Exclusive Offers
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Do you design or sell printed products?
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Create printed materials and order through us
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We'll print and ship your order at discounted rates
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You'll get professional products and benefits tailored to suit your needs
Become a Vistaprint | Pro Advantage Member today!
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Set Yourself Up for Success
Vistaprint | Pro Advantage is ideal for marketers, graphic designers, print wholesalers and business owners who want valuable savings, professional resources and dedicated support.
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Features
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Vistaprint | Pro Advantage - Basic
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Vistaprint | Pro Advantage - Premium
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Sitewide Product Discount
Sitewide Product Discount
In addition to your program discounts, you don’t want to miss the email promotions and monthly specials that will help you save even more.
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25%
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40%*
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Discounted Shipping
Discounted Shipping
You’ll always get discounted shipping under both plans. Enjoy 25% OFF with the Basic Plan and Fixed Shipping Cost for the Premium Plan.
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25% OFF shipping
Free 7-day shipping on orders over $150
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Fixed Shipping:
7-Day $8.99
14-Day $5.99
21-Day $3.99
Free 7-day shipping on orders over $150
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Dedicated Customer Service Team
Dedicated Customer Service Team
We’ve created a dedicated customer service team to address your printing needs, questions and more. Call (toll-free) 1.800.721.6216 , Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (EST)
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Free unbranded packaging
Free unbranded packaging
Rest assured, the orders you create as a Pro Advantage member will be shipped in unbranded boxes and contain unbranded products - we don’t reveal your source. You choose how to represent your own business, with your own product line - provided to you by Vistaprint.
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Free drop shipping to your customers
Free drop shipping to your customers
Ship directly to your customers for free.
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Free personal portfolio sample kit (valued at $103.94)
Free personal portfolio sample kit (valued at $103.94)
Create a customized portfolio and show off your best work to prospective clients (valued at $103.94). A personal portfolio sample kit includes the following:
- 250 Premium Business Cards
- 100 Postcards
- 25 Brochures
- 10 Matching A-2 Envelopes
- 10 Flat Invitations/ Announcements
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Premium Only
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FREE Website Starter Package (valued at $6.99 per month)
FREE Website Starter Package (valued at $6.99 per month)
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Premium Only
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Free product sample kit
Free product sample kit
Get unbranded products to see, touch and share with clients. A product sample kit includes each of the following:
- presentation folder
- 8.5" x 11" flyer
- brochure
- standard postcard
- oversized postcard
- glossy, matte and 100-lb. stock business card
- #10 envelope on 70-lb. stock
- 5.5" x 4"folded notecard
- 4"x 8" flat card
- business card magnet
- letterhead
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Free product setup
Free product setup
We’re able to save costs by aggregating many orders at once. We pass those savings on to you by offering free product set up.
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FREE Uploads (valued at $5.99 each)
FREE Uploads (valued at $5.99 each)
Add your logo, photo or complete design to any of our products at no extra charge.
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Marketing Tips, Advice and Webinars
Marketing Tips, Advice and Webinars
You’ll have access to a helpful library of articles, blogs, videos and quick tips on printing, products, writing, design and marketing and growing your business.
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Annual Subscription Fee
Annual Subscription Fee
Annual Subscription Fee
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FREE
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$74.99 (after free 30-day trial)
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How does the free 30-day Premium trial work?
During the free 30-day Premium trial membership, you’ll be able to take advantage of all the benefits that the premium membership offers.
Cancel your membership before the end of the 30 days, and you’ll have paid nothing. To cancel, call (toll-free) 1.800.721.6216 or visit your “My Account” page for a self-cancellation option.
If you don’t cancel your membership before the end of the 30 days, the credit or debit card that you used to sign up will be charged $74.99, annually.
* Some product and quantity exclusions apply.
See the Value for Yourself
Not sold on Vistaprint | Pro Advantage? Take a look at Jan. She’s received incredible savings with Pro Advantage and she’s enjoying professional products and benefits tailored to suit her needs.
Meet Jan: Freelance Graphic Designer Extraordinaire
Jan works for a publishing company, but has always had a passion for graphic design. She started a side business designing print materials for friends, family and local businesses. She wanted to find a way to fuel her business and Pro Advantage was the perfect solution.
Jan would spend $287.88 on the order below if she wasn’t in the Pro Advantage program. See how much you could save!
Jan's Order
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| 250 Full Color, Glossy Premium Business Cards |
$51.97 |
$38.98 |
$31.18 |
| 250 Full Color Brochures |
$179.99 |
$134.99 |
$107.99 |
| 5 Photo uploads |
$25.20 |
FREE |
FREE |
| Order Total |
$257.16 |
$173.97 |
$139.18 |
| 3-Day shipping |
$42.55 |
$31.91 |
$16.99 |
| Total Program Savings |
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$93.83 |
$143.54 |
*Prices may vary with promotion
What happens after I sign up?
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After you sign up, you will receive a welcome email with instructions on how to get to the exclusive Vistaprint | Pro Advantage website – tailored to the meet the needs of print professionals and aspiring professionals around the world.
How do I make money with the program?
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- Conduct your customer transaction offline. You can resell products at any price and determine your own commission structure. On average, Vistaprint | Pro Advantage members double or triple the wholesale price based on their experience.
- Then, place your customer’s order through our secure, fully-automated, self-service website
- Don’t forget to take advantage of special email promotions and monthly specials posted on the Vistaprint | Pro Advantage homepage.
How do I view my prices?
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- Online: Use our quote calculator on the Vistaprint | Pro Advantage homepage to get a quoute for any product including shipping.
- Print out a pricing sheet for any of our products and take it with you to meetings with clients so you can mark the prices up and provide a quote on the spot.
Will customers know I use Vistaprint to print products?
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No. The orders you create on the Vistaprint | Pro Advantage website will be shipped in unbranded boxes containing unbranded marketing materials, to conceal your source.
Will Vistaprint contact my customers?
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No. Vistaprint will not contact your customers.
How do I make my products?
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It's easy! Just go on the Vistaprint | Pro Advantage homepage provided to you in your welcome email and start creating your orders. All of the tools are right at your fingertips. Remember, if you design your own artwork, the upload fee is waived for Program members.
How can I get my business started?
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When you sign up for the Vistaprint | Pro Advantage, you will receive a welcome email with coupons for you to set up your own FREE personalized portfolio of print samples that showcase the high-quality, full-color printing you’ll provide. As a reminder, based on the program you are in, you may be eligible for a refresh of your personalized portfolio of samples multiple times a year.
What if I need help?
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We have a team of dedicated Customer Care Representatives supporting the Vistaprint | Pro Advantage. We would be happy to assist you with any questions you have. The contact number for this team will be present on the majority of pages on the website for your convenience.
For the free website, will I be able to sell products on it?
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The free website is for a Starter service offering. You have the ability to upgrade the package, but will still receive a discount equal to the monthly subscription of the Starter website offering. Upgraded packages do allow for you to sell products on your site, although you would not be able to offer Vistaprint designs on the site. Click here for our portfolio website service offerings. What if I sign up for one program, but decide to switch to a different program?
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No Problem! You can change programs through your online account or by contacting your dedicated Customer Care Representatives.
How does the free 30-day Premium trial work?
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During the free 30-day Premium trial membership, you’ll be able to take advantage of all the benefits that the premium membership offers.
Cancel your membership before the end of the 30 days, and you’ll have paid nothing. To cancel, call (toll-free) 1.800.721.6216 or visit your “My Account” page for a self-cancellation option.
If you don’t cancel your membership before the end of the 30 days, the credit or debit card that you used to sign up will be charged $74.99, annually.
* Some product and quantity exclusions apply.
How do I cancel my account?
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Canceling your account is easy. Just call us (toll-free) at the number listed on the website or visit your "My Account" dashboard for a self cancellation option. When you call, we may ask you for feedback about how we can improve our service. We appreciate any comments you may have, as we are always trying to improve our service.
How do I pay my annual subscription fees?
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The annual subscription fee is based on the program type you select when you sign up. The payment for your annual subscription fee is billed to your credit or debit card on file that you used to sign up.
When can I start using my benefits?
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Immediately after you have completed the program registration process! You can be up and running in as little as 10 minutes! If you have orders that you want to apply the program benefits to, sign up for the program first, then place the orders through the program.
You don’t have to be an experienced designer to be a part of this program. We have all the tools, tips and advice to help you along the way. Click on a topic below to learn more.
Printing Processes
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Gang-Run Printing
The system of grouping and printing customers’ orders onto one sheet is called gang-run printing. Once a sheet is laid out digitally, it is copied again and again to match the quantity needed. If all of these customers ordered a quantity of 250 – 250 sheets would be printed and then cut, assembled, packaged and shipped. Because of lower labor and production costs associated with this method of production, Vistaprint achieves low unit costs. This allows us to pass on our savings to you.
CMYK Printing (also known as Process Printing or 4-Color Printing)
All of our products are printed using a four-color (CMYK) process. We use state-of-the-art, ink-based presses, resulting in unlimited color combinations and optimum print quality. CMYK printing is an industry standard method of printing in full color. CMYK actually stands for the four colors used as part of this printing standard. C is Cyan, M is Magenta, Y is Yellow, and K is for 'Key,' a term printer’s use for Black ink.
Offset Printing
For most products printed in quantities greater than 100, we typically use a 4-Color Offset Printing process. In this process the product image is transferred (or "offset") from a plate to a rubber roller and then to the paper, using four different ink colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black). This process provides the highest level of printing quality and is the most effective in delivering consistency and speed in high volume print runs.
CMYK printing does a good job of reproducing most color photographs. The full-color photograph is scanned and then separated into its C-M-Y-K components. Once the separations are processed and separate 'plates' are made for each of the CMYK colors, the printer runs the ink through the plates on the press. The result is a full color image printed on paper.
CMYK is the most economical method of reproducing full-color images in the highest quality. Most magazines and glossy collateral are printed using CMYK. Digital Printing
The four-color process is also utilized in digital printing. In digital printing, however, a digital image is used to transfer the image directly onto plain paper without the use of traditional offset rollers and plates. Our products of quantities of less than 100 are typically printed using a digital printing process.
RGB vs CMYK
CMYK are the colors used in our printing process, whereas RGB (Red, Green and Blue) are the colors used by monitors and other screen displays. Since computer monitors use a different color definition (RGB) than that used by professional printers (CMYK), converting the document and printer to use the CMYK color definitions will result in a more accurate representation of the final printed color. Many of the bright values produced by the monitor cannot be reproduced in print.
PMS/Spot Colors
PMS (Pantone Matching System) Colors, also known as Spot Colors, are pre-mixed custom colors. Unlike CMYK printing which mixes four inks (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) to produce most of the colors that you see in normal magazines and printed color books, PMS colors use a specific mix of pigments to create colors that reproduce accurately in print. Because PMS colors are pre-mixed at a factory, it is nearly impossible to get an exact match by using CMYK, but in most cases, it is a fairly accurate representation of the color.
Text Color
The layering of inks used in the CMYK process can reduce the clarity of details in fonts. If type is smaller than 9 pt (1/8”), it is recommended that the text color be black. If black will not be acceptable, using cyan, magenta or yellow ink will increase the clarity of the small fonts. CMYK Printing
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Make sure to check your document’s color settings. If you print in RGB, the colors you see on screen will be much different than the printed colors. To get the best possible color match, you should convert images and design to CMYK. JPEG files are almost always in RGB unless explicitly saved in CMYK.
Setting CMYK in InDesign
- Go to the Edit Menu and choose Color Settings
- Make sure you are in Working Space: CMYK: ‘U.S. Web Coated(SWOP) v2’. The RGB value will not affect your design.
To change color settings
- Go to the Edit Menu and choose Convert to Profile
- Change the Destination Space to CMYK: ‘U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2’ and click OK.
Setting CMYK in Photoshop
- Go to the Image Menu and choose Color Mode
- A check mark will appear next to current color mode
- Select CMYK Color
Setting CMYK in Illustrator
- Go to the File Menu and choose Document Color Mode
- A check mark will appear next to current color mode
- Select CMYK Color
Digital Images
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You may create printed products on our website using digitized images from a variety of sources. Your designs, photos and images can come from a digital camera, scanner, or the Web. Any image you plan to use must be saved at approximately 300-dpi at 100% output size for the very best printing results. It’s helpful to know that shrinking an image on a product will increase its resolution. For example, an image captured at 600 x 900 pixels has 150-dpi at 4” x 6”. However, it can be printed at 300-dpi by reducing its dimensions on the product to 2” x 3”.
Images from a Digital Camera
If you wish to use images from a digital camera, before you snap pictures make sure the camera is set at a high enough resolution to result in 300-dpi at the intended photo print size. Most cameras have various settings for resolutions. The highest resolution for your camera depends on how many megapixels it has.
You cannot increase the resolution of a photo after it is taken, except by reducing its printed dimensions (after you upload the image). Be careful when cropping a photo after it is taken. Cropping will reduce the number of pixels in the final image.
Images from a Scanner
Like a digital camera, a scanner must be preset to the proper resolution before image capture. Many scanners default to 150-dpi (or spi). Set your scanner’s resolution so that it results in 300-dpi at the image’s final print size. If your resulting scanned image is smaller than the recommended size or has less dpi than you need, you should either rescan your original at a higher resolution, or use the image for a smaller printed area.
Images from the Web
Images found on the web are typically at a resolution of 72-dpi. This resolution is much too low for quality printing. In addition, most images on the web are protected by copyright laws. For these reasons, we do not recommend using images from the web. File Sizes
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The maximum file size for uploads is varies by product from 8-15MB. You’ll be notified if a file is too large. To reduce file size, take a look at these tips.
Reducing Image Size Reduction with Adobe Illustrator
- Flatten the Illustrator file.
- Open the .ai file in Photoshop and make sure when Photoshop opens the file it is 1063 x 614 pixels.*
- Save the file as a .psd to upload.
- *If your Illustrator file is too large when you open it in Photoshop, this means that you have an object extending beyond the art board. Open the file in Illustrator and make sure NO text or objects go past the black box. Resave the file and go through steps 1-3 again.
Tips on Image Size Reduction using Photoshop
- To decrease size of a Photoshop file, flatten the file.
- If it is still too large, save it as a .pdf and select encoding: jpeg. First select #12 quality.
- Save the .pdf and check the file size. If the file is still too large, try saving it at lesser and lesser quality until it is small enough to upload.
Tips on Image Size Reduction using other programs
If your file is larger than 4MB, you can try saving it as a PDF, JPEG or TIF format. These file formats compress images in different ways to achieve a smaller file size. - PDF is a good choice for simple line art.
- JPEG reduces the number of pixels and will work well for photographs that are too large to upload.
- GIF compresses files by reducing the number of colors displayed in the image. Therefor, it does not work very well for color photos. It is best for online display.
- TIF is another recommended file format for good quality printing results.
Get Your FREE Sample Kit
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