Bookmark Printing for Brand Visibility and Promotion
Custom bookmarks make for excellent promotional giveaways because they combine functionality with long-term brand exposure. They are practical mementos that customers use and keep for months, years even.
Creative Ways to Promote Using Custom Bookmarks
Custom bookmarks are perfect for businesses and professionals seeking affordable promotional giveaways that deliver repeated brand exposure. Here are some creative ways to use bookmarks to boost brand visibility:
- Event Handouts. They are excellent giveaways at tradeshows, conferences, book fairs, and concerts.
- Packaging Inserts. Instead of the usual thank-you cards, use bookmarks to show customers gratitude.
- Awareness and Educational Campaigns. They work especially well for students and academic professionals.
- Loyalty Rewards. Encourage repeat purchases by offering incentives like discounts and freebies.
- Business Cards. Make your contact details stand out and easily accessible with custom bookmarks.
- Retail Store Freebies. Slip them into your customers’ shopping bags to boost brand recall.
- Professional Services Branding. Distribute bookmarks with your list of services and contact info.
- QR Code Marketing. Combine print and digital assets to generate the best ROI.
Bookmark Design Tips
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to design custom bookmarks for brand visibility and promotion:
- Define the main goal or function of your custom bookmark. This will determine the ideal materials, finishes, and graphic design.
- Use a clean, simple layout with 2-3 primary design elements (logo, text, and graphics). To avoid a cluttered look, use both sides. For example, the front side features a logo and a captivating image, while the back side has a QR code and a promo message.
- Add a strong, highly specific call-to-action (CTA). Encourage people to take immediate action, such as buying or signing up.
- Add value to the design (e.g., mini calendars, contact details, inspirational quotes, maps, etc.)
Bookmark Printing and Luxury Finishes
Three popular luxury finishes can take your design to the next level: metallic finish, foil stamping, and Spot UV coating.
Foil Finish. This creates a high-impact, mirror-like shine that highlights your logo or other design elements. Available in six colors (copper, gold, silver, black, red, and blue) and printed on smooth silk-laminated cardstock.
Metallic Finish. This finish creates a subtle shimmer and offers a more customizable color spectrum than foil.
Spot UV. When applied to specific parts of your design, it creates a reflective surface and a strong contrast between matte and shiny areas.
Bookmark Printing FAQs
Our bookmarks are printed on premium cardstock, and you can choose from 10 pt., 14 pt., or 16 pt., depending on your preferred thickness. The higher the number, the thicker the stock. However, all bookmarks with luxury finishes (e.g., foil stamping, metallic finish, and UV coating) are printed on 16 pt. cardstock.
The most popular bookmark size is 2” x 6”, which fits most books and notebooks. Other popular sizes include 2” x 7” and 2.5” x 8.5”.
Yes. Click “Hole Drilling” and choose your preferred size when you order. Our bookmarks don’t come with ribbons or strings by default.
Yes. Click “I need a PDF Proof” under the “Proofing Options” on the “Upload Your Design” page. We need your approval before we begin production.