{"id":8795,"date":"2026-01-07T13:04:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=8795"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:53:12","slug":"custom-printing-why-smartpress-is-superior-for-modern-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/custom-printing-why-smartpress-is-superior-for-modern-marketing","title":{"rendered":"Custom Printing: Why Smartpress is Superior for Modern Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>When it comes to print marketing, one thing is universally true: You want it to stand out. But in an ever-crowded marketing landscape, how do you do that? The answer is simple: custom printing.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>These days, standard, pre-designed assets no longer do the trick (did they ever really anyway?). Instead, we\u2019re solidly in the personalization and customization era, including not only marketing materials, but also business services. Read on to learn why you want to go truly custom and why Smartpress is the online printer to help you do it.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/all\">Explore all of the Smartpress products you can customize<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><a href=\"#3-reasons-why-custom-printing-is-better-than-generic\">Customized print materials make marketing more relevant, emotional and memorable<\/a>, helping brands build stronger relationships with their audiences.<\/li> <li><a href=\"#7-ways-smartpress-custom-printing-services-are-superior\">Smartpress boasts the widest selection of paper stocks, specialty finishes, unique folds and flexible sizes and quantities<\/a>, empowering brands to design unique print pieces that stand out.<\/li> <li>From design help and fulfillment to custom quotes and dedicated account support, <a href=\"#6-custom-services-that-keep-your-business-running\">Smartpress provides the expertise and care businesses need to bring customized print campaigns to life<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs pullQuote\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <\/span><\/p> <p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s something about holding a beautifully printed piece in your hands that creates a lasting impression.<\/span>&#8221;<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogprodproxy.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Foil-Holographic-Folded-Card_960_LOSSY10_EZGIF.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"3-reasons-why-custom-printing-is-better-than-generic\">3 Reasons Why Custom Printing is Better Than Generic<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>So, is customization really that big of a deal? If you\u2019re not quite sold on the idea, just think about the mailers you receive and marketing emails that land in your inbox. Do the generic ones do it for you? Do they move you to act? Does their message connect with you? Of course not.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>And that\u2019s why customized print pieces work. Tailored, unique content feels relevant and intentional to your target audiences, making your marketing not only personal, but also powerful. Personalization and customization is no longer a trend, it\u2019s an expectation, and one essential to the success of your campaigns.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cCustom print is essential because tangible materials often spark ideas and inspire responses in ways digital messaging simply can\u2019t,\u201d said Smartpress Account Executive Calleigh Ryan. \u201cThere\u2019s something about holding a beautifully printed piece in your hands that creates a lasting impression.\u201d<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <h3>#1 Custom Marketing Materials Make Every Message Matter<\/h3> <p>When your <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/brochure-printing\">brochures<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/catalogs\">catalogs<\/a> speak to your audience\u2019s interests or their industry, that\u2019s how you earn their attention &#8211; and hopefully, their engagement. Even an emotional connection. You want relevant messages and striking imagery that make customers feel like they\u2019re seen and not just another metric.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Print makes a lasting impression by nature &#8211; it\u2019s a physical thing, so it simply lasts longer. And instead of getting lost in a pile of generic mailers, custom print assets make recipients pause and actually take notice. When customers see it\u2019s something tailored to them, their relationship with your brand builds and the connection grows.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/a-guide-to-how-print-marketing-can-drive-more-sales\">See why print is so important for your sales<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <h3>#2 Custom Printing Boosts Your ROI<\/h3> <p>Any business owner or marketer knows you need to be smart about spending &#8211; what could be smarter than custom printing? By allocating your funds to tailored content for targeted audiences, you\u2019re increasing engagement and the likelihood of the sale.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>And bonus, you\u2019re reducing waste! Those standard, pre-designed marketing pieces? They end up in the trash and the customer journey stops. (Now might be a good time to also mention that printing sustainably and protecting the environment is a huge priority for us here at Smartpress!)<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <h3>#3 Customization Elevates Brand Presence on Every Channel<\/h3> <p>Customized print assets say a lot about your brand. They tell customers you\u2019re professional, thoughtful and dialed in to their needs. From <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/business-card-printing\">business cards<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/pamphlets\">pamphlets<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/pocket-folders\">pocket folders<\/a>, custom printed <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/marketing-essentials\">marketing materials<\/a> set your brand apart from competitors going the mass-produced route.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Note that when we talk about customized marketing materials, we\u2019re not just talking about print &#8211; the same strategy applies to digital. (<em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> If you\u2019re not including a mix of print and digital in your campaigns, it\u2019s time to start.) Aligning both channels with personalized content creates a cohesive look and feel &#8211; and telling a strong brand story amps up metrics across the board.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"7-ways-smartpress-custom-printing-services-are-superior\">7 Ways Smartpress\u2019 Custom Printing Services are Superior<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>Now that you\u2019ve got the <em>why<\/em>, let\u2019s get into the <em>how<\/em>. With Smartpress\u2019 premium online printing prowess, your print marketing goals are met and then some. From the products we offer to the services (and service) we provide, we\u2019ve got customization capabilities you can\u2019t find anywhere else &#8211; seriously.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>(And as you begin preparing for your next campaign, take a look at how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=105as0a3OoI\">partnering with Smartpress makes all the difference<\/a>.)<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FINAL-HERO-FAN-16-PAPERS-ALT.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=2617df71311d8a465c4c7a5e488f75e9\" alt=\"Paper stocks fanned out in an arc, ranging from shades of white to shades of tan to black.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3>#1 An Unmatched Selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\">Paper Stocks &amp; Substrates<\/a><\/h3> <p>You can\u2019t have truly customized print marketing materials without a ton of paper and substrate options. (<em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> <em>Substrate<\/em> is just a fancy word for <em>material<\/em>.) From <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/coated-paper-stocks-vs-uncoated-paper-stocks\">coated and uncoated paper stocks<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/recycled-paper-stocks\">recycled paper<\/a> and textured options like linen and felt, even green alternatives or waterproof substrates, your customization extends beyond your message and into the actual stock itself.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>How many options are we talking? <strong>More than 60 stocks<\/strong> for small format products like <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-booklets\">booklets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/rack-cards\">rack cards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\">mailers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/postcard-printing\">postcards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-calendars\">calendars<\/a>, etc. For large formal products like <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/banner-materials-sign-substrates\">signage, banners, fabric displays and window graphics<\/a>, our selection includes <strong>more than 70 substrates<\/strong>. Whatever your message, whatever your content, we\u2019ve got the foundation for it.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cI had a travel agency client print highly custom lookbooks for their business. They were able to choose everything from the book size and paper stocks to designing every detail of the piece,\u201d said Smartpress Account Executive Connor Patty. \u201cThe booklet was high quality and matched their brand style.\u201d<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BIZ-CARD-Group-A-0006.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=4ce63d52885fce19bcaba73ca360aa43\" alt=\"A hand holding three business cards custom printed with a raised UV coating.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 56.25%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raised UV Business Cards<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>  <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3>#2 Superior Specialty Finishes &amp; Print Processes<\/h3> <p>At Smartpress, custom printing also includes a whole lot of finishes and specialty processes &#8211; if you\u2019re going custom, we say go all the way. After all, what\u2019s a tailored message without a tailored finish?<\/p> <p><strong>Finishes:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/raised-uv-printing\">Raised UV<\/a> and five color options for <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/foil-printing\">foil Sleeking\u2122<\/a><\/li> <li>Gloss and matte coatings<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/soft-touch-laminate\">Soft Touch<\/a> and dry erase laminates<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Processes:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Rounded corners, scoring, perforation and drilling<\/li> <li>Die cutting and motion cutting for custom shapes<\/li> <li>Shrink wrapping, stapling and wafer seals<\/li> <\/ul> <p>And those bigger signage and banner products? We make it easy to install, transport and store with tons of adhesive, stand and accessory options, too.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs pullQuote\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <\/span><\/p> <p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your marketing materials will be more memorable if they are custom and creative<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>&#8221;<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BF-Group-A-0002.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=644aa1ead5aa9cbf5e37ff9b65c79d6b\" alt=\"Two hands holding an unfolded brochure with more brochures with various folds around it.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3>#3 <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/brochure-printing\">Brochures<\/a> with No Limits<\/h3> <p>No comprehensive online printing services would be complete without ample options on a staple product for marketers: the brochure. Even though it\u2019s a staple, there\u2019s no reason for it to be boring, which is why we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/12-types-of-brochure-folds-for-marketing-how-to-use-them\"><strong>12 different brochure folds<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/unveil-the-unexpected-marketing-with-designer-folds\"><strong>30 exclusive formats<\/strong><\/a> in our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/designer-folds\">Designer Folds collection<\/a>.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/tri-fold-with-tucked-cover\">tri-folds<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/stepped-accordion\">accordion folds<\/a> to roll folds and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/double-swinger\">double folds<\/a>, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/coupon-mailer\">coupon mailers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/large-t-cross-mailer\">T-cross mailers<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/traveling-snake\">traveling snakes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/folded-cross-catalog-wrap\">catalog wraps<\/a>, these formats are anything but standard.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HERO-SMP-Group-A-0015.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=9a1abf4b48577acf1779a1ea6088f30b\" alt=\"Two hands holding a sticker postcard with pickleball stickers among more postcards.\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h3>#4 Unique Products<\/h3> <p>We offer uncommon products to take your tailored messaging up another personalized notch. As previously mentioned, the exclusive Designer Folds collection includes specialty brochures and mailers full of excitement and intrigue, but that\u2019s not all.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>You\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/postcard-printing\">sticker and magnet postcards<\/a> that add a distinct buzz to any campaign and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/direct-mail-printing\">direct mail formats<\/a> that make targeting various audiences with individual messaging a breeze. \u201cYour marketing materials will be more memorable if they are custom and creative,\u201d said Patty.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/how-to-use-direct-mail-marketing-for-your-business\">Get tips for how to use direct mail for your business.<\/a><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"><\/span><\/p> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/varying_sizes.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=9386cdb876d8abe498d21fd6661013cf\" alt=\"Six silicone edge graphics in various sizes lined up from biggest to smallest with an images of two belts on each one.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 77.8333333333%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Silicone Edge Graphics<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HB-Group-A-0025.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=b1762210842402774b870d0986b378ac\" alt=\"Two hands holding five hardcover books fanned out with a mountain landscape image on the covers.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 56.25%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hardcover Books<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <h3>#5 Custom Sizes &amp; Quantities<\/h3> <p>Most of our products are available in custom sizes. Choose from pre-set dimensions or simply add your own when you print online.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cWhat sets us apart is how we care for our customers from the moment they reach out about a print project until it\u2019s completed, shipped and even beyond that,\u201d said Ryan. \u201cWe listen to your needs &#8211; and you\u2019re never locked into a specific size at Smartpress.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>While you\u2019re at it, feel free to print whatever quantity you need &#8211; from short runs to bulk orders and anything between. Yep, truly custom sizes and quantities are Smartpress capabilities the other guys simply don\u2019t have.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"><\/span><\/p> <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0068_2022-07-14-Shipping-High-Res-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=7b4ff6cbbbcca0b9d21b3bbbfcaa87b2\" alt=\"A girl with glasses putting printed booklets into a Smartpress packaging box in a production facility.\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-18-Kitting-Campaign-BLOG-hero.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=d541f39ae5711d14eae062d09b48a383\" alt=\"Two people standing at a table and assembling print materials into pocket folders.\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <h3 id=\"6-custom-services-that-keep-your-business-running\">#6 Custom Services that Keep Your Business Running<\/h3> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>Customization isn\u2019t only about the products we\u2019re printing &#8211; it\u2019s also about our services that go way beyond that. We offer business printing services that take the stress out of shipping, like <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/kitting-services\">kitting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/shipping\">split shipping and blind shipping<\/a>, plus warehousing and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\">complete mail fulfillment<\/a>, like list processing, list procurement and variable addressing.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>With our custom services, you can even get design help, find answers to print questions with extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/\">Support resources<\/a> and create an entire catalog of marketing assets specific to your brand with the <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/about-smartpress-business-hub\">Business Hub<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Whether you\u2019re a local brick-and-mortar or an enterprise that needs commercial printing, we\u2019ve got the tools and solutions to help your brand be a success, including Patty and \u201cvarious teams of humans throughout the process. Your account rep, estimating, project coordinator, prepress, production and shipping teams all work together to allow for quick, quality, custom print.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>You can take advantage of our print nerds and their invaluable expertise with <a href=\"https:\/\/info.smartpress.com\/meetings\/sales-team-\/smartpress-project-consultation?_gl=1*1v2uwx*_gcl_au*NTU5MjkyMjQzLjE3NTkxNzQyNjA.*_ga*NDIxNDMyNzQzLjE3MjgwNTkyMzE.*_ga_48GHZF4GRS*czE3NjI4MDU0MzMkbzU4MiRnMSR0MTc2MjgwNzU2MSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.&amp;uuid=f728649e-02d0-4027-8f23-8acf33860c34\">free video consultations<\/a>, email and online chats &#8211; they\u2019re literally at your service: \u201cEvery client has a direct point of contact they can reach out to with any questions &#8211; and we respond quickly,\u201d said Ryan.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>\u201cI recently worked with a client to create an invitation for a non-profit event. Their budget was small, but they still wanted the invite to feel high-end and impactful. We had a collaborative video chat to discuss the event\u2019s vibe and project scope. I guided them on the best paper stock, fold type and finishing options to stay within budget. The customer was thrilled with the final product and received countless compliments on the quality and feel.\u201d<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"><\/span><\/p> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-09-19-Cable-Bullet-0022.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=a6ab717b5d3ee1a16951b40efc9b6eb9\" alt=\"A man holding a green pocket folder printed with Cable Bullet branding.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.640625%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Branded Folder<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-09-19-Cable-Bullet-0070.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=c9fb05bf673a1f8e2e0ca3f88bb2b234\" alt=\"A man holding a branded folder full of coordinating print marketing assets.\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <h3>#7 Print Exactly What You Need with a Custom Quote<\/h3> <p>As an online print shop, we offer a lot of products and services, but if you don\u2019t find what you need, we have Custom Quote to back us (and you) up. If you can\u2019t find a certain item or finish or need something out of the ordinary, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/pages\/custom-quote\">Custom Quote<\/a> is the way to go &#8211; you even get your very own print concierge!<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Custom Quote offers white-glove service that\u2019s built for businesses with high-volume orders, projects with specialty finishes, branded merchandise, complex kitting, split shipping, nationwide distribution and more. It is a unique service in the print industry &#8211; something we\u2019re very proud of and you should definitely check out.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/why-were-different-see-smartpress-brilliant-print-process\">See our entire brilliant printing process<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Make the Most of Custom Printing with Smartpress<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>Custom printing ensures your brand connects with clients in ways generic marketing never could. It\u2019s how you elevate your message, engage your audience and see the kind of results that only come from meaningful design.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>At Smartpress, we\u2019re here to make that happen with premium materials, expert support and a customer-first approach from start to finish. \u201cWe help create unique, out-of-the-box pieces you won\u2019t find elsewhere,\u201d said Ryan.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Because when you print with Smartpress, you\u2019re not just customizing materials &#8211; you\u2019re customizing success.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--><!--\/the_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When it comes to print marketing, one thing is universally true: You want it to stand it. But in an ever-crowded marketing landscape, how do you do that? 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