Add Some Value to Your CDs and DVDs by Labeling

Since the addition of a CD/DVD burner to practically every computer model out there, consumers have found every use imaginable for it. The demand for blank compact discs suddenly rose, as did the amount of clutter in the home, office – and beyond. CDs may be filling up the car, flung on top of the desk, or accidentally used as coasters – and none of them are labeled. You might be about to listen to Bach or Barney, and the difference there is huge!

Here's a novel idea: Stick a label on those blank discs so that next time you find yourself fumbling with a handful of slippery blank discs you are able to find what you are looking for. Got a birthday or anniversary coming up? Create custom CD/DVD labels or home movie and present it as a gift; it will likely be treasured for much longer than the turtleneck you were about to buy. Or give them to friends on minor holidays. The ideas are virtually endless.

Labels are also great for the musician putting a mark on his/her CD. Think anyone's going to want to listen to something that doesn't even have a label on it? Add credibility to your project with a professional label, because if your work looks professional, then so will you. A label is more than just a set of words or an image; it's also a big part of the branding process for any successful endeavor. Perhaps you are a wannabe filmmaker and you are trying to get someone to watch that short movie you slaved over for weeks. Having a professionally printed label for the DVD makes your work appear more legitimate. CDs also store files, so anyone in business that needs to hand vital information to a client had better make sure it's labeled. Putting labels on things is just part of staying organized, no matter the project.

In short, a couple of labels will go a long way towards the success of whatever it is you may be working on. Be it for your own personal use, or for the use of your business, you may want to get a handle on all those blank discs that are slowly taking over every empty surface in your office or home. If you are using the disk for promotional purposes, you should print CD/DVD sleeves to help add credibility.