Printkeg Blog

Breaking Down a Conversion Driven Shopify Store – Hickies.com

As many of you already know, Printkeg utilizes Shopify for e-commerce for a number of reasons. Over the weekend, I discovered a company, Hickies, that provides a shoelace replacement solution. To my pleasant surprise, Hickies also utilizes Shopify, and their website was so impressive and…

Blog Printing

Frightening Fonts for Halloween Designs

October is one of our favorite months. Winter is coming, and Fall is here. But what makes the month eerily special in our eyes is Halloween, the return of The Walking Dead and two very special birthdays (my wife and I). Continuing our special series,…

Watercolor art of Falcon being chased on Jakku

Art Blog

A List of Our Favorite “Art Awakens” Fan Art

Currently, Star Wars is hosting an art contest at art-awakens.tumblr.com where fans can share their work hoping to win a trip to Los Angeles, California and participate in a Star Wars art exhibit with VIP treatment. Many of us feel more excited about the December…

Blog Business

UPS VS USPS – Our Experience with Shipping Companies

In the end, the carriers actually have much in common, but the differences can be quite impactful on the bottom line and the overall customer perception of your business. Our small business has been shipping packages since 2006 (2008 as Printkeg) consisting of tiny envelopes…

Blog Printing

Tiny CMYK Gifts for Designers and Print Fanatics

The universe of print is a wondrous and complex beast that can sometimes only be tamed by experienced designers or print industry leaders. Graphic communications experts are all around us, and they are typically undervalued even though they design, distribute, produce and market almost everything…

Art Printing

5 Common File Prep Problems You Should Avoid

Commercial printing can be a wonderfully rewarding experience for artists, marketers and entrepreneurs. Yet, It can also become frustrating since not everyone is a qualified graphic designer or knowledgable of the graphic communications industry. Improper file prep can lead to a final print product not…

Blog Business

How To Improve Cart Abandonment When Using Shopify

When viewing cart abandonment in the orders area of Shopify, I often cringe because I just can't help myself from tallying up those "missed" dollars. Cart abandonment is the reality of e-commerce so don't let it drive you too crazy. Fortunately, we are going to…

Business

Beautiful Newsletter Print Designs for Businesses

The world has been overridden with email newsletters as they invasively flood our inboxes. Yes, emails are unquestionably effective, but a well crafted and colorful newsletter can be more engaging and impactful for businesses striving for the attention of customers while building an impressive brand.…

Blog Printing

Print vs. Web: Let’s Get It Straight! (Infographic)

Many people have a hard time understanding the difference between what graphic specifications are ideal for print and what is better suited for the web. We hope the below infographic is helpful. To receive a quality print, it really makes a difference on what color mode you…