Visit the My Banner Maker website or a similar website online.
Select the size of the banner you want to create by clicking it from the main page. Your banner will appear at the top of the page so you can see how it looks while you design it.
Click on the "Background" tab located at the top of the page and then choose the background colors you want to use for your banner design. Upload your own image to use for the background, if desired.
Click on the "Text" tab located at the top of the page. First, type the text that you want to appear inside the text-box fields. Customize your text by choosing the font style, color, size and position.
Click on the "Border" tab at the top of page and then edit your border to achieve the desired look.
Click on the "Effects" tab at the top of the page and then select your desired effect from the drop-down menu. For example, select "Blinking Text" to make the text flash on and off inside the banner.
Click on the "Save" tab when you are finished designing your banner. Select the save option that is best suited for your use. Once you choose the type of banner, you will be given the HTML code. Copy and save this code to post your banner online.