Sports match day programmes are an integral part of sports. The programmes not only inform fans dedicated and exclusive content but more so are presented as mini-magazines or pamphlets. The match day programmes first and foremost is exclusively for one set of fans without targeting other clubs, organisations etc.

 Sports programmes though are also built on their aesthetics. Combining the latest printing techniques used for print productions and this exclusive content, sports programmes are packed with content as well as quality. Possibly the best point about sports programmes are that despite the content and production used, the programmes remain relatively cheap. At some of the bigger institutions and sports clubs, the price can be slightly dearer such is the fan-base and demand at the bigger clubs, especially in football as an example.

    Sports programmes are not just exclusive to one sport though and despite f    ootball being the obvious sport of choice for these programmes, other popular sports such as cricket and rugby can employ sports programmes to inform specialist content to the club’s fans. There are not many if any flaws with sports programmes such is their part in the overall match day experience for fans. As a business and company making these programmes, the obvious concern is if sellers have too many programmes left over or not enough as both point towards money wasted. However countering that, mass production techniques used in printing today is cost effective and the programme makers can use the capacity of stadia as an indication of the maximum amount of programmes should be distributed.

In recent years, the prices of laser printing have dropped dramatically. Laser printing operates differently compared to standard ink cartridge printing. Laser printing scans an image then transfers it electrostatically. Then, the laser will use heat to fuse tiny specs of toner dust onto a piece of paper.

While a much different method of printing, laser printing also has beneficiaries to the innovation. Comparing the use of ink and laser printing, laser printing cartridges can print in the region of 1500-3500 pages. Despite being more expensive than ink cartridges (£70 compared to £30 for ink), ink cartridges generally only ma        nage in the region of 200 pages. So it would take at least 8 cartridges to match the capabilities of 1 laser cartridge while also being substantially cost effective. Monochrome models are generally more expensive than ink printers however laser cartridges are far more cost effective. 1 laser cartridge can match 8 ink cartridges. Totalling the cost of a laser printer and laser cartridge compared to an ink printer and 8 ink cartridges, laser printing is cost effective and gives value for money.

Guaranteeing savings across the board, laser printing is also of the highest printing standard. The drop in price of laser printing favours laser printing drastically and it comes highly recommended for longevity as well as being cost effective. For more regarding print and education publishing you can contact the HPM Group.

Marketing in tourism is one of the crucial markets for print manufacturing. Such is the focus on aesthetics in tourism, the latest print techniques can help bring tourist locations alive. Yet tourism marketing is not exclusive in just print. Tourism marketing can be found online also with web brochures or PDF viewing also available as a means for viewing brochures online. These brochures can be replicated in print also such as magazine/pamphlets, advertisements and posters. 

The content of advertising locations in tourism brochures is catered towards advertising the location(s) rather than indicate anything particularly derogative about the location(s) itself. Content can come from advertising stand out features, tourist hotspots, and general advice on things to do as well as information about hotels/temporary place(s) to stay. Done properly, there are very little to stand in the way of this marketing failing to attract attention from potential consumers and customers. Yet if these are poorly written or misleading then the initial aims of advertising tourist location(s) would not be met due to the poor uses of advertising and marketing techniques. Otherwise, there is very little to stand in the way of print marketing in tourism being substantially effective.

Whether the marketing is online or physical copies both perform the initial purpose of advertising all that is good rather than informing or instructing people of anything negative.  Viewers of tourism information are already interested.

Prospectuses at all levels for education institutions can be accessed and published in two ways. Firstly there is the much trusted and conventional way of physical copies presenting the College in this instance as a brochure type document commonly seen with all prospectuses nowadays.

The advantage of physical copies is the reader can see the aesthetics of the institution which are brought to life physically rather than digitally on screen. Also the information regarding the college is bundled into one so the information can be accessed in the same prospectus. There are flaws with physical copies though and physical copies are substantially much more expensive to produce  than digital prospectuses.

Interactive/digital prospectuses are fast becoming the norm in the way prospectuses can be distributed nowadays. On the official site of a college for example, the prospectus more likely than not will be available for viewing or download from there. There is also the option to order a prospectus generally for free from the site more often than not. Interactive prospectuses can be interacted in much easier ways than physical copies as at the click of the mouse; readers can flick through pages to what he/she wants to see.

The     sell what is on offer ultimately whether digital or physical, the benefit of having both is that colleges can cater universally for people who want to interact in either fashion. Having this flexibility and also employing both means that readers can gain prospectuses easily.

As any of you will be motivated to do, as the father, I will not go behind in any way to check the kind of institution I should admit my son. This is a crucial decision of all the parents. Human mind has won over many hurdles and will continue to do so.  While thinking of their own sons and daughters, the same human mind looks for best of anything and everything as education is the base of bright future.  As such, there can be no comprises in case of selecting schools. What you or I will do is accessing school websites for gathering information.

Right from the beginning, selection of school means for a number of positive images we have in mind as standards to look for. The first objective of school website design is creating a positive impact about quality. A beautiful design obviously draws keen attention of the visitors. The ease of navigation from page to page reveals all the departments - administrative, staff, facilities and resources. The first impression establishes an attraction to get deeper into the host of other features, neatly arranged without causing a clutter or missed out points.   

The education system has been undergoing changes to match with emerging human needs. Much of the process of teaching and learning is supported with technology; the location and proximity do not come much in the process of learning.  Much of this information you can find featuring in the school website to see whether all what you hear are available.  It will be also quite beneficial for you to establish a communication right from the website to seek clarification.    

As the school authority, I would like to involve the local community more by posting news and happenings of the school for social developments. The important thing is letting the          do the talking in order to communicate the right message to the parents.  

Will I be wrong to say that we have to use 21st century technology in schools? It can’t be, living in the times of most rapid technological advancements while following the ways of the 20th century. That kind of thinking and attitude will push us back, especially for the issues and supports related to the schools which are formative places for the children who will take the charge tomorrow.

School websites are the first access for parents and students or the community to collect information from schools. You do it before deciding to visit a school or make a phone call like everybody else. In this kind of situation it will be grossly unimaginable to see school websites lacking in modern updated technology. A school website design truly symbolises the kind of outlook school administration has. The community will be swayed with an impression of the kind and quality of learning children can have.  

In the modern teaching methods, children learn a lot of things from the school website, like articles,  images, a series of learning through audio, videos and other e-files capsuled as podcasts as the means of quick learning and from any place. The school website can make use of many open source materials like articles and blogs or post happenings in the classroom to benefit of the students. Many school websites are now featured with social media like Facebook, Twitter, Flicker and Google+ etc.

It is now easy to design dynamic websites to make them attractive, easy to incorporate up-to-date features and better usability above all. Many schools’ adopt the latest technological support to advance their teaching methodology. You will often find such advanced facilities incorporated in the websites. I have seen a number of good websites of the schools that welcome you get readily absorbed within the school system with much to interact.

The fact of going with time applies to all; nobody can afford to continue merely with emotional feeling towards what has been there for years. Practical viewpoint is necessary in every aspect of the life; so is the situation with school websites like any other.

Your purpose behind having a school website is to let the school have a virtual presence for access anytime. The objective is convenience of all – school authorities, students and parents. Basic considerations behind putting up the website are up-to-date information for the users, convenience of using and visual appeal. The administrative mechanism also supports having proper school websites with successive amendments to School Information Regulations 2008. Things keep changing fast; you have to adjust to the changes for your school website to meet changing requirements.

So you should not take a facelift merely as fanciful desire, but a necessity to improve the drawbacks your school website has in relation to current needs. Most of the identified reasons are technical in nature; some of it of course goes for improving the appeal of it.

Parents and students can’t have the patience or wait indefinitely for website pages to load. Nobody and you too just leave the site if it does not load within a few seconds. Long loading time indicates need of a facelift.

Your website pages may be cluttered up with images, links, buttons and text. If so, it is surely giving a hell lot of a time to the users to find information they are looking for and a good probability of missing out vital points.

Your school website needs to be consistent with proper page to page navigational links and a discrete combination of fonts, size and colour used instant differentiation and recognition.

The appeal is a big factor to make things interesting, think of a facelift of the school website design if it deserves.    

Perfect binding is a method of bookbinding, sometimes referred to as case binding, edition binding and cloth binding. It benefits from requiring absolutely no stitching throughout the entire process.

The only thing that holds the book together is a strong, flexible adhesive along the spine.Due to the ease of production, it has now become one of the most popular methods of book-binding.

• The process begins by holding all the pages tightly together with a device such as a screw press, with the spine exposed by an inch or so.
• The next stage requires the application of glue all along the spine of the block of pages, where the pages will be fixed. Using a firm-bristled paintbrush, a stabbing technique rather than a stroking technique is the best way to ensure the glue enters into the spaces.
• Further manipulation of the block of pages and additional applications of glue allows for an extremely strong book spine.
• Once the block is complete, the cover is attached with glue along the spine and held firmly in place until it sets.

If you’d like more information on which binding technique is best for your publication, speak to the book binding specialists at HPM Group. Just call 0191 300 6941 or email [email protected].

Is it really important for schools to own a website? Can they manage without it? Does a website make any big difference? These are some unavoidable questions that come to mind. Go through the rest of the blog to know the answers.

Website making is a good idea for every academic institution, even for a kindergarten. Having a school website means less paperwork and instant release of information.

Another attractive point is the students can contribute their poems, short stories, paintings and photographs to the blog of their school website.  Not all school websites feature ‘blog’, but if it is integrated, students can have a global platform to showcase their creativity pursuits. Everyone is allowed to participate if he/she fulfils some criteria and comply with the online behaviour regulations, implemented by the school authorities. Unlike print school magazines, these online platforms take little time to publish the contributions made by students and recognize their efforts. Is a great benefit of school website? 

Websites can be quickly updated in real time. Schools can inform the students and parents about the changes in the scheduled date of meetings, functions or upcoming events, and disseminate other details in real time, instead of waiting long for the printing of notice and sticking it onto the notice board. But with websites, updating the details and pressing the ‘Save’ button are the only requirements. 

Both students and parents can visit the websites to check exam schedules, book lists for the new academic session, the syllabuses of upcoming examinations and the results. With all these necessary information thrown in, a school website helps the parents know what is going on in schools and how their children are doing. The nicer point is they get to know all these without visiting the schools and meeting the teachers in person, but just by means of a few ‘Clicks’.

Print magic has its own charm but that can’t be a match for the utility a school website provides. People have no luxury of time to flip through the school diary or crane their necks to see what is written on the notice board for important information; they have got easy shortcuts like Ctrl+F to find what they actually need on websites. 

Web sites making is an honoring experience for both pupils and teachers. It is same as published a book, although the results are immediate. Your website reflects the quality and culture or your school.By allowing your school’s website to be an interactive communication tool, you are authorizing and encouraging more support and involvement.

There are some basic tips for making school website. They are:-

Basic Information about a School: In this you have to include the name, phone, address, fax and email address of the school. You can add the name of Principal and Vice-principal.

List of staff: Listing the teachers by subject which are taught by them with the clickable email addresses. Makes it easy for parents who want to discuss with a teacher abou    t their children’s study and performance.

Policies of a School: All school policies should be placed on the web site. This prevents misunderstanding and assures that both students and parents are fully informed.

Achievements of student: This shows student’s talent like school functions, trips, athletic teams, theatrical performance. You can also add photos and videos of all these activities.

Other Links: Many of the schools have links to educational sites that are useful to students, teachers and even parents. Three categories of links like academic, recreational and community.

Are you seeking for web design agency which is expertise in school website design? HPM Group is one of the great companies who are making school websites.