Despite the prevalence of digital today, print is far from dead. An important part of your publication process is getting printing bids. The process includes making decisions about:

Choose between digital and offset printing

• Digital is best for small quantities, usually more economical, and can have a shorter turnaround time.
• Offset is higher quality, better for large runs, and offers the options of sheet-fed presses and web presses.

Decide on your printing specifications, including:

• Quantity
• Page count
• Trim size
• Ink type
• Bleeds
• Paper stock
• Paper coatings
• Proofing and press checks
• Binding and finishing
• Mailing and distribution

You received the printing bids. Now what?

• Make time to compare each quote to the specs you sent and to each other.
• Find out more about each printer, including client references.
• Don’t automatically go with the cheapest bid, weigh the pros and cons of each printer before making your decision about which one is best for your publication.

For more information: http://www.picantecreative.com/magazine-design-blog/how-to-get-printing-bids-for-your-magazine-design-project/