Tuesday, April 19, 2011

QR huh?


Did you click the QR code or type in the web address to get here? Either way your here, so now let's explain more about this new tool.

A QR Code or Quick Response Code is a 2d encoded code with data such as website addresses, contact information, text, and other information. They can be used in marketing campaigns, packaging, websites, business cards, posters, brochures or numerous other items. If you look around they are popping up everywhere.

The back of our business cards (This seems to be the most popular currently)

DeFrance can create QR codes in 3 format's- Static, Trackable and Redirectable. The current QR code on our postcard & business card is Static, meaning all it does is link you to a URL listing(this blog).

Why should you care about QR codes?
If you care about increasing your sales, getting better ROI and knowing the who/what/when/where about your clients and potential buyers, then you care. They are not the answer but another tool in the box to help communicate with potential buyers.

We will be continuing to share best practices on QR codes in the coming months talking about the 3 different types and how the best use each. Keep an eye out for more.

In the mean time if you have a smart phone and want to learn how to use QR codes call or email us today. We would be happy to stop in and show you how this works.
Enjoy
Ronnie Williams
619.474.8626

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Die Cut Digital Booklets

As we learn more about the capabilities and uses for digital print it opens up doors for pieces that previously we're not possible because of tight budgets and small quantities. This booklet is a perfect example-





The challenge on this project was keeping the tabs & text even on all of the tabs. Digital tends to have a small bounce but we were able to minimize that and keep them all in line. The books came out great and again shows the flexibilty of digital print.

Job Specs- 16 Page Info Booklet
Quantity- 100
Paper- 80# Jefferson Velvet Cover
Ink- Digital CMYK throughout
Bindery- Score, Die Cut, Collate, Fold, Stitch and Package

We just installed a new digital press last week so if you are interested in how digital can help your business please call to talk more.
Thanks
Ronnie Williams
619.474.8626