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Optimizing the Customer Journey for Print Services with Improved Online Ordering

This case highlights how Cmsmart enhanced the online presence and ordering experience for a print services business. By structuring product categories more effectively and simplifying the ordering flow, customers can easily discover print services like business cards, flyers, and signage. With a focus on user experience, Cmsmart helped to reduce friction, making it easier for customers to select options and submit artwork, ultimately leading to a more efficient workflow and better customer satisfaction.

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The challenge

Context and Problem

The client operates in the competitive printing industry, offering a diverse range of products such as business cards, flyers, posters, and signage. The previous online ordering system was cumbersome, causing potential customers to abandon their carts due to complex navigation and unclear service offerings.

Goals

The primary goal was to enhance the online visibility of their services and improve the overall customer journey. This included simplifying the ordering process to attract and retain more customers.

The solution

Solution Overview

Cmsmart delivered a comprehensive solution focused on structuring product categories clearly and streamlining the ordering process. By enhancing the design interface, customers can easily navigate through print options, allowing for straightforward selection and submission of artwork.

Implementation Approach

The solution was implemented in a series of phases: initial analysis of the existing workflow, design of improved user interfaces, development of the new ordering system, and thorough testing to refine usability based on user feedback.

What was built

  • Online ordering system with an intuitive user interface
  • Improved product configuration options that allow customers to customize orders easily
  • Artwork upload and online design capabilities for seamless integration into the ordering process
  • Clearer product categories that enhance service discoverability
  • Reduced friction in the customer flow, which aids in completing orders effectively

How it fits the order workflow

The new ordering system fits seamlessly within the client’s existing processes, from initial quotes through to proofing, production, and fulfillment. This ensures a cohesive workflow that enhances efficiency and customer experience at every stage of the ordering process.

Outcome

The revamp of the online ordering experience significantly improved customer satisfaction. Customers found it easier to navigate, select print services, and submit their projects without frustration, leading to a more productive and fulfilling engagement with the brand.

What the workflow covers

  • Clearer service discovery

    Organize print offerings into intuitive categories so customers can quickly find the right product without guessing or searching through unrelated items.

  • Faster, simpler ordering

    Reduce steps and confusion during checkout by presenting options in a logical sequence—helping customers finish orders with fewer drop-offs.

  • Better product configuration clarity

    Group and label options like size, paper, finish, and quantity in a customer-friendly way, reducing mistakes and rework for your team.

  • Smoother artwork collection

    Encourage customers to submit files and details at the right time, minimizing follow-ups and keeping orders moving toward proofing.

  • More consistent handoffs

    Support a repeatable flow from order intake to review, proof approval, production, and fulfillment so responsibilities are clearer and delays are reduced.

  • Fewer status-check messages

    Send timely order updates to customers, reducing inbound calls and emails asking for progress, and improving overall trust in your service.

  • Higher customer confidence

    A polished ordering journey and clear communication helps customers feel assured their job is being handled professionally from start to finish.

  • Scales as your catalog grows

    A structured catalog and repeatable ordering flow makes it easier to add new print products, finishes, and turnaround options without creating chaos.

Questions about this project

Yes. It’s built around clear product configuration so customers can choose common print options with less confusion. You’ll map your specific option sets and naming conventions during setup.

It’s designed for print businesses that sell customizable items online (e.g., business cards, flyers, posters, signage) and want easier service discovery plus a simpler ordering flow. If your operations rely on proofing and file checks, it’s a strong fit—especially with a paid plan for monitoring and reliability.

No. The workflow focuses on improving how products are structured and how customers move from selection to artwork submission. You can apply it alongside your existing storefront design, then refine labels and option groups over time.

It guides customers to provide artwork details at the right time and helps your team track what’s received vs. what’s missing. You can also add proof-ready reminders and status updates; a paid plan makes these automations more dependable.

Typical steps include order intake, artwork review, proof preparation, approval tracking, production handoff, and fulfillment. You can adapt stages to match your real operations so each order progresses consistently.

It’s suitable for B2B clients who reorder the same items and need a predictable, low-friction experience. You can structure categories and options to support common business needs and faster reordering.

It can help by removing friction—clearer categories, fewer decision dead-ends, and a more straightforward order path. Results depend on your product clarity, pricing transparency, and how well options are grouped.

Yes. You can tailor wording for confirmations, artwork-needed messages, proof-ready alerts, and completion updates to match your brand voice. Many teams use a paid plan to keep messages consistent and reduce missed sends.

Bring your product list, category structure, option sets (sizes/paper/finishes), order statuses, and your preferred customer messages. If you have a proofing policy and artwork rules, include those for smoother processing.

Light maintenance is recommended as you add new products or change options. For business-critical ordering, a paid plan is recommended so you can use monitoring and faster support to keep everything running smoothly.

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