Create a Headline Hierarchy
Size helps establish importance

Use a Low Resolution Image with Filters
Add blurry pixels to fool the eye

How to Rotate Raster Images
You can minimize pixel distortion

Drop Unncessary Import/Export Filters
How many of those graphics filters do you actually use

Keep Native Graphics Formats
It's usually better to edit files in the native format of your graphics software

Make it Smaller
Grab attention with lots of contrast of size and white space

Make it Bigger
Grab attention with super-sized text or graphics

Make it Scary
Not just for Halloween, get gross to grab attention

Crop it Close
Direct the eye by zooming in on what's important

Use a Spokesperson
Familiar faces speak out

Use Standard Inks
Monday morning blues might save time and money

Use Standard Paper Sizes
Some papers provide faster print turnarounds

Use Standard File Formats
Your printer may not have the same software or the same version as you

Avoid Alterations and Errors
Proof and proof again

Stop Printer Hopping
Time and attention are rewards of loyalty

Know Your Printing Terms
Some words have multiple meanings

Include All Graphics and Fonts
Incomplete digital files slow down production

Speed Up Approval on Proofs
Proofing shouldn't be skipped, but it doesn't need to take forever

Lower Print Quality Requirements
Sometimes 'good enough' really is

Ask For and Pay For Speed
Go that extra mile to meet a deadline