How You Can Make a Circle Logo Text on a Circular Path in Adobe Photoshop

[@HTGGeorge]

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[@KA.somaR1914]

sir PASTE INTO is not working please help me thank you

[@HTGGeorge]

Make sure you have a selection on the layer, you can then use paste into to paste into that selection

[@realcarlspartacus]

Indeed the best about it on internet. I finally learned and I will not forget anymore. Thank you!

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Carl!

[@mohamedalikharrat3730]

TNice tutorials was an amazing video! you really Nice tutorialt all the key points for the basics without ever over complicating anytNice tutorialng. A hard job and you did

[@HTGGeorge]

Sorry, not tNice. My videos are better.

[@Freeman1776]

well done!!! I've watched hundreds of videos in which most people putting these videos out are in a hurry and hard to understand. Your video is one of the first that I've enjoyed in several years. Thank you for taking time to do it nice and slow and explaining everything more than once.

[@HTGGeorge]

This sounds like a spam comment, too general in tone. But what the heck, I will let it post anyway. George

[@ghswartz]

I liked this approach using the "set baseline shift" for text on the path!

[@HTGGeorge]

It works and is easy.

[@stevstayox4200]

Thanks for making detailed instructions. I was finally successful.

[@HTGGeorge]

Great to hear!

[@Kenny-Ross]

Thank you so much for showing the baseline. It was driving me nuts trying the figure out how to make the bottom text even with the top text. You solved that mystery sir! I'm giving you the first thumbs up in 2021.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome!

[@spiters81]

wao you are amazing, this is the fist time I've found a tutorial that explain everything so good .thank you

[@HTGGeorge]

Glad you like it!

[@charleslounsberry7322]

This is the best photoshop tutorial I have watched! Thank you. I struggle with photoshop tutorials, however your tutorial was very easy to follow and produced results for me.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're very welcome! That's what I try to do, make understandable videos.

[@patrickcaetano1927]

This really helped thanks a lot!

[@HTGGeorge]

Glad it helped!

[@baluc2975]

I just watched ur video now and it was wat av been looking for bro..... thanks champ

[@HTGGeorge]

Glad I could help

[@donnieandsarah]

Thanks. Can't wait to check out other vids. You're easy to follow. I didn't fast forward once-haha.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Donnie! George

[@donnieandsarah]

Took me all day to figure out why my text wasn't centered though.. Ha, ha. Now I got it.

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Donnie, I probably wasn't clear enough in the video. Set the type tool to centered text and click on the top middle of the circle for the first part and the bottom middle for the second part. With centered text the text will spread to the left and right as you type. George

[@dongtsekesangtharto4806]

one of the best and detail explaining how to make logo in simple

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks! This is one of my most popular Photoshop videos, still useful after a couple of years.

[@GCampo]

I am a big PSCC user, this is the best tutorial Ive ever seen. Thank you so much!!

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Gabo! George

[@book8353]

YOU make it simple!!!! Thumbs up!!!

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks!!! George howtogurus.com

[@antonsamson1966]

Very helpful video...thnx bro.

[@HTGGeorge]

Always welcome

[@OwlzDreamz]

What a fantastic video! I have watched so many about text on circle and yours video is the best out there! You are an outstanding teacher! May you attract more subscribers!

[@HTGGeorge]

Thank you! I hope you are right on the subscribers. I need a lot more to play with the big boys. George

[@NathanSBlack]

I've been watcNice tutorialng tNice tutorials and you inspired to try to make soft so I thank you

[@HTGGeorge]

You are so welcome!

[@LisaIrby]

I've been trying to figure this out for forever! First time I've found a video that explains this so well. Thank you, thank you!

[@HTGGeorge]

You're Welcome Lisa! George

[@bukariaduko9596]

Best tutorial ever thanks bro

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks!

[@KhaNguyen-fq9zn]

Thanks for the vid!

[@HTGGeorge]

You bet!

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks for watching my Photoshop Text Project video. Don't forget to subscribe so that you won't miss future videos.

[@majik895]

When I pulled down from the center holding the shift key the circle formed starting in the lower bottom right quadrant. I had to start in the upper left quadrant to make the circle and wasn't a perfect fit in the 1000x1000 image created. I've always had problems creating this shape for some reason.

[@majik895]

Just wanted to say I found for me using shift + alt works instead of using just shift. I'm using 2015.0.0 if that matters.

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Andy, here is some clarification for other viewers of this video (since you already found it out). Holding down the Shift key makes the Ellipse tool draw a perfect circle, by default the tool draws from the upper left corner. Holding down the Alt key makes the tool draw from the center. So, holding down both the Shift key and the Alt key at the same time will draw a perfect circle starting at the center. The best way to use this on this video project is to put in guidelines centered on the horizontal and vertical so that you have a center reference point. Then start your circle from that point while holding down both the Shift and Alt keys as you pull the circle out to the size you want. BTW the Alt key trick does not work in CS4 or earlier. George

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Andy, one more thought. If you are using PS 2015 you should get the update, Photoshop just went to 2017. Since 2015 is part of Adobe's new CC subscription method of buying Photoshop the upgrade is free. Just check your Creative Cloud to get the update or go to the Help menu in Photoshop and do the update. George

[@majik895]

One other thing I noticed is when making the new guide I couldn't get the lines to show up. Kept typing in 500 yet no lines were showing up. after about the fifth attempt i decided to put the px at the end of the 500 which I noticed you did not do. If other are having the same problem with getting the guide line to show up that may be the problem. It might just all be what version of Photoshop you are using.

[@thehunterkhan]

First time I've found a video that explains this so well. Thanks a lot brother. May Allah bless you and your family

[@HTGGeorge]

Thank You George

[@andrewmcintosh7873]

THANK YOU!!! i am not a photoshop/ illustrator specialist, dont have years working with it or anything else these other people are saying... and this tutorial was easy enough for me to completely rebuild my new employers logo!!! you made me look really good on my first week of working here!!! thank you thank you thank you! hahaha

[@HTGGeorge]

+Andrew Mcintosh You're Welcome Andrew! I try to keep things simple. Having to use Photoshop for a job is where I started as well, a long, long time ago. George

[@hamimahamed7567]

utilised and enjoyed wNice tutoriallst increasing in value.

[@HTGGeorge]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericmstefani]

Thank you George, I understand NOW how to make a circle by "Pulling from Center" and Typing on a "Path". I missed how you turned a path into a stroke and flopping text to read when it's on the bottom. I will rewatch again. Thank again!!

[@HTGGeorge]

+Eric Stefani You're Welcome Eric!

[@FBFNXS]

so tricky! thx for the path/text tutorial

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George

[@EpistemeUM]

Worked great, thanks! Had to dig through a lot of nonsense, and a lot of stuff that doesn't work a bit on cs6 to find this. Awesome.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome George

[@papek08]

thanks for nice tutorial

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Martin George

[@martianmuppet]

Thank you sir, been using Photoshop for years but haven't done much with text. You saved the day :D

[@HTGGeorge]

+martianmuppet You're Welcome! Working with Text is one of the major strengths of Photoshop. Even though I have copies of Illustrator, CorelDRAW, PSE, and a host of other graphics programs I always to go Photoshop first when I have a text job.George

[@framecambodia4467]

If I want to record voice over my , should I do tNice tutorials in soft soft as well?

[@HTGGeorge]

I don't use tNice

[@dougison]

Thanks for the Excellent training ... complete newbie to photoshop and your tutorial nailed it for me ... I have watched several and your is by far the best one on youtube...

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Douglas! George

[@rahuluwach]

Hello George! As a basic PS user your guidance helped me when I wanted circular text in my video. All good wishes for your guiding force. Thanks in Tonns! Regards to you and your Parents! Rahul

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Rahul George

[@patriciabennett4423]

Awesome!! able to follow along and everything worked out just fine!! Very easy to understand and duplicate! Thanks :-)

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George

[@ptbsolutions]

very useful nice trainng

[@HTGGeorge]

Thank You George

[@palika9369]

SO HELPFUL!!!!!! Thankyou.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're Welcome!!!! George howtogurus.com

[@gilbertpasuelo2321]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO IVE LEARN SO MANY TECNIQUE ON HOW TO CREATE LOGO....THANK YOU....

[@HTGGeorge]

You're Welcome Gilbert! George

[@remezen]

Very clear. Thanks!

[@HTGGeorge]

+Ramo Temirci You're Welcome! : )

[@Ahwinita]

The Photoshop Text Project video well done.

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks James!

[@mwproductions2294]

Very good tutorial, thanks

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome George

[@mgx_y1626]

Bro, you're a great teacher and explainer! Thank you for tNice tutorials tutorial!

[@HTGGeorge]

Glad you like them!

[@ronnelducusin7065]

Thanks for lesson number one I'm going to leave ssages on a few of your posts and maybe even a few links to soft I make in the

[@HTGGeorge]

Rock on!

[@lisarogers5873]

You nailed it. Love your presentation. I can use your demonstration for my own logo creation. Great, easy to follow instruction.

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks Lisa! George

[@dark-warrior7611]

I tNice tutorialnk you speak for a good portion of us.

[@HTGGeorge]

thanks

[@ArtCircle]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING .❤️👍

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome!

[@mertkanat2144]

Thanks for explaining it really well! I've been putting off learning soft soft cuz it looks so intimidating but now that I easily understood the

[@HTGGeorge]

You're so welcome!

[@rogerd.chuyenhomqua7043]

Your video help a lot, thank you so much

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Roger George

[@Taupo3330]

Extremely helpful video, many thanks

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Simon, George

[@FearlessSoulph]

Thank you :) Easiest tutorial I watched, others made it sound so complicated.

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks! I try to simplify the techniques as much as possible and then present them in a logical manner in my videos. George

[@secretmountainlaboratory]

Thank you! Totally had forgotten how to do the bottom text flip!

[@HTGGeorge]

You're Welcome! The bottom text flip is a bit tricky. George

[@leedspropertysolutions9436]

Very Helpful

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks!

[@stemopotamus9207]

Thank you for making your instructions clear and for repeating steps. I have subscribed and am looking forward to the other videos in your channel. Nice job!

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome and thanks for subscribing! George

[@hayleylancaster3229]

Hi George, Thank you for all your tutorial, I followed each step as you did it, other than wording, choice of image etc. I managed to create my own business logo which shows what we are about :D Thank you again Carl & Hayley

[@HTGGeorge]

Great! I would love to see it. If you have an online photo account, like Flickr, you can post a link here in the comments so we can all see your handy work. George

[@abdulla20062007]

Nice tutorial-5 Bro!

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks!

[@wildomar1987]

Fabulous! Thanks

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George

[@DantheSavageProject]

Awesome, thanks!

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome!

[@tomlovesyou7180]

Another good vid cheers

[@HTGGeorge]

+suni choudhury Thanks!

[@YLskeptic]

Thank you. Excellent tutorial.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're Welcome!

[@teflenglishteachers2116]

Thank you very much for this video. Ive been using the arc text tool for years wondering how to do this !

[@HTGGeorge]

+TEFL English Teachers Thanks!

[@MARIOPERU0401]

This is exactly what i need , thank very much!!!!!

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George www.howtogurus.com

[@newtonmaisnam]

will does work in PS 7? i have selected path but still could not write around the circle. i dont see that blinking line when i place my cursor near the line

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Newton, PS 7 is about 20 years out of date and I don't think it could do this.

[@newtonmaisnam]

@@HTGGeorge thanks for the instant reply....🤘🤘🤘...keep growing bro

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome!

[@jennyrmurphy]

Thank for this tutorial! It was so clear and easy to understand! :)

[@HTGGeorge]

You're Welcome Jenny! George

[@LuiShoZen]

Thank you very much, a crystall clear tutorial.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome George

[@wetfloor9992]

stuck at 2:30. i cant seem to find the fill for the elipse and the thickness of the border.

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Erwin, make sure you have the Ellipse tool selected then you should see the options for that tool in the options bar just above the image work area. George

[@MounirAharchi]

Thank you so much this was very helpful for knowing how to put a picture in the circle, I had hard time finding how to do it, but all thanks to you.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George For those who may have missed it, get My Complete Training on Amazon www.georgepeirson.com/7244

[@vannmonica6021]

thank you very much for this video

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome George

[@indianmusicspectrum7616]

I think you are a Real Guru. Thank you very much.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're Welcome! Georg

[@Dappshots]

I just watched this video and tried it on my computer. It worked well but my question is how do you get the logo to open just in the circle and not in the square box? Thank You

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Al, everything is in square boxes in Photoshop. You have to add the circle layer mask to hide the corners of the box.

[@Dappshots]

@@HTGGeorge thank you

[@erinmccain4125]

thanks for a helpful video!

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Erin! George

[@johnwalsh9312]

Thank you very much for this really informative video. Some great tips here, especially the 'Sliding font size' etc. I didn't even notice these controls till you pointed them out!!

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome John, there are so many controls in Photoshop that I forget them all half the time. George

[@israelperez589]

12:34 "now holding down the control key, click on the icon over here and that selects just that circle (click and circle is selected) ok now i have the circle selected"...I do the same but nothing happens ...what other way can I select the circle??? I have a mac. Thank you.

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Izzy, on a Mac you use the Command Key and click the layer thumbnail. It is actually the same key as on a Windows machine it is just that Apple renamed it Command from Control. I have no idea why. George

[@israelperez589]

Thank you very much.

[@HTGGeorge]

: )

[@jbautomotive4931]

I am stuck at 10:00 that problem you said I can't figure it out to have both points in order to flip the words

[@HTGGeorge]

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[@qudamar]

Thank You Sir, This is Amazing Tutorial, Really i am going create same as like...Helpful Video

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George

[@detectorist9373]

Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George

[@remezen]

Ive made 2 path's in the inner circle. One for an image en the second one to type a text in the inner circle. The text won't appear because it stays behind the first path. Can you help me with this problem? Thanks

[@HTGGeorge]

+Ramo Temirci Hi, by default Photoshop puts all paths onto the same work path. It is like layers and the work path is like the background layer. To separate the paths open the Paths panel (Window menu). It looks like the Layers panel but says Paths. You will see Work Path as the only path. Create new paths by clicking the new path button at the bottom of that panel. The Work Path will always stay at the bottom, just like Background stays at the bottom of layers, but the other paths can be re-ordered by dragging. So make one new path for your text and one new path for your image, then make sure that the text path is above the image path.

[@remezen]

+How To Gurus It worked, thanks!

[@HTGGeorge]

+Ramo Temirci : )

[@Drake64958]

For me the text icon wont change to the curly line and I don't know why it does'nt (the eclipse is set to path)

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Nemo, what version of PS are you using? Also are you making sure that the ellipse layer is selected? George

[@Drake64958]

Ty for your response! I do use 15 and the layer was selected but somehow after gemaking that layer a couple of times and trying it worked out... has te be a little bug or something :)

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Nemo, glad to hear it is working now. The text on a path tool is real picky. The tool has to be exactly on the path for the tool to display, otherwise it will show the other options. George

[@navigator3744]

Will these instructions work with Photoshop Elements?

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi, there are some major differences between doing this in PS and doing it in Photoshop Elements. Which is why I did a version for PSE as well, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJeyemBpmamtibM George

[@navigator3744]

How To Gurus Thank you for the link.

[@HTGGeorge]

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[@sheekhairco7833]

GREAT VIDEO! Thank you so much =)

[@HTGGeorge]

You're Welcome! George

[@josemedina6629]

Thank you so much for your help honestly

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Jose George

[@josemedina6629]

How do you make a square one :)?

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Jose, good question. I will do a video soon showing how it is done. George

[@josemedina6629]

Thank you so much :) best logo tutorial in KZbin

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! I will be doing more Adobe Photoshop tutorials this year. I am afraid I have been spending too much time on the Photoshop Elements videos and ignoring the more powerful Adobe Photoshop. George

[@dougcain250]

This is all very useful stuff to know, thanks very much. I have a question, I want to create a dial face for clock. After I have it arranged I'll use the image to have vinyl cut. I would also like to evenly space images around the same circle. Can you tell me how to accomplish this, thanks Douglas

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Douglas, arranging images around a circle requires a different approach and if you are doing it for a clock face you would want to have the images at precise positions. The trick is to divide the circle up into degrees. A circle is 360 degrees and clocks are divided into 12 segments so each segment would be 30 degrees. I will add this to my suggested video list and see if I can get to it soon. George

[@dougcain250]

Thank you very much, George, I would assume if you want to use images in place of numbers it will be the same process?

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Doug, you are right, same concept. You need to establish the necessary positions around the circle, then it is an easy matter to place whatever you want at those points. In this video wrapping text around a circle is fairly easy to do but it does not allow for precise positioning which is what you need for a clock face. You can of course use this trick for decoration, here is a video I did using this technique to put a circle of stars around an image kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZC8k2yjaZxjeq8. This trick works equally well in either Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, same technique. George

[@acolchad83]

This is a great video. I am having som problems. I'm using CC and some of the keyboard short cuts don't work. Such as Shift+Alt resize shirt cut. Instead another tool appears, which seems to be a pallet tool. Also, when I hover over the path with the text tool, the font does t appear even though it appears on the leader window. Please help. Thanks!

[@HTGGeorge]

+Adrian Colchado Hi, on the keyboard, make sure that you are on the circle layer, then go to Edit/Transform/Scale first. Now when you hold the shift key and the alt key at the same time it will allow you to scale the circle exactly and keep the center in place. The Shift key makes the scale work proportionally (stays a circle) and the Alt key scales from the center. Both at the same time lets you scale a circle cleanly from the center. If you hold down the shift key and the alt key then go to resize it will not work properly. Select Scale first then hold down the Shift and Alt keys, then do the resize. If you hold the shift and alt keys then try to resize without selecting the Transform setting from the Edit menu you will make a copy of the circle with dimensions showing for positioning. Neat shortcut by itself, but not what we are doing in this demo. Not exactly clear about your second question, maybe you could state that more fully. Normally you won't see any font until you start typing. Click the path before typing. Not sure if this is the right answer to your question.

[@Troy36s]

At 10:19 when I change the text to go in the other direction I get nothing. ALL the text changes!

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Clarissa, make sure that your text is in 2 separate text boxes. One for the top text and the other for the bottom text. If all the text is changing then both parts are in the same text box. George

[@katiesilverthorne4753]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am having ab it of a problem with the part where you paste the picture into the middle of the circle. I can't seem to select the circle - when I follow your instructions I come up with a drop down menu that says 'Blending Options, Select Pixels etc etc..'. When I paste the image it appears within the whole canvas. What am I doing wrong? Thank you!

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi Katie, in that drop down list you want the item Create Clipping Mask. What this does is place the contents of a layer into the contents of the layer beneath. So if you have a circle, or letter, or other shape on one layer and an image on the layer right above that layer then right clicking on the image layer and selecting Create Clipping Mask will put that image inside of the circle, letter, other shape, etc. George

[@DoctavionBennettiLLAGraphics]

This was great!!!!!! Thank you

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George

[@paulsiwko-bajon8585]

Wow! Amazing tutorial ! Proceeding not too slow, and not too fast. Been looking for it for weeks ! Thanks for sharing your great teaching skills and knowledge. Subscribed ! It seems like my CS6 version doesn’t show the Path selection option (top left corner of the menu bar) when I engage the Ellipse tool. Gotta find it .....

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks Paul, this video was recorded in CS6 so it should match your version. Make sure you are on the same tool that I am on when you see the Path selection option. George

[@satyrdaniel2850]

What photoshop do you use? I dont have the 400,500,600...and i cant make the horizontal/vertical line.

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi, this video is demonstrated in Photoshop CS6 but this technique can be done in much earlier versions as well. If you are using Photoshop Elements instead of Photoshop you will not be able to do this technique. If you are using Photoshop and you are not seeing the rulers you can bring those up by going to the View menu and clicking on Rulers. I have my rulers set to show Pixels. You can adjust the measurement system by right clicking the ruler to bring up the measurement system drop down menu, just set it for Pixels. If you aren't showing guides go back to the View menu and click on Extras. George

[@satyrdaniel2850]

Aaa okay. Thanx! I use cs5

[@HTGGeorge]

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[@victortudisco1663]

you made my day ! thanks a lot !

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Victor! George

[@thomasanthonystockdale7900]

I've a question, which I should know the answer to but for some reason I've forgot. The writing is level either side? that's to do with top dot and bottom?

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi, keeping the writing level on both sides requires attention to 2 details. First make sure that your text is set to Centered, then make sure you click your insertion point at the top center for the top text and the bottom center for the bottom text. Since the text is center justified it will spread both left and right as you type and will be even on both sides. George

[@kimchuon1766]

Thank you very much

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Kim George

[@jackneblett1290]

How do I get my text to go out from the center. My text only goes to the right of where i place it at the moment.

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi, before clicking the text insertion point make sure that your text tool is set for centered text. George

[@roadandwheels3584]

THANKS DUDE FOR VIDEO OF YOU

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George

[@OpanGraphics]

Great tutorial

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks! George www.howtogurus.com

[@marialilypods]

Thank you so much for sharing,. God bless. ;)

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! George

[@Nieevefivem]

I'm too busy reading these comnts and not paying attention again.....and I'm Nice tutorialgh

[@HTGGeorge]

Welcome back

[@NicolasDrummer]

thanks so much for this it really help me a lot :D

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome Nicolas George

[@deleunique7363]

THANK YOU. YOU THOUGHT ME A GREAT SKILL. YOU ARE GOOD.

[@HTGGeorge]

You're Welcome Faith! George

[@dlcastro2132]

I notices that when you use the Direct Selection tool to flip your text, it looks like arrows pointing side by side. When I tried it, mine's just an arrow pointing to the right. How will I make it like yours?

[@HTGGeorge]

Hi, when you place your text on the path make sure that your text is set to Centered. If your text is set to Left Justify you will see an arrow pointing right, if your text is set to Right Justify you will see an arrow pointing left, if the text is set to Center Justify you will get the two arrows. George

[@stevesatterwhite5141]

Thanks. This was good help.

[@HTGGeorge]

+Steve Satterwhite Thanks Steve, glad you liked it.

[@bitrusbanti7292]

It is amazing site, you guys are great

[@HTGGeorge]

Thanks! George

[@sanamole8315]

Really Thanks bro

[@HTGGeorge]

You're welcome! After being up for a little over 3 years this video has all of a sudden become my most popular. George