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What are the Different Types of Brochure Folds?
Dec 13, 2024

What are the Different Types of Brochure Folds?

Discover the benefits of various brochure folds, including classic bi-folds, eye-catching Z-folds, and impactful gate folds, and learn how to enhance your marketing materials.

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Elevate Your Brand: Top Business Card Trends for 2025
Dec 6, 2024

Elevate Your Brand: Top Business Card Trends for 2025

A well-designed business card can make a lasting impression. From minimalist designs to interactive elements, explore the top trends shaping the future of business cards.

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How Print Marketing Can Help You Get More Leads
Nov 29, 2024

How Print Marketing Can Help You Get More Leads

Print marketing is a powerful tool for generating leads. We'll highlight its benefits, including its ability to create tangible connections, target specific audiences, and enhance brand credibility.

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Real Estate Postcards: A Quick and Effective Way to Stay Top of Mind
Nov 22, 2024

Real Estate Postcards: A Quick and Effective Way to Stay Top of Mind

With the right strategy, Real Estate postcards can effectively generate leads and build brand awareness. Explore our tips for targeting your audience, time campaigns, and tracking results for maximum impact.

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Tips for Avoiding Common Printing Mistakes 
Nov 1, 2024

Tips for Avoiding Common Printing Mistakes 

Want your next print job to be flawless? Learn how to avoid common printing mistakes like incorrect file formats, low-resolution images, and color mismatches. Or tips will help you select the right settings, preparing your files, and communicating effectively with your online printer.

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Difference Between a Brochure and Flyer
Oct 25, 2024

Difference Between a Brochure and Flyer

Need help with the difference between brochures and flyers? Learn which marketing tool best suits your business goals and target audience. Discover their unique advantages and disadvantages.

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Don't Waste Space! Creative Ways to Use the Back of a Business Card
Oct 18, 2024

Don't Waste Space! Creative Ways to Use the Back of a Business Card

Find out how to maximize the back of your business card, from adding a QR code to listing social media profiles and showcasing testimonials. These strategies can help you and your business make a stronger impression, engage customers, and promote your brand!

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RGB vs. CMYK: Understanding the Differences
Sep 27, 2024

RGB vs. CMYK: Understanding the Differences

Knowing the difference between RGB and CMYK color models can help you achieve vibrant and accurate results when designing for print and web. We'll explain the main differences between RGB and CYMK, how each color model works, when to use it, and how it impacts color quality.

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What is Spot UV Printing? A Guide to Making Your Designs Shine
Sep 20, 2024

What is Spot UV Printing? A Guide to Making Your Designs Shine

Get familiar with Spot UV printing and its advantages, such as improved visual appeal, durability, and brand differentiation. Learn useful design tips to maximize the use of Spot UV for your business cards, postcards, and invitations.

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The Most Popular Fonts in Graphic Design
Sep 13, 2024

The Most Popular Fonts in Graphic Design

Uncover the impact of fonts in graphic design! Get familiar with popular choices such as Times New Roman, Helvetica, Roboto, and unique and creative fonts. Understand the importance of font choice for mood, tone, and readability. Find the perfect font to elevate your designs!

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Digital Printing vs Offset Printing: Understanding the Key Differences
Sep 5, 2024

Digital Printing vs Offset Printing: Understanding the Key Differences

Explore the key differences between digital and offset printing, two dominant methods in the printing industry. Learn about each printing technique's unique processes, benefits, and applications to help individuals and businesses make informed decisions.

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Glossy vs. Matte Finish: What's the Difference
Aug 30, 2024

Glossy vs. Matte Finish: What's the Difference

We'll highlight the differences between matte and glossy card stock, including their benefits and drawbacks. We'll also uncover the best uses for each type, from business cards and brochures to photographs and wedding invitations. Whether you're a designer, a business owner, or working on a personal project, this guide will help you decide on the right finish for your specific needs.

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Real Estate Business Cards: Design Mistakes to Avoid
Aug 23, 2024

Real Estate Business Cards: Design Mistakes to Avoid

The best real estate business cards leave a positive first impression on potential clients and also contribute to reinforcing and expanding your personal brand. Discover the common design mistakes to avoid when creating real estate business cards.

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Networking Tips: How to Effectively Use Business Cards
Aug 2, 2024

Networking Tips: How to Effectively Use Business Cards

Discover why business cards remain a powerful networking tool in today's digital world. Learn key design tips, distribution strategies, and effective follow-up practices to make the most of your business cards and build valuable professional connections.

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Designing a Postcard: Mastering Tips for Eye-Catching Results
Jul 26, 2024

Designing a Postcard: Mastering Tips for Eye-Catching Results

Discover how to create a captivating postcard that effectively connects with your audience and accomplishes your objectives. Whether you're a marketer or an individual, postcards continue to be a powerful tool for communication. By applying these helpful tips, you can develop postcards that resonate with your target audience and make a lasting impact.

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Brand Consistency: Aligning Business Cards with Your Marketing Materials
Jul 19, 2024

Brand Consistency: Aligning Business Cards with Your Marketing Materials

Discover the importance of aligning your business card with other marketing materials to create a cohesive and professional brand experience that leaves a lasting impression on your audience. Learn practical tips on maintaining visual harmony and brand messaging consistency to grow your business's success.

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The Role of Typography in Business Card Design
Jul 8, 2024

The Role of Typography in Business Card Design

A well-designed business card is a vital extension of your brand's identity. Typography ensures your card is both legible and visually appealing. Explore tips and trends in typography to ensure your business card stands out and aligns with your overall brand strategy.

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Tips for Working with an Online Printing Company
Jul 5, 2024

Tips for Working with an Online Printing Company

Discover the top tips for working with an online printing company to make sure you receive high-quality results and a smooth printing process. Learn how to communicate effectively, review proofs, and more for a successful printing experience.

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Best Colors for Business Cards: The Psychology of Color and How to Make Them Stand Out
May 24, 2024

Best Colors for Business Cards: The Psychology of Color and How to Make Them Stand Out

Understanding how color psychology can impact a business and influence customers is important. By exploring how colors affect people's thoughts and behaviors, businesses can choose the right colors for their business cards and other marketing materials.

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Digital Business Cards vs. Traditional Business Cards: The Differences
May 17, 2024

Digital Business Cards vs. Traditional Business Cards: The Differences

Discover the difference between paper and digital business cards, including their pros and cons. This will help you understand how they can impact you and your brand.

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Real Estate Business Cards: Make a Lasting Impression
May 3, 2024

Real Estate Business Cards: Make a Lasting Impression

We've included helpful tips on designing professional and attention-grabbing realtor business cards for the competitive real estate market. The guide explains how to pick the best card stock, what to include on the card, and how to use images for your business cards. Whether you're refreshing existing cards or designing new ones, our tips will help you create a memorable business card.

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How To Choose The Right Paper Stock For Your Business Card
Apr 26, 2024

How To Choose The Right Paper Stock For Your Business Card

Discover the best card stock for your business cards. Learn the differences between 14PT, 16PT, and 32PT card stocks and choose the one that suits your brand identity and business needs.

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What are the Standard Postcard Dimensions? Your Guide to Postcard Sizes
Apr 19, 2024

What are the Standard Postcard Dimensions? Your Guide to Postcard Sizes

When planning to launch a postcard campaign, it's crucial to carefully consider the size and dimensions of the postcards you'll be sending out. The size of your postcard will depend on the amount of information you want to include and the visual impact you're trying to create. Learn which size is best for your campaign, whether for business or personal use.

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Print Cartel's Free Sample Packet: Boost Your Marketing Efforts
Apr 12, 2024

Print Cartel's Free Sample Packet: Boost Your Marketing Efforts

We know how tricky it can be to pick the perfect card stock and features for your project, especially when understanding the texture and quality. To make things simpler, we provide all our customers with free samples. These samples are an excellent way to get hands-on with our card stock, feel the texture, and see the quality for yourself.

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Beyond the Basics: Creative and Alternative Uses for Business Cards
Apr 5, 2024

Beyond the Basics: Creative and Alternative Uses for Business Cards

Explore creative ways in which business cards can be used beyond their conventional purpose of networking, including turning them into loyalty cards, appointment reminders, event VIP passes, and even artistic bookmarks, showcasing their potential as effective marketing and personal branding tools.

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Mastering the Art of a Business Card Design
Mar 29, 2024

Mastering the Art of a Business Card Design

Discover the art of crafting the perfect business card. At Print Cartel, we've compiled the best tips for creating a custom business card design, ensuring that your card stands out and effectively represents your brand professionally. Dive into our expert tips, which cover everything from choosing the right size and layout to strategically placing your information for maximum impact.

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Trade Show Success: Optimal Print Materials for Maximum Booth Visibility
Mar 22, 2024

Trade Show Success: Optimal Print Materials for Maximum Booth Visibility

Discover how to make your trade show booth a magnet for visitors. Learn about essentials like business cards, banners, and stands, as well as engaging extras such as snacks and interactive games, to ensure your exhibit stands out.

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Your Quick and Easy Guide To Print-Ready Files
Mar 2, 2023

Your Quick and Easy Guide To Print-Ready Files

Get your artwork print-ready with our concise checklist, ensuring a seamless print process with no delays or errors. Utilize printer templates and follow essential file specifications for a smooth experience. For help, reach out to PrintCartel's customer service.

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What is Blurple?
Jan 31, 2023

What is Blurple?

Discover the secret behind "Blurple," the unexpected result when vibrant blues print purple, and learn how to navigate this printing challenge with our insightful tips on color mixing for the perfect blue outcome.

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RGB vs CMYK
Jan 31, 2023

RGB vs CMYK

Discover why colors on your screen often look different when printed in our concise guide, which explains the key differences between RGB and CMYK color models and offers tips for achieving more accurate color representation in print.

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