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Choose the perfect paper for the job.
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Know When to Fold ‘Em
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Safeguard Your Computer
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Rethink Your Business Card
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Grab Attention with Folds
The layout presentation of your marketing materials is just as important as your images, verbiage, and color scheme. A unique layout that incorporates folds demands attention and entices the reader to open and read your marketing piece.
Many folded layouts enable you to present your information as a story - the beginning grabs attention (such as a headline or teaser), the middle tells the story, and the ending asks for a call to action (such as visiting your web site). Here are a few ways to tell your story with creative folds:
- Map your story by folding down a large sheet to a compact size. Every fold opens to reveal new information.
- Roll fold your information to present your message in stages, a little at a time. As the reader unrolls the sheet, the next spread appears.
- Open the gate. Create a two-page “gate” that opens to a four-page spread. Not only does this approach allow ample space for attention grabbing introductions on the gate as well as in-depth information inside, it is an organized way to divide multiple products or services onto different panels.
- Offer a sneak peak of the contents inside by shortening the width of your cover on a bi-fold brochure. For example, use an image on the inside that also sets the tone for the outside.
- Create an accordion folded brochure and make each section a different width, and consider using the extra width as “tabs” for product names or services.
If you’d like other creative marketing ideas, give us a call today. We’ll help you think outside the box and develop eye-catching marketing materials that get read.
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Increase Your Computer’s Security
Computers face security threats every time you go online. Besides using a firewall and anti-virus software, here are a few easy ways to help improve your computer’s security:
- Upgrade to the latest version of your operating system and software to keep your computer secure. Also beware of spammers and download upgrades and patches from official sites only.
- Check for the closed padlock or key symbol in the browser window when entering your credit card details and other personal information on a website.
- If you use Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (which is subjected to the largest number of security threats), consider switching internet browsers to a popular safer alternative such as Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla's Firefox, or Opera. Otherwise, tweak settings and make usage adjustments, such as increasing your web browser’s security level to “high.”
- Disable file sharing on your hard drive, especially if you are on an open wifi network, such as libraries where you don’t know who could be browsing through your files.
- Password protect your wireless network to avoid allowing strangers to use your connection.
- Never sign into financial accounts (banking, Paypal, etc.) while connected to an unprotected wifi connections in locations such as airports or apartment complexes, which may be traps set by hackers to snag your personal information.
- Use caution when downloading, since spammers often hide dangerous malware in programs that are offered free on the internet.
- Do not open attachments unless you are expecting them or click on links in questionable e-mails. Many phishing scams try trick people into opening attachments or clicking links which can install a virus on your computer after you click it.
- Set up e-mail filters that help reduce the levels of spam that reaches your inbox.
- Use strong passwords that are at least seven characters long, mixing digits with lower and uppercase letters. Also change your passwords frequently and do not store them on your machine.
- Password protect your computer login access to prevent unintended harm to your computer from inexperienced internet users, such as young children.
Drop us an e-mail if you’d like other ideas on how to safe-guard your computer or important documents. We’re the printer you can trust to make your life easier!
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Start with the basics. Letterhead is typically printed on an uncoated, 20 to 28 pound bond paper. For business cards, consider an uncoated, 80 pound cover stock. If your design includes photos or other fine touches, choose a coated stock instead, for better print quality and clarity.
