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On a regular basis here at Nettl of Liverpool, we’re still occasionally asked “what happened to Printing.com?” When you think about it, that’s kind of like asking “Where did Nettl of Liverpool come from?” Well, we’ll tell you!
Our business originally started in Liverpool under the aforementioned name of Printing.com, which was back in 2005 and as a two-person operation. At that time, our business focused solely on printing and design, providing professional material with an emphasis on high quality and eye-catching imagery for businesses of all sizes and sectors.
Based on Dale Street, one of the busiest streets within Liverpool’s business district, Printing.com quickly became a success, and was one of the more recognisable offices that people would see travelling in and out of the city centre over the next few years. However, as the world of technology changed with the growing importance of the internet, we had to change too, and so our evolution entered a key stage in 2015.
That year, we changed our name to Nettl, incorporating the Printing.com title since print and design remained a key part of our business strategy. However, these services were joined by website design and web development, ensuring that we could cater to the many SMEs in and around the region who require a first-class functional website at an affordable price. This would also lend itself into similar web options such as ecommerce and online booking. This was a crucial time for us, as it allowed us to expand beyond our previous reach, as well as encountering new, exciting opportunities.
In February 2016, we added another service in the form of exhibition design, in particular fabric exhibition stands, which allows ambitious companies to make a bigger impact at networking events and business conferences. The increased range of services necessitated the growth of our team of experts, which now includes Peter (managing director), Thomas, Emma and Stephanie. We have now been around for twelve years, remaining at our prominent office on Dale Street, and it’s been a remarkable journey thus far.
So, for those who still ask us “What happened to Printing.com?”, the answer is: we evolved, and we became the larger, busier and more prominent Nettl. We still offer print and design, but we offer many other equally-vital services for businesses too. And whilst it’s been a great ride so far, we’re even more excited about what the future brings, as we look towards the next step in the evolution of Nettl!
Southside Business District is a group, run for the advancement of local businesses in the city. Southside has worked with Nettl of Birmingham for many years. Their projects have varied across all medias and platforms. Visual identity is paramount to success in the local area and making them instantly recognisable to the businesses that rely on them.
Southside needed their brand to remain consistent. Consideration for the colour palettes, fonts, and logo spread across many different design agencies was making this hard. The difference between not only designers but also house styles in different studios meant consistency was hard to achieve.
Julia from Southside commented “We work fast and with agility. Often we’re reacting to micro and local changes in the market. We need to get a particular message out quickly and accurately. Whether this is a new website, leaflet or event advertising campaign. Spreading the load was making keeping track of all our marketing almost of a full-time position in itself.”
Southside moved to make things simpler by implementing an all-in-one solution that could allow them to concentrate on their own day to day .
Julia continues “Because there was so much time wasted going back and forth between the different agencies who dealt with all the different medias. We knew a change was required. We wanted a marketing team able to do it all, meaning our digital assets are together. Most of all keeping our costs down and saving us time. Cut out the toing and froing from one company to another. This keeps the consistency the number one goal”.
A successful brand and consistent message help them to showcase the professionalism of their offering and allow them to concentrate on their clients more.
“Furthermore, we expect and received excellent service when everything is all under one roof. The service and personal attention received for the various items of work we have produced are excellent. In conclusion, I would highly recommend that anyone having issues with consistency or time delays with their marketing spread out over many agencies look to this kind of simplification”.
What’s the message?
Concept precedes design. Designing without a concept is not design, it’s decoration! This goes for everything you design, understand what the end goal is before you start designing. Who are you trying to attract, what message are you trying to deliver, where is the design going to be seen and used. Once you understand and have answers for these questions the creative process can begin.
How much should I spend?
We recommended that you proportion a third of your marketing campaigns budget towards design when looking to advertise a company, project or sale to the viewer. After all, it is the most important part of the process, the design is what gets your attention drawing you into the details. Neglect time and effort at this stage and even the most appetising message won’t be given a second thought.
It’s your reputation on the line!
You work hard on your business so don’t let yours or your company’s reputation down with sloppy design. Every leaflet you post or website you direct a client to is a representation of you and the level of service you provide so don’t fall at this hurdle. In many instances, a client’s first impression of you will be decided entirely on the quality of the design you have produced. Whether it’s your website they are browsing, a leaflet they have been handed or advert they are viewing the design will play a key role in their decision to proceed to the next stage of the buying process or not. Equally, design plays a key role at the end of am meeting or project whether its the exchange of a business card or a brochure advertising other services it acts as a silent mirror to the quality you offer.
Leave it to the professionals!
Getting design done correctly will normally incur a cost, a cost that for some can be a step too far. ‘Get John in accounts to knock something up, he can use Photoshop right?’ Wrong! Don’t leave something of such importance to a novice as done incorrectly the results could be more damaging than positive resulting in more hard work to rectify the situation. After all, most of us own a pair of scissors but do we cut our own hair? Probably not. Why? Because we leave it to the professionals, enough said.
Whether helping to arm a new business with an awesome corporate identity or an established company looking for a design overhaul on their website Nettl can help. Catering for a wide range of budgets there is an option for all, why not book a free consultation to see how we could help you?
