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Vervante • September 26, 2024

In our digital age, there's something special about writing things down on paper. Well-designed products such as planners and journals offer a unique value that digital apps just can't match. But you might wonder why custom-printed products made in the USA cost more than overseas options. Let's dive into the quality, craftsmanship, and value they bring to your life and work. The Real Cost of Customization Making a custom planner isn't just about running some pages through a printer. It's about bringing your unique vision to life. Every detail – from the cover type and wire-o color to the unique add-ons – is carefully selected to match your style and meet your needs. As a printer specializing in custom products, we take pride in producing beautiful, high-quality planners in small batches. This approach to customization and our commitment to excellence ensures an exceptional product that matches the print quality of mass-produced planners typically printed overseas in large quantities. Why US-Made Planners Cost More Indeed, US-printed products often come with a higher price tag. Here's why: Higher Material Costs: The raw materials we use—like paper, chipboard, and other components—are more expensive in the US. This affects the overall cost, but it ensures we're using reliable, ethically sourced materials. Skilled Craftspeople: Our planners are made by experts who really care about their work. They check every product carefully to ensure perfection. Ethical Production: Choosing US-made products supports fair labor practices and helps our local economy. Many customers feel good about buying things that match their values. Eco-Friendly: Printing in the US means less shipping, which is better for the environment. We use sustainable materials and processes, focusing on reducing waste and recycling wherever possible. Our commitment to environmentally responsible practices is integral to our production process. Planners That Actually Help A well-designed planner is more than just a pretty notebook - it's a tool for productivity and personal growth. When you create a planner for a specific niche, you're not just selling a product but offering a solution to their problems. People recognize the value in a planner that truly helps them stay organized, reach their goals, and simplify their lives. By focusing on a specific market or need, you can create something that resonates deeply with your audience. When a planner effectively solves a problem or fills a crucial need, it becomes more than just a product - it's an invaluable tool. This inherent value justifies the investment, as customers understand they're paying for a solution, not just a book of pages. Craftsmanship Matters At Vervante, we believe every product should show how much we care. Our planners are made by absolute craftspeople who put their heart and soul into every detail.  We are committed to making planners that wow you and your customers. As a creator, you offer more than just a product—you're providing a solution. Your customers will recognize the value in a product that truly helps them solve a problem. By focusing on a specific market or need, you create something that resonates deeply with your audience. While printing these planners in small batches in the US may cost more, the value they bring to your customers is substantial. When your planner effectively solves a problem or fills a crucial need, it becomes an invaluable tool for your customers. This inherent value justifies both the cost of quality printing and the price you need to charge. Remember, your customers aren't just buying a book of pages – they're investing in a tailored solution. By partnering with us for high-quality, US-based printing, you're ensuring that the finished product matches the thoughtfulness of your design. This attention to detail and quality helps position your planner as a premium, worthwhile investment for your target audience.  

Vervante • August 19, 2024

We're excited to announce our new 2025 planner template is available for free download.  Steps to Create Your Perfect 2025 Planner: Step 1: Design Your Planner DOWNLOAD one of our free planner templates, our newest 2025 Planner, or create your design using applications like Canva or InDesign. Our site has helpful resources to guide you through the process: Creating Products Using Canva or InDesign. Step 2: Choose Your Cover Printed Softcovers are ideal for 30, 60, or 90-day planners or journals. Add a frosted poly overlay for extra protection, or use our synthetic poly paper, which looks and feels like paper but is water—and tear-resistant! Faux Leather Softcovers: Available with a linen or leather finish for a luxurious feel without the bulk.  Board Covers: For added durability, they are available in 24 pt, 36 pt, and 48 pt thicknesses and are perfect for workbooks, notebooks, and planners.  Our 48 pt board cover is an excellent alternative to a hardcover. Laminated Covers: Sealed between two pieces of 10mm lamination for a sturdy and water-resistant cover. Hardcovers: Choose from printed covers, faux leather, or linen. Our premier hardcovers make a lasting impression. Step 3: Pick Your Binding Option Spiral or wire-o binding Perfect binding Smyth sewn lay-flat Disc punched Step 4: Select Your Add-ons Tabs Pockets Foil stamping or embossing Metal corners Ribbon bookmarks Elastic strap Special packaging Sticker for the shipping box Step 5: Set Up Your Shopping Cart Ensure your cart sends us order notifications.  We have information posted HERE using Zapier, our API, or an emails for any shopping cart. Step 6: Promote Your New Planner Share your beautiful new planner with the world and start taking orders.  Pre-orders are a great way to generate interest and forecast the number of planners you need. Step 7: Expand Your Reach Add your planner to Amazon, Etsy, TikTok Shop, and more.  We can add your planner to Amazon and ship orders from your Etsy or TikTok Shop.    

Vervante • July 7, 2024

Unlock the Power of Horizontal Orientation In today's fast-paced world, finding innovative ways to enhance productivity and organization can make all the difference. One unique solution gaining traction is the horizontal planner – a game-changing personal and professional planning approach that offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional portrait-oriented format. Embrace the Horizontal Advantage: The horizontal planner presents a unique opportunity to rethink your approach to creating a planner. By rotating the traditional planner layout, you unlock a broader, more expansive canvas that can accommodate a wealth of information in a visually appealing and intuitive manner. Versatile Cut Sheets and Inserts: The options for customizable small-sized pages are endless, from monthly calendars and weekly overviews to detailed note-taking sections and specialized tracking tools. These smaller pages can be seamlessly bound into the planner, providing you with a personalized planning system. Streamlined Binding and Organization: Whether you opt for side-cut or top-cut tabs, hard covers, board covers, or soft covers, the horizontal planner allows for a unique layout. Any of our spiral or wire-o-bound products can include the different tab option as well as binding along the top or the side.   Take a look at the video HERE of this new planner option.   Embrace the Future of Planning: As the demand for innovative and personalized planning solutions grows, the horizontal planner stands out as a compelling option that can revolutionize how you create your planner. By exploring this unique format's possibilities and customization options, you can unlock a new era of customized planners. "The horizontal planner has been a game-changer for me. The wider layout and customizable inserts have helped me stay on top of my busy schedule while also allowing me to infuse my style and creativity into the planning process. It's a truly transformative tool that has enhanced my overall productivity and well-being." Embark on your journey towards a more organized, efficient, and inspiring planning experience by exploring the possibilities of the horizontal planner. Embrace the power of customization and unlock the full potential of your planning process.  

Vervante • September 15, 2023

Our newest planner includes the following new pages: A new 4-page layout dedicated to significant dates Monthly Goals & Priorities Weekly Spreads with Monthly Calendars Monthly Reflections Our brand-new snap-in bookmark is printed in full color on poly plastic paper The details of our 2024 Planner: 190 pages, 25 printed in color, 7x9 on 70# text 12 tabs, each printed in color and double-sided, with clear mylar A double paper pocket A sheet of kiss-cut stickers Printed hardcovers with red foil stamping  A black ribbon marker Printed end sheets Gold metal corners Gold wire-o binding And our newest add-on option: a full-color printed snap-in bookmark.  Take a look at the video HERE We design a new planner each year to provide inspiration and real-life examples of the possibilities. Need a bit of encouragement or a jumpstart with creative ideas?  You can download the InDesign and PDF files HERE.  At Vervante, we're committed to making your planner creation, printing, and distribution process easy and enjoyable. That's why we offer you our FREE InDesign and PDF files. Modify, customize, and make them your own – our way of contributing to your success. >>Order a copy of our 2024 planner for ideas and inspiration HERE  >>View the digital version HERE  >>Download the InDesign and PDF files HERE  

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 • September 6, 2022

The year is flying by, summer is almost over, and you know what that means? It’s time to start planning ahead for 2023! Especially when it comes to creating planners or journals to debut for the New Year. To get you started, or inspired, or just ready to roll, we’re excited to share with you our new Vervante 2023 Softcover Daily Planner. This planner features a beautiful butterfly on a background of deep, rich colors. Butterflies are a symbol of beauty and transformation. They come in all colors and are beloved around the world, which made this an easy choice for a year that we feel is filled with possibilities. Our 2023 Butterfly Softcover Planner features thumb tabs, stickers and a handy interior pocket. It can be printed with soft covers, board covers, poly paper covers, laminated covers and punched for disc binding. Also... Features a new layout for weekly spreads Size is 7x9" with 178 interior pages With printed thumb tabs Can be completely customized using the InDesign files Can be plastic or metal spiral bound, wire-o bound, or punched for disc binding We've designed this planner to be used in several ways: You can order and use it just like it is. Personalize with a simple change like adding your logo. Or you can fully customize to fit your branding and vision. (We provide the InDesign files so you can change what you want.) How to make changes and customize this planner As we mentioned above, you are welcome to modify or change whatever you'd like to make the Butterfly planner your very own. We provide the InDesign files, you make the changes, then send the files back to us. Here are the links you need: To view the planner in detail, click HERE. To download the InDesign files, click HERE. Be sure to check out the Vervante Video Vault for detailed ideas for planners, planner add-ons, and lots of other products and customizing options. Can I create a disc-bound planner? Yes, absolutely! Disc-bound planners are hot-hot-hot and we’re happy to provide the ability to help you create one. We are one of only a few companies that provide punching for a disc bound product, giving you the ability to create these highly sought after items. If you already have a planner (or journal or similar type of product) and would like to convert it for disc binding, we can help you do that too! Check out these articles: "How to Create a Disc-Bound Planner," and "How to Convert a Planner into Disc-Bound." Deadlines for ordering 2023 planners If you have a 2023 hardcover planner that you want to arrive by the end of December, your order will need to be in the queue by October 15. This applies to hardcovers only. If your planner is a board cover or laminated cover, then the deadline is November 1. We're pretty excited about all of our planners, including this new 2023 Butterfly Planner, and we hope you are too. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Vervante • December 18, 2021

If you’re like us, as the New Year approaches it’s very exciting to think about new projects and new possibilities. But one thing we like to take a moment for as well is to reflect on the past year. Celebrate, learn, and take what we’ve experienced 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 2021, wrapped up with a sparkly bow!   #1 Author / Entrepreneur Empowerment Our bottom line is to help the people we work with succeed, so we are always looking for new ways to educate and empower our customers. During the past year we posted even more guides, how-to's, and instructions to help you take action, turn your ideas into products, and make the process as easy and lucrative as possible.  If you sell on Amazon, you know how important photos are. Our tips for adding attractive photos to your amazon listing were a big hit How to calculate Amazon profits: Because the bottom line is important too How to improve your author website The importance of copy editing Why authors should consider imprinting (you should really know about this) #2 New Product Debuts We are always listening to your ideas and looking for new ways to provide what you want and need. This year we were excited to debut many new items that can either stand alone, or make your current products even better.   Gold Wire-O and Metal Spiral Binding (so glam!) Customized Door Hangers (so fun!) Magnetic Boxes for Card Decks Faux Leather Covers Perforated Pages and Cards Die-Cut and Kiss-Cut Stickers Poly Paper Covers Board Covers (a hardcover alternative)   #3 Information You Need Knowledge is power and we did our best to share the latest and make sure you stayed informed. From ideas to help authors connect with customers to printing best practice and beyond, our team did their best to make sure you are always ahead of the game. How to set up and use Amazon Author Pages How to prepare files for printing Use Canva? We shared two tutorials to help you: Here’s our tutorial for placing bleed and crop marks Tips & tricks for Canva design The difference between print-on-demand and bulk printing #4 Planners Still Rule Planning for the future is always fun, and this year planners continued to rule as one of the hottest products to create, sell, and share. We spent a lot of time on planner education this year in order to give you everything you need to create planners (and journals!) that help your customers find the success they deserve. How to Create a Daily Planner, step by step How to Sell Spiral-Bound Products (like planners) on Amazon Adding special touches and extras for planners and journals What to do BEFORE publishing a planner How to set a price for your planner   Here’s to starting 2022 in a memorable and exciting way! We'd love to know what your thoughts and wishes are for the New Year, so please feel free to email us at [email protected] with your ideas to help us serve you best.

Vervante • August 31, 2021

Check out our latest video that takes you through a tour of our new gorgeous "Orange Blossom" planner. This undated planner is available to order as a sample and features a sturdy 10 mm laminated cover (one of our most popular new options!), metal spiral binding, stickers, and undated monthly and daily planning pages. To watch the video, click HERE. To order, click HERE.  If you love the look of this planner, and would like to customize it to use, share, or sell as your own, you can download the InDesign files from Dropbox by clicking here: Orange Blossom Planner InDesign File Download

Vervante • August 3, 2021

Ever have a feeling that you forgot something, but not sure exactly what it is? If you’re creating a daily planner (or any other kind of product), we’ve got what you need to feel confident that you’ve checked all your boxes and never miss a step. The Vervante Expert Guide Page and the Vervante Video Vault are free resources that contain invaluable guides, how-to’s, checklists and inside tips for creating and publishing planners, books, and other printed products. You’ll find everything you need to know from A to Z and help ensure a smooth and stress-free process from start to print to sales and shipping. Whether you’re working on a 2022 Daily Planner (the deadline is less than 3 months away) or an undated one that can be launched anytime, you’ll find everything you need to know so you don’t miss a step. Free Guides for Creating Daily Planners Start with our 7 Steps to Create a Perfect Planner guide Download and print out the Planner Checklist Infographic to keep you on track For deeper insight, learn how to create and use Custom-Printed Die-Cut Tabs for your planner Finally, scan through the rest of our library for resources to help you with everything from print file preparation to sales, royalties, retail distribution and even zombie invasions. All-Access Video Guides for Creating Daily Planners Another great place for daily planner resources is the Video Vault page on our website. This page is filled with real-life, full-color demos of our products and all the extras showing how they look and function to help you make your decisions. Take a few minutes to watch our videos, like this sampling listed below, and you’ll be sure to not miss a step as you create your new daily planner: Our Annual Customizable Planner Planner & Journal Add-On Options Hardcover Planners & Journals Planner Notepads Concealed Hardcover Wire-o How to Order Daily Planner Samples Did one of our planners catch your eye? In addition to reading and watching videos about planners and how to create them, you can also order samples to ensure they fit your vision. Check out our Product Sample Page to order any of a variety of styles.  We hope this helps you to avoid that “Did I forget something?” feeling and keep the excitement going as you create new daily planners for the people who really need them. We’re looking forward to helping you make your vision come to life and are here to help every step of the way.

Vervante • July 27, 2021

In a recent article we talked about a wide variety of items you can add to a package to enhance your customers’ experience. Today, we would like to focus on just one of those – Postcards. Creative postcards added to your product packages are guaranteed to get attention. They are simple, budget-friendly, and offer a surprising among of flexibility. As the first thing your customers will see when they open their packages, postcards add value and set the tone for each customers’ experience. And here’s the fun part… Your postcards can say anything you want. From a photo with a simple thank you, to a full-length mission statement, mantra, or take-action message, you can share a personal, intimate glimpse into you and your company in a way that can create instant connections. We’re not talking about those “wish you were here” travel postcards you see on vacation, but strategically created cards with branding and content that fits what you need. The key is to keep it simple, be real, and share something you know will resonate with your audience. Love this idea? We do! Here are a few ideas for how we’ve seen our customers get creative with postcards: Welcome Get Started Instructions Mission Statements Mantras or Affirmations Offers for Free Items Discount Codes Contact Information Invitations to “secret” pages on your site or forums for customers only Tickets to special events Postcards can be printed any size and shape, but generally range from playing card size to traditional postcard size. They are printed on heavy stock, can be on both sides, and in color or black & white. There’s a lot of power in these little cards. We’d love to help you harness it! If you’re interested in creating a batch of custom postcards to include with the packaging of your Vervante-created products, let us know at [email protected]. We can give you a free quote for creating the cards, and let you know how we can include them in all of your future mailings. You provide the design, we’ll get it to your customers, as easy as that.

Vervante • May 16, 2021

You’ve created the perfect planner, now the big question is how much to charge for it? It’s like a scary math problem where the answer isn’t always clear. Price it too high and no one will buy. Price it too low and you devalue your work and your profits. Finding the right price doesn’t have to feel like a guessing game, though, especially if you follow these steps. (btw, these work for any product – books, journals, card decks, etc.) STEP #1: Research similar products and see what they are charging. This will give you a starting price range and an idea of what customers are willing to pay. A note about pricing: If your community is relatively small and you’re planning on printing a small batch, for example less than 500 planners, don’t compare your product and price point to planner industry leaders Emily Ley or Erin Condren who both print thousands at a time, making their costs significantly lower.  STEP #2: Calculate your costs including printing, production, and fulfillment to get a break-even baseline. If you plan to sell on Amazon, remember to add in 15% commission for Amazon.  If you sell from your own site, include fees such as credit card processing and other merchant fees. STEP #3: Consider the value your book, planner or product is offering to your customer. Will this product help them save time, money, stress? If you deliver a lot of value, this in turn raises the value of your product and the price you can charge. STEP #4: Set a price that feels right to you. If you think you’re charging too little, then you’ll feel resentful and that will come through. If you think you are charging too much, you might feel nervous, unsure or scared to put it out there. STEP #5: Poll beta testers. Reach out to friends, colleagues, anyone who might fit your target customer demographic and ask for feedback.  A soft-launch is a great way to test the water.  Pre-orders are another great way to test your product, price, and even help determine how many to print. The other added benefit of pre-orders is that it helps offset the cost of the print run. STEP #6: Relax that this isn’t set in stone. Pricing can be nerve-racking, we know, but you can always adjust. You might start out with an introductory price to test the waters and then adjust it to fit demand. Coupon codes, special packaged deals, and other similar methods can be used until you’ve got it just right. STEP #7: Add value to support your price: Make the price you set a no-brainer by adding so much value that your customer is excited to buy! Create packages to make it unique and different than anything else – and add value with extra products that complement it. For example, for daily planners you could include extras like pens, clips, bookmarks, notepads, stickers, card decks, or even experiences like an introductory coaching session or limited-time membership in a mastermind or online program. Adding a little something extra like this will elevate your planner's value in your customer's eyes. Yes, there might be similar products with lower prices (that are most likely bulk-produced in China), but you have the ability with self-publishing services to create something unique, elevate your customer's experience, and make yours the choice they want.

Vervante • April 28, 2021

No matter what type of product you have, there are always ways you can make it better. Even just the smallest little extra can be the key that inspires customers to hit the "buy" button and choose your product over the rest. We've rounded up a few ideas below for popular products that you can easily add for your products.  Card Decks Custom-designed card decks are fun, valuable, easy to use, and very memorable. A great way to uplevel your card deck presentation is by creating custom packaging. Many people provide bags for card decks that we can package them in, but did you know that we can also print custom-designed boxes and packaging for cards? Check out our expert guide, "How to Create Custom Printed Card Decks," on our Expert Guide page to learn more about card decks and the packaging options we offer.     Spiral or Wire-o Binding Journals, planners, coloring books, and workbooks are just a few examples of products that increase in both function and value when you have the ability to lay them flat. When it comes to spiral and wire-o binding, we have a lot of options. Plus, we can help you list and sell spiral-bound products on Amazon - something most other print-on-demand publishers don't offer. Spiral binding can be used for:  Soft Covers Poly Paper (water and tear resistant) Hard covers Laminated Soft Covers 2-Ply Board Covers We offer a range of colors for spiral and wire-o that have the power to deliver a high-impact first impression, as well as a reliable binding option for your customer. Your product, already packed with value, becomes awe-inspiring and unique with the simple addition of a color or metal option. Plastic spiral binding (50+ colors) Metal spiral (3+ colors) Metal wire-o (7 colors) For more information about using spiral or wire-o binding for books, journals, planners, coloring books and more, see "How to Sell Spiral Bound Products on Amazon" on our blog.   Custom Labels or Custom Printed Boxes Custom labels are an excellent way to maximize your brand, logo, or message. Take advantage of this valuable – and often overlooked – brand-boosting opportunity by creating a fullcolor label that features your unique design. Custom labels are a simple, yet vastly effective way of dressing your letter and packages for success, and making sure that your brand is the one that stands out. A custom printed box stands out from the crowd. Add your message to the outside and inside of the box and wow your customers! For more information about custom printed boxes, watch the video "Custom Printed Boxes" on our video vault page on the website.   Printed Newsletters Direct mail pieces such as newsletters are a great way to connect to your readers at a deeper, more emotional level. Sending them in a standard white or brown envelope is great, but sending them in a clear mailing envelope is a great way to let your newsletter shine through and wow your readers before they even start reading them.   Check out our expert guide, "The Secret Weapon to Successful Newsletters," on our Expert Guide page to learn more about creating, mailing and packaging printed newsletters.  For more product and packaging ideas that will help your products stand out from the crowd, be sure to watch the videos in our website Video Vault. We are also happy to provide free quotes and answer questions about any of the products mentioned here,

Vervante • April 6, 2021

Spiral binding is popular for many types of books because it makes them so much easier to use. Planners, journals, workbooks, cookbooks, and coloring books are often so much easier to read and write in with spiral binding as it allows them to open fully and lay flat. Picture a coloring book or planner that is perfect bound, like a novel, next to one with spiral binding that lays flat, and you’ll see why spiral binding is often the better choice. Did you know, however, that spiral binding on-demand is rare in the publishing world? That’s why we’re happy to share with you that we offer on demand spiral binding and the ability to sell your spiral-bound product on Amazon and anywhere else you want too. Spiral binding options Spiral binding is sometimes also called spiral coil, plastic coil or coil binding. Spiral binding is durable, won't break or bend under pressure, and comes in more than 50 different colors allowing you to customize your book by matching the binding to the cover for a unique and attractive finish. Spiral is also available in metal.  This is a very popular option over metal wire-o binding. The reason is because it is a continuous metal spiral so the binding cannot come apart. Sometimes with wire-o binding, the loops can be pulled apart or they inadvertently don’t get clamped together properly. We love metal spiral binding because this doesn’t happen. Metal spiral is available in three colors: silver, black and white. We stock silver metal spiral. Black and white can be special ordered. Plastic spiral is available in more than 50 colors. We stock black and white. Other colors can be special ordered. Both Metal and Plastic spiral binding are available on-demand or for bulk orders. Wire-o binding A similar binding option for books is wire-o binding, also known as twin loop, double-loop, or wire binding. It also allows a book to lay flat, comes in a variety of colors, and is a popular choice for journals and planners. The minimum order quantity for wire-o binding is 25. Click on these links to see the color options for plastic spiral, metal spiral, and metal wire-o binding: Metal Wire-o Metal Spiral Plastic Spiral Using spiral or wire-o binding with custom covers We offer both soft and hard cover options with spiral and wire-o binding. Spiral and wire-o binding can be used with all of our cover options: Soft covers Poly paper covers 2-ply board covers Hard covers If you want the best of both worlds – a spiral bound book that lays flat, but has a spine like a traditional book that looks good on a shelf – we offer a unique wrap-around cover that provides everything you want. Spiral binding videos Be sure to watch the videos in our website Video Vault to see multiple highlights of products with spiral binding, wire-o binding, and all of the customizations we mentioned here. We offer samples for spiral bound products to help you see and feel how it might function with your own products. You can see our sample offerings page here.  We are also happy to provide free quotes for spiral-bound products, or answer questions at [email protected].

Vervante • March 24, 2021

If you love the idea of creating a daily planner, hopefully our articles earlier this year outlining the steps and strategies for a smooth process helped inspire and motivate you. We shared a step-by-step guide for creating a planner from A to Z, stressing the importance of understanding the timelines and planning ahead. We followed up with a detailed look at deciding how your planner will look and function with design and formatting tutorials you’ll want to bookmark. Once you’ve set your plan and started designing your planner, the next steps are really fun – deciding on the details, all those little extras that can really make your product shine. Creating a Daily Planner: Details, Extras & Add-Ons It’s all the little extras that can make a planner extra special. We offer a lot of great options that you can pick and choose from to make your planner uniquely your own, and make sure it fits the audience you’re building it for. The best place to go to learn more about what we offer is the Video Vault page on our website. We’ve recently adding a handful of new videos in addition to what is already there, and they are all filled with real-life, full-color demos of our products and all the extras showing how the look and function to help you make your decisions. Here’s what you can check out now on the site: Planner & Journal Add-On Options: Extras that make your product shine such as foil stamping, metal corners, tabs, kiss-cut stickers, paper pockets, bookmarks, and elastic straps. Hardcover Journals: Multiple options for journals and books: Faux leather, linen or printed covers, foil stamping, soft or hard covers, ribbon markers, elastic straps. Concealed Hardcover Wire-o: Yes, you can have it all! A hardcover, wire-o planner, journal or book WITH a spine! And extra touches including printed end sheets and a lux soft-touch laminated cover.   Our Annual Customizable Planner: This is a great detailed dive into how we create our popular annual planners that many of our customers use as a starting point for creating their own. See features and budget-friendly alternatives including wire binding in multiple colors, printed tab dividers, paper pockets, and more. Faux Leather and Linen Covers: In addition to cover alternatives, this video highlights extras including metal corners, ribbon markers and elastic straps. Poly Paper Cover: A lightweight and durable option for planners, and other types of journals or workbooks, poly paper covers are durable, waterproof, tear-proof, washable, fade-resistant, and recyclable. Plastic Snap-in Sheets: Add these to wire-o bound planners, they add functionality and can be written on with a dry-erase marker. Did one of these journals or planners catch your eye? In addition to seeing our products in our videos, you can also order samples of various products here.

Vervante • March 12, 2021

Looking for a lightweight and durable option for daily planners, journals, notebooks, workbooks, menus, etc? A Poly Paper Cover might be just what you need. Be sure to check out one of our newest videos on the Vervante Video Vault page highlighting the versatility of Poly Paper covers. This synthetic paper is durable, waterproof, tear-proof, washable, fade-resistant, and recyclable. These can be printed on both sides, can be used with spiral binding or wire-o, and are a great budget-friendly choice if you need something more durable than plain paper but not quite as thick as hard covers.  Poly Paper covers are very popular for daily planner covers, journals, reference documents, menus, and much more - Click HERE to see more details and order one of our 2021 Daily Planners with a bright and fun Poly Paper Cover. To learn more about this new cover option, check out the video on our website, or reach out to us at [email protected]. 

Vervante • February 23, 2021

A few weeks ago we shared a step-by-step guide for creating a daily planner. Dates and deadlines for creating one for the year 2022 were provided, but our tips will work for any date, and even undated planners. Feedback was great, so we wanted to dig in a little deeper to discuss the steps in detail. Step 1 was understanding your timeline. For instance, if you are planning to launch a planner for 2022, the final date to submit your files for printing is Oct 15, 2021. Moving on, today we wanted to talk about the next important steps – deciding how your planner will look and function. A really great planner should provide the perfect mix of attractiveness and functionality. Your customers want it to look good and help them achieve their goals, so this step is very important. Find that sweet spot and you’ll create fans who keep coming back for more. Choose Your Topic There is an unlimited potential pool of ideas for daily planners. The sky is the limit when it comes to topics and types. Ask yourself: Who is your audience and what type of planner would best serve their needs? Next, you’ll want to decide on the size and specs for your planner, starting with cover and binding. We’ll outline some options below, but please also check out the Vervante Video Vault where we highlight many different options for planners, including size, binding, and types and treatments for covers.    Binding options Metal wire-o Metal spiral Plastic spiral Custom printed 3-ring binders (any page size) Case binding Punched for Disc Binding Concealed wire-o Cover options Hardcovers (for wire-o, spiral or case binding): For a 12-month planner we recommend a sturdy cover that will hold up to daily use.  Our most popular cover is a hardcover with either a printed design, faux/vegan leather, or linen treatment. We have color charts on our site for faux/vegan leather, linen, and customer favorite LaCreme vegan leather that feels like suede.  Laminated Covers: Another durable cover, and a great option for a 12-month planner, is our laminated covers.  These can be wire-o, spiral bound or punched for disc binding. Board Covers: These are a 2-ply softcover that creates a board-like cover option.  These are sturdy and will hold up to daily use for 12 months. Softcovers: If you have a short term planner such as a 30-60-90 day planner, a softcover would be fine.  We also offer a poly plastic overlay to help protect the covers. Foil Stamping: We offer a wide variety of foil stamp colors that you can see here.  We can foil stamp hardcovers (printed, faux leather and linen), board covers, laminated covers, and softcovers. Metal Corners: These are a popular add-on for hardcovers. They are available in gold metal. Elastic Strap: These are a very nice addition to a hardcover planner or journal. Ribbon Marker: We can add a ribbon marker (or two, or three, or more) to your casebound planner or journal. Helpful website links You can see all of the color choices and other options on our website, here: Metallic Foil Color Choices Faux Vegan Leather Cover Choices LaCreme Faux/Vegan Leather Options Pearl Linen Cover Choices Print specs for covers (downloads) Samples Design & Functionality Design matters. If you want to do it yourself, you can use programs like Canva or InDesign to create your planner pages. Or you can hire a professional graphic designer. Just make sure your planner design is both beautiful and functional for a high-quality look and feel. Be sure to watch our videos about creating planners and add-on options on the Vervante Video Vault page.   Are you ready to create and sell your own daily planner? We can help you make that dream come true! Here at Vervante, we believe in living an intentional, productive, and beautiful life – and we’re proud to help people like you make the world a better place. Email us at [email protected] or schedule a call using the link on our Contact page for questions, quotes, and any help you need.

Vervante • December 15, 2020

As we approach the end of 2020, there's a lot we could say, but here's what is most important ... we made it! We stuck it out together. And we're so grateful to be here with you as we look toward a New Year, new possibilities, and a future that we can make brighter together. Even though most of us are pretty happy to see 2020 in the rear view mirror, there were some good things. And since a lot of you might have been a bit distracted for a few months, we thought it would be fun to round up some of the best of what we put out this year - new products, enhanced services, ideas that can help you share your talents in a bigger way. So here's our Best of 2020, wrapped up with a sparkly bow! #1 Pandemic Pivots The world changed quickly this year, and we all did our best to roll with the punches and change with it. Working from home brought new challenges and new opportunities, and we did our best to support you throughout. Shipping During the Pandemic Best Products to Sell During the Quarantine Working from Home Tips from the Vervante Staff #2 Planners Galore Planning for the future is always fun, but there was just something about this year that make it feel absolutely essential. Daily planners exploded as one of the hottest products to make, and we make sure to give you everything you need to create planners (and journals!) that help your customers find the success they deserve. How to create customized journals How to turn a planner into a complete collection 2021 Planner Debut (planners you can still order and customize to sell as your own) #3 Author / Entrepreneur Empowerment Our bottom line is to help you succeed, so we are always looking for new ways to educate and empower our customers with guides, how-to's, and everything you need to take action, turn your ideas into products, and make the process and easy and lucrative for you as possible.  How to Set Up a Pre-Sale Offer Don't Want to Deal with Credit Cards? We can do it for you! How to Set Up Shipping & Postage How to Sell on Amazon, Etsy & Your Own Website All at Once Creative Ways to Launch a Book or Other Product #4 In the Know Knowledge is power and we did our best to share the latest and best to keep you in the know. From postal policies to new product to how-to guides, our team at Vervante headquarters makes sure you stayed informed. Paper Samples: We now have a notepad of paper samples available. It includes eight of our most popular paper options and is a great resources for helping to decide what type of paper you should choose for your books or products. The Vervante Video Vault: A page filled with videos highlighting products and inspired ideas Free Guide: How to Create a Coloring Book Our 3-Step Guide for Crushing NaNoWriMo Expert Tips for Creating Adult Coloring Books What to Put on Your Book Copyright Page Here’s to starting 2021 in a memorable and exciting way! We'd love to know what your thoughts and wishes are for the New Year, so please feel free to email us with your ideas for products or services we can add to continue to serve you best.

Vervante • December 9, 2020

If you’re launching a daily planner for 2021 and like the idea of adding something more to make it stand out, how about turning it into a collection? Customers who love your planners will be excited when they see you have additional products available that add to the value of your planner. And you’ll love how easy it is to support the success of your planner while also adding to your revenue. Established planner companies like Erin Condren, Inkwell Press, and Dayspring know that people who love daily planners love to get extras to make them even more fun and valuable. You can do the same by creating and offering products such as: Stickers Booklets Journals of all sizes Bookmarks Note cards / stationery Recipe cards Printed newsletters or magazines Seasonal extras Desktop or tear-off calendars Adult coloring book Jars filled with small printed notes/note cards card deck / tarot cards Planners are very popular these days, but collections are what can give them some serious pizzazz! We are here to help you turn your planner into a complete collection with products and services you need. For more ideas, be sure to check out the Vervante Video Vault for videos that show ideas for products that can easily be bundled with daily planners. And for questions or to get started, email [email protected] or schedule a call with our CEO, Cindy, by clicking on this link.

Vervante • September 22, 2020

It's official! Our 2021 daily planner is here and we're so excited to share all the details with you! We've designed this planner to be used in several ways: Order and use it just like it is Make a simple change like adding your logo/branding Fully customize: We provide access to the InDesign files so you can change anything you want. New for 2021! > We are offering spiral wire binding on demand: Wire binding is like our plastic continuous spiral binding but with a metal wire. The standard is silver metal in a 1" loop size. It's also available in 5 colors: silver, black, white, gray and brown and can be special ordered. We think this is a nice alternative to plastic spiral binding, and unlike wire-o binding, you don't have to have a minimum quantity order of 25.   > Printed tab divider pages: Tabs are popular and requested often for planners. They are beautiful but can be expensive.  Another option is to have printed tabs that are easy to find when the planner is closed or when you thumb through the planner. Please notice the way we printed the tabs in this planner on the video we've uploaded on the website HERE.   You are welcome to modify or change whatever you'd like. We provide the InDesign files to make your 2021 planner designing easier. Here are a few ideas for customizing this daily planner: Available on demand Softcover wire or plastic coil Double paper pocket inserts Die-cut tabs Bookmarks Minimum order quantity 25 2-ply board covers or hardcovers Laminated and foil-stamped covers Faux leather or linen covers Elastic closure straps Stickers: (minimum order quantity 150 sheets) Here are links for ordering, accessing, and customizing our new 2021 Daily Planner: View planner cover-to-cover online Order a sample copy of the 2021 Planner (2 versions available: Board cover with inkjet color and rounded corners /  and /  Softcover with silver metal wire-o binding). Access the InDesign files to make changes / customizations Check out the Vervante Video Vault for demonstrations of many of our planner's features - and lots of other products and customizing options available.  We're pretty excited about this new planner - and we hope you are too. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

Vervante • July 23, 2020

We’re excited to share with you several new videos we’ve posted to the Vervante Video Vault showcasing new features that add both fun and functionality to these popular products. "Casebound Hardcover" Video In this video we highlight three case bound hardcover products good for planners, journals and books with several options that make them stand out: Linen-finish cover with gold foil embossed images Colorful elastic straps and ribbon markers Off-white paper with grid patterns Faux leather cover with gold foil stamped title Printed hardbound cover with white printed title "Poly, Laminated and Disc-Punch" Video This video shows multiple versions of a sample planner and a new binding option we're very excited about - Metal Disc Binding. Poly or laminated covers are a great option for a high-quality feel without the extra cost of a hardcover. Metal Disc Binding: If you haven't seen this yet, be sure to check it out. Disc punch binding is the hottest new feature in daily planners, allowing greater ease for customizing each planner as interior pages can be easily added or removed. We're proud to be one of the first print-on-demand publishers to offer this unique option. Laminated covers are also great for planners or workbooks, adding durability without incurring extra costs like hardcovers would. "Hardcover Concealed Wire-O" Video We love the options showcased in this video because you can create a high-quality case bound hardcover book, planner or journal with a traditional-look spine, but with Wire-O binding, so the pages lay flat for ease of use. Check out the video to see our newest release of an undated planner with extras that really stand out such as endsheets and dividers in full color, lay-flat inner pages, and stickers that can be used on both tabs or monthly spread pages. Did one of these journals or planners catch your eye?  You can order samples of various products here.  Please check back often as we add new products to our samples collection. Please contact [email protected] if you need a quote or have questions about planners, journals or any of our other products. If you love these ideas and want to learn more about incorporating them into your next products, email our publishing specialists at [email protected] for questions, quotes and anything else you need.