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Straight answers to the questions customers ask us every week: NFC cards, Google reviews, vehicle lettering and digital business cards.

  1. How NFC business cards workAn NFC business card has a tiny chip inside. When someone holds their phone near it, the phone reads a link from the chip and opens it: your contact…
  2. Do NFC business cards work on iPhone?Yes. iPhone XR, XS and every newer iPhone, plus iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later, read NFC cards automatically with no app. iPhone 7, 8 and X can…
  3. NFC vs QR code business cards: which is better?Both open the same link. NFC is faster and feels premium: one tap, no camera. A QR code works on any phone with a camera and costs nothing extra to…
  4. How to get more Google reviews (the right way)Ask every customer, right after a good experience, and make it one tap. Get your review link from your Google Business Profile, put it on a [review…
  5. USDOT number decal requirementsIf your vehicle must be marked under FMCSA rules, both sides must show your legal name or single trade name and your USDOT number ("USDOT 1234567"),…
  6. What to put on a digital business cardYour name and photo, one line about what you do, a big "save contact" button, and the one action you want people to take next (book, call, message or…
  7. Storefront window decals: what to put on your glassYour shop name or logo big enough to read from across the street, then hours, phone and website on the door at eye level. White cut vinyl reads best…
  8. Car door magnets vs vinyl decalsMagnets come off in a second, so they suit a car you also drive privately. Vinyl decals stay on for years and look built-in, so they suit a work van…
  9. Restaurant menu printing: a practical guideDine-in menus that get handled all day should be laminated or on thick, wipeable stock. Takeout menus can be lighter flyers. Keep it readable, group…
  10. What is DTF printing?DTF (direct-to-film) prints your design on a special film, coats it with adhesive powder, cures it, and heat-presses it onto the garment. It handles…
  11. NFC table stickers for restaurantsAn NFC sticker on the table lets guests tap their phone to open your menu, ordering page or Google review form, no camera needed. Put a QR code next…
  12. Business hours door decals: what to includeList each day and its hours in a simple column, add your phone and website, and place it on the door at eye level. White cut vinyl reads best on…
  13. Same-day printing in Brooklyn: what you can get todayMany everyday jobs can be ready the same day: business cards, flyers, vinyl lettering, USDOT numbers, door magnets and more, with rush turnaround…
  14. How to prepare files for printingSend a PDF, AI or EPS file, or a PNG at 300 dpi or higher. Extend background colors 1/8 inch past the edge (bleed), keep text 1/8 inch inside it…
  15. Custom sticker types explainedDie-cut stickers are cut to your design's shape. Kiss-cut stickers stay on a backing sheet, which is how sticker sheets work. Then pick the material:…
  16. Business card finishes: matte, gloss, soft-touch and beyondMatte looks modern and is easy to write on. Gloss makes colors and photos pop. Soft-touch feels velvety and premium. For something that lasts or…
  17. Vinyl banner size guide: what size do I need?For a storefront, 3 x 8 ft is a common choice. Event and booth banners are often 2 x 4 ft to 3 x 6 ft, and big outdoor announcements go up to 4 x 10…
  18. NFC business cards for real estate agentsAgents meet people at open houses, signings and on the street, and paper cards get lost. An NFC card opens your contact, listings or open house…