The Pyramid Principle
Start with the answer, then provide supporting details. This "inverted pyramid" approach ensures your audience gets the key message immediately, even if they only read the first slide.
The Golden Rule
Every slide should answer: "So what?" Your recommendation or conclusion comes first, followed by the reasoning and data that supports it.
Structure Flow
Answer / Recommendation
State your conclusion clearly and boldly
Key Supporting Arguments
3-4 main points that back up your conclusion
Data & Evidence
Supporting details, charts, and analysis
Slide Structure Fundamentals
Each slide should communicate one clear message. Trying to fit too much information confuses your audience and dilutes your impact.
Example Comparison
Weak Slide Structure
Q3 Results and Multiple Topics
- • Revenue increased 15% but costs also up
- • Customer satisfaction at 78%
- • New product launch scheduled
- • Team expanded to 45 people
- • Marketing budget needs review
- • Competitor analysis shows market shift
Problem: Too many topics, no clear message, audience doesn't know what to focus on.
Slide Components Checklist
Visual Hierarchy
Guide your audience's eye through the slide using size, color, and spacing. The most important information should be the most prominent.
Typography Hierarchy
Headline (24-32pt)
Bold, attention-grabbing
Subheading (18-20pt)
Semi-bold, supporting
Body text (14-16pt)
Regular weight, readable
Color Usage
Primary Text
Headlines and key messages
Accent Color
Highlights and CTAs
Secondary Text
Supporting details
White Space is Your Friend
Don't fill every inch of the slide. Empty space helps your content breathe and makes your key messages stand out. Aim for 40-50% white space on each slide.
Data Storytelling
Numbers without context are meaningless. Transform data into insights by explaining what it means and why it matters.
Quick Quiz: Data Communication
Which headline is more effective for a chart showing revenue trends?
Data Best Practices
Opening Strong
Your first slide sets the tone and stakes for your entire presentation. Use an executive summary approach that tells the full story in one slide.
The SCQA Framework
S - Situation
What's the current state or context?
C - Complication
What's the problem or challenge?
Q - Question
What question needs answering?
A - Answer
Your recommendation or solution
Example Opening Slide
We should launch in the European market by Q2 2025
Context: US market share has plateaued at 15% after 3 years of growth
Challenge: Limited growth opportunities remain in domestic market
Solution: European expansion offers $50M addressable market with favorable regulations
Ask: Approve $2M budget for EU launch team and localization
Organizing Your Notion Pages
Structure your Notion content to make conversion seamless and maintain your presentation logic.
Use Heading Hierarchy
Our converter uses your heading structure to create slides:
- H1becomes the slide title / headline
- H2creates a new slide section
- H3becomes subheadings within slides
Content Tips
Keep bullet points concise
Aim for 5-7 words per bullet. Longer bullets become hard to read on slides.
One topic per page section
Each H2 section should cover a single concept. This ensures clean slide breaks.
Use callout blocks for emphasis
Notion callouts convert to highlighted boxes in slides, perfect for key takeaways.
Include images and tables
Visual elements in Notion transfer to slides, making your deck more engaging.
Template Structure Example
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