.
That's about it. I really hope you get the logo you want. Good luck!
Comments
: I've been working with Silent Bytes Design for about a week now. Really impressed! Their site isn't up yet, but I am sure they will do well once it is.