{"id":1838,"date":"2019-05-15T20:30:54","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T20:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=1838"},"modified":"2023-02-28T20:21:49","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T20:21:49","slug":"were-celebrating-our-first-birthday","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/home-8\/were-celebrating-our-first-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"We&#8217;re celebrating our first birthday!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re ONE year old today, and what a crazy, fun year this has been! In an effort to appease my nostalgic nature, I wanted to share some highlights from the year with all of you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAY, 2018 \u2013 WE LAUNCHED <\/strong><br \/>\nWe kicked off TOG.ink at the National Stationery Show, and what an awesome show it was. We spoke with designers first-hand and demonstrated the site\u2019s ordering process. We talked about our low custom print pricing and showed samples of our print techniques, featuring the work of actual designers just like them. Eric and I manned the booth for 3 days and had a blast! We also held a drawing for 5 lucky winners to get a free <a href=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/Paper-Goodies\/Designer-Tools\/3464-PFKIT18-Designer-Tool-Kit.pro\">designer toolkit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1866 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image1-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image1-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image1-1-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What shows do you go to? Cast your vote in our <a href=\"http:\/\/marketing.theoccasionsgroup.com\/acton\/fs\/blocks\/showLandingPage\/a\/29226\/p\/p-000a\/t\/page\/fm\/0\">one-question survey<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUMMER, 2018 \u2013 SITE TRAFFIC STEADILY GROWS<\/strong><br \/>\nOver the summer and fall months, we steadily watched our site traffic increase and account sign-ups and orders were coming in! We\u2019ve been printing some <a href=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/gallery\/\">really beautiful designs<\/a> and love to see the amazing creativity and diversity in styles! We\u2019re always looking for designers to feature in our marketing or blog so if you\u2019re interested in submitting your design to be featured, <a href=\"mailto:creativeteam@tog.ink\">give us a shout<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1862 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image2-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image2-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>FALL, 2018 \u2013 NEW PRODUCT RELEASES <\/strong><br \/>\nThis actually started last summer and we\u2019ve been adding ever since but some really great additions happened last fall:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Full color digital, foil and letterpress printing on envelopes.<br \/>\n\u2022 Euro envelopes in A1, A2 and A7 sizes.<br \/>\n\u2022 Matching digital liners for all envelope sizes.<br \/>\n\u2022 Fun goodies like black coasters, treat bags and notebooks.<br \/>\n\u2022 Glitter paper! Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/portfolio\/hello-glitter-paper-you-look-fabulous-as-always\/\">blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1863 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image3-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Image3-768x379.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER, 2018 \u2013 WE HIT PEAK SEASON <\/strong><br \/>\nWe hit peak season in November, and the presses were humming with photo holiday cards. Our favorite print pairings are digital + foil and since it\u2019s all hands on deck around here during peak season, I was out on the floor running a Heidelberg foil press. What an amazing experience that was \u2013 those buggers are tricky! I really have an appreciation for the expertise of our full-time foil operators. Interesting fact\u2026all office personnel are cross-trained in production to cover peak season shifts and get the product out the door. It\u2019s nuts\/fun\/crazy\/exhausting and I totally love it.<\/p>\n<p>Winter\/Spring, 2019 &#8211; Once we recovered from the busy season and the holidays, we hit the ground running with new product releases, which specifically addressed requests from our customers. So far this year we have launched:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Specialty stocks \u2013 the response to these has been awesome!<br \/>\n\u2022 Keaykolour stocks by Mohawk.<br \/>\n\u2022 New larger sizes \u2013 A8, A9 and A10 with matching single or double envelopes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUMMER, 2019 \u2013 VARIABLE PRINT <\/strong><br \/>\nFor real, it\u2019s happening and coming In June. You\u2019ll be able to upload guest addresses or other details in a multi-page PDF for printing on all kinds of stationery pieces like envelopes, flat cards, folding cards, place cards and even art prints. \u00df<\/p>\n<p>The past 12 months have been so amazing! We are very proud to be one of the leading printers in the custom print industry and it is so rewarding to hear that we have filled a need for designers across the country. Quality print at a reasonable price with easy ordering is now possible through TOG.ink. We know you trust your designs with us and we are so happy to deliver finished pieces your clients will love. Thank you for working with us.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to keep expanding and growing, along with you, for a long time to come!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re ONE year old today, and what a crazy, fun year this has been! 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