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Vervante • August 1, 2023

    Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting your creative journey, our guides help you create print-ready PDFs.  Our resource documents are available for Canva and Adobe InDesign and simplify the technical aspects, making it easier for you to focus on unleashing your creativity.  These are available on our HELP page.          

Vervante • July 18, 2023

Metal corners are a popular accessory for adding both elegance and durability to planners and journals. They provide a decorative touch while also protecting the corners of the cover from wear and tear. We offer silver and gold metal corners. Adding metal corners to a hardcover planner or journal can enhance its appearance and make it stand out. The metallic accents can complement the overall design and give it a more luxurious or sophisticated look.   Metal corners also help reinforce the corners of the cover, making it more resistant to damage and extending the lifespan of the planner or journal.   Metal corners can be added to any of our hardcover products including: Planners Journals Binders Concealed wire-o bound products Hardcover case bound books (glued or smyth sewn)        

Vervante • July 6, 2023

Are you ready to check out the majority of our add-ons in our 2023 Planner?   Looking for inspiration to create your new or next planner?  We’ve added most of our add-on options to our 2023 planner. Foil stamped front cover Soft touch lamination Printed end sheets Glued pockets Ribbon marker Perforated cards to be shared or used as motivation or inspiration Horizontal format for weekly spreads Kiss-cut stickers Die-cut tabs with clear mylar on the tabs Foil-stamped snap-in bookmark >>You can order a sample here, look inside here, and download the print files here. Flexibility with high-quality foil stamped overlays Using foil-stamped overlays on frosted poly covers gives a premium and elegant look to your product. We can create stunning covers with intricate designs and metallic accents without incurring the costs associated with producing hardcover planners. The overlays provide a cost-effective solution while still delivering high-quality. We used the same butterfly image from our 2023 hardcover planner and foil stamped a frosted poly overlay. Plain or foil stamped poly overlays can be added to softcover products. They provide a layer of protection while adding a touch of elegance and luxury to the product. We have a samples available here and print files can be downloaded here. Our team is here to help with suggestions or provide information about any of our products and services. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help.

Vervante • June 22, 2023

Are you looking for ways to add a bit of gold shimmer to your products? This time of year makes us all crave that summer glow and you can give it to your products too! Gold accents can add that little extra something that your customers will love!   Here’s a list of a few ideas where you can use gold accents: Foil stamping (although we have 50 awesome additional foil colors as well!) Metal corners for hardcover planners and journals (we also have these in silver) Wire-o binding Metal and plastic spiral binding Discs for disc bound products Elastic strap Ribbon marker Tissue paper to wrap your product Foil stamped stickers Gold glitter paper for printed event tickets or thank you notes >> Please see our Video Vault for inspiration or order Samples to see some real life examples of the possibilities. Go get inspired! Our team is here to help with suggestions or provide information about any of our products and services. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help.

Vervante • June 12, 2023

If you have books or products listed in the Vervante Bookstore, you can now create an author bio page and add a photo. This feature can help you reach more readers by sharing the most up-to-date information about yourself and your works. If you have multiple products listed in our bookstore, all your products will be linked and displayed on your Author Bio page. How do you create an Author Bio? To create your Author Bio page: Log into your Vervante account and scroll down to the Profile section. Click on “Update my Profile.” At the bottom of the page there is a field to add (or update) your bio.                                         You can even upload a photo!   >> You can update this information anytime to keep it fresh. Here are a few examples of customer bio pages: James Smith – See it HERE Carrie Pierce – See it HERE Pamela Openshaw – See it HERE Melanie Beckler  - See it HERE Please let us know if you would like to sell your products in our Bookstore, or if there is anything else that we can do for you. You can reach us at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help!

Vervante • May 25, 2023

You can make money creating and selling custom card decks. Complete Flexibility We will print your decks any card size and with any number of cards.  You design the cards and send us the print ready PDF.  Each card in the deck can be different or have a common design, the price is the same.   Small booklets & instructions Did you know that we print booklets the same size as the cards to accompany the deck? If you want to include instructions or a guidebook with your card deck, no problem. We can print a folded instruction card or a small paperback book depending on the number of pages.   Ideas for adding instructions or guidebooks: Add an extra card to the deck with instructions. If you have more content than a card, create a four-panel instruction document that we print and fold to the size of the cards. If you have 8-52 pages we can can print and bind as a saddle-stitched booklet. If you’d like a small book, 20+ pages can be a perfect bound book. The companion book, booklet or instructions can then be packaged with the cards in your choice of packaging.  If you want a custom printed tuckbox we’ll provide you with the template to accommodate the cards and booklet.  Or we can shrink wrap the cards and booklet and package them in a drawstring bag.  Whatever you need, just let us know.  >>Learn more about how to create your custom card decks and ideas for how to utilize them here.   NEW & UPDATED SAMPLE CARD DECKS We have updated our sample card deck package to now include:  A new deck containing 60 total cards.  These cards are printed on 16 pt coated cover stock. 15 of the cards are printed with matte UV coating, 15 with gloss UV coating and 30 with no coating. A 12 page saddle-stitched booklet. Packaged in a clear tuck box. The sample package also contains a deck of 34 cards printed on our standard 12 pt coated cover stock and are packaged in a custom printed tuckbox with foil stamping.   Order a sample package containing our newest card deck samples HERE and check the new video HERE Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions, ideas or need any help creating your card deck.     UPDATED PRODUCT CATALOG Take a look at our current product catalog here for new products and options or to just get inspired.          

Vervante • May 12, 2023

Customize the “customer experience.” Have you ever received a product from a company that had that little extra something that made you feel special?                                           We have several ways to add a personal touch to your products: Include a cover letter with your product and let us personalize it with your customer’s name. Add a certificate to your coaching or training program and upon completion or graduation we will print a customized certificate.  See our Expert Guide here. Create a Welcome Kit and include a personalized letter or notecard. Incorporate QR codes into your product that provide links to more of your content or videos. Add a sticker to the shipping box with a QR code that leads to a tailored welcome video or getting started landing page on your site       We look forward to helping you add personalization to your products!

Vervante • April 28, 2023

Center sewn booklets are a simple and beautiful way to provide your customers with a product with visual appeal. This form of book binding uses no adhesives or staples. Center sewn is also known as Singer sewn.   What exactly is Singer sewn or Center sewn? This style of binding is like saddle-stitching. An industrial sewing machine is used to stitch the book cover and pages together. The result? A spine with a visible continuous line of sewing that can be customized with thread that either contrasts or blends with your cover design.   Why we love center sewn book binding. Creative - You can customize your thread color. Durable - The number of stitches makes your center sewn book more secure. Attractive – Simple and stylish way to create your product. Cover Options – You can use a printed softcover or soft faux leather. Ease of use – This style of binding allows your product to lay flat.  For more information about our latest binding option, center sewn bookbinding, check out this page for more information. We also offer a printed and foil stamped cover sample here, with coordinating thread.   Vervante & Amazon Royalty Payments If you have products listed on Amazon Marketplace or in the Vervante Bookstore, please check out this updated, helpful guide to learn how to get paid for sales.  We have recently updated it with more information and you can find it here. If you have questions about center sewn booklets or royalty payments, please contact [email protected].    

Vervante • April 17, 2023

If you would like to give your customers the flexibility and modularity to assemble their own planner, then a disc bound planner might be the perfect solution. We offer a variety of cover options and punching for this very popular planner. >> Check out this video to learn more about punched for disc binding Why you will love Disc Binding We love Disc binding, and we know that you will too! Here are some reasons why: Disc Binding is highly customizable and allows your customers to add, remove and rearrange pages as often as the mood strikes. Offer different cover images and options enables your customer to create their unique planner. Ease of use! Disc binding allows you to have flexibility without the bulk! Pages will pop in and out and the discs take up hardly any space at all. A variety of page sizes. Some of the most popular: 4.625 x 7 (7 discs) 7 x 9.25 (9 discs) 5.5x8.5 (8 discs) 8.5x11 (11 discs) Disc Binding made easy While we offer punching for disc binding, the discs are not included. Good news! You can send us the discs of your choice and we will include them when we ship the order to your customers. Discs can be purchased online on Etsy, Amazon, and other suppliers in a variety of colors, sizes, and materials. All you need to do is send them to us and we will get them to your customers! If you feel like you’re missing out, you don’t have to suffer from FOMO you can easily convert an existing planner into disc bound! Check out this article to see how we can help! We are excited to help you create products that you and your customers will love.

Vervante • March 30, 2023

Spring makes many people think - spring cleaning – refreshing their spaces. This is the perfect time to hit refresh on your business and hatch some new ideas! Spring forward and leap into those ‘someday’ projects. Sometimes we just need to start, and here at Vervante we love to support you as you move forward. >> Helpful ideas to propel you forward. FREE Expert Guides: Please take a look at the 31 guides available to help in your publishing journey. These guides include topics such as products we offer, tips and tools for creating your products, print specs and guidelines for your print files, and selling through retail channels. Welcome/VIP/Subscription boxes: Thinking of creating your own boxes? We have a free guide to walk you through the steps to creating your custom welcome/VIP/subscription boxes. 5 Steps to Create Your Product: Check out the series of articles to help you go from creation to selling your new product.   Article #1: Getting Started Article #2: Creating Your New Product Article #3: Design and Print Files Article #4: Publishing & Printing Article #5: How to Share & Sell  Video Vault: If you’re looking for inspiration, please take a look at our collection of 33 videos. These are quick and jam-packed with product ideas, add-ons and packaging options. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Vervante • March 16, 2023

Coffee table books are a fantastic way to showcase your work with stunning and impressive imagery and we would love to print yours! Coffee table book options offered include: Flexible page sizes Printed covers, faux leather or linen hardcovers Layflat or glued binding Dust jackets   Add your personalized sparkle with embellishments such as: Foil stamped covers and/or dust jackets Embossed cover and/or dust jacket Printed covers and dust jackets can be film laminated with gloss, matte or soft-touch Customized packaging such as a printed box, book wrapped in tissue paper, or other items included with the book such as a personalized letter, postcard, bookmarks, etc.  When it comes to creating an eye-catching coffee table book, the paper quality matters. We offer premium quality paper and suggest either 80# or 100# paper. Depending on the number of books needed, we can either print using digital technology or offset printing. We offer you the best technology to give you the highest quality results.    Take a look at this video with an example of a beautiful coffee table book we printed.   Coffee table books make a beautiful artistic statement, so let us showcase who you are with a coffee table book of your own!  

Vervante • March 1, 2023

We are always looking for additional products and services to offer based on your requests! We are thrilled to announce that we are now offering Smyth sewn layflat binding. If you are looking for a hardcover planner, book, journal or coffee-table book that opens and lays flat for easy use or reading, we can now print and bind this for you. Why is Smyth sewn so special you may ask? Traditional hardcover books are printed, glued along the spine, and then placed inside a hardcover case. With this method you get a bit of curl into the gutter due to the glued spine. Smyth sewn binding lays completely flat. We print the pages in signatures (usually 16 pages), sew these mini booklets together, apply a fabric backing to the spine to securely hold the pages in place and then bind the content in a hardcover case. Here’s a quick video of how the mini booklets are Smyth sewn, and then we end up with stitched booklets that are bound into books. Why choose Smyth sewn for your product? This binding method is the highest quality book binding available. Smyth sewn books are durable and beautiful. This type of binding can endure daily or regular usage in a product such as a daily planner or journal. This binding is also tamper proof because you cannot remove just one page without damaging the entire book.Due to the nature of the binding, this is not an ideal option for short runs and usually isn’t cost effective for orders of less than 100. Best uses for layflat bound books? Planners Journals and notebooks Coffee table books Textbooks Any hardcover book where you want a true layflat binding either for ease of use or to display beautiful art or images. You can see the difference between traditional casebound books and layflat bound books and how it can work for you and your products HERE.  

Vervante • February 23, 2023

We’re always looking for ways to make your ordering process as seamless as possible, which is why we’re excited to let you know about a new feature that allows you to cancel an order without having to contact our support team.   Your time is valuable, and we get it - things can change last minute. That’s why we created this cancel button, to allow you the flexibility to cancel an order within 24 hours of when you place it. If you would like to enable this feature, all you have to do is email us at [email protected]  and we’ll activate the option in your account.   Please note: When you enable the cancel button feature on your account, your orders will take a bit longer to ship, but this allows you to have that 24-hour cushion to cancel if something comes up. If you change your mind and want the feature turned off, it's as easy as an email to us to let us know you no longer want it active in your account.   Here is what your account looks like without the cancel button on the view order page:   Here is what the cancel button will look like within your account on the view order page:     If you'd like this feature activated in your account, please email [email protected].  

Vervante • February 17, 2023

If you love planners and journals, we have some new add-on options we think you’re going to love!   New planner extras Glued pockets are now available on the inside of the front or back cover of a hardcover product. These are a great place for your customers to keep notes, receipts or other miscellaneous items organized. We now offer two types of pockets: a double paper pocket that is bound with your content, and our newest option for a glued pocket. Ribbon markers were previously only available for case bound books, but we can now add ribbons to your hard cover wire-o bound products.  These are a great way for customers to bookmark their page and keep track of where they are in their journey. >> Check out our newest video highlighting these new features HERE. >> Check out all of our videos HERE. Free Planner Downloads We know you’re always looking for ways to create even better products for your customers, so we have added a new page dedicated to helping you create planners. We hope that you’ll find inspiration as you customize and design your own planner using our free planner templates. Here at Vervante, we want you to know that whatever you can dream up, we can help you create. 

Vervante • February 9, 2023

It’s February already, can you believe it? January was the big month for making resolutions, but February seems to be the time that many people start giving up. There are a lot of reasons this happens, such as lack of time, losing attention, or just can’t get organized.   If you’re reading this and thinking your customers could use a little help in this area, we’ve got a product that’s simple but perfect for the job: Custom Printed 3-Ring Binders!   Binders are great for getting organized, staying on track, and setting a clear plan for success. They’ve been around for over 120 years and still have not lost their versatility. At Vervante, we know you love variety, so we offer custom-printed turned-edge binders that you can customize to fit your business model perfectly.   Customizable options include: Ring sizes: 1", 1.5", 2" and 3" Printed covers OR faux leather OR linen covers Can be foil stamped Custom-made to fit your content (page size and ring size) WATCH THE VIDEO: Our CEO made a quick video that highlights how these binders look and function, check it out HERE. ORDER A SAMPLE: You can also order a sample product so you can see it in real life by clicking HERE. For more inspiration, check out how other Vervante creators are using binders in their businesses: Recipe binders: Create a meal planning subscription service and provide your customers with a beautiful binder to organize the recipes. Book Journal: Are you a bibliophile and want to share your book journaling ideas with other book lovers?  Planners: Wire-o and spiral binding are popular binding options for planners, but 3-ring binders offer flexibility for your users to purchase add-on pages and assemble their planners to meet their individual needs. Workbooks: A perfect way to deliver training and coaching materials that allow users to add content through the course or event. Mastermind Groups: Create custom-printed binders for your mastermind groups Coaching Programs: Level up your coaching program using a personalized binder Thanks for letting us share our favorite products with you. We hope you’ll try them out and share with us what you create

Vervante • February 3, 2023

Want to give your product an extra special touch that will really make it sparkle? Then all you need to do is add foil stamping! We've got some amazing foil stamping options that you've just got to see to believe. Holographics? check! Metallics? check! Specialized patterns and lots of glittery goodness? Oh, yes! We can add foil stamping (minimum order quantity of 25 for most products) to these products: hardcovers with wire-o binding (printed, faux leather, and linen) hardcovers with case binding (printed, faux leather, and linen) board covers softcovers greeting cards custom printed binders planners journals poly plastic overlays plastic bookmark (minimum order quantity 100) tuck boxes for card decks (minimum order quantity 250) Interested in adding some sparkle to your products? First, check out this page on our website to see all of the gorgeous foil stamping options we offer (more than 100 colors and patterns!): FOIL STAMPING. Next, check out our Samples Page where you can order a number of products that use foil stamping, including traditional hardcovers, linen hardcovers, spiral-bound journals, disc-bound planners, and greeting cards.  Now head over to our Video Vault page to see foil stamped products in action. Finally, starting brainstorming about what you'll create next!

Vervante • December 30, 2022

If you’re like us, as the New Year approaches it’s very exciting to think about new projects and new possibilities. But it's also fun to take a look back to celebrate the past as we strive to make our future even better. As we move forward, we thought it would be fun to invite you to look back with us at some of the best of what we put out this year - new products, enhanced services, and ideas that can help you share your talents in a bigger way. So here's our Best of 2022, wrapped up with a sparkly bow!   #1 Trend-setting and Goal-getting Our team kept working hard this past year to find ways to guide and inspire you with trend-setting ideas and exciting ways to build your businesses and go for your dreams. Here are a few of the best articles we shared in newsletters and on the blog to help you become the goal-getter you know you can be.  How to promote expensive products How to sell on Amazon, Etsy, and your own website - ALL AT ONCE! How to start your own subscription box program #2 How to stand out from the crowd Another direction we took this last year was to share ideas to help you stand out from the crowd, to get your products the attention they deserve, and to create loyal, excited fans. A few of these ideas included customizing for VIP experiences and creating packaging and products that "wow." How to give your products the "Etsy treatment" How to create a disc-bound planner How to create custom VIP boxes #3 In-depth industry knowledge Knowledge is power, they say, so our writers worked hard to give you lots of how-tos, guides, and articles to give you insider knowledge of how this industry works and how to best create, share, and sell your creative ideas and products through us. How warehousing can benefit your business How to send supplied items to Vervante What's the difference between print-on-demand and drop-shippping? How order processing and shipping works #4 Author / Entrepreneur Empowerment Writing isn't always easy, but no matter what kind of product you create it's a given that some sort of content will be needed. Sharing ideas for writing, productivity, and even ways to overcome stress was another goal this past year that we hit on the mark. We even took time to gather up tips from other writing pros to help you write content that captivates. 5-Part Series: "How to Create a New Product from A-to-Z" 5 Writing Mistakes that Make You Look Like An Amateur Stress-Busters for Writers and Entrepreneurs Writing Tips from the Pros That's it! Our best of 2022! Now, moving on, here’s to starting 2023 in a memorable and exciting way!

Vervante • December 17, 2022

As the new year approaches we've been working hard to make sure we're ready to support you and all the new things you're planning for. Part of that has been updating our warehouse facilities and all the ways it can benefit your own business. This past year we added an additional 15,000 feet to our warehouse facility located right next door to our headquarters in Utah. As part of the expansion, we have installed additional printing and bindery equipment, as well as lots of pallet racks to store printed products and various supplied items. This expanded space (a total of 28,000 sq feet!) and new equipment means we have also increased our ability to provide you with even more printing and binding services in addition to storage space. What can warehousing do for your business? Product Storage: Take advantage of bulk printing discounts. Print a large amount of your products at a discounted price, then store them in our warehouse until you need them. Supplied Items: We can store supplied items for you that can then be included in future shipments. Things like supplements, clothing, crystals, etc. Subscription / VIP Boxes: We can store products we create for you, supplied items, and products from collaborators, and then assemble and ship for you as part of any VIP, subscription, or special orders. Easy Inventory Management: We provide an online portal where you can easily view and manage your inventory online. For more details about how our warehousing works, also see these articles: How to send supplied items to Vervante Print on Demand, Drop Shipping and Bulk Orders How to Start Your Own Subscription Box Lower Costs by Storing Products & Bulk Orders with Vervante

Vervante • November 16, 2022

Have you ever ordered something and when you open the box what you find is so much more than expected? Just picture it: Colorful tissue paper bundled around the product and with fun extras tucked around the edges like stickers, cards, bookmarks, magnets and more! This is something we like to call the "Etsy" experience. It's that extra touch that makes buying from independent sellers so unique, and it's what turns customers into loyal fans that come back again and again. No matter whether you sell on Etsy, Amazon, or through your own website or the Vervante Bookstore, we can help you create a memorable experience for your customers where everything seems homemade and shipped to them with personal attention, care and creativity. Let's say that someone orders a book, planner, or journal from you. Starting with that, you add special packaging that fits your brand, like a custom-printed box or color-coordinated tissue paper wrapping. Next, tuck in a few extra products that complement the main item, like bookmarks, stickers, writing pens, notepads, or unique cards. Top it all off with ribbon ties and a hand-written note for a fun, hand-crafted “Etsy” type experience. Who knows? You might even end up seeing your product as the star in a social media “unboxing” episode! Here at Vervante, we can help you add extras to your packages as we ship each order. Here are some ideas of what we've seen our customers include:  Mini blank journals Bookmarks or postcards Logo decals Branded calendars, notecards or notepads Fliers sharing new products, classes or events Hats, t-shirts, exercise bands, etc. Recipe cards Certificates Crystals in colored bags The "extras" you decide to include in your shipments can be items created and published by Vervante such as bookmarks, postcards, audio CDs, etc. Or they can be supplied products, such as decals, t-shirts, hats, etc, that you send to us and we store in our warehouse until you need them.  For more ideas, be sure to read our article, "How to add bonus items to customer shipments." To learn how supplied items work and the procedure for sending them to us, see "How to send supplied items to Vervante." If you have any questions about how you can create a unique custom experience for your shipments, please reach out to our team. We can't wait to see what fun extras you decide to your customers will love!

Vervante • November 9, 2022

As you’re preparing for holiday launches, end-of-year products, and promotions for the New Year, don’t forget that it’s also a great time to think about ways to show your gratitude for the customers, fans, and followers that have helped make your business a success. Thanksgiving will be here sooner than you know it, and how great would it be to have something special ready to go to show your gratitude? That’s why we rounded up some quick and easy ideas for showing special people how much they mean to you. Gratitude Gift Ideas Handwritten Cards or Letters: An email is nice, but the power of the handwritten letter is second to none. Take a moment to write a note or letter to show your gratitude. Writing on company letterhead will do, but to really make it special, create greeting cards, postcards, note cards or special stationery just for this occasion. Check out this article, "How to create holiday cards," for ideas that we can help you quickly create. Certificates: Send something fun in the form of a personalized certificate they can hang on the wall, on the fridge, or for a laugh and a smile. We can help you create certificates with custom designs, then insert names or content to make them each unique. Check out this article, "How to create personalized certificates," for more information. Stickers: Who doesn't love stickers? If you like the idea of sending custom stickers with your own branding, design and message as gifts, we can help you create them. Learn more on our blog by reading "How to Create Your Own Stickers." Door Hangers: These are easy to create and can be customized with any design. If you missed last week's newsletter about these fun products, check out the details and ideas on the blog here: "How to Create Custom Door Hangers" Simple Gifts: Sending a small gift that is useful or uplifting is another great way to show your gratitude. We offer products like these listed below that can be customized by adding your logo, then sent as gifts. Check out our Samples Page or watch any of our videos on the Video Vault page to see everything we have to offer, then contact our publishing team for quotes and information. Planners Journals Calendars Card Decks Notepads Gratitude doesn’t need a season, but we know that with Thanksgiving approaching here in the U.S. it’s definitely on everyone’s minds. As prep begins for holiday launch season, it's worth the time to take a moment and let people know how special they are.