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Just Released: 2010 Football Schedule Magnets!

June 14th, 2010 · Informative, Introduction, New products, Other

With the World Cup in full swing, all the current football rage is of the soccer variety (nice 1-1 win the US had over Britain this weekend, no?!).

Fret not: now’s the perfect time to begin thinking about the start of the professional football season, what with the release of our 2010 football schedule magnets! With several different sizes and types to choose from, our football schedule magnets are a creative, cost effective, and useful way to have your name and business information stick around for the long run. With all teams available, which one are you rooting for?

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New Magnets.com Web site: Designing Your Magnets Online

June 7th, 2010 · About Magnets.com, Informative, New Web site, Other

Get ready to sharpen your pencils and unleash your inner Picasso:  on our new Web site you’ll be able to easily and in little time design and approve your very own custom magnets!

Partnering with industry leading software and e-design companies, there will be four ways you can order and design your magnets, all of which are free of charge. What’s more, you’ll be able to immediately view and approve a proof of your magnet design (unless you opt to have us design your magnets), a feature frequently requested by many our customers.  Which method will you choose?:

  • Design your magnets from scratch: Start with a blank canvas and create whatever your heart desires.  You’ll be able to upload and view in real time different backgrounds, logos, photos, you name it.  Finish off with your contact information (or anything else you’d like on your magnet) and instantaneously view and approve a proof.
  • Customize a template: We’ll have hundreds and hundreds of already created designs and templates that you’ll be able to customize online and in real time with your custom business information.  Once created you’ll be able to view and approve a proof and get your magnets into production.
  • Upload your own completed artwork: If you have your own completed art this is for you -simply upload your file(s) and instantaneously view and approve a proof of your magnet design.  It’s that easy!
  • Have us design it: Of course, we’ll still be here to design your magnets for you free of charge.  Like today, simply provide any art and design instruction and we’ll get a proof to you within one business day.

Swing by to learn about additional features that will be available upon release late this summer.

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New Magnets.com Web site: Tracking Your Orders

June 1st, 2010 · About Magnets.com, Informative, New Web site, Other

Whenever anyone in the office places an order online, be it for clothing, the newest electronic gadget, a red Swingline stapler, or pretty much anything in between, they’re sure to be anxiously logged into FedEx or UPS tracking its delivery and every move.  After all, the waiting is the hardest part.  Not surprisingly, the number one request we field from our customers is, well, the status of and tracking number to their order.  Additionally, a full 70% of respondents from our recent Web site survey said tracking is ‘very useful’ to them, and we certainly agree.

Enter Magnets.com 2.0, so to speak:  on the new Web site all customers will easily and seamlessly be able to track each of their orders, including where their magnets sit in the production process and, linking directly to FedEx and our other delivery partners, when they are slated to be delivered.  All with just a few easy clicks.

This is just one of dozens and dozens of new, cutting edge e-commerce tools and technologies our new Web site will be featuring.  Stay tuned to learn about additional enhancements that will be available upon release late this summer.

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10% Off Memorial Day Sale -Save on ALL Products!

May 27th, 2010 · Coupon code, Holiday, Offers and discounts, Other, Promo code, Promotions

When you think Memorial Day what comes to mind?  BBQs?  An extra day off?  Our nation’s dedicated servicemen and women?  Magnets?

Magnets, you ask?  Why, of course!  Starting today, get 10% off any and all items on our Web site with our *First Annual* Memorial Day Sale.  Whether looking for business card magnets, shape magnets, save the date magnets, or pretty much anything magnet, related simply use promo code 2010Memorial at checkout to save.

Like all good things in life, this special comes to an end on June 6.  Drum up extra business and sales this Memorial Day, along with some much needed R & R, and make your message stick with Magnets.com.

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New Magnets.com Web site: Survey Results

May 24th, 2010 · About Magnets.com, Informative, Introduction, New Web site, Other

A few weeks ago we announced that we’re creating a brand new Web site, set to launch toward the end of summer, complete with the newest online and e-commerce technologies.

We also asked our customers to take a short survey about which Web features and capabilities are most important to them…and here are the results (of course, we certainly appreciate everyone’s time and assistance!).

In a nutshell our customers want it all including being able to:

  • Track their orders
  • Design their magnets online
  • Immediately see a proof online
  • Easily place a reorder
  • Choose a ‘value option’ magnet

In fact, we’re going to incorporate each option and all specific feedback provided into our new Web site!  Stay tuned as we’ll be detailing specific site features, including the above, and providing sneak peeks.

Best,

The Magnets.com team

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Did you Know…

May 20th, 2010 · Did you know, Informative, Other

Did you know Earth, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, and Uranus are the only planets in our solar system with magnetic fields?

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We’re Going to City Hall!

May 13th, 2010 · About Magnets.com, Informative, Introduction, Other

We’re on our way to City Hall -Magnets.com is one of ten companies selected to be recognized at the annual “Made in Jersey City”, an event commemorating the contributions of local businesses.  A special thanks is due to our loyal customers!

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We’re Creating a New Web site -Have Your Say & Get Free Shipping on Your Next Order!

May 11th, 2010 · About Magnets.com, Coupon code, Informative, Introduction, Offers and discounts, Other, Promo code

You’ve heard it here first –we are in the process of developing a brand new Web site, set to launch toward the end of summer, chock full of the newest and greatest online and e-commerce technologies! Not only will the new site look pretty, which is half the battle, it’ll also be more user-friendly and much easier to place any type of order you can imagine!

As you’ve come to expect from Magnets.com, we’re fully committed to providing our customers the very best Web site and overall experience possible (in addition to the highest quality magnets, of course). To help in this endeavor, are you able to complete a brief six question survey about which new Web site features and capabilities are most important to you? Your responses are 100% secure and confidential.

Whether you are a new or long term customer your feedback is very important to us —so much so that if you complete the survey we’ll e-mail you a coupon code for free shipping on your next order once the survey concludes on 5/25/2010. Thanks again for your help and time!

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P.S.: Stay tuned for survey results, sneak peaks, and other information!

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Have You Checked Out Our New Value Buy Business Card Magnets?

May 5th, 2010 · Informative, Introduction, New products, Other

After fielding dozens and dozens of requests for a less expensive, value buy business card magnet, we couldn’t sit idle.  Jumping on the opportunity to offer what seemed like a relatively high demand product, we spent a good deal of time researching production methodologies and market models.  Fast forward a few months to late March, and our value buy business card magnets were ready for prime time.

Made using the same state of the art print technologies and finished with a quality laminate you’ve come to expect from Magnets.com, all on slightly lighter magnetic material (20 vs. 25ml), our value buy business card magnets have taken the market by storm.  Literally.  In fact, over the past month they have accounted for over 50% of all items sold on Magnets.com.  Talk about a hit!

Indeed, our value buy business card magnets are ideal if you’re:

  • On a budget
  • Hoping to have a quality magnet that can hold 1-2 pieces of notebook paper on the fridge
  • Looking to mail your magnets and stay well below the 1 oz. letter rate
  • Going to be carrying a large quantity of magnets but don’t want to be weighed down

So, take a look and let us know what you think!

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