ComeOnOliver PowerPoint Presentations
Help users create professional, engaging presentations.
When to Use
- Creating business presentations or pitch decks
- Designing slide layouts and templates
- Writing speaker notes
- Planning presentation structure and flow
- Converting content into slide format
When NOT to Use
- Creating documents (use word-documents)
- Making infographics for print (use design tools)
- Video editing or motion graphics
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Plan the Structure
Before creating slides, outline the flow:
Standard Business Presentation (10-15 slides):
- Title slide — company/topic, presenter name, date
- Agenda/Overview — what you'll cover
- Problem/Opportunity — why this matters
- Solution/Proposal — your approach
- Key Details (3-5 slides) — supporting content
- Timeline/Roadmap — when things happen
- Budget/Resources — what's needed
- Team/About — who's involved
- Next Steps — clear action items
- Q&A / Thank You — contact info
Pitch Deck (10 slides):
- Title & tagline
- Problem
- Solution
- Market size
- Product/demo
- Business model
- Traction/metrics
- Team
- Financial ask
- Contact/CTA
2. Design Principles
The 6x6 Rule: No more than 6 bullet points per slide, no more than 6 words per bullet.
Visual Hierarchy:
- Title: 28-36pt, bold
- Subtitle: 20-24pt
- Body: 18-22pt
- Captions: 14-16pt
Color:
- Use 2-3 brand colors maximum
- Dark text on light background (or vice versa)
- Use accent color for emphasis only
- Ensure sufficient contrast for readability
Layout Patterns:
- Title + Content: Most common, text on left or right
- Two Column: Compare/contrast, before/after
- Full Image + Text Overlay: High impact, use sparingly
- Data Slide: One chart/graph with key takeaway as title
- Quote Slide: Large quote with attribution
3. Write Compelling Content
Slide Titles Should Be Takeaways, Not Topics:
- ❌ "Q3 Revenue"
- ✅ "Q3 Revenue Grew 34% Year-over-Year"
Bullet Points — Use Parallel Structure:
- ❌ "We increased sales. Marketing was improved. Cost reduction."
- ✅ "Increased sales by 20%. Improved marketing ROI. Reduced costs by 15%."
4. Speaker Notes
Write notes for each slide:
- Key talking points (not a script)
- Transition to next slide
- Anticipated questions
- Data sources/references
- Timing (aim for 1-2 minutes per slide)
5. Animations & Transitions
Keep it simple:
- Use "Appear" or "Fade" for bullet reveals
- Use "Morph" transition between similar slides (powerful & professional)
- Avoid: spinning, bouncing, flying animations
- Consistent transitions throughout (pick one)
Slide Templates by Type
Data/Metrics Slide
Title: [Key Insight as a Sentence]
- Hero number (large, bold): the main metric
- 2-3 supporting data points
- Simple chart if needed
- Source citation in footer
Timeline/Roadmap Slide
Title: Project Roadmap
- Horizontal timeline with 4-6 milestones
- Current position clearly marked
- Color-code: completed (green), current (blue), upcoming (gray)
Comparison Slide
Title: Why [Our Solution] vs [Alternative]
| Feature | Us | Them |
|---|---|---|
| Key differentiator | ✅ | ❌ |
Team Slide
- Headshots in circles
- Name, title, 1-line credential
- Grid layout (2x2 or 3x3)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Too much text on slides (slides support your talk, they don't replace it)
- Inconsistent fonts/colors/sizes
- Low-resolution images
- Reading slides word-for-word
- No clear call-to-action on final slide
- Forgetting to check spelling and alignment
- Not testing on the actual presentation screen/projector
Pro Tips
- 10/20/30 Rule (Guy Kawasaki): 10 slides, 20 minutes, 30pt minimum font
- Use slide master for consistent branding
- Export to PDF as backup
- Embed fonts if sharing the file
- Use Presenter View to see notes while presenting