September 2005
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Directory of Direct-Mail Companies
September 26, 2005 (05:25:33 pm)
Scott Rempe answers a member question about finding a directory of direct-mail companies.
Quick Tip: Use Simple Fonts for Greatest Effect
September 26, 2005 (05:25:05 pm)
Understand what fonts work best and why.
Finding a Winning Tone for Your Copy, Part 3
September 26, 2005 (05:24:48 pm)
Paul Hollingshead on how punctuation and the flow of copy affect the tone of your copy.
Quick Tip: Adding Comments to PDF Files, Part 2
September 22, 2005 (02:54:50 pm)
Discover tips on adding clients to your pdf files.
Choosing the Right Computer, Part 4: The Printer
September 22, 2005 (02:34:54 pm)
Get advice from graphic design experts on choosing the best printer to go with your computer.
From the IFD Mailbag … The Lucrative Niche of Direct Mail Design
September 22, 2005 (02:11:34 pm)
Learn how direct mail design can benefit your bottom line.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Seeding Yourself on Mailing Lists
September 19, 2005 (05:19:22 pm)
Scott Rempe talks about seeding yourself on mailing lists.
Quick Tip: Keeping in Touch … the Right Way
September 19, 2005 (05:18:58 pm)
A good way to handle keep-in-touch marketing without becoming a pest.
How to Keep Clients (and Potential Clients) Happy … So They Keep Calling You
September 19, 2005 (05:18:47 pm)
Will Newman talks about the things clients look for in addition to copy that delivers results.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … When to Set-Up a Website
September 12, 2005 (05:18:14 pm)
Scott Rempe talks about when to set-up a website.
Quick Tip: How to Replace Worn-Out Words
September 12, 2005 (05:17:59 pm)
Refresh your writing with hard-hitting alternates to clichés.
When "Conversational" Copy Fails, Part 2
September 12, 2005 (05:17:31 pm)
Will Newman delves into the power of benefits and how to convey the ultimate benefit of a product or service.
Quick Tip: Making Comments on PDF Files, Part 1
September 08, 2005 (02:29:44 pm)
Kammy Thurman shows you how to add comments to your pdf files.
Valuable Success Advice From Pro Designer Rob Davis
September 08, 2005 (02:20:06 pm)
Discover expert design Rob Davis' advice on achieving success as a graphic designer. Plus, how to add comments to your pdf files.
From the IFD Mailbag … Tips on Creating a Financial Layout
September 08, 2005 (02:09:27 pm)
Learn some of the essentials of designing a financial layout.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Regular Mail vs. Email
September 06, 2005 (05:12:52 pm)
Scott Rempe talks about regular mail vs. email for contacting clients.
Quick Tip: A 3-Part Yoga Exercise to Enhance Creativity
September 06, 2005 (05:12:37 pm)
Three yoga exercises to clear your head and get your creative juices flowing.
When "Conversational" Copy Fails
September 06, 2005 (05:12:13 pm)
Will Newman explains how conversational copy that is forced falls flat and what you can do to quickly create an authentic connection with your reader.




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