Ultimately, the best logos integrate a graphic feel with the name or initials of the company. This style intrigues clients who want the same innovation for their own desktop publishing needs.

Remember desktop publishing software? Back in the old days, you had your pick of a dozen or more programs (Publisher, PageMaker, etc.), but now the field is practically empty.

Scribus is a free alternative to Microsoft Publisher. This desktop publishing software for Windows will help you write books, magazines, newsletters, articles, PDF, etc.

Serif PagePlus has long been a respected desktop publishing program for designing attractive print and Web-based material. The latest version, PagePlus X4 ($100 as of 8/3/09), represents a ...

Affinity Publisher for Mac is available now as a one-time purchase priced at $40. The company is running a limited time 20% off discount along with the launch of the software.

As I said, I'm a huge fan of PagePlus. You can't go wrong starting with the free Starter Edition, and $60 is a steal for a desktop-publishing app that can stand toe-to-toe with PageMaker and Quark.