The New Facebook Pages Layout

It seems like every time you turn around, Facebook is changing, constantly. Facebook's most recent change is converting all current Facebook Pages to a new layout. You may or may not have switched your page to the new layout, if you haven't...you have until next Tuesday, March 1st to do so, otherwise Facebook will do it for you. So what changes have been made to Facebook Pages?

Facebook pages now have a new layout, which resembles a Facebook profile very closely. Following is an overview of the changes:

• Instead of tabs, users can use links to navigate around a page. The links are less restrictive then tabs because they allow for longer "tab titles."
• There is now a photostrip on the top of each page. Five of the most recent pictures you either uploaded or were tagged in will be displayed across the top of your page. 
• Pages can now like other pages!
• You can now feature page administrators/owners on your page.
• Admins can now use Facebook as a page - they can post and comment around the site under their page.
• You can see a news feed from the pages that you like.
• Facebook provides recommendations for pages you might like.

Examples of the new features of Facebook Pages.

Josh Constine goes into detail about the changes to Facebook pages in his article, "Facebook Pages Redesign 2011: All You Need to Know." Check it out! http://bit.ly/dZp8Ci

Product of the Week: Labels, Labels, Labels!

Labels come in all shapes and sizes, different colors and varied uses.  The category of label is broad and offers many marketing options, the following are just a few examples:

• bumper stickers
• die cut vinyl and domed decals
• window clings
• shipping labels
• tamper evident

Labels can be an effective way to promote your business or cause, for more information and pricing please give us a call at 402.379.0616.

Doin' Your Own Thing

It's fun to be creative and try one's hand at design, especially when it comes to something personal like wedding invitations or business cards.  Many people work on Microsoft computers, using the readily accessible programs like Word, Publisher, Excel, and Powerpoint.  However, most graphic designers and print companies use Mac computers and getting the 2 systems to mesh can be time consuming and costly.  Here are some tips to let you be creative and stay on budget:

• give your printer a hard copy printout to compare with your electronic file
• save your file in .pdf format
• allow for extra time in the pre-flight process, working out the bugs may not allow for same day turn-around

What to Cook, Bake, or in General to Make Wednesdays

My mom makes these, and I love them!

Pumpkin, Apple, Streusel Muffins

Ingredients:
2 1/2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 Tb. pumpkin spice
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. pumpkin
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. pealed apples - chopped

Streusel topping:
2 Tb. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tb butter

Mix your flour, sugar, spices, soda and salt together. Set aside.
In a separate bowl mix eggs, pumpkin, oil and apples.
Combine your wet ingredients with your dry.
Put in greased muffin tins.
Sprinkle with streusel topping.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy!

Item of the Week: Wedding Invitations

    February is National Weddings Month.

You can get all the printing needs for your wedding from Big Red Printing!

We have custom wedding invitations, envelopes, RSVP cards, accommodation cards and direction cards.

You can also have us print your wedding programs, napkins, party favors and "Thank You" cards.

You can order colors (including full color) and styles to match your wedding theme. 

Please contact us if you have any questions, need a quote, or if you would like to place an order.

Printing With Bleeds

    A "bleed" is printing that goes all the way to the edge of the page. Printed items that have a white border do NOT bleed.
    If you have a job you want printed with bleeds, the file must be created larger than the final cut size, because, we create bleeds, by cutting through the enlarged image.
    To create a bleed, we require that your document be 0.125" larger on all four sides. Example: if you are printing a post card, and you would like the final size to be 4 x 6, then the size with bleeds (bleed size) will be 4.25" x 6.25".
    When creating your file, start by making your document equal to the bleed size. Then place guides (in most graphics programs there are visual guides.) 0.125" from each edge. These guides are where the document/card will be cut. Anything you want to bleed must extend past your guides, if it does not, white may show around the edges of your finished product.
   You can also have our graphic designer set up your documents or cards. Just mention when you order that you would like it to bleed off the edge.

Happy Valentine's Day!