--- title: Blog | Des Moines Printing description: Des Moines Printing's Blog is a resource for information, updates, and trends. --- ** ** [![2020 DSM Printing Logo - Horizontal_2023](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2020%20DSM%20Printing%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal_2023.png?width=1500&height=601&name=2020%20DSM%20Printing%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal_2023.png "2020 DSM Printing Logo - Horizontal_2023")](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com) ** [(515) 518-1992 ](tel:(515)%20518-1992) | [Ankeny, IA ](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/contact-us) [![desmoines-printing-logo](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/hubfs/desmoines-printing-logo.svg "desmoines-printing-logo")](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com) --- # Blog ## Des Moines Printing ![Des Moines Printing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/hubfs/DSM%20Logo.png) ### Recent Posts ## [Small Business: Create Direct Mail That Captures Attention](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/blog/small-business-create-direct-mail-that-captures-attention) Posted by [Des Moines Printing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/author/des-moines-printing) on Aug 25, 2021 1:10:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/direct_mail_photo_1-resized-600-1.jpeg) ](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/blog/small-business-create-direct-mail-that-captures-attention)                     [Direct mail](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/marketing-materials/direct-mail) continues to be one of the most powerful ways to reach potential customers. Although social media has revolutionized marketing over the last decade or so, [direct mail continues to be extremely relevant](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/direct-mail-marketing-best-practices). In fact, ignoring direct mail could turn out to be a costly mistake. To make sure that your direct mail does not get thrown out, it is important to use creative direct mail ideas to send your customers something that is personalized, targeted, and relevant to them. Here are 5 great ideas to help you do just that. [Read More](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/blog/small-business-create-direct-mail-that-captures-attention) Topics: [Commercial Printing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/commercial-printing) ## [Intro to Ordering Commercial Printing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/blog/intro-to-ordering-commercial-printing) Posted by [Des Moines Printing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/author/des-moines-printing) on Aug 24, 2021 1:06:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)                   As in any industry, the print industry uses its own unique language that can be confusing to people unfamiliar with the terminology.  In order to effectively order printed materials, you need to understand some basics including paper stocks, colors, paper coatings, and maybe even a little bit about bindery options like scoring and folding.  The information contained within this document is meant to provide some general knowledge to individuals who need to do basic print ordering. [Read More](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/blog/intro-to-ordering-commercial-printing) Topics: [Des Moines Marketing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/des-moines-marketing), [Print Management](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/tag/print-management) ## [Reach Customers at Home Through Direct Mail](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/reach-customers-at-home-through-direct-mail) Posted by [Des Moines Printing](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/author/des-moines-printing) on Apr 3, 2020 2:19:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![white-envelopes-yellow-green-background](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/hubfs/white-envelopes-yellow-green-background.jpg) ](https://www.desmoinesprinting.com/blog/reach-customers-at-home-through-direct-mail) When unexpected events occur that force many businesses to close or employees to work from home, such as the unfortunate circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, operations come to a halt for a lot of businesses. Owners wonder what they can do to cost-effectively stay top of mind with customers and bring revenue to their business during this time of need—and direct mail may be the solution. 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