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Puma Press https://ift.tt/2T8PN9Y Puma press is a graphic design studio and screen printing atelier run by artists Esther Vandenbroele, a painter, and Arne Wastyn, a graphic artist. Their screen printing studio in Antwerp (Belgium) is a place where both of their art practices come together, and where new ideas arise for designs, screen printed posters, and t-shirts. Whether designing for a client, or for themselves, the duo always have screen printing on their mind. Both artists enjoyed a great childhood filled with early 2000 cartoons, and love to use bright colours and goofy illustrations within their designs. “We think the fantastical element within our designs provides a break from our daily routines, and Puma Press will take you on a journey. We want Puma Press to be is filled with colourful posters and weird objects,” comment the duo. The inspiration for the studio’s name, Puma, came from a round trip they took through the west coast of America; “We are both fans of nature and animals, and both like the puma because on one side the puma is a sweet cuddly cat, and on the other hand it can be a dangerous predator. The ideal mascot for the both of us.” Their studio is home to a screen printing table which they use to print on paper, and a screen printing carousel for printing tees and hoodies. Printing via People of Print https://ift.tt/2DhgcW7 June 25, 2021 at 06:04AM
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USPS Service Performance Improvement Holds Steady in Latest Weekly Update https://ift.tt/3bxIa3X June 24, 2021 USPS Service Performance Improvement Holds Steady in Latest Weekly UpdateWASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service provided updated third quarter service performance data through the week of June 18th which shows performance improvement continues to hold steady since the second quarter. Performance numbers below include the weeks of April 1 through June 18:
As laid out in its 10-year plan “Delivering for America,” the Postal Service continues its efforts to improve service performance and reliability while addressing ongoing employee availability challenges with the goal of meeting or exceeding 95 percent on-time delivery across mail and shipping product classes. As announced in April, the Postal Service is moving forward with network enhancements and investments as part of its preparations for the 2021 holiday peak season and to meet the evolving mailing and shipping needs of the American public and business customers. These initiatives include the procurement of 138 package sorters to process higher package volume, the leasing of 45 annex facilities within 5 miles of existing facilities to accommodate surges and overflows of packages, and the completion of operational mail moves previously paused in 2015 at 18 facilities. Service performance is defined by the Postal Service from acceptance of a mailpiece into our system through delivery, measured against published service standards. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. ### Printing via USPS News https://ift.tt/2hH9aDC June 24, 2021 at 02:32PM
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Postal Service Honors Yankees Legend Yogi Berra With Forever Stamp https://ift.tt/3bxIa3X June 24, 2021 Postal Service Honors Yankees Legend Yogi Berra With Forever StampLITTLE FALLS, NJ — The U.S. Postal Service issued the Yogi Berra stamp today. This Forever stamp was dedicated during a ceremony at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center in Little Falls, NJ, and is now being sold at Post Office locations nationwide and online at usps.com/yogiberrastamp. News about the stamp is being shared on social media using the hashtags #YogiBerraStamp and #BaseballStamps. Followers of the Postal Service’s Facebook and Twitter pages can view the ceremony live on facebook.com/USPS and twitter.com/usps. An additional video will be posted two hours after the ceremony providing more information and insights in telling the story of the stamp subject. “We hope this stamp will serve as a reminder of Yogi’s larger than life personality — both on and off the field,” said Ron A. Bloom, chairman, U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors. Bloom was joined for the ceremony by Bob Costas, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster; and Larry, Tim and Dale Berra, sons of Yogi Berra. The ceremony can be viewed on the Postal Service Facebook and Twitter pages. “The Berra family wishes to thank the U.S. Postal Service for honoring our father with a Forever stamp for his prowess as a baseball icon who demonstrated the right way to earn the respect of family, friends, competitors and people everywhere,” the family said in a statement. Background Yogi Berra was one of the greatest Major League Baseball players of all-time. He won three American League MVP awards, was an 18-time MLB All-Star and played in the World Series championship in 14 of his 18 seasons in Yankees pinstripes. Born Lawrence Peter Berra, he earned his famous nickname while playing American Legion baseball. Legend has it that Berra and his teammates went to the movies, where they saw a travelogue about India. Noticing that Berra sat waiting to bat with legs and arms folded in the same fashion as the yogis on the screen, one of his teammates decided everyone should call Berra “Yogi.” The Yankees signed Berra to a minor league contract in 1942. After playing one season, he was drafted and served in the Navy during World War II serving as part of the D-Day invasion and eventually earning a Purple Heart. Discharged in May of 1946, Berra played with the Yankees for the final week of the season. He hit the first of his 358 Major League home runs in his second time at bat. The next season, he won the first of his World Series rings. A talented athlete, Berra became almost as well known for his paradoxical sayings, Yogi-isms — contradictory bits of logic and humor — as for his skill on the baseball diamond. “I never said everything I said,” Berra conceded, but several quotes attributed to him appear in Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations. After retiring as a Yankees player in 1963, Berra began a second career as a manager and coach, taking two teams to the World Series as manager. Berra was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972 and was a posthumous recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp with original art by Charles Chaisson and lettering by Michael Doret. The Yogi Berra stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp in panes of 20. These Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1‑ounce price. A pictorial postmark of the designated first-day-of-issue city, Little Falls, NJ, is available at usps.com/shopstamps. Postal Products Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic, or at Post Office locations nationwide. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. ### Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com. Printing via USPS News https://ift.tt/2hH9aDC June 24, 2021 at 09:32AM
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2 Million Parts and Counting: ExOne Adoption Center in Pittsburgh 3D Prints 24/7 https://ift.tt/2SpzJ3x The newly renovated ExOne Metal 3D Printing Adoption Center, located outside of Pittsburgh, now runs continuously with 28 metal 3D printers, including two new metal platforms dedicated to stainless steel part production for industrial customers and service bureaus. Additionally, the center reached a new milestone in June 2021. It surpassed two million 3D printed parts in a wide range of metals, with the production of single-alloy metals. This came following the launch of the company’s exclusive patented Triple Advanced Compaction Technology (ACT) system for dispensing, spreading and compacting the finest powders for more sustainable manufacturing. The binder jet 3D printing company has been around since 1995, dedicated primarily to creating parts made from powdered metal and sand. However, competition has ramped up in the last years, leading ExOne (Nasdaq: XONE) to push the envelope on its additive manufacturing solutions. As part of its strategy to drive the adoption of its 3D printing systems, it has devised a network of strategically located Adoption Centers, known as EACs, providing industrial 3D printing systems and services to customers considering the purchase of one of its dedicated metal binder jet 3D printing machines. The centers are capable of printing in a variety of industrial materials and industry-leading throughput to serve the needs of industrial customers. Located across the globe, the EACs produce parts daily on metal AM systems for industrial customers and on-demand manufacturing for service bureaus, such as Sculpteo and Xometry. For example, 3D printing service provider Shapeways has had a 10-year long partnership with ExOne and relied on the company’s binder jet machines to produce more than one million stainless steel pieces. At ExOne’s Metal 3D Printing Adoption Center in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania – in operation since 2005 – the firm has recently added two new X1 25Pro metal printers, dedicated to producing stainless steel alloys 316L and 17-4PH. Released in 2019, the production-level industrial system can run continuously for long periods, building objects in a wide variety of metals at relatively cheap costs. The new machines will join other 3D printers and about a dozen furnaces, including a new, all-metal Elnik MIM3045 debind-and-sinter, high-capacity batch furnace, as well as a continuous furnace. The furnaces allow ExOne to simulate full-size production operations for customers who want to adopt binder jetting for high-volume production. The Adoption Center also offers the company’s most popular and affordable 3D printed metal, known as X1 Metal 420i, which is available in a dozen custom finishes and durable enough for use in plastic injection molding and other tooling applications. The metal matrix composite comprises 60% 420 stainless steel, which is 40% infiltrated with bronze, one of the earliest metals ever processed on ExOne printers. Used for industrial and tooling applications, such as plastic injection molding and blow molding due to its high durability, it is common for consumer goods, like jewelry. Quote request Are you looking to buy a 3D printer or 3D scanner? We're here to help. Get free expert advice and quotes from trusted suppliers in your area. Powered by Aniwaa Since 2017, ExOne has been focused on its North American service centers to accelerate its binder jet 3D printing technology adoption. The success of these EACs is so important to the company that ExOne even refocused two production service centers located in Troy, Michigan, and Houston, Texas, into Adoption Centers. The expansions provided a greater variety of its latest binder and material sets, as well as an expanded range of its machine platforms and options. Lately, ExOne has focused on creating more robust, regionally-based material development services and expanding its technical and training services within the EACs. Aside from the North Huntingdon EAC, ExOne has established a series of centers in Gersthofen, Germany, and Kanagawa, Japan, each certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards with various scopes. As a result, customers can see the 3D printing machines in operation and evaluate their production capabilities before ordering a 3D printing machine or a printed product or service. The company has described the EACs as ideal for minimizing customer risks and maximizing success. With clients like the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, BMW, and Sandvik, ExOne claims to have developed a low-risk five-step process to successfully move metal production into binder jet 3D printing, engaging customers on the journey to switch to binder jetting technology. While the centers are scalable and have a well-defined footprint that can be easily replicated to serve additional regional markets, ExOne said it focuses on enhancing the existing centers to enable adoption rather than geographic expansion – which is part of the long-term business strategy of the company. Strategically placed in the US and Europe, the EACs are expected to “binder jet your mission-critical sand molds and cores, washout tooling, and metal, ceramic or composite parts.” Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com June 24, 2021 at 08:36AM
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AON3D Launches Latest Industrial 3D Printer for High-Temperature 3D Printing https://ift.tt/3dbc3qz Venture capital-backed AON3D and its first industrial 3D printer, were funded via a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2016. One year later, the company was back with its next high-performance system, the AON-M, which made it pretty clear that one of the firm’s specialties was its dual extruders, independently controllable for multimaterial 3D printing. In 2018, the Canadian startup launched the AON-M2, which was designed specifically to print with high-performance materials, such as PEEK, ULTEM, nylon, and polycarbonate, and followed up with the large-volume AON-M2 2020 system. Now, the startup has introduced the latest industrial 3D printer in its flagship line: the high-temperature AON M2+ for printing high-performance end-use parts.
AON3D prides itself on making functional, full-scale 3D printing accessible to businesses of all sizes, and with its latest high-temperature system, the company can provide its mid-market customers with new manufacturing opportunities, thanks to the printer’s improved materials accessibility.
According to the company, its new industrial AON M2+, featuring an increased 450 x 450 x 640 mm build volume, has an open material ecosystem and what it calls “the industry’s largest sub-$100k” heated build chamber. The heated print bed can reach upwards of 200°C, while the heated, enclosed chamber can get up to 135°C, and the dual independent extruder toolheads can reach 500°C. The bed and build chamber, combined with the printer’s heater and convective flow path—engineered specifically for isothermal conditions—show that the AON-M2 2020 was designed to offer precision thermal control for printing aerospace-grade thermoplastic materials, such as PEEK, PEKK, Ultem (also known as PEI), and polycarbonate With its open materials ecosystem, the new AON M2+ is said to be capable of printing materials that have some pretty advanced features, such as a thermal resistance above 250°C, higher strength to weight ratio than aluminum, biocompatible/sterilizable properties, hydrocarbon and chemical resistance, and more. With the access, and ability, to print what AON says are “thousands of material options,” users can achieve nearly unlimited opportunities for end-use prints. Quote request Are you looking to buy a 3D printer or 3D scanner? We're here to help. Get free expert advice and quotes from trusted suppliers in your area. Powered by Aniwaa
The AON M2+ also features easy remote management, with no necessary software installation, in addition to a liquid cooling loop, LCD touchscreen and web browser interface, patent-pending mechanical probing system and adaptive mesh leveling for precision calibration, and multiple nozzle sizes for its dual extruders. Plus, the company offers expert materials and engineering support and training with each 3D printer delivery. Additional features include:
If you’re interested in the new AON M2+, you can request a virtual demo here or a personal consultation with one of the company’s dedicated AM specialists here. (Source/Images: AON3D) Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com June 24, 2021 at 08:06AM
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Alstom 3D Prints Tram Parts with Stratasys Technology https://ift.tt/3j6cCpy Stratasys has become an increasingly important player in an increasingly important segment: 3D printed spares for transportation. As companies and municipalities turn to additive manufacturing (AM) to produce replacement parts for their trains, busses and trollies, Stratasys’ fused deposition modeling (FDM) has often become the tool of choice for durable components made quickly. The latest adopter is Alstom, a French multinational railway manufacturer who is 3D printing spares for Algeria’s Sétif Tramways. When Sétif learned that the headlights of its trams were being damaged by the buildup of water and small stones entering small crevices, it turned to Alstom to provide spares to close the holes. The company has an internal 3D printing hub with which it 3D printed rubber drainage plugs.
Using its based Stratasys F370 3D Printer, the company was able to 3D print the items in just 48 hours, truncating what would have been an otherwise 45-day lead time. The partners also estimated that 3D printing the parts “led to additional savings for Sétif in the form of an 80% reduction in fixed cost. Together, the project saved Sétif approximately 6,000 euros’ fixed cost.”
Alstom highlighted the materials offered by Stratasys as being crucial to the project. The firm used FDM TPU 92A, a durable elastomer, which was able to provide the necessary flexibility and elasticity, while also offering abrasion and tear resistance. As a result, the rubber drainage plugs are still in operation, according to the company. With a 2018 revenue of €8.1 billion, Alstom is a major player in the rail industry. Previously, the multinational was also much more important in the energy sector but sold its assets to GE Wind to form a joint company. Meanwhile, the company has continued to grow rail as its now primary business. While it failed to complete a merger with Siemens Mobility, purportedly to take on Chinese rail, it is in the process of finalizing trains for Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. This is the only high-speed rail (HSR) in the U.S., though it does not reach the same average velocities as those in other countries. In addition to producing HSR, such as the TGV high-speed trains in France, it has also manufactured trainsets for the London subways system and trams for some 28 cities around the world. In January 2021, it acquired Canada’s Bombardier Transportation, making it one of largest companies in rail vehicle and equipment manufacturing and servicing. Its work in Algeria saw the multinational deliver 26 Citadis trams to establish the first public tramway in the city of Sétif. By expanding its reach in the rail and replacement part sectors, Stratasys is further cementing its position in a growing sector. Likely helped in part by the company’s membership in the Mobility Goes Additive consortium, the company is being deployed by various transportation outfits to produce on-demand spare parts. Siemens Mobility, for instance, is using FDM for train maintenance in locations like Germany, the U.K., and Russia. In Italy, Neapolitan public transport company Azienda Napoletana Mobilità relied on Stratasys to repair its trolleybuses. So, while aerospace and automotive may generate the highest number of web clicks, 3D printing in public transportation and rail is rapidly growing. Many of the current projects involve the use of additive manufacturing for replacement components, but, as Wabtec is demonstrating, it will increasingly be used in the production of end parts. And, as rail will be increasingly relied on in a United States shifting to electric transportation, now is a good time to introduce 3D printing to the industry. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com June 24, 2021 at 07:36AM
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Simpleware ScanIP Medical Software Receives 510(k) Clearance for 3D Printed Diagnostics https://ift.tt/3d93sVE Synopsys, with its worldwide headquarters located in California and a score of other locations all across the globe, is focused on smart technology, and with more than 30 years in business, I’d say the company pretty well knows what it’s doing. Its Simpleware software seems tailormade for the medical industry, as it ” offers complete 3D image segmentation and model generation solutions for going from scans to 3D models,” though it can also be used for non-destructive testing and inspection of industrial parts and materials. But back to medical—Synopsys has announced that its Simpleware ScanIP Medical software solution is now available to use for medical 3D printing and diagnostic decision-making, as it has officially received FDA 510(k) clearance. According to the FDA, the software’s 510(k) Indications for Use are the following:
With this newly received clearance, the Simpleware software can now be used in diagnostic DICOM-3D printing workflows, and Synopsys joins a very small club of other software programs to have received this kind of clearance from the FDA. In addition to its new 510(k) clearance, Simpleware ScanIP Medical is also CE and ISO 13485:2016-certified as a medical device for working with medical imaging data.
This FDA-cleared Simpleware solution is advantageous for point-of-care (POC) 3D printing for many reasons. First, it can be used to reliably create high-quality, accurate anatomical models, which physicians can then use for surgical planning purposes, and with its intuitive interface and quick access to features and tools, the software is easy to learn and use. Simpleware ScanIP Medical is also customizable, so plug-ins and scripting can be used to automate repeatable tasks. Finally, the software includes a direct link to bundled 3D printers so they can all work together, and all licenses come with full support from the expert team of Synopsys application engineers.
As part of its FDA 510(k) clearance for diagnostic 3D printing, Synopsys is working with several other 3D printing companies to offer an integrated, end-to-end POC solution that covers the entirety of the DICOM-to-3D print workflow. For orthopedics and maxillofacial printing, the company is working with the XRIZE 3D printer and Rizium One material, in addition to the Stratasys J750, J750 DAP, J5 MediJet, and a host of Vero materials, including Vero Clear and Vero WhitePlus. The J750 and J750 DAP are also used for cardiac applications, but with the Agilus30Clr material. If you’re interested in a fully supported trial version of the complete Synopsys Simpleware software suite for diagnostic 3D printing purposes, you can sign up here. (Images courtesy of Synopsys) Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com June 24, 2021 at 07:06AM
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Agata Rawecka-Deelen https://ift.tt/3vMPwXK Agata Rawecka-Deelen is a Polish visual artist based in London. She received an MA in Printmaking and Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, and after completing her studies in Poland she partook in a residency at the famous lithographic Atelier Clot, Bramsen & Georges in Paris. Everyday life is an important inspiration in Agata’s work, with many of her prints portraying the somewhat mundane places and situations she has encountered. Drawing is a key way for her to capture these situations, and it is these drawings that she uses to develop her prints and paintings. Recently, Agata has been working on a series of prints that focus on the #metoo movement. These works are based on the emotional side of this difficult topic. “My aim is to use my expressionistic style to convey the deep emotional struggles connected to the movement,” says the printmaker. Agata works with a monotype-screenprint technique which allows her the freedom of painting combined with the unpredictability of printmaking. She comments; “I like to come up with new techniques and with mono-printing I’ve developed a unique technical approach which gives my work a unique touch using an unconventional approach”. Agata has hosted several solo exhibitions in London, Switzerland, and Poland, and has taken part in up to 50 group exhibitions in Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK, and Japan. She describes a particular highlight in her career as the unique moment she met David Lynch when he visited a group exhibition which was themed around his work. Currently, Agata is working from home, but is looking forward to getting back to the studio and painting and producing work on a much larger scale. She is hoping to release a book later this year with drawings of hidden gems in London. www.agatarawecka.com Printing via People of Print https://ift.tt/2DhgcW7 June 24, 2021 at 04:49AM
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Here Design: Gelupo Gelato https://ift.tt/2TZPVbW London-based multidisciplinary studio Here Design has managed to sum up the simple pleasures of warm days, cool breezes and gentle sugar rushes in its designs for Gelupo Gelato, a new ice-cream recipe book by chef and restaurateur Jacob Kenedy. Here Design has been collaborating with Kenedy—chef/patron of Bocca di Lupo, Gelupo and Plaquemine Lock—for the past decade, working on the identity and interior design of Soho restaurant Bocco di Lupo and the art direction of his first book, Bocco. Gelupo Gelato, published by Bloomsbury, is the latest in Here’s augmentation of what it describes as Kenedy’s “distinct and distinguished branding aesthetic”; and also adds to its already-impressive list of work for food and drink brands including Yotam Ottolenghi, Fortnum & Mason, Bacardi, The Fife Arms and LA Brewery. The new book’s aesthetic is based around a dreamy pastel-toned colour palette, aiming to “evoke feelings of childish joy whilst paying homage to the glamorous era of La Dolce Vita and Italy’s Golden Age.” Drawing inspiration from vintage Italian tourism posters and classic travel posters, Gelupo Gelato presents a range of “simple, sophisticated gelato recipes,” according to Here, delineated by more than 110 colourful illustrations throughout. Among the recipes are Peach & Blood Orange, Lime Sherbet, Marron Glacé and decadent Chocolate & Whisky; as well as semifreddo, ice cream cake, profiteroles, ice cream cones and brioche buns. “We particularly wanted to evoke that sense of nostalgia one has with certain flavours and how that can immediately re-awaken childhood memories and transport you to another moment in time,” says Mark Paton of Here Design. “We hope these pages will revive joyous past times for readers and that they take away a little bit of cheer and plenty of gelato from the book.” Here Design chose to present each gelato recipe on the Contents page “in the form of a technicolour scoop palette, reminiscent of a traditional paint chart, satisfyingly ordered by the tonal range of each gelato’s colouring,” says the agency. The book also includes a tip sheet for pairing flavours, and each recipe is accompanied by a short anecdotal description referring to a place, event or moment in time. These draw on Kenedy’s experiences in Italy while learning the art of making gelato. Printing via People of Print https://ift.tt/2DhgcW7 June 24, 2021 at 04:07AM
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Top 19 Fitness Websites and How to Make Yours https://ift.tt/3hguqfh Health and wellness have become more important than ever, especially in the wake of the pandemic. But because of worldwide stay-at-home orders, many fitness enthusiasts haven’t been engaging in their favorite outdoor activities. Yet, wellness still remains top of mind for most people. Three in four gym goers admit they are anxious about their health and are eager to return outdoors and to physical gyms. But even as things return to normal, people will continue to turn to the Internet for their fitness needs and to keep tabs on their favorite gyms. According to a Mindbody survey, 46% of survey participants stated that they intend to make virtual fitness classes a regular part of their routine. With more consumers looking for health and wellness options online, your fitness business needs to have a well-established online presence and be positioned to serve customers both online and offline. And it all starts with having a well-designed and functioning website. In this article, we’ll cover 19 fitness web design examples and how to create your own website using GetResponse’s AI-powered website builder. Here are 19 of the best fitness website designs we’ve seenTable Of Contents 1. Planet FitnessWhy’s this a good example to follow?Planet Fitness is a well-known brand in the fitness industry. And their website lives up to expectations. A short autoplay video on the homepage gives users a sneak-peek into Planet Fitness’s facilities. Their website is organized in neat sections that highlight their distinct offerings — from apps to virtual tours to membership card perks — without overwhelming the site visitor. Key lessons from this example
2. PureGymWhy’s this a good example to follow?PureGym’s website features great copy and an aesthetically pleasing design. The website copy speaks directly to fitness enthusiasts, highlights key benefits of a PureGym membership, and paints a clear picture of what their fitness journey would look like. PureGym makes effective use of their above-the-fold section — the part of the website viewers see first before scrolling down — by highlighting their most important activities and including a clear call-to-action button. Key lessons from this example
3. CrossFitWhy’s this a good example to follow?CrossFit’s website is a good example of how to present a large amount of content on your website without overwhelming your visitor. The website’s hero section provides links to the most important paths a site visitor might be interested in: how to start, finding a course, and finding a gym. The sections that follow give more details about these three paths. CrossFit also makes judicious use of their website footer and includes links to several important website pages. Key lessons from this example
4. UFC GymWhy’s this a good example to follow?UFC Gym’s website features smooth scrolling and subtle web animations. And according to Viget, web animations can help users understand your website content better. Their site also has well-laid out sections highlighting their workout programs and training sessions. Even more, the website header has a clear call-to-action that is repeated at strategic sections along with a sticky menu. Key lessons from this example
5. Fitness BlenderWhy’s this a good example to follow?Fitness Blender makes great use of their above-the-fold section, which includes a detailed menu and links to their workout videos, workout programs, meal plans, and Fitness Blender membership. The entire website features photos of the husband and wife team behind Fitness Blender. This is great because eye-tracking studies by Nielsen Group show that users pay attention to photos of real people compared to generic and stock photos which are completely ignored. The website is ecommerce-ready with a clean product page and user-optimized checkout process — a good thing — since 56% of shoppers abandon their carts due to long and confusing checkouts. Key lessons from this example
6. 24 Hour FitnessWhy’s this a good example to follow?24 Hour Fitness’s website gets several things right. It has clear calls to action that are repeated consistently throughout the website. And research shows that using multiple calls to action can increase conversions by 20%. Sections of the website are properly laid out to highlight their studio classes, virtual and personal training sessions, meal plans, and healthy recipes. They also include an autoplay homepage video showing behind-the-scenes activities at the gym to create an immersive user experience. Key lessons from this example
7. Ludlow FitnessWhy’s this a good example to follow?Ludlow’s website is simple, functional, and does a great job of showcasing their products and services. The homepage features a pricing table that spells out their membership plans, making it easy for potential customers to see if the services offered are within or above their budget. They also include their contact information, business hours, and important COVID-19 notices. This is an excellent practice because 44% of website visitors will leave a website if it has no contact information or phone number. Key lessons from this example
Fiberpool, a swimming pool company, saw a huge bump in search engine rankings which resulted in roughly $1 million in sales after publishing a detailed post about their pricing on their website.
8. Built Phoenix StrongWhy’s this a good example to follow?Placid Ajoku, a personal trainer and the founder of Built Phoenix Strong, uses social proof to his advantage on his fitness website. He makes a clear offer, then proves his credibility to website visitors by adding before and after photos of previous clients and has a testimonials page that lists several testimonial videos from clients. And research proves that this is a great idea because majority of consumers trust online reviews, and 4 in 5 consumers believe a video that shows how a product or service works is important. Key lessons from this example
9. The RackWhy’s this a good example to follow?This beautiful template-based website from The Rack boasts of a consistent color scheme, bold typography, and smooth animations. It includes a team section, lists the facility’s business hours, and features a blog where they share fitness tips. It also includes a gallery that contains high-quality images of the facility which is a plus because 67% of consumers consider the quality of product images to be very important when selecting and making a purchase. Key lessons from this example
For example, GetResponse’s AI-powered website builder automatically generates a personalized template with important website features, such as contact forms, cookie notices, etc. that you should include on your website. 10. New Jersey Fitness FactoryWhy’s this a good example to follow?A key highlight of the NJ Fitness website is the top-rated badge which shows the facility’s overall ratings from five different review websites, including Google My Business and Yelp. This is important because only 48% of consumers would consider using a business with fewer than four stars. NJ Fitness Factory also has a results page where they share heartwarming customer success stories. Key lessons from this example
11. Armoury Coaching StudioWhy’s this a good example to follow?This personal training studio website from Armoury Coaching Studio is fully optimized for local SEO (i.e.optimized for local searches). The target keywords are used in the headings, meta description, and body text, helping the website rank on page one for the keyword “personal training in Milton Keynes”. Optimizing for search engines is super important when building a gym website. This is because 70 – 80% of users will research a small business online before their first visit. Armoury Coaching Studio also uses detailed website copy to explain their products and services. Before and after photos of their current clients serve as proof for prospective customers who want to see how the facility can help them achieve their fitness goals. Key lessons from this example
12. Train With DannyWhy’s this a good example to follow?This is another great example of a fitness site for a personal trainer from Train With Danny. This SEO-optimized website has all the right features — videos, high-quality images, testimonials, reviews, and an online store where customers can shop for customized workout wear. Danny’s About Page introduces users to the trainer and helps to establish a connection. In addition, the website’s footer contains links to important social media pages and a newsletter sign-up form. Key lessons from this example
13. Strength CoachWhy’s this a good example to follow?The fitness industry is extremely competitive and this business carves a niche by focusing on a specific area — strength training. The Strength Training Simplified website highlights their specialization, with certifications and success stories included for social proof. Key lessons from this example
14. Tracy AndersonWhy’s this a good example to follow?Fitness trainer Tracy Anderson’s website is a great example of a personal website. Her fitness website is fully focused on her personal brand, highlighting her unique perspective about fitness. The homepage features a slideshow that highlights important sections of her website, from her workout plans to skincare routines. She also shares several customer success stories, with before and after photos to back them up. Key lessons from this example
15. Iron Tribe FitnessWhy’s this a good example to follow?This Iron Tribe Fitness website uses strong copy and power words. “Push Yourself” in bold font with an accompanying photo on the homepage immediately sets the tone for the entire website. Research has shown that power words can help to increase conversions. For example, Spring (a print-on-demand ecommerce platform) increased conversions by 12.7% when they changed the language on their homepage by including the power word “you”. Besides power words, their site also includes an “In the Media” section listing major publications where the brand has been mentioned — for social proof. Their Twitter feed is also neatly integrated into the website. Key lessons from this example
16. On The RegimenWhy’s this a good example to follow?The On The Regimen website makes great use of white space and focuses on the trainer. The email newsletter CTA is clearly emphasized on the homepage to encourage new sign-ups. A “first time here” section also helps users find their way around the website. Besides that, the trainer uses first-person pronouns in his website copy to connect with his audience, making him instantly human and approachable. The first-person point of view personalizes his story and makes the reader feel like they are reading from a friend rather than a corporate third person. Key lessons from this example
17. LivestrongWhy’s this a good example to follow?Livestrong is a content-based health and wellness website that shares helpful fitness tips. Descriptive menu items such as “Get Fit” and “Manage Weight” help website visitors find information quickly. A pop-up also offers visitors high-protein recipes when they sign up for the Livestrong newsletter — a great idea proven by a study we did that shows that video and text-based lead magnets are the best performers when it comes to lead magnets. Key lessons from this example
18. Box N BurnWhy’s this a good example to follow?Box n Burn’s website features in-training videos and photos. The website uses a dark theme to create a rich immersive experience that emphasizes boxing training activities. A well-designed pop-up also presents a couple of exciting offers to website visitors which is great since research has shown that exit pop-ups can increase conversions by up to 17%. Key lessons from this example
19. BodyfitWhy’s this a good example to follow?Bodyfit’s website steps away from the norm by using a boxed layout and presenting information in a compact way. But the design is well-executed. The website makes great use of white space and the content is presented in an easily digestible layout. Key lessons from this example
How to make your fitness website with GetResponse AI Website BuilderGetResponse’s website builder makes it super easy to create your own fitness website. Step 1: Choose your business categoryWhen you launch the AI website creator, you’ll be prompted to choose your business type and the type of website you want to build. Once you type your business category, the AI intelligently suggests a full list of options in the category. Simply select the option that best describes your business. Step 2: Select the type of website you want to createYou can build several types of websites — business, membership, portfolio, personal, etc. As a fitness trainer, you’d likely want to select the business, membership, personal, or educational option; your business model will determine what you choose. Just select the option that best fits your use case. Step 3: Choose the features you want on your websiteNext, the builder will make tailored recommendations of features to include on your website based on the choices you’ve made. For example, you can include a gallery, FAQ, contact form, sign-up forms, cookie banners, pricing table, and more. Step 4: Choose your preferred colors and font stylesHere, you can upload your logo so the builder will automatically detect the colors or import styles from an existing website. Let the AI do the magic and provide you with a template that reflects all your choices so far. Step 5: Choose your preferred templateOnce the builder has made recommendations, select the template that best meets your design taste. The template speeds up the website creation process but you can tweak it as much as you like. Step 6: Save your progressAll set, pop in your email address and details so you can save your progress and continue to customize your website. GetResponse offers a 30-day free trial so you can test out the website builder features to know if it’s a right fit for you. Summing it upIf you’re in the fitness industry, it’s important to share your skills, services, and know-how online, so prospective customers can find your business. Whatever your fitness niche, whether it’s bodybuilding, cardio, or weight loss training, a well-built website helps to establish your credibility and helps you build an impressive online presence. Printing via GetResponse Blog https://ift.tt/2Xap2TD June 24, 2021 at 01:57AM |
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