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CD Cover Design

PSD Learning CD Cover Design

The music industry has seen some incredible changes over the past several years with the increased popularity of digital music. Sales of actual CDs continue to decline because sites like iTunes and Amazon give music lovers instant access to a vast catalog of music that can be purchased and downloaded quickly and easily. Many music lovers now purchase individual songs or entire albums right online bypassing CDs altogether. [...] Continue Reading…

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Print It Fast Online, A Unique Online Printing Store

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Recently we had the opportunity to try out the new and improved online printing store, Print It Fast Online. Owner John Brunck, asked us to stop by and give our opinion on the site’s changes to improve usability.

While we already knew Print It Fast Online has great printed products, low prices, and excellent customer service, (yes, we shop there for all our printed products), we were more than happy to check out the site improvements, designed specifically to enhance the customer shopping experience, and give our feedback. [...] Continue Reading…

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Effective Marketing With QR Codes

Full Color Printing Resources 15 Off QR Code

The number of Quick Response codes, (aka: QR Codes) being used for marketing is definitely on the rise. QR Codes are popping up in catalogs, magazine ads, direct mail literature, on store displays, business cards and any number of other places. As a matter of fact, the places QR Codes can be used is only limited by one’s imagination.

Rich Brooks has compiled a rather creative list of 50 Uses for QR Codes which includes using a QR Code as a temporary tattoo that links to your Facebook and Twitter accounts or on fresh produce that could link to information about the farm or best buy dates. [...] Continue Reading…

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Press Kit Essentials for Bands and Musicians

All working bands and musicians know the secret to getting gigs and working steadily. The key to becoming popular and playing more shows is good self-promotion. A well-designed press kit is an essential promotional tool for every band and musician.

A press kit is a fundamental way to introduce yourself or your band to a potential venue, which is why is it vital that your press kit be as professional looking as possible. Many bands utilize both online and printed press kits which is a smart way to expand your marketing options. [...] Continue Reading…

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Standout Printed Bookmark Designs

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Creative Bookmarks are a great way to help you market your establishment, company or special event. If you would like to design your own bookmark, it would be helpful to take a look at several bookmark designs to give you ideas and inspiration.

Since bookmarks can be printed in a wide range of sizes including unusual die-cut shapes, it is a good idea to decide on the size before you formulate your design. [...] Continue Reading…

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