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Customer Communication in Print: Better Updates Reduce “Where’s My Order?” Requests

Customer communication isn’t a separate task that comes after the production process. It's part of the workflow.

David Graves
5 min read
August 27, 2026
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Packaging Is Going Digital: How Printers Can Profit from Short-Run Packaging and Versioned Labels

Packaging Is Going Digital: How Printers Can Profit from Short-Run Packaging and Versioned Labels

Printers that combine digital production with workflow automation will be best positioned to grow profits and meet customer expectations. 

David Graves
· August 2026

What Manual Prepress Actually Costs You Every Week

Press utilization reports don't show file prep. But manual preflight, email proofing and hand-built imposition decide how much work you can actually promise this week.

David Graves
· August 2026
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Why Most Web-to-Print Comparisons Miss What Actually Matters

The best web-to-print platform isn't necessarily the one with the longest feature list.

David Graves
· August 2026

Web-to-Print Implementation: How to Ensure a Smooth Rollout Across Your Organization

Buying a web-to-print solution is an exciting milestone that signals your print business is ready to automate repetitive tasks, improve the customer experience, and scale...

David Graves
· July 2026

Why Growing Print Businesses Outgrow Disconnected Systems

Growth creates complexity, but the right integrations ensure that complexity doesn't slow your business down.

David Graves
· July 2026

Prepress Bottlenecks That Still Cost Print Shops Money

Prepress automation is an often overlooked feature that can alleviate common bottlenecks in today's modern print shop. Tools like PDF2Press ensures jobs get to production faster, increasing customer satisfaction and your bottom line.

David Graves
· June 2026
How to build a profitable B2B POD in 2026

How to Build a Profitable Print-on-Demand B2B site in 2026

A few years ago, launching a print-on-demand store felt like an opportunity. Today, competition is higher, customer expectations are sharper, and generic storefronts disappear in the noise.

David Graves
· June 2026
Sustainability in Print Automation

Sustainability in Print Automation: Smarter Workflows Reduce Waste

Sustainability conversations in the print industry often focus on materials. Recycled paper, eco-friendly inks, and energy-efficient equipment matter, but they are only part of the picture.

David Graves
· May 2026
The Buyer Experience

The Print Buyer Experience as a Competitive Advantage

What separates one print provider from another today often has little to do with the final product. Instead, it comes down to how easy it is to do business with you.

David Graves
· May 2026