Last week we posted a lot about sticker printing and design for commercial purposes. As the giveaway comes to a close (contest ends on Wednesday, April 10th! Hurry up and enter!), we want to get away from the straight business angles and discuss other uses for promotional circle stickers. We get a lot of sticker […]
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Designing Tips for Creating Social Media Graphics | PrintFirm.com
Guest Post by Mandy Edwards When working in social media, there are a lot of bases to cover – engaging the community, content creation, writing strategies, managing Facebook or Google ads, keeping up with the latest… the list could go on. One important element in social media is the content creation. Content creation is creating […]
Custom Circle Stickers: Where to Stick’em | PrintFirm.com
Ok, let’s say you’re ready to create your own round stickers. Your designer set you up with amazing artwork, you selected the perfect background color for high contrast, and everything’s configured to the appropriate print specs. Now all that’s missing is the main marketing game plan. In our experiment, we’re going to break down several […]
5 Free Photoshop Templates for Sticker Design | PrintFirm.com
The round sticker giveaway is in full swing, and we’ve already received a few fan photos on our Facebook page. Thanks to everyone who’s going all out in this fun giveaway! Since you guys seem stuck on this theme, we figured you could use some easy design inspiration. While it’s generally best to start designs […]
Easy Easter Vectors for Social Media Marketing | PrintFirm.com
It’s hard to believe Easter’s almost here , and Passover’s already upon us. While your Easter printing projects should be complete by now, there always seem to be a few unfinished design jobs lying around. Most of the time, I find myself procrastinating on holiday social media images. As networking moves more towards the visual […]
5 Top LinkedIn Tips for Small Business Owners | PrintFirm.com
Guest Post by Tasia Gonsalves-Barriero Photo credit: LinkedIn chocolates by Nan Palmero on Flickr The first time I saw an invitation from a friend (I can’t recall who it was now) to connect with her on LinkedIn, I simply sighed deeply and ignored the note. My initial thought was, “What’s wrong with these people; wasn’t […]
5 Tips to Help You Get the Logo of Your Dreams | PrintFirm.com
Guest Post by Francesca StaAna Image credit: Bazstyle | Photography on Flickr At first glance, hiring someone to come up with a logo design for your business may seem like a piece of cake. All you need to do is find a graphic designer, tell them to do their magic, and you’re all set, right? […]
Business Cards: How to Improve Your Bottom Line for Pennies a Day
Guest Post by Thomas Sullivan One of the most powerful – and least expensive – weapons in your advertising arsenal is your business card. Compared to the cost of a classified ad, a display ad, a billboard, or a television commercial, the economical business card packs a lot of punch. Today, effective advertising is imperative. […]
Top 5 Don’ts For Logo Design | PrintFirm.com
Logo Design Mishaps A while back we posted the top 5 logo design tips for small businesses. This time around, we’re tackling the biggest logo design mistakes as a warning to small business owners on the verge of disaster. Suffice to say that you should steer clear of these common faux pas unless you’re […]
Free Vectors for St. Patrick’s Day Designs | PrintFirm.com
St. Patrick’s Day is a little over a week away, but there’s no need to panic if you don’t have all of your marketing materials ready to go. St. Paddy’s Day promotions can be very powerful in certain industries, such as restaurants and bars. This is a holiday for everyone, not just traditional Irish pubs. […]