Custom USB Drives
Plastic, Metal, or Wood Flash Drives?
When browsing through our online inventory, you might be overwhelmed by the number of flash drives available, and all the different types from which to choose. You may not be sure where to start, and that’s okay. Start by deciding what material you want your USB stick to be made of, such as plastic, metal, or wood. These three types are often the most popular, and they each offer outstanding options for your business.
Plastic USB Drives
Plastic flash drives offer an assortment of options, and they’re often on the more affordable side per unit. You can customize the style and color of drive that you want, and you can choose from capped, sliding, and pill-shaped options. Your company logo can be added to one of both sides of the drive, and you can match the colors to your branding.
Metal USB Drives
Metal USB drives offer a bit more weight and sophistication to your custom products, and they can provide that sleek look that you want for your business. Metal drives also come in a number of shapes and sizes, and the customization options range from capped and keyring drives to necklace and carabiner drives. You can also create and design metal USB web keys!
Wood USB Drives
Wood flash drives offer that classic look that could be perfect for your business. Instead of choosing plastic or metal drives for your business, wood can be the way to go. If you’re interested in flash drives that don’t necessarily look like flash drives, then look through our wood USB catalog today. We have book- and bamboo-shaped drives, and you can choose from a number of amazing colors and finishes, including cherry, walnut, and maple.
Other USB Options
While plastic, wood, and metal may be the most popular USB options that we sell, they’re not the only options in our online catalog. We have custom-shaped drives, pen USB options, and even wearable USB products! If you’re looking for a fun and inventive way to reach more customers, then why not go with a unique USB drive that’s sure to grab someone’s attention at an open house or your next trade show? A credit card USB drive is a subtle way to promote your brand, and people can carry them around in their pocket or purse!
Secure Data Storage
One of the most popular reasons people use USB drives is for secure data storage. They may have files or photos that they want to keep safe, and so they put them on a flash drive. This way, they can take their files with them wherever they go and access the information on any computer with a USB slot. If you’re looking for a secure way to store important files outside of your computer’s hard drive, then USB technology is a great option.
Encrypted File Storage
Depending on what type of business you’re in, you may have sensitive data that needs to be protected at all times. With new flash drives, you can encrypt your files, making them password protected, or only accessible by a specific person on a specific computer. If you have questions about USB security or encryption, then please don’t hesitate to ask.
Backup Your Data
If you’re worried about losing important data if your company’s computer network crashes at some point, then USB drives are an excellent choice for backing up your files. Whenever you’re working on an important document, save the current version to both your hard drive and your flash drive; that way, you have a precise backup that’s ready to go, in case something happens to your computer’s hard drive. Viruses and malware can’t reach a file that’s not stored on the network! That being said, you’ll want to be sure that a file isn’t infected before you transfer it to your USB stick.
Portable Options
Another great benefit of custom flash drives is that they’re extremely portable. You may not be able to take your laptop or tablet with you everywhere, but a USB drive will fit easily into your pocket, purse, or briefcase. If you’re meeting with a potential client or investor, then you can plug the drive into their network and show them data that pertains to them. You can also leave a branded USB drive with them so that they can peruse the data at their convenience, instead of feeling rushed or overwhelmed by the amount of information that they’re seeing. With your business name and logo on the drive, the client or investor will be reminded of you every time they access the data.
Always Have a Drive on Hand
With their compact design, USB drives are easy to take with you wherever you go. Because of that, you can always have a blank drive on hand to store files that you need to transfer at a moment’s notice, or to take photos off of a camera to free up more memory. With expanded storage capabilities, a flash drive is always a good thing to have on hand.
Gifts for Customers
As we mentioned above, it can be a smart move to leave a USB drive with a client so that they can access information about your company at their convenience. What could be even better is to create a large quantity of custom flash drives and have them on hand when customers come to your office! By doing this, you can hand each person a drive that features your business name and logo, thus reinforcing your branding when they plug the drive into their computer at home or at their office. The drive can feature important info about your business, or it can be blank, allowing the customer to use it for whatever they need.
Perfect for Trade Shows
If your company attends multiple trade shows or industry events throughout the year, then you’re likely looking for gifts, or “swag,” that you can hand out to attendees. USB flash drives can be a superb promotional choice, since they’re attractive, functional, and they’re not another large item that people have to tote around for the rest of the show. With your brand printed on each drive, people will remember the experience they had at your trade show booth. You can load the drives with information, or simply give them to people to use as they see fit.
Small Holiday Gifts
You likely have a list of loyal customers, and you want to thank them at the end of the year for their patronage. If you’re looking for small holiday gifts, then why not send them a custom USB drive? You can add the drive to a package of other assorted gifts that you send to each customer, or you can attach the drive to a note or holiday card. Whatever you choose, we know that your clients will be appreciative of the gesture.
Options for Employees
Your business wouldn’t run without its employees, and as the boss or manager, you want to make sure each person has everything they need to succeed. If you have an extensive computer network, or if employees frequently work from home, then placing a bulk order for custom USB drives can make sense for your business. Data is being shared, transferred, and sent between people all day, every day, and having flash drives on hand can make storage and organization much easier. Giving each employee a branded drive will allow them to store the files they need, and take anything home that they shouldn’t or don’t want to send via email or cloud storage.
A Great Welcoming Gift
When new employees start at your company, you want to make them feel welcome. You may have a “first day” package ready for them, complete with a company mug, t-shirt, and more. Adding a flash drive to the package can give them a practical and functional gift that they’ll likely use on their first day at the office. It can also be a fun way to welcome them to the office and make them feel like part of the team!
Designing Your USB Drives
One obstacle that many of our customers run into when it comes to choosing their USB drives is deciding how to design their products. You may know what type of drive you want, but you’re not sure how best to add your company name and logo. Do you print your branding on one side of the drive, or both? Do you choose one color, or do you pick two? These decisions, while seemingly simple at first, can hinder your process, and you want to be sure that your drives match your company’s image. With free mockups on every order, you can see what your USB options will look like before we start printing them. If you’re not happy with the design, then we’ll change things up until you’re satisfied. Above all, we want you to be happy with the final product.
Stepping Outside of the Box
When designing your USB drives, don’t be afraid to step outside of the box. You want your products to be both functional and memorable, especially if you’re handing them out at a trade show or open house. If you think that wearable drives are a good option for your brand, then look through our catalog and see what we have to offer. If a shaped flash drive can help you promote a certain product or service, then we’ll gladly help you create the products that fit your vision. Ultimately, you’re the one who knows what direction you want your business to go, and we’re here to help you design USB products that will attract people’s attention and provide the storage they need for their data.
Ordering in Bulk
If you foresee needing several USB drives over the next few months to a year, then it makes sense to order in bulk. Once you’ve selected and designed your promotional flash drives, you can place a bulk order, which can considerably reduce the per-unit price. This will allow you to have drives on hand for your next trade show, an upcoming open house, and for all the new employees who are starting next month. Instead of worrying about running out or not having enough drives for an event, you’ll have plenty in reserve for any situation.
Find Your Drives Today
We hope that this page has helped you decide what type of USB drives you need, how many to order, and how you can use them to promote your business. If you have questions about how to get started, or you have a specific request regarding a product, then please feel free to contact us right away. We offer live phone support Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT, and you can reach us at (408) 796-5150 or (855) 463-3080. You can also submit a Quote Request online and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.
Finding the right custom USB drives doesn’t have to be a challenge. Let CMI Promotions help you select, design, and print your new drives today. With them, you can promote your business, reach new customers, and provide the perfect solution for data storage.
We look forward to hearing from you!
