7 Ways To Standout And Be Noticed With Printed Cards

May 25
09:19

2012

Fred Aronowitz

Fred Aronowitz

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The whole idea behind advertising, sales, marketing and branding print marketing is to get your message read and to attract attention. Most business cards and postcards go from your hand or mailbox straight to the garbage can. We live in a visual world and nobody pays attention or remembers a standard boring card any more, even if it's printed in color.

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The whole idea behind advertising,7 Ways To Standout And Be Noticed With Printed Cards Articles sales, marketing and branding print marketing is to get your message read and to attract attention. Most business cards and postcards go from your hand or mailbox straight to the garbage can. We live in a visual world and nobody pays attention or remembers a standard boring card any more, even if it's in color.

Most business cards and postcard are so common that they don't catch the eye or attract attention.  Not any more! Times have changed and so has your ability to get noticed with new hi-tech eye candy Wow Factor Effects that can be added to your business printing. These new printing options are guaranteed to attract attention and demand a second look. You can learn about these 7 unique special effects that will increase your conversions and ROI. Most online printing services only can deliver the old standard. There are only a small few printers that have new state of the art equipment, which can add higher value to your printed marketing literature. 

These New Wow Factor Effects Are:
Spot UV Coating

1.    Spot UV coating is an inexpensive option for giving your printing an attention getting WOW FACTOR! As the name suggests, a Spot UV coating is applied to chosen areas of a card. This has the effect of highlighting and drawing attention to selected parts of the design. This effect is an additional visual stimulus with its high/low effect on a single printed surface. Spot UV is achieved by applying a high gloss UV spot coating on the top of polished clay glossy card stock. This produces a high contrast between the highly reflective shiny UV coating and the more light-absorbing clay coated finish with aqueous coating which protects the card from scratching and scuffing. Spot UV gets attention.

Silk Laminated Cards
2.    Silk Laminated cards have an elegant, smooth texture that doesn't reflect light like glossy card stock. Silk cards are generally printed on heavy 16 PT paper and laminated with special coating that gives the cards an elegant silky texture. For even more bang add the power of SPOT UV for an additional eye candy Wow Factor Effect bounce. These cards are impressive and leave a strong lasting impression.

Waterproof EndurAce Cards
3.    EndurAce waterproof cards are made with special material that's water resilient and durable.  These cards will last for many years. EndurACE is a 10 Pt thick stock, which has the feel and body of 100 lb paper stock. It's perfect for hot, cold, rainy and extreme weather.  Designed for outdoor use and harsh envorments where other papers fail, this stock holds up to extreme conditions. For businesses that are on or near water, dealing with snow or extreme conditions, EndurAce is the answer. It's ideal for outdoor signage, flyers and brochures.

 Plastic Cards
4.    Plastic Cards are available in clear, frosted and white. They are an eye candy  standout way to make an impression that will be remembered. These cards offer thousands of practical and promotional applications. Plastics cards are affordable and produce a high ROI. They are very durable because they are printed on 20 Pt plastic. They come with rounded corners because the plastic is very rigid. Only the white plastic cards can be two-sided. These cards are so unique they get a second and third look. Everybody that receives them loves them.

Gold And Silver Cold Foil Cards
5.    Gold and silver foil cards are not a new idea, but the new cold foil process bring an extra flair and shine to your business! What's new is these cards are printed and not stamped so they don't need an expensive custom made die making them more affordable. Choose either gold or silver foil to accent your business cards. Foil cards are printed on elegant 16 Pt silk laminated stock and manufactured with the latest advanced cold foil technology. The sharpness of cold foil is astounding. Gold and silver are the most luxurious colors in the world. They say classy and expensive and put your business way above the ordinary. Make your business shine and standout with gold or silver foil cards.

EveryColor Foil Cards
6.    EveryColor Foil is a radiant foil printing effect that has never been seen before. These cards have a dazzling Wow Factor Effect. Using this process, you have the full pallet of every CMYK color so you can mix colors, make color blends and gradations never seen before. The cold foil process prints the foil on the card so a die is not needed. This new exquisite printing effect is guaranteed to make your business cards and postcard promotions stand out and get noticed at a price that will give you a true competitive advantage. EveryColor foil cards are so interesting they are passed around and shown to others. These exciting cards are an eye magnet that can't be forgotten. If your name isn't remembered, your card will be.


3D/4D LenTek Lenticular Cards

7.    LenTek cards create an amazing 3D/4D illusion effects. Lenticular cards are the most sophisticated and extreme Wow Factor Effect card you can present to your customers or clients. They will increase the likelihood of your card being remembered. Those who receive one will play with it and can't resist showing it to others. Lenticular cards are magical animated cards so they're fun to pass out. LenTek cards are a perfect icebreaker way to start a meeting. Your new cards will be kept for a long time and will not be thrown into the trash. They cost a bid more than other cards but they are well worth the price because they are such a powerful way to impress and be noticed.  Everybody likes something special and LentTek lenticular cards let the receiver know you and your business are as unique as your cards.

Any one of these 7 full color eye candy Wow Factor Effects will draw the attention you need to standout and be noticed. The best part is ordering them online is fast and easy. If you want more conversions for your marketing efforts, these business cards and direct mail marketing postcards can do the job.  You won't find a better promotion at the low cost of these cards that are as powerful as these if you want to standout, be noticed and remembered.