Printing up marketing material with Unique Discount Codes

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Looking to create marketing cards each with their own unique discount code… does anyone have experience with this? Printers that can align on it? Methods?

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Hi there, I was hunting for this answer when I found your question. Here’s what I found:

DIY:

To print cards with unique codes, you can follow these general steps:

  1. Design the card: Create a template for your card using design software like Adobe Illustrator, Canva, or even Microsoft Word. Make sure to leave a space for the unique code to be printed.

  2. Generate unique codes: Use a code generator tool, like a random number generator or a barcode generator (e.g., QRCode Monkey, Barcode Generator) to create unique codes for each card.

  3. Insert unique codes: Merge the generated codes with the card template using mail merge functions in Microsoft Word, InDesign data merge, or a similar feature in your design software.

  4. Choose a suitable printer: Depending on the card type (paper or plastic) and finish, select a printer that can handle your needs. A professional card printer or a high-quality laser printer might be appropriate.

  5. Select a printing company: If you don’t have access to the necessary printing equipment, you can outsource the task to a professional printing company specializing in custom card printing. Many businesses, like Vistaprint, MOO, or overnightprints.com, offer such services. Some printing companies may even handle the entire process, including generating unique codes/merging them with the card design, on their platforms.

  6. Review and submit: Carefully review the card design and proof, including the unique codes, and submit the final version to your chosen printing company.

    Potential Design and Print outfits:

    1. Vistaprint: A well-known online printing company that offers customizable design templates for a wide range of products, including cards. You can design cards with unique discount codes and have them printed directly from their website. Vistaprint also offers design assistance if needed. (https://www.vistaprint.com)

    2. MOO: MOO provides custom printing services for cards and other products as well. They have a range of design templates you can choose from, or you can upload your design. They offer a Printfinity service that allows you to print a different design (including unique codes) on each card within the same order. (https://www.moo.com)

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