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Most business owners are always looking for ways to reduce shipping costs and increase brand awareness. You can accomplish this by ordering your own custom corrugated boxes. Not only will you save money, but you'll also be able to customize the size and shape of the box to meet your needs. Using a few simple tools and supplies, you can learn how to make a custom shipping box.
In business, you know how important first impressions are. Customers often see your packaging first, so it's crucial that it's high-quality and reflects your brand's image. You can ensure the quality of your packaging by creating your own boxes.
Here are three benefits of learning how to make a custom shipping box:
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You will need either regular cardboard boxes or corrugated cardboard boxes.
Custom shipping boxes are most often made from cardboard. It's lightweight, durable and relatively inexpensive. You can easily customize cardboard boxes with your company's logo or branding information. They are also recyclable, so they are more environmentally friendly. Certain types of products may not be adequately protected by cardboard boxes since they are not as strong as fiberboard boxes and corrugated boxes.
There are, however, many safety regulations that must be followed when shipping hazardous materials. Proper packaging is one of the most critical factors. Hazmat shipping containers are specifically designed for this purpose. So, when you order custom boxes for your business, you will have to decide if you just need regular cardboard boxes or corrugated boxes because you're shipping hazardous materials.
Shopping on the internet is becoming more popular than ever. It’s easier and more affordable to shop from the comforts of home than to take a ride to the store for the products people need. With a click of a button on their smartphone or computer, people can have products delivered right to their doorstep.
Your business needs custom shipping boxes to get your products into the hands of your customers. But what are the advantages of custom shipping boxes? Can custom boxes help your business? Discover the answers to these questions and more to see how custom packaging is worthwhile for your business.
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You may have heard the saying, “We eat first with our eyes.” This statement refers to making food look good as well as taste good, but it can apply to your company’s packaging game plan. With custom branding on your boxes, people will start associating your company with a certain aesthetic. They’ll have feelings about your company before even buying or using one of your products for themselves. Before even “tasting” your product, they’ll have an idea of what they could expect based on your branding.
Your customers choose you because they enjoy your products. Appeal to them further with a brand image they enjoy and recognize. They’ll love seeing your logo show up on their doorstep, and that will only add to their excitement for opening the package. It will be like a familiar friend paying them a visit — or a meal that looks as good as it tastes.
Reaching new and existing customers is all about marketing. You can appeal to your target audience and make them proud to be a part of your customer base with an image they can get behind. Get your brand out there with custom boxes that give consumers something to think about and identify with.
Think of boxes like a canvas for you to paint your message across. Do you care about the environment? Does your business donate to charities or other social causes? What’s your company mission and vision? Think about what you want people to know about your business and put that information on custom boxes for your products. You may see a higher return as you show your intended consumer base what you stand for.
Shipping can get expensive based on the size and weight of your boxes. That’s why you should try to get the right size packaging for your products. You should limit the amount of empty space within your packaging while also ensuring your products are safe during transit. Achieve this goal with custom box sizes for each of your products.
Bolt Boxes wants to help you get perfectly sized boxes for your items. You spend a lot of time, effort and money making high-quality products, so you should have packaging that lives up to that standard. Send us pictures of your products along with measurements. Or send us a product sample to ensure we make the perfect box for your products while keeping them safe on their way to your customers.
When you ship your products out for delivery, they pass through a lot of hands. Shipping plant workers, delivery people and even neighbors will all see your company’s boxes on their way to their final destinations. In a world with countless companies and delivery boxes, you should do all you can to make yours stand out.
Use bold lettering, bright colors, interesting designs and unique box styles to set yourself apart from other companies’ packaging. Package handlers will take note of your unique packages, furthering your brand image and marketing tactics. You can even add customized images and lettering inside your packaging to greet your customers when they open their packages. Those touches could be enough to encourage them to buy from you again. Vibrant, unique boxes are part of a comprehensive campaign to give you the edge over your competition.
Caring for the environment is everyone’s duty. When it comes to packaging your products, you may wonder if there is an eco-friendly solution. Luckily, there is.
If your company cares about the environment, our custom shipping boxes are a must. We use 100% recyclable materials in our boxes so you can feel good about where your packaging ends up at the end of its lifecycle. Plus, we use 60-95% post-consumer waste in our packaging, helping to reduce our own carbon footprint, as well.
At Bolt Boxes, we fulfill all our orders in-house. That means we do it all ourselves — no need for outsourcing to third parties. Outsourcing opens up the door to miscommunication, delays and other roadblocks. Because we handle the entire process from start to finish, we can make sure you get your order of custom boxes on time.
We are the fastest custom box manufacturers in the world. Be confident when you order custom packaging from us that you’ll receive your order on time and in perfect condition. We pride ourselves on our fast turnaround, and we do it so your business can reach its goals.
The team at Bolt Boxes believes in the phrase “Made in the USA.” We know those words stand for high-quality products, a commitment to excellence and an investment in American workers and communities. That’s why we perform all our operations under one roof in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
If you care about buying American, you can feel good about working with Bolt Boxes. You’ll be able to ship each of your products in American-made packages. Combine this fact with our eco-friendly materials, and you know you’re doing your part to invest in the land you call home.
Our dedicated, friendly team is ready to help you achieve your business goals with custom shipping boxes. Custom shipping boxes can make your business stand out from the rest with help from the benefits above. And with us, experiencing these benefits is easy. Our website’s homepage contains a built-in tool for finding the perfect size box to suit your needs. From there, you can follow the on-site directions to add nearly any customization option your business needs.
Call us at 1-800-677-8283 or contact us online to learn more about our custom packaging services.