#web to print storefront

[flexiweb2print]

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[onprintshop]

What benefits do B2B printing businesses get from web-to-print?

Today technological excellence is the ultimate requirement for any business to succeed. People have already upscaled their purchasing manner with online shopping, so even a print business should consider setting up an online store.  

Well, web-to-print software has made B2B printers transform into online print shops. It assists in building your optimized online store to expand your customer base and efficiency as well. Moreover, the web to print benefits for B2B printers are quite different relative to customers and other businesses. They are as follows: 

Web to print is an efficient and modern business model that keeps track of business operations intact.  

You can build your brand name from logo to font size to marketing materials, you can deliver bulk orders rapidly. 

A robust w2p solution makes your B2B print firm automate workflow and order management, which makes you handle print jobs proficiently. 

The solution maintains records of order history and monitors each order status. It notifies you about the steps and ensures safe delivery. 

You can establish quick and encrypted payment gateways that enhance the customer experience.  

Hence, B2B printers can make the best out of w2p solutions and help in building your storefront that is innovative. So, investing in the right web-to-print software is essential to reap the benefits of it.

[derinthescarletpescatarian]

Hi Derrin! Have you talked much about your experience with publishing and the business-y stuff like that before? If so,,, any chance you can drop a link/reblog the relevant post?

Oh I am not the right person to ask about that. You'd be better off asking someone like @thebibliosphere if you're looking to go into indie/self-publishing, or maybe someone like @dduane for traditional publishing.

The thing you gotta understand about me is that I got into this by accident and I fundamentally do not know or understand what I'm doing. It was never my intention to publish my stories as books, they were not written or designed to be books. I write web serials. My primary income stream is not book sales, it's patreon/ko-fi support. For my web serials.

My stories exist as ebooks and in print for one reason and one reason only -- the readers asked for them. People were copy-pasting them into documents to convert to read on their ereaders, and asking my permission to print and hand bind them for their bookshelves. I print them to meet a demand, not to make money -- I do make money as a writer, but as I said, it's through ko-fi and patreon supporters, which is a fundamentally different income stream that requires fundamentally different strategies. I don't know much about printing or distribution, or price setting or storefronts, or basic book marketing, because that's not my industry, it's something I'm taking advantage of to create a product that the people supporting me via other means happen to also, incidentally, want.

If you're looking to get into self publishing as an industry, you'll want to talk to someone who makes that their career. Not me, I'm just fucking around and I'd give you incredibly bad advice.

[ginsays]

After quite a while, I'm opening my web shop!! Prints, stickers, stationery galore ✨

🔗 http://ginsells.storenvy.com

There's additional shipping info below the read more 🔻

✨ International shipping is available! Once it leaves my paws I have no control over how long it will take to arrive though 🙏

✨ Notice about VAT: my storefront is not set up to collect VAT, so if you live in a country that requires it you may need to pay it on arrival

✨ Unfortunately, USPS is currently not shipping to several countries, a list of which is available on USPS' website as well as my store FAQ. Sorry for any inconvenience!

✨ My DMs are open if you have questions!

[hi-im-dazey]

Check this bullshit out

Some of you might know that this is my personal blog. I also have a business blog for my art. It's not fandom art, so I don't talk about it or link it here. I just discovered that 479 of my images have been used to train AI. Most of the works are between 2009 and 2020, for some reason, and a LOT of them came off pinterest, some from redbubble indirectly, via ArtFire (which I don't think exists anymore, but would be the right time frame, so the Rb stuff is from using their thumbnails with watermark there, more recent stuff I've put on Rb after I closed my ArtFire storefront is not coming up. I used to use a watermarked image from Rb to point people towards prints if they preferred that over an original)

So I used this site

https://haveibeentrained.com/

Here's what you should do if you are worried about this.

Use that link and make a profile, it's free.

Type your name into the search feature (or whatever name you used in your image meta data or art web presence)

Wait --it will might take a few tries to get the list to populate, if it comes back saying it can't find anything, wait a few minutes and try again. Once it starts populating, let it finish, this could take a while. my 479 works took it about 5 minutes to load all the way and the option to opt out won't come up until the search is done. Right click on each image (or long press on mobile) and choose "add to opt-out"

Now, once you are done opting all these works out I strongly suggest you yoink all your shit down off of pinterest. And BLOCK pinterest shares on your art sites. (For me, pinterest was the largest offender)

Has the horse already bolted?

Yes, for these particular works. But this gives you a record of saying I do not and did not consent to this. Meaning: further down the road, if legal restitution happens, you have some proof.

After you upload new work, going forward, check back a few times, over the course of a month or so, and if the new work comes up, find out how by clicking on the image and following the source link. This will take you to the site that is feeding your stuff to the monster. If you have an account on that site, remove your content and close your profile.

This site checks for writing too. Make sure to check under your pen name for your writing too!

If you do NOT have an account on that site, it's time to whip out the old DMCA dance

[animehouse-moe]

Animerica Extra Volume 1 Issue 1: A Closer Look

Finally, finally finally I managed to get the first two volumes uploaded to the Internet Archive, which you can find here, and I really do recommend because of Tumblr image compression being kinda gross. Anyways, I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about the first issue of the magazine and what I really found interesting and cool!

First off is the advertisements that appear in the magazine. Considering the scope and popularity of the magazine, the "type" of companies that would advertise are somewhat different. I mean, AnimeVillage got the front cover ad. Not that they're a tiny company, but much like others in here, they're not a company that lasted incredibly long.

Still, what is incredibly interesting though is their website, which is still saved in the internet archive, though in a somewhat incomplete fashion, which you can find here. Anyways, getting to visit an old site like this is a lot of fun, mostly because of the personality that appears with it. Offensive and sharp color palettes, more than a few moving pieces, and a very blocky layout. Honestly, I think sites like this have a considerable amount more to offer in terms of heart and individuality than what modern web design has given us, but that's not the point. The point is that Animerica Extra provides people, specifically the community in this moment, with an experience from the past. I mean, AnimeVillage is from 1998, there's no way that the vast majority of anime or manga fans would even know about them as a company today.

Getting to the actual magazine itself though, there's just two things that I find interesting with the Table of Contents. Firstly, right at the bottom, just above the "Printed in Canada" statement, Viz offers a disclaimer (which you can't read here because of nasty Tumblr compression, so I'll transcribe it): "For the purposes of publication in English, the artwork in this publication is in reverse from the original Japanese Version".

Now, I don't have any OG manga volumes that were printed more like graphic novels, so I can't say for sure, but I find this disclaimer interesting. Either, a) this is a general disclaimer Viz gives about the difference between JP and English publication, or b) Viz is required to provide this disclaimer for the materials. Either way it's a very curious piece.

And then there's the "Vizit our World Wide Web Sites at www.viz.com...". Yes, Viz actually printed "Visit" as "Vizit" alongside "World Wide Web sites". Just such a blast from the past as to how the internet was viewed and interacted with.

And then there's the Yuu Watase feature from the first issue. I think it's something that doesn't immediately stick out to people in the modern day because hey, you just go to MAL or Manga-Updates and you can see everything that Watase's ever done like it's nothing.

But in the 80s that sort of accessibility was non-existent. I mean, like you'll see later on with the letters, people only found out about Animerica Extra through Animerica. It really highlights how valuable this sort of information was to the community during the era, because you simply just would not know anything about Yuu Watase without these pieces.

Similarly, you couldn't go and look up what a series was about on the internet, you only had word of mouth and direct interaction, so excerpts like these that give readers an idea of what is is they're about to read is incredibly important.

Just a quick aside here about advertisements. I know a lot of people will say, "but hey! There were TV ads during the 90s and 2000s that could be run for this stuff! Surely they could provide information and advertisement via that!", and I think the easiest answer is another question: can the modern day animanga industry manage that? Obviously not, no. The avenues that Viz could approach to advertise via were incredibly narrow, largely focused on anime specific storefronts or general comic stores, placing physical advertisement at the top of the pyramid, followed up by ads distributed via their tapes back in the day.

Anyways, back on track to the editorial for an interesting conversation! This one's very interesting to me for just one thing, really- the original sketch giveaway.

It happens today, rather frequently, but with caveats. It's not, "Hey we're running a giveaway so make sure to participate", it's "Hey we've got X mangaka appearing at a con so come for a chance to win their sketch!". The difference in the approach to the giveaway is entirely different. I don't know if I can really say that it's more accessible, but I think that it gives fans a greater opportunity to participate purely because it's cheaper, running on a far longer schedule (as the editorial mentions), and doesn't require in person attendance for the opportunity.

But to be fair, even those giveaways are only a recent thing as the animanga market's boomed. There was quite a long period of dead air in terms of this sort of activity, so I find it really interesting how the landscape has changed in how these now corporations approach these aspects of interaction with their communities.

Also, here's a link to the archived version of the website in the advertisement on this page.

And this magazine really just keeps giving more and more crazy information. This News Notes panel really surprised me. Yes, it's got a lot of plain information like upcoming or finishing anime, but most interesting is the information that the left column provides.

They talk about the mangaka of Steam Detectives appearing at San Diego Comic Con, and not only that, but bringing some early footage of the anime. I mean, that sort of thing has only just begun happening again in the last few years.

It's crazy to see how advanced and engaged Viz was back in the day with the industry overseas. Not that they aren't today, but that the curtain's been pulled across so we no longer get stuff like this in English.

Speaking of things like that, because of the disappearance of things like this, we don't get to see interaction between individuals and the companies. The letters section in this first volume is so interesting because of the era it comes from. The accessibility of information is immediately addressed with the first letter that talks about them finding out about Animerica Extra via the mainline Animerica. Then there's the very talented letter sending that sewed a decorative pillow for their friend. But I think my personal favorite is the nonsensical letter penned by Jonkani.

These magazines are just a gold mine of history and culture pertaining to the North American animanga industry and community, that I really think is important to be able to experience and understand as it contextualizes where this slice of entertainment lies in the modern day.

And this just the first issue of the first volume, there's still 73 more to go that provide all sorts of wonderful and curious information and interactions. Incredibly happy to be able to provide this to the community, but also very hopeful that being vocal with this will both make people more aware of a history that is "ours", and inspire those that have pieces of history like this to archive them.

[actuallyadhd]

So, I recently got diagnosed, but absolutely nothing has changed-like my parents now gaslight me even more, get annoyed when I have sensory overload, get mad if I can't sit still, and tell me I shouldn't need "special things" like basic accommodations(fidgets, extra time, etc). I've also tried meds and they didn't work. Any tips?

Sent April 22, 2022

This is a tough one. Parents are supposed to support us, not make everything harder!

I can’t give you any really good tips without more information on what specifically you’re struggling with, but I’m going to try and at least offer some suggestions for the issues you mentioned here. If you can let me know what in particular is causing you problems and how you’ve tried to deal so far, I am happy to offer what help I can.

Diagnosis

Congratulations on getting diagnosed! It can be a difficult fight, but you persevered and here you are. Welcome to the community; I hope we are all able to support you well.

Parents

Sometimes people think that a diagnosis gives us the problems, but sometimes they think naming the disorder eliminates them. It’s so weird; like, no, having the right label just tells me where to look for solutions that will *actually* help! I don’t know if that’s what’s going on with your parents, obviously, but it is a possibility.

I don’t know what kind of relationship you have with your parents, but it sounds like they aren’t really very safe for you. That really sucks. I don’t know how old you are, but I’m going to assume you are a minor. Do you have any adults in your life who are safe, who you can trust to support you?

Assuming that you have to continue living with your parents, I’ll offer a few suggestions for how to talk to them about the particular things you mentioned when I get to those things. For now, I just want to suggest that you approach them about the possibility of getting talk therapy/counselling. A good counsellor will be able to help you work out some of the things that are causing you difficulty in your relationship with your parents, and they aren’t allowed to discuss your sessions with your parents (or they shouldn’t be; do check their policies and the laws in your area to be sure).

Sensory Overload

Sensory processing stuff can be hard to manage because it’s all about how your brain handles things, so it’s invisible. If you can, I highly recommend taking note of what sends you into overload so that you can find ways to mitigate it. I have a sheet to help you figure this out up on the Actually ADHD web site (http://actuallyadhd.org), in the Resources section under Printables. I am working on turning all of my InfoSheets into fillable PDFs so that people don’t have to print them in order to use them.

Sitting Still

Sitting still can be really hard for us! It took me a while to realize that I am actually always moving some part of my body, and that is how I express hyperactivity. It’s not as blatant as my son’s hyperactivity; he is 7 years old and uses full-body movement to express it!

I don’t know what kind of options you have available to you, but you might look at getting a cushion that will let you sit mostly still while wiggling just a little bit. I’ll try to get an Amazon storefront set up this weekend and make sure to include this sort of thing in it.

If you’re finding that you’re mostly having trouble after a specific length of time—like, you can sit still for a while but then you get fidgety—try taking a bathroom break when you can’t sit still anymore. You don’t need to actually use the facilities, just go in and close the door, and then take some time to get a bunch of that energy out. (Tip: bring your phone and earphones in with you and dance to an awesome high-energy song.)

Another great thing that’s more proactive is to try and get regular exercise, especially cardio. Not only does this help your brain function better (not immediately; it’s more of a long-term investment thing), it helps get some of that energy out and gives you proprioceptive input (physical body sensations). Both of these can be contributing factors in physical hyperactivity.

Accommodations

As we all know, accommodations are most definitely not “special things”; they are necessary modifications to our environment and/or expectations that are based on the specific difficulties we have due to our disability. If you live in the US, appropriate accommodations are required to be provided at work and at school. (I’m pretty sure this is accurate; if anyone out there knows more than I do about the ADA, please feel free to chime in!)

I don’t think the ADA applies to your home life when you’re a minor (could be wrong!), but if you are in school and you do not have an IEP or a 504 plan, please talk to your school—either the counsellor or a trusted teacher—and ask for one. I have heard that a 504 plan is better for ADHDers; we do have some posts with that information here, too. Basically, if you need accommodations at school, you should have a plan in place and your teachers are legally required to follow that plan… and while your parents have to agree to the plan, they really need to be educated by your teachers on this since they obviously don’t care to learn on their own.

Medication

I’m so sorry that medication didn’t help. I want to check in about this briefly because there are a lot of misconceptions about medication and ADHD. So I’m going to address the most common ones here, just in case the information is helpful for you or for someone else reading this post.

Medication isn't going to make you not-ADHD. It just makes your ADHD easier to manage.

Medication usually has side effects; the main question is whether you're willing to put up with them.

There are a lot of different types of medication out there, so don't let anyone stop at just one. The odds are actually really good that there's something out there that will help.

I'm sorry this took so long to post; I started answering it AGES AGO and since it was nearly finished I figured I'd post it now.

-J

[madamhatter]

“Hey, Sophie? What do you think about baking?”

There is no subtle way to go about doing this. White Day chocolates, as he had explained, were a display of love. Platonic or otherwise. And though he oft’ tried to rationalize it, that all she had felt probably lingered somewhere between those things, he knew his ears were far too hot to think his feelings were merely friendly.

But he couldn’t just up and give her the chocolates. It was no different from taunting her with ideas of other worlds, that he... unproudly did a little too often. He knew her, grounded as she may be, to be a restless sort. Always needing something to do. Not so dissimilar to him. But what confined her to this ran much deeper than he could ever know.

Most he could do was lead her into the kitchen, show her a recipe, and cast his gaze to the floor when blurting out, “Can... you help me with these?” And the fine print would indicate it. White Day Chocolate. 

Well it’s like Valentine’s day. But... where I come from, it’s on two days, a month apart. White Day is when the guys usually give something. Or whatever.

Or whatever. And now he’s standing in her kitchen asking her to help him make some, or whatever.  “I want to make some with you.” 

Because they’re for you! Say it, you fool!!!

[ White Day ask :) ]

The call of spring rings. From their slumber, the once-dormant tulips, daffodils, and a myriad of wildflowers sprout from the soil, dappling the Folding Valley. As the sun's warmth reaches down and drapes across the peaks, it revives their once-chilled petals and stems, casting a golden wash over the greening canvas of Ingary's most northern landscape.  

On the outskirts of Market Chipping, lingering snow receding reveals damp and fertile soil, signaling the start of the tilling seasons. Eager farmers, readied with their tools and accompanied by sturdy oxen, begin preparations, envisioning the bountiful harvest ahead. With barn doors flung open, livestock revels in their verdant pastures, basking underneath the sun without worrying about the frost threatening their hooves, webbed feet, or paws.

Market Chipping, too, blossomed in the new season. The once-empty farmer's market was slowly repopulating, with regular faces reopening their stalls. Opened windows invite the fresh spring breeze to waft in, carrying the blooming flowers from the valley. Children, no longer burdened by heavy garments, dash through the streets, their laughter and energy contrasting the measured and scheduled paces of the adults around them. The road was loud with life: some townsfolk leisurely enjoying their day, others bustled to their places of work, and still more jogging to their next endeavor. The diligent carries tools -- paintbrushes, buckets, and the like. For this season, spring cleaning also includes spring refreshing! Storefronts receive fresh coats of paint, and window boxes check and replace the old soil and plants with new colorful blossoms. 

In a home tucked away in Market Chipping, the Hatter's cramped house is also shedding its winter coat. The hearth in the entrance room of the home, burning brightly throughout the earlier months with demands of logs, now only has a milder glow, quieter and less demanding. The heavy drapes were pulled back, streaks of once-rare sunlight pooling into the abode's bedrooms, kitchen, and living space. Even on the small round table that makes up the dining space, freshly picked daffodils are in vases, pale yellow petals swaying ever-so-slightly from a cracked window in the kitchen, the one small window above the sink that overlooks the Hatter's small patio. 

Sophie Hatter, the eldest daughter, is folding a large, heavy quilt that warmed the foyer's couch throughout long and quiet winter nights. When Martha and Lettie were much younger, Sophie, as the eldest sister, took to her sewing needles and worked throughout the rest of the seasons to prepare for the girls shivering and crawling into her bed to get through the frigid nights. As the two got older, the quilt was in the supply closet or folded over the couch's back-support cushions.

Every square of the quilt holds a different story, from a first-failed snowflake, pine trees, frosty leaves, and several simple solid colors, all of which have faded with time. Methodically, Sophie's hands smooth out each section, her index finger tracing the pattern, drawing her lips into her mouth. 

How much time has passed...

"Thank you for your services," Sophie sighs with a soft smile. She folds the last corner of the quilt and holds it over her forearm. 

A gentle voice, filled with hesitation, meets Sophie's ears. Typically, personal inquiries would be met with a slight frown and some reticence on her part. However, today, the pervasive nostalgia averts that reaction.

Riku, the man who hailed and traveled from the stars and from a place she could only dream of visiting, glances towards her. His eyes dart away when he realizes her undivided attention is on him. 

"Ah.." Sophie muses. Inspecting the quilt, she pinches one corner and, with delicate motion, rids of any wrinkles with a quick wrist flick. "Baking is a pastime I've enjoyed since childhood. However," she chuckles softly, "you might be asking the wrong Hatter."

"You might have seen her in Cersari's anytime you've been in town, Mister Riku.--" Speaking obliquely, the eldest sister is reminded of her younger sister's compromising situation. The baking genius is now at the bakery, but she was not assigned to take an apprenticeship there! 

Ah, the convoluted tale of Martha and Lettie switching places remains a secret. Only Sophie is aware of this circumstance and was sworn to secrecy. 

Even Mother has yet to take notice. In complete oblivious bliss. However, when has she seen what her daughters wanted? When has she actually noticed them..? 

"Although," she continues, a warmer genuine smile emerging, her eyes squinting. "Take that not as an indication that I've ceased baking. Any moment I can, I will esteem my siblings." 

As Riku shifts, moving further into the house, Sophie's attention ricochets to him. Setting the quilt aside, she whispers, "Mister Riku," before pursuing after him. 

A man of few words and many actions, his movement was nothing to be ignored! They both quietly weave through and enter the kitchen. 

"If you are parched, you could simply ask for a drink," Sophie remarks with a raised eyebrow. With her hands resting on her hips, she observes Riku rummaging through his pockets.

He carefully flattens the crumpled paper with his black-gloved hands before extending it towards her. Avoiding her gaze, he silently offers it for her perusal. Sophie gently takes a corner, steadying the paper as she scans the written words. 

"White Day," the name lingers on her lips, query implied, as her eyes heavy on the paper. A recent memory surfaces: the woman born far from the ocean yet seemingly carries sea salt in her spirit; the rare individual capable of brightening the often solemn countenance of the key bearer; the one back in Riku's home. 

"Is that what it is?" She murmurs. "On Valentine's Day, one presents something to their beloved. If these days are interconnected, is White Day a kind of 'reciprocating or response day for men who received something on Valentine's Day?" She blinks. "Assuming that you specify 'guys,' as you put it, giving something on this day means that women initiate the gesture on Valentine's Day." 

An uncharacteristically loud inhale from the nostrils comes from Sophie upon hearing Riku's simple request. It felt as 'simple' as turning felt back into its original wool form. It is as straightforward as crafting a tapestry without the aid of a loom. Or as effortless as hand-spinning raw cotton straight from the plant.

How would she prevail in hiding the sharp prickling in her chest? It burns like vile, burning the insides of her throat. She gazes around the vacant kitchen, seeking a semblance of grounding. The burgeoning dread, she swallows it back; it is one incomprehensible from the point of origin, but all at the same time, it feels too intimate.

"Of course, Mister Riku," each word is drawn out. When Sophie's eyes find his cerulean eyes, they are the deepest sea she has ever seen. Sophie's gaze returns to the cerulean eyes, the deepest sea she has ever seen. Perhaps that was the cruel irony: a girl from the Folding Valley, so removed from the sea, could never make it there. Too far, never meant to be.

"I would do anything for you," her voice wavers, barely above a whisper. Her breath hitches, and she quickly adds to recover: "To help you bake the chocolates!" 

Spinning on her heels, she hurriedly rifles through drawers for an apron. "After all, it would be unwise to leave things unanswered, especially with how much you must've received as someone of your...popularity." Yet, beneath her words, there remains that stinging in her throat. A shade of unmistakable green.

[tonytylerdraws]

August Artist Blog (more under the cut)

For August I tried to make a vlog, not only to document my month making art, but also my attempts to overhaul my approach to making and sell art. However, I’m not experienced at making vlogs, nor do I have a quiet, dedicated space to record voiceovers. But I did post a video of me doing marker work. We’ll get to that in a bit.

Introduction

First off, in case you’re new here, my name’s Antonio Tyler. I’m a webcomic creator and illustrator. I’ve been making art most my life, but started drawing comics in 2003 with my first webcomic, Synaptic Misfiring.

I drew variations of Synaptic Misfiring for a few years, got married, had kids, worked two jobs (because California). Over the last 5 years, though, I’ve been focusing more on illustration and selling products, though o want to get back into webcomics. I did a 3 episode Webtoon called Only Human, but I haven’t done a comic in a few years now.

Mobile Studio Setup

I don’t have a dedicated studio. I know a lot of artists do. But it’s not impossible to have a setup that is portable.

I use a 4th generation iPad Air with 64GB and a 2nd generation Apple Pencil. I use IbisPaint X, and use the paid version. I find it’s most ideal for making comics. And it’s constantly updated. New features are added all the time.

I have an assortment of tonal markers by Tombow, and a couple of Copics.

I always carry my iPad with me, so I can work on sketches or finished art whenever or wherever. You can access IbisPaint’s cloud storage via internet if needed, but it also stores files locally. It’s great being able to draw on a lunch break, a bus ride, or at the library. Occasionally I carry a sketchbook and pens with me if I intend to do traditional art.

Rethinking websites and storefronts

A couple months back I looked into doing a website on a number of platforms, such as Wix, Squarespace, etc. While a lot of them are pretty affordable, and have good options, I don’t really use my website much. It’s mostly a hub for all my other sites and profiles.

Tumblr, having been purchased by the Wordpress folks awhile back, is really pushing itself as a website alternative, with their templates (which they always have had) and having direct sales of web address. I’m in the process of updating AntonioTyler.com while also keeping the functionality of a Tumblr page. Tumblr is notorious less functional as a mobile site or app. So choosing the right template has been a challenge.

One thing is making a Linktree/Beacons/Milkshake-style link page instead of just a text based link page. Including links to all my different store fronts.

Updating my storefronts happens to be another thing on my to do list. I have several, and they are all decentralized. I use several: Ko-fi, Threadless, INPRNT and BigCartel. Originally I was going to use BigCartel for my sole storefront, but issues with getting Stripe to work dampened those plans. And BigCartel was mostly for my international customers, since it uses Printful products. But since there was a less than enthusiastic response, I will keep all my storefronts, but make them specialty shops. Threadless will have the bulk of my products, BigCartel will be a seasonal exclusive shop, INPRNT will be my…prints, and Ko-fi will be my digital shop (though I’m toying with the idea of carrying my Printful items here).

September plans

Working on some new Wand-Slinger merch for the seasonal shop. Threadless will be getting an overhaul. The website will be wrapped up and relaunched.

[flexiweb2print]

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Online Printing Solutions works on the printing system, permitting you to arrange business cards, pamphlets, flags, and other promoting materials from the solace of your office. No more excursions to the neighborhood print shop or trusting that messages will affirm your request. Everything is finished through an easy to understand stage, where you can transfer plans, pick materials, and submit your request in only a couple of snaps.

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The Significance of an  web to print storefront

The web to print storefront is the foundation of any powerful internet printing administration. This computerized stage goes about as your web-based store, where clients can peruse, redo, and request print items effortlessly. With a web to print customer facing facade, you can offer your clients a customized insight, permitting them to browse different formats, transfer their plans, and see the end result prior to putting in a request.

This degree of intelligence upgrades consumer loyalty as well as lifts your business' effectiveness. A web to print retail facade lessens the requirement for manual mediation, as the whole cycle is robotized. From request arrangement to conclusive conveyance, everything is overseen through the retail facade, guaranteeing precision and ideal consummation of orders.

Setting Up Your web to print shop

On the off chance that you're in the printing industry, laying out a web to print shop can fundamentally improve your administration contributions. A web to print shop works internet, giving clients the opportunity to arrange print items whenever, anyplace. This all day, every day accessibility is a unique advantage, particularly for organizations that work in various time regions or have tight cutoff times.

Setting up a web to print shop includes making an easy to use stage where clients can undoubtedly explore, modify their orders, and make installments safely. Incorporating progressed elements, for example, continuous request following, moment estimating, and excellent reviews can additionally improve the client experience.

Conclusion

Embracing Online Printing Solutions with a very much planned web to print customer facing facade and web to print shop can change the manner in which you oversee print orders. It offers accommodation, customization, and proficiency, permitting you to meet the assorted requirements of your clients while smoothing out your business activities. In the cutthroat universe of printing, having a strong web-based presence is vital to remaining ahead, and these devices are fundamental in accomplishing that objective.

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A Detailed Guide to Web to Print Storefront

The web-to-print solution is a booming technology in the print industry. It assists in making your strong online presence and manages business operations easily. It is an innovative solution that manages tasks and orders without any hassle. You can get real-time data updates by having w2p.  

Web to print solution has a range of advantages for your print firm. It makes you gain a competitive edge in the industry. Moreover, it avails your business with the below-mentioned benefits;  

Offers customization options 

Manages order and inventory 

Handles the task  

Tracks and record real-time data 

Delivers high-end print products 

Automates the printing jobs 

Better customer experience 

Eliminates the human interaction 

The w2p solution has in-built custom templates to make marketing materials such as business cards, banners, etc. You can get all types of printing from small to wide formats. Additionally, with automated order management, customers get a better experience. It is best for gaining a customer base and delivering an optimized experience.  

So, there is no doubt that you can make build your excellent business with w2p. Investing in w2p makes your print business swiftly make big bucks and manage the business operations.  

Connect with the right web-to-print solution provider and get your online print shop established right away!

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[ID: Screenshots of the tweet thread are transcribed below. At the link to the tweet thread above, there are images in the thread with alt text.

“Okay WOW. Just WOW. My 19yo daughter found it. She found the labyrinthine magical bookstore that you thought only existed in stories. This place is WILD and clearly chock full of forbidden tomes that open portals to other worlds. Get cozy and come with me on a magical journey.

Small, innocuous storefront with poetic name: CHECK. (Spoiler: It's bigger on the inside)

Literal maze of books: CHECK.

You walk into the shop and at first it looks like there are just two rooms of books. Regular used bookstore. Cool! Also antique prints and curious tucked in any open space. Lovely. Warm happy feelings already. As with most magical things, wonders await those who look closer.

Some wonderful touches like this case of tiny miniature books.

Wait, what's this? Beyond a whimsical lighted case of rare children's books, an ACTUAL BOOK VAULT.

Wow, that's pretty cool! Check out the Lord of the Rings poster! But wait, what's that...? Does that sign say...SIX MORE ROOMS?!

This is when you realize you have to explore this place like some kind of RPG bookstore dungeon with all kinds of hidden nooks and crannies with cleverly tucked-away treasure boxes This is when you realize that you are going to be here for a long, long time.

It says six more rooms, but that's not right. You can't actually count the rooms. There are too many hallways and odd little niches full of books to even know what a room is anymore.

Rooms open into corridors open into rooms. Space has become meaningless as it expands far, FAR beyond what should be possible given the outside dimensions of the store.

"Still more," the little sign says. Yes. YES. By this point, you are lost. You don't ever want to be found again.

As you explore, you browse, of course. Some of the books are newer. Some are your favorite paperbacks from childhood. Others are 100 years old or more, just sitting there on the shelves. You can pick them up, handle them, breathe them in.

The books are clearly organized. There's a room of history and geography, a room of science fiction and fantasty and comics. Sometimes the system is clear and sometimes it isn't, but you know it's there.

And then there's the Old Books Room. Oh wow. Oh WOW. Books 100+ years old just sitting there on the shelf.

I craved this gorgeous 200 year old 4-volume set of the Canterbury Tales, but my budget was too tight to buy it.

I had to get SOMETHING. I wanted to support this magical place. My teens (completely spellbound as time slipped by) helped me look. Really we wanted a magical tome of ancient spells, but we found this beautiful 1883 illustrated edition of Gray's Elegy. Maybe this, my 19yo said.

We paged through, looking at the illustrations, wondering at holding a 130+ year old book in our hands. Then my daughter turned the page and we all froze. There was a bookmark there. A lovely, hand-painted bookmark, still touched between the pages of the book. I got CHILLS.

It had been there long enough to leave a permanent shadow on the facing page, a discoloration matching the bookmark. We turned more pages, reverentially, and found another one. Easter Souvenir, 1888, it said. I won't lie, my pulse was RACING.

Someone had put those bookmarks there 130 years ago, and there they remained, a little paused moment in time. It was surprisingly not-expensive, so we bought it. But first, we continued on, finding what might possibly be the final room at last.

But was it really the end? There was an archway in the back... A literal wall of books and a No Entry sign blocked the way. But there were STILL MORE books in the dim space beyond, and a lit space with yet more beyond that. I like to think the rooms of books went on forever.

This is the Lyrical Ballad Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, NY. A cursory Google search suggests that like many magical places, they don't have a web presence. But it's not hard to find—or at least, if it WANTS you to find it—so if you're in the area, go lose yourself in it!”]

Twitter thread by Melissa Caruso about a labyrinthine magical bookstore in Syracuse, NY. Link to the first tweet in the thread; most pictures have image descriptions! Now here are the screenshots of that thread:

And then a hero of the labyrinthine magical bookstores of the world put all the bookstores that people listed in the replies on a map! (Google Maps link)

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Signland: Your Complete Solution for Custom Print, Signage, and Web Design

In the competitive business world, creating a strong and memorable visual identity is essential. At Signland, we offer a range of services designed to elevate your brand and capture attention. Whether it’s through custom signage, professional canvas printing, or sleek web design, we help you stand out. Based in Toronto and proudly serving Mississauga, Vaughan, and the GTA, Signland is committed to quality and creativity.

Custom Signage: Make Your Brand Shine

Nothing draws in customers quite like impactful signage. At Signland, we specialize in crafting custom signs that bring your brand to life. From illuminated channel letters and LED displays to durable acrylic signs, our signage solutions are built to last and designed to impress. Whether for a storefront or corporate office, our signage speaks volumes about your brand’s identity.

Large Format Printing: Communicate Big Ideas

Our large format printing services help you communicate your brand’s message in a big way. From banners and posters to billboards, we use premium materials and vibrant inks to ensure your large-scale prints make a lasting impact. Perfect for events, product launches, and retail promotions, our prints guarantee high visibility and durability.

Canvas Printing: Turn Art into a Statement

Transform your favorite photos, artwork, or brand visuals into beautiful canvas prints. Our canvas printing services are ideal for adding personality to your office, lobby, or retail space. Using high-quality materials, our prints are designed to be visually stunning and long-lasting, allowing you to showcase your brand’s creativity.

Web Design: Build a Strong Digital Presence

A well-designed website is essential for engaging customers and establishing your online presence. At Signland, we specialize in creating user-friendly, responsive websites that reflect your brand’s values. Whether you need an eCommerce site or a corporate website, our web design services ensure that your digital presence is as professional as it is attractive.

Marketing Materials: Professional and Impactful

From business cards and brochures to promotional flyers, we offer a range of print services to support your marketing needs. Our high-quality printing ensures that your marketing materials are visually appealing and professionally crafted, helping you make a positive impression on potential clients and customers.

Professional Photography: Capture Your Brand’s Best Side

Great photography plays a key role in showcasing your business. Signland’s professional photography services include product photography, real estate listings, and corporate portraits. Our skilled photographers work closely with you to capture the essence of your brand, ensuring that each image aligns with your marketing goals.

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For unique and detailed signage, our CNC cutting services provide precision and quality. Using advanced CNC and laser cutting machines, we create intricate designs and custom shapes that add dimension to your signage. Our CNC cutting is perfect for businesses that want something truly distinctive and memorable.

Why Choose Signland?

At Signland, we’re passionate about delivering creative, high-quality solutions that help your business grow. With over 40 years of experience, we offer a range of services that are tailored to meet the needs of each client. Serving Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, and the GTA, we are committed to helping you succeed with top-notch print, signage, and web design solutions.

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Ready to bring your vision to life? Contact Signland today at 905-760-5551 or email us at info@signland.ca for a free consultation and estimate. Let’s work together to create the ideal print, signage, and digital solutions for your brand!

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Why Our Columbus Graphic Design Company is Ideal for Small Businesses

Local Expertise with a Global Perspective

With a finger on the beat of nearby businesses, our Columbus-based visual computerization organization grasps the remarkable difficulties and potential open doors that face private companies in Ohio. This nearby understanding empowers us to make plans that will reverberate particularly with your ideal interest group while hanging out in the Columbus market.

However, our expertise continues beyond city limits. Our staff of award-winning designers boasts a great deal of experience from multiple industries and regions, which means your brand can compete on an international level. This blend of local knowledge and global perspective separates us from other Columbus graphic design companies.

Tailored Solutions for Small Businesses

At Willan Technologies, we respect the differences in needs and bounds that come with small businesses. Thus, we have come up with a package of services aimed at ensuring a small business thrives, including:

1. Logo Design Columbus, Ohio: Your logo is most often the first impression that a customer sees relating to your brand. Combining creativity with strategic thinking, our logo design services deliver memorable, versatile logos that capture the very essence of your business.

2. Brand Identity Packages: More than a logo, we create comprehensive brand identities with colour palettes, typography, and brand guidelines that keep your marketing on point and build brand recognition and trust.

3. Web Design and Development: Your website is your virtual storefront. Our website design Columbus Ohio focuses on creating user-friendly, visually appealing sites that convert visitors into customers.

4. Print Design: From business cards to brochures, our print designs will make your brand shine in the real world.

5. Social Media Graphics: We design visually stunning social media graphics that make your brand stand out from cluttered feeds and engage your audience with effectiveness.

Affordable Pricing Without Compromising Quality

As a small business ourselves, we realize that getting value for your investment is important. Our pricing structure is such that it is easily accessible to small business owners while offering effective quality design work. We offer flexible packages and à la carte services in order to let you choose from solutions that best fit your needs and budget.

Collaborative Approach

At the point when you work with Willan Technologies, you are connecting in excess of a help seller; you are participating as an accomplice in the outcome of your business. Our cooperative methodology puts your vision and objectives at the centre of every plan choice we make. We carve out opportunities to figure out your business, interest group, and long-haul targets prior to putting pen to paper or cursor to screen.

We keep lines of correspondence open during our plan cycle, meaning we keep you refreshed on the advancement and take your input. This assures a final product that will not just meet but definitely exceed your expectations.

Innovative Use of Technology and Techniques

Graphic design has become an ever-evolving field-new tools and techniques keep cropping up rather often. We, as the best Columbus graphic design company, try to stay current with them. Our team keeps sharpening its tools and tries to learn new design trends so that your brand is always up-to-date and relevant.

We do this by applying advanced design software and the latest technologies to deliver creative solutions efficiently. Because of our commitment to innovation, a small business owner will receive designs that are not only beautiful but functional in both digital and print formats.

A Proven Track Record

Evidence of our success is reflected in our portfolio itself. We have had the honour of serving various private companies in Columbus and then some, laying serious areas of strength for our personalities and achieving promoting targets. From nearby new businesses to developing ventures, our different client base stands as a declaration of our flexibility and skill.

We are glad to have long-haul associations with our clients. A considerable lot of the organizations we have worked with keep on collaborating with us as they develop, confiding in us to take their image to the subsequent stage as their organization advances.

Beyond Design: Strategic Partners in Your Growth

Where core competency may lie in graphic design, the impact is much farther-reaching than just good-looking. Our role is to be strategic partners in your business growth. Ensure the design work we create for you directly reflects your business objectives, whether this be to increase brand awareness, drive website traffic, or increase sales.

We also provide consultations on how to use your new designs in various marketing channels effectively. Such a holistic approach ensures that the money you invest in graphic design will pay off in concrete business terms.

Commitment to Customer Satisfaction

At Willan Technologies, the customer is always number one. We only stop working once you are absolutely delighted with the outcome. Our revision policy promises that we will collaborate with you until we get the exact design for your company.

We also provide follow-up support after the work is complete. Whether you want recommendations on how to use your new branding or have any questions about the usage of your logo files, our team is always ready to help.

Ready to Transform Your Brand?

In a city bursting with creativity and innovation, Willan Technologies stands out Columbus graphic design company for your small businesses can trust to bring their vision to life. From our expert logo design in Columbus Ohio, services to comprehensive branding solutions, we have what it takes in terms of skills, experience, and passion to make your business stand out.

Your brand should be noticed in the crowd. That is why partnering with Willan Technologies will make you realize how your small business can be powered by graphic design. Just reach out to us today for a consultation, and that will be a big step toward having a stronger and more vibrant brand identity.

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How to Get an Engaging Online Storefront That Boosts Liquor Sales in 2024

Learn the role of an online storefront in increasing your liquor sales online & how Holiq will help you get an stunning online storefront for your liquor store.

With consumers increasingly turning to the web for their shopping needs, having a standout online storefront can be the transformative experience your liquor store needs. If you want to make waves and grow your liquor sales in 2024, here’s how to craft an engaging online storefront that draws customers in and keeps them coming back for more.

Create a Visually Stunning Homepage

The first impression is everything, and your homepage is the gateway to your online liquor store. Make sure it’s eye-catching and professionally designed. Use high-quality images of your products and create a layout that’s easy to navigate. A clean, modern design with intuitive navigation helps customers find what they’re looking for quickly, increasing the chances of a sale.

Optimize for Mobile Devices

More and more people are shopping on their phones and tablets, so your online storefront must look great on all devices. Ensure your website is mobile-friendly with a responsive design that adjusts seamlessly to different screen sizes. This way, whether your customers are shopping from their desk or on the go, they’ll have a smooth, enjoyable experience.

Feature Advanced Online Ordering

An engaging online storefront isn’t just about looks; functionality is key. With Holiq, you can enhance your online ordering system to make it as user-friendly as possible. Implement features like easy-to-use filters, detailed product descriptions, and an efficient checkout process. Offer options for delivery and pickup to cater to different customer preferences, making it as convenient as possible for them to get their favorite drinks.

Leverage Smart Print and Mail Services

Stand out in your customers’ inboxes with personalized email marketing. Holiq’s smart print and mail services let you send targeted, trackable emails that can boost engagement. Send out promotions, new arrivals, and special offers to keep your store top-of-mind. Tailored emails can help drive repeat business and increase customer loyalty.

Showcase Your Best Sellers and Special Offers

Highlight your top-selling products and special offers prominently on your storefront. Create banners or sections for limited-time deals, popular items, and new arrivals. This not only grabs attention but also encourages impulse buys. Customers are more likely to purchase if they see what’s trending and what’s on sale right away.

Utilize Reviews and Customer Feedback

Trust plays a big role in online shopping. Feature customer reviews and ratings prominently on your product pages. Positive feedback from other shoppers can significantly influence potential buyers. Encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews and make it easy for them to do so with automated review management tools. Holiq’s review management features, like SMS alerts and personalized review links, can help streamline this process.

Engage with High-Quality Content

Content is king, even in liquor retail. Create engaging content that adds value for your customers. This could be blog posts about cocktail recipes, pairing tips, or behind-the-scenes looks at your store. Regularly updated content keeps your storefront dynamic and gives visitors a reason to return. Plus, it can help with search engine rankings, making it easier for new customers to find you.

Integrate Social Media

Social media is a powerful tool for driving traffic to your online store. Link your social media profiles to your storefront and regularly update them with engaging content. Share promotions, product highlights, and customer stories. Social media integration can help build a community around your brand and encourage customers to interact with you online.

Offer Loyalty Programs

Reward your loyal customers with a well-designed loyalty program. With Holiq’s features, you can implement rewards and incentives that encourage repeat purchases. Offer points for every purchase, special discounts, or exclusive access to new products. A loyalty program not only boosts sales but also fosters long-term relationships with your customers.

Analyze and Adapt

Finally, use analytics to track your storefront’s performance. Monitor metrics like traffic, conversion rates, and customer behavior to understand what’s working and what needs improvement. Holiq’s analytics tools can provide valuable insights, helping you make data-driven decisions to refine your strategy and boost your sales.

An engaging online storefront can significantly impact your liquor store’s success in 2024. By focusing on a visually appealing design, mobile optimization, advanced ordering features, and smart marketing tools, you can create a shopping experience that attracts and retains customers. Holiq’s all-in-one liquor store management platform offers the tools you need to elevate your online presence and drive sales. Embrace these strategies, adapt to your customers’ needs, and watch your liquor store thrive in the digital age.