Graphic Design Forum and Web Design Forum  

Go Back   Graphic Design Forum and Web Design Forum »General »Graphic Design and Web Design Help

Notices

Graphic Design and Web Design Help Get Graphic Design and Web Design related help here


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2008, 01:24 PM
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 3
Default Advice Needed!!

Hello,

I don't know if any of you could possibly help me?

I am currently launching a new online printing company. Is it going to be simple and easy to use and prices very competitive.

My target market is graphic designers.

I would just like to know really what kind of advertising/marketing would most attract you to a new printing company and to order your print online!

Any ideas would really help

Thanks a lot!

PrintedEasy
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2008, 01:27 PM
tommylogic's Avatar
Markup Validation Nazi
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 3,538
Default

Cheap prices, quality work, outstanding customer service, guaranteed fast delivery... those are the messages I would try to convey in your marketing.

Ohh.. and welcome aboard
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2008, 01:29 PM
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 3
Default

that's great thank you :o)

Could i ask another question? How would you go about finding a new printers? Would you look in graphic design trade mags, search online.....etc??
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2008, 01:34 PM
tommylogic's Avatar
Markup Validation Nazi
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 3,538
Default

Old fashioned word of mouth for me... And I usually go for local unless its a dirt cheap low quality need. Thats all I could expect from an online source.
and here's the problem with online printers...
Results 1 - 100 of about 71,100,000 for online printing services

thats a deep lake to go swimming in.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2008, 04:52 PM
zumojuice's Avatar
Experimental Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: York
Posts: 2,303
Default

You've perked my interest. Fact is, there are thousands of printers. I guess as well as being well priced, good choice of options etc. In fact, what would impress me is being able to experiment - able to get a quote on something less run-of-the-mill (at least for online printers), then be able to upload my artwork, know that if there was an issue I'd know about it before it arrives. The online version of a good local...
__________________
Richard Gray - Graphic Designer
http://www.zumojuice.me.uk
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2008, 05:16 PM
Toon's Avatar
Netvibes is an Addiction™
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sheffield, UK
Posts: 15,730
Default

A bit of SEO is good also...

colour printing uk - Google Search

(2 entries in the top 20 out of 1,700,000)
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2008, 07:13 PM
drewbie_wan's Avatar
Jedi Master
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 372
Default

i wouldnt mind seeing some high end feature from an online printer such as different finishes, stock, spot uv, matte varnish, foils, metallic inks, different types of papers like stardream, vellum, plike. ive yet to find an online printer who do much "custom" jobs.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 09-05-2008, 07:36 PM
Kelly Creative's Avatar
Who's Ya Daddy Bee-atch!
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: On The Edge
Posts: 3,053
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by drewbie_wan View Post
ive yet to find an online printer who do much "custom" jobs.
Like Hookers?
__________________
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 10-05-2008, 01:44 AM
drewbie_wan's Avatar
Jedi Master
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 372
Default

alot like hookers..
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 10-05-2008, 06:51 AM
zumojuice's Avatar
Experimental Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: York
Posts: 2,303
Default

woooo printers like hookers? $10 Stocky Stocky!
__________________
Richard Gray - Graphic Designer
http://www.zumojuice.me.uk
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiReddit! Stumble this Post!RSS Share on Facebook Share This Article & VoteForum Netvibes Page
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
-Need Advice- porsephone Graphic Design and Web Design Help 1 21-03-2008 06:48 PM
hey! advice needed... rOsy Introduce Yourself 13 07-01-2008 04:13 PM
Sales - advice needed leigh_1974 Graphic Design Business Forum 5 08-12-2007 11:19 PM
advice please jme General Web Design Forum 2 27-11-2007 03:07 PM
Advice needed on computer system to buy dcat351 Graphic Design Forum 14 22-10-2007 08:17 PM


All times are GMT. The time now is 10:19 AM.



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.2.0 RC5