Whether it\u2019s on the runway or in the mailbox, everyone wants to get their best \u201clook.\u201d For print jobs, this means excellent color and resolution, terrific design, and details that match up the way they should. But there are other factors in putting your best foot forward that are often overlooked. Beyond the basic design, here are seven other best practices for creating the best impression.<\/p>\n
1. Hire a proofreader.<\/strong> Too many companies have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a print job, only to discover too late that there was a typo in the headline or the body text. Don\u2019t rely on non-specialists who are \u201cgood at grammar.\u201d Hire a professional.<\/p>\n 2. Get more eyes.<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s the marketing message, the creative, or the account details, having a second (or third) set of eyes on the project can prevent costly mistakes later. This adds time, but it creates an important safety net.<\/p>\n 3. Check the specs! <\/strong>Before submitting the job, double-check to make sure the specs are correct. A slip of the pen, an errant keystroke, or a last-minute change\u2014it can all add up to costly mistakes later.<\/p>\n 4. Create mock-ups.<\/strong> Print a mock-up so you can see how the document will look once assembled. Especially with folded and dimensional pieces, the layout might look good on the screen. Still, without a physical mock-up, you could end up with the back cover on the inside fold or the panels on your pop-up mailer ordered incorrectly.<\/p>\n 5. Proof after every change.<\/strong> Even when you\u2019re making a small change, don\u2019t pass on a proof. Even a single letter can change the spacing on a page. Something as simple as modifying an “i\u201d to a “j\u201d can impact the flow. Proof it every time!<\/p>\n 6. Create a checklist.<\/strong> We\u2019re all human. We all have forgetful moments. Even if you\u2019re a 20-year veteran of the job, create a checklist and use it.<\/p>\n 7. Develop a long-term relationship with your print partner.<\/strong> Communicate with us early and often. The more we get to know you, your projects, and your marketing goals, the easier it will be for us to make sure your projects stay on track.<\/p>\n Remember, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether it\u2019s on the runway or in the mailbox, everyone wants to get their best \u201clook.\u201d For print jobs, this means excellent color and resolution, terrific design, and details that match up the way they should. But there are other factors in putting your best foot forward that are often overlooked. Beyond the basic design, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/34.94.80.94\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/34.94.80.94\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/34.94.80.94\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/34.94.80.94\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/34.94.80.94\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4781"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/34.94.80.94\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4781\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/34.94.80.94\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/34.94.80.94\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4781"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/34.94.80.94\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}