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5 Considerations To Ordering Custom USB Flash Drives

Posted by Jody Raines on Thu, Feb 17, 2011 @ 10:06 AM

Custom branded USB Drives are a neat promo item that have quickly become a promotionacustom usb flash driveslStrawberry flash drives item favorite.  Why? They are useful, a great way to share information, very functional and highly transportable.  In fact, sending large files such as pictures or documents may not be easy due to email limitations, but these larger files can be shared on a USB drive. 

Custom logo USB flashdrives are appreciated by the recipient.  They have a long useful life and they will keep your name in front of your client for a long time.   There are many types of USB drives on the market, and it's good to think some consideration when making your decision:

  1. What ‘size’ flash drive do you need?  How many GBs or MBs are necessary for what you want to accomplish?  You might consider the audience first.  Do your clients deal with large format files, such as photos and pictures?  Or are they more inclined to exchange just the occasional word and excel documentation?  
  2. What shape would you like the custom logo USB flash drive drive to have?  Custom shaped USB drives, like an airplane for a business travel agency are fun and unique.  Several shapes are available, such as a car or a piece of fruit.   Custom shape USB drives really stand out since they fun to receive and are functional toys for big kids.
  3. What color would you like your USB drive to be? Since this goes along with your branding, you’ll want to make sure your thumb drive is in accordance with your image.  Especially when color is important, you should consider the color of the drive as well as the color of the imprint.
  4. Do you wish to preload or not to preload the flash drive?  If you are a design firm, you might consider pre-loading the USB drive with you client’s project.  A photographer might place one or two images on the drive.  Typically, a few documents about your business are standard, and would make a convenient place for your customer to find your data.  
  5. What quantity of USB drives do you want to order? Custom branded USB drives don’t need to be ordered in large quantities so consider how many you need.  Will you give them to only your best clients, or to everyone? Will you hand them out to a target market at a trade show? Custom shaped USB drives get a lot of attention but they also cost a bit more.

USB drive promotional items or custom branded USB drives are hugely popular give-aways. You’re guaranteed to get your business noticed as well as have your brand taken along with clients.  These little USB drives make a big impression.

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