Well put simply digital printing has changed the face of print advertising. Not only has the digital age made print more affordable to everyone but, in this fast paced world we live in where time is everything, that all important question of turnaround has been addressed by the advent of digital printing and has been the saving grace of many a hard pressed over stressed printer.

Not so long ago, this was not the case. Professional printing was largely produced by offset litho printing, which, is not only expensive and for the most part out of reach for the general public who simply want to get some invitations printed for their special occasion or some memorial cards. The biggest cost implication for any printer using only offset litho printing is the time it takes to produce the simplest of invitations or a few hundred business cards or flyers. In order to print using an offset printing press the printer must first create the file, place the print on a plate, expose the plate to light using a print down frame and then develop the plate using a special solution. The image is then transferred to a rubber blanket and is finally printed on the your chosen media. This is a time-consuming and messy affair and if you change the content / text or graphics then the plate has to be made all over again which adds extra cost.

But thanks to modern advancements and technology this arduous procedure is no longer necessary for 80% or print media. More than ever before, businesses now opt for high speed fast turnaround and cost effective digital printing, with the added benefit of personalised variable data digital printing. Variable data is an ideal tool for use on a few hundred promotional brochures or promo cards to new potential customers which will make a lasting impression and maximize the effectiveness of your marketing and promotion campaigns.

Offset printing allows you to print materials to show off your most creative side. For example, since it includes aspects such as bindery printing, you can create a book or take advantage of insert printing, which allows you to create insert advertising materials for a newspaper or magazine. Offset printing also includes circular printing services, which allow you to print regular advertisements that will allow you to disseminate news about your service, products and promotions.

Before you determine which products you want to use in conjunction with offset printing services, take a good look at your company budget to make sure you can afford the services you need and the regularity in which you need them. For example, if you need flyers or inserts printed on a weekly basis, find a company that offers offset printing services in bulk pricing. The more you print, the less the price per item should be. Most companies will work with you on this point, particularly if you have plans to be a long-term customer and work with them on all of your offset printing needs. Finally, take a close look at the items you are printing to ensure that you are choosing products that market your product or service effectively. For example, if you are doing a lot of advertising instead of distributing marketing materials to clients and you are not seeing results, you may need to re-think your strategy. Meaning before you invest a lot of money in offset printing on your materials, make sure that your new direction has a chance of working well and netting you new clients.