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growth playbook · Oct 21, 2026

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Paris Corporation growth playbook

Diagnosis

Paris is a 60-year-old converter with strong retail channels and a hiring push in product management, account management and production. Its own site has a big asset it does not sell from: 331 free printables that already run through checkout, while the paper to print them on is only a text link, sometimes to a removed product.

The site also carries a placeholder testimonial, no reviews, 330 thin tag pages and a generic search description.

This playbook first puts paper into the free-download cart, fixes dead links, proof and search basics, then adds download follow-ups, seasonal bundles, retailer links, a marketplace scorecard, teacher and machine-crafter programs, DocuGard quotes and dealer tools, and ends with Elementree for institutions, a paper club and private-label converting.

Growth Score

6/10

Biggest Opportunity

Turn the free printables audience into paper buyers, and give the new Product Manager a clear marketplace scorecard.

Biggest Risk

Marketplace competition from Astrobrights and others on price and reviews, and a dated website that undersells the brands.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    331 free printables already go through your checkout: put the paper they need in the same cart

    Add a "Print it on" box with Kraft Cardstock to the Wedding Favors Gift Tags page and fix its removed link.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  2. 2

    Send the 19 printables that point at removed papers to the papers you sell now

    Set up the six redirects.

    Medium impact First result in 1 week
  3. 3

    Take down the "Lorem Ipsum" testimonial and turn on product reviews

    Unpublish the placeholder testimonial.

    Medium impact First result in 1 month

02

Your idea portfolio

20 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 6 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

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Showing 20 of 20 ideas

This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    Five out of six products in the PrintWorks shop are free downloads, and each one works like a sale: a $0.00 price, "Add to cart", and a checkout before the file is emailed. So every crafter who wants a template is already standing in the cart. But nothing there sells the paper. On the Wedding Favors Gift Tags page, the cardstock is a text link, one of the two papers it names has been removed and shows "page not found", and the "Related products" box offers three more free downloads (all for Easter). The project is printed on someone else's cardstock.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month E commerce Manager

    First action

    Add a "Print it on" box with Kraft Cardstock to the Wedding Favors Gift Tags page and fix its removed link.

    How to measure it

    Free-download checkouts that include paper

    Now
    –
    Target
    10%
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Rank templates

      The 50 most downloaded free files from order data.

      E-commerce Manager 1 day

    2. 2

      Map papers

      One recommended PrintWorks paper or transfer per template.

      Product Manager 2 days

    3. 3

      Build the box

      "Print it on" with "Add both to cart" on free product pages.

      Web Developer 1 week

    4. 4

      Swap related products

      Papers used in the project, not more free downloads.

      Web Developer 2 days

    5. 5

      Checkout reminder

      The same paper offered on the $0 checkout.

      Web Developer 2 days

    6. 6

      Download email

      Paper link and a small first-order offer in the email that carries the file.

      Marketing Manager 2 days

    7. 7

      Fix removed links

      Point the 19 pages that link to removed papers at current ones.

      E-commerce Manager 1 day

    8. 8

      Measure

      Attach rate and paper revenue from free-download visitors.

      E-commerce Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Developer time
    Owner
    E commerce Manager

    Smallest test

    Add the paper box to the top ten templates for two weeks and compare paper orders.

    Why it works

    Give every free download a "Print it on" box above the button with the exact PrintWorks paper and an "Add both to cart" option, and make the related products the papers and transfers the project uses rather than more freebies. Show it again on the checkout and in the download email ("Your tags print best on Kraft Cardstock, $6.99"). Start with the 50 most downloaded templates, map each to one paper, and replace the related products template-wide.

    Paris has built a large free content library that brings in crafters and teachers, and the checkout already captures their email. The paper is the obvious next purchase, and adding it to a cart the visitor is already in is the shortest path to a sale the shop has.

    Ready to use

    ChecklistFree download page checklist

    [ ] "Print it on" box with one PrintWorks paper above Add to cart
    [ ] "Add both to cart" option
    [ ] Related products = papers and transfers used in the project
    [ ] Paper offered again on the $0 checkout
    [ ] Download email links the paper
    [ ] No links to removed products
    [ ] Craft Club sign-up after download

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Crafters feel sold to

      One clear suggestion, with the download still free and first.

    • Shipping cost for one pack

      Offer free shipping over a low threshold or two packs.

    Evidence

    • Your shopShop catalogue (WooCommerce store feed, October 20, 2026): 398 products, of which 331 are free downloads at $0.00 (309 Free Project Downloads and 22 Free Printable Downloads) and 67 are paid PrintWorks and Elementree products from $6.99 to $45.99 (median $14.99). None of the 398 products has a customer review. The free range includes 49 SVG cutting files, 26 transfer templates and seasonal sets (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter, 8 Thanksgiving, 8 back to school).Source
    • Your shopFree download page, "Wedding Favors Gift Tags - Free Printable Download": $0.00 and an "Add to cart" button; "first click 'add to cart'. When you have checked out, the download link will be sent to the email address you entered. No credit card is required for free downloads." The paper is suggested only as text links ("PrintWorks Kraft Cover stock or PrintWorks Premium Cardstock"); the "Related products" box shows three more free downloads (Easter gift tags, an Easter egg wreath and an origami Easter bunny). The Halloween Gift Tags page follows the same pattern.Source
    • Your shopLink check of the 331 free download pages: 161 link to a PrintWorks paper in their text; 19 link to six papers that no longer exist and return "page not found" (Winter Wonderland cardstock and paper, Americana paper, printable index flash cards, Premium Plus 80 lb white cardstock and black cardstock), including the Wedding Favors Gift Tags, Paper Stars, Christmas Card Village and Memory Game Note Cards pages. Other old links, such as "Kraft Cover stock", redirect correctly.Source
    • HiringProduct Manager - Consumer Goods/Manufacturing (posted September 29, 2026): owns "the full lifecycle of our physical product lines" and "a digital-first approach", with "an understanding of how products perform across traditional retail and e-commerce channels, including online assortment opportunities, competitive positioning, content quality, search behavior, pricing, reviews, and marketplace trends"; experience with "Walmart, Amazon, Staples"; tracks performance after launch and recommends "refreshes, or line extensions"; handles FSC, SFI, recycled content and UL documentation; uses "AI-enabled platforms".Source
  • 02

    19 free download pages link to six PrintWorks papers that no longer exist (Winter Wonderland cardstock and paper, Americana paper, index flash cards, Premium Plus 80 lb cardstock, black cardstock). A crafter who clicks the recommended paper lands on "page not found".

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 week E commerce Manager

    First action

    Set up the six redirects.

    How to measure it

    Broken product links

    Now
    –
    Target
    0
    By
    1 week

    Steps

    1. 1

      List URLs

      Six removed products.

      E-commerce Manager 1 hour

    2. 2

      Pick successors

      Closest paper.

      Product Manager 1 hour

    3. 3

      Redirect

      301s.

      Web Developer 1 hour

    4. 4

      Update text

      Names on the 19 pages.

      E-commerce Manager 1 day

    5. 5

      Monthly check

      Link crawler.

      Web Developer monthly

    6. 6

      Rule

      Redirect when a product is retired.

      Product Manager ongoing

    First result
    1 week
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    E commerce Manager

    Smallest test

    Redirect the Premium Plus link today.

    Why it works

    Redirect each removed product URL to its closest current paper (for example Premium Plus to Standard 67 lb White Cardstock, Winter Wonderland to Holiday Cardstock), and run the link check monthly.

    It turns dead ends into product pages in one afternoon.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Wrong match

      Choose a paper of the same weight and finish.

    Evidence

    • Your shopLink check of the 331 free download pages: 161 link to a PrintWorks paper in their text; 19 link to six papers that no longer exist and return "page not found" (Winter Wonderland cardstock and paper, Americana paper, printable index flash cards, Premium Plus 80 lb white cardstock and black cardstock), including the Wedding Favors Gift Tags, Paper Stars, Christmas Card Village and Memory Game Note Cards pages. Other old links, such as "Kraft Cover stock", redirect correctly.Source
    • Your shopShop catalogue (WooCommerce store feed, October 20, 2026): 398 products, of which 331 are free downloads at $0.00 (309 Free Project Downloads and 22 Free Printable Downloads) and 67 are paid PrintWorks and Elementree products from $6.99 to $45.99 (median $14.99). None of the 398 products has a customer review. The free range includes 49 SVG cutting files, 26 transfer templates and seasonal sets (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter, 8 Thanksgiving, 8 back to school).Source
  • 03

    One of six public testimonials is placeholder text titled "Lorem Ipsum", still live and in the sitemap; the others date from 2019. None of the 398 products has a review, and the Product Manager role lists reviews among the things to manage.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Marketing Manager

    First action

    Unpublish the placeholder testimonial.

    How to measure it

    Paid products with at least one review

    Now
    –
    Target
    50%
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Unpublish

      Placeholder page.

      Web Developer 10 minutes

    2. 2

      New quotes

      Three current customers.

      Marketing Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Enable reviews

      WooCommerce.

      Web Developer 1 hour

    4. 4

      Request email

      After paid orders.

      Marketing Manager 1 day

    5. 5

      Show stars

      Structured data.

      Web Developer 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Reviews per month.

      Product Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Unpublish it now.

    Why it works

    Unpublish the placeholder, add three current quotes from resellers and teachers, enable WooCommerce reviews with a request email after each paid order, and bring in ratings from the marketplace listings where allowed.

    Real, recent proof helps both crafters and B2B buyers trust a brand they meet online.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Few paid orders on site

      Ask Craft Club members who bought elsewhere.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap (682 URLs): 398 product pages, 330 product-tag pages (for example /product-tag/2023/), 13 blog tag pages; six testimonials last updated in 2019, one of them titled "Lorem Ipsum" with placeholder text, live at /dt_testimonials/lorem-ipsum/. The blog has 178 posts; the latest is "Paper Weight Guide" (October 8, 2026).Source
    • Your shopShop catalogue (WooCommerce store feed, October 20, 2026): 398 products, of which 331 are free downloads at $0.00 (309 Free Project Downloads and 22 Free Printable Downloads) and 67 are paid PrintWorks and Elementree products from $6.99 to $45.99 (median $14.99). None of the 398 products has a customer review. The free range includes 49 SVG cutting files, 26 transfer templates and seasonal sets (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter, 8 Thanksgiving, 8 back to school).Source
    • HiringProduct Manager - Consumer Goods/Manufacturing (posted September 29, 2026): owns "the full lifecycle of our physical product lines" and "a digital-first approach", with "an understanding of how products perform across traditional retail and e-commerce channels, including online assortment opportunities, competitive positioning, content quality, search behavior, pricing, reviews, and marketplace trends"; experience with "Walmart, Amazon, Staples"; tracks performance after launch and recommends "refreshes, or line extensions"; handles FSC, SFI, recycled content and UL documentation; uses "AI-enabled platforms".Source
  • 04

    The homepage description, which search results show, reads "We develop and cultivate proactive partnerships with our suppliers and customers". It names no product, while the page covers PrintWorks, Elementree, DocuGard, HP & Hammermill and Weego.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Marketing Manager

    First action

    Rewrite the homepage description.

    How to measure it

    Search click-through

    Now
    –
    Target
    +10%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Rewrite homepage

      Products first.

      Marketing Manager 1 hour

    2. 2

      Brand pages

      Five descriptions.

      Marketing Manager 2 hours

    3. 3

      Titles

      Brand and product.

      Marketing Manager 1 hour

    4. 4

      Check previews

      Social cards.

      Web Developer 1 hour

    5. 5

      Submit

      Search Console.

      Web Developer 10 minutes

    6. 6

      Measure

      Click-through.

      Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Change the homepage description.

    Why it works

    Rewrite it around the products: "Paper converter since 1964: PrintWorks craft papers and cardstock, Elementree sustainable paper, DocuGard security paper and checks." Do the same for each brand page.

    Searchers and resellers see what Paris offers before they click.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Brand mix confuses

      Lead with paper, list the rest.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Making it Better Since 1964"; paper converting, office and school organization, security printing and portable power; brands PrintWorks, Elementree, PrintWorks Professional, DocuGard, HP & Hammermill and Weego; partner pages to become a reseller, vendor or influencer; Teacher Resources, a Teacher Appreciation Club and a Craft Club. The meta description reads "We develop and cultivate proactive partnerships with our suppliers and customers to ensure a high level of quality and service."Source
    • Your websiteDocuGard page: security paper and business checks with "up to 10 security features", printable checks "compatible with most money management software packages, such as QuickBooks", "75+ stock items stored nationwide", sold online, through authorized resellers and an Amazon store, plus custom security paper (heat-sensitive inks, pantographs, watermarks).Source
    • Your websiteParis has supplied HP and Hammermill papers "into retail for over 35 years" as "a trusted intermediary between OEMs, paper mills and the marketplace". Weego Portable Power was launched in 2014 with patented Smarty Clamps and sells online and through authorized resellers.Source
  • 05

    The sitemap lists 330 product-tag pages for 398 products, such as /product-tag/2023/, most holding one or two free downloads. They spread search value thin and compete with the real category pages.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Web Developer

    First action

    Export tag pages with their product counts.

    How to measure it

    Hub organic sessions

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Export tags

      Counts and traffic.

      Web Developer 1 day

    2. 2

      Pick 15 hubs

      Highest demand.

      Marketing Manager 1 day

    3. 3

      Noindex the rest

      SEO plugin setting.

      Web Developer 1 hour

    4. 4

      Write hubs

      Intro and papers.

      Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Link

      From the shop menu.

      Web Developer 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Organic sessions.

      Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Web Developer

    Smallest test

    Noindex the year tags first.

    Why it works

    Mark the tag pages noindex and remove them from the sitemap, keep 15 strong hubs (gift tags, wedding, classroom, SVG files, fabric transfers, each season) as proper pages with an intro and the papers to use.

    Fewer, stronger pages rank better and give each hub a sales job.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Losing tag traffic

      Keep tags with real visits as hubs.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap (682 URLs): 398 product pages, 330 product-tag pages (for example /product-tag/2023/), 13 blog tag pages; six testimonials last updated in 2019, one of them titled "Lorem Ipsum" with placeholder text, live at /dt_testimonials/lorem-ipsum/. The blog has 178 posts; the latest is "Paper Weight Guide" (October 8, 2026).Source
    • Your shopShop catalogue (WooCommerce store feed, October 20, 2026): 398 products, of which 331 are free downloads at $0.00 (309 Free Project Downloads and 22 Free Printable Downloads) and 67 are paid PrintWorks and Elementree products from $6.99 to $45.99 (median $14.99). None of the 398 products has a customer review. The free range includes 49 SVG cutting files, 26 transfer templates and seasonal sets (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter, 8 Thanksgiving, 8 back to school).Source
  • 06

    Real Chrome visitors load pariscorp.com in 2.46 s and interact in 86 ms, both passing, but the page moves as it loads (layout shift 0.12 to 0.14 against a 0.1 limit), so the site fails Core Web Vitals on that one measure.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Web Developer

    First action

    Add width and height to the homepage images.

    How to measure it

    Real-visitor layout shift

    Now
    –
    Target
    under 0.1
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Find shifts

      Lab trace.

      Web Developer 1 hour

    2. 2

      Image sizes

      Width and height.

      Web Developer 1 day

    3. 3

      Banner space

      Cookie and chat.

      Web Developer 1 day

    4. 4

      Defer styles

      Render-blocking CSS.

      Web Developer 2 days

    5. 5

      Retest

      PageSpeed.

      Web Developer 1 day

    6. 6

      Watch

      Field data monthly.

      Web Developer monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Developer time
    Owner
    Web Developer

    Smallest test

    Fix the homepage hero sizes.

    Why it works

    Set fixed sizes for the hero, logo and product images, reserve space for the cookie banner and chat, and defer render-blocking styles (about 4.6 s in the lab). Retest until layout shift is under 0.1.

    A stable page feels faster and passes Google's page experience check.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Theme limits

      Test on staging first.

    Evidence

    • PageSpeed testGoogle PageSpeed test of pariscorp.com on a phone: performance 56/100 (desktop 88); in the lab the main content takes 13.3 s, with render-blocking requests (about 4.6 s), unused JavaScript (1.9 s) and unused CSS (1.5 s) as the biggest fixes; 2.1 MB. Real Chrome visitors load in 2.46 s and interact in 86 ms, both passing, but fail Core Web Vitals on layout shift (0.12 to 0.14 against a 0.1 limit). Loading has improved 31%.Source

This quarter 9

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    Each free download sends a link to the email entered at checkout, and the pages invite crafters to share results with @printworksdiy and join the Craft Club. That list of makers is Paris's most engaged audience.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Marketing Manager

    First action

    Check how download emails reach Klaviyo and the consent captured.

    How to measure it

    Revenue per download contact

    Now
    –
    Target
    $1
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Check consent

      Checkout opt-in.

      Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Sync

      WooCommerce to Klaviyo.

      Web Developer 1 week

    3. 3

      Write series

      Three emails.

      Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Map papers

      Per project.

      Product Manager 1 week

    5. 5

      Launch

      Flow.

      Marketing Manager 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Orders and clubs.

      Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Send the first email to last month's downloads.

    Why it works

    In Klaviyo, follow each download with three emails: "How did it turn out?" with the paper used, two related projects by season or theme, and a Craft Club or Teacher Appreciation Club invitation. Respect consent for marketing.

    Free-download users have shown intent; a short, useful series turns them into paper buyers.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Spam complaints

      Opt-in only and an easy unsubscribe.

    Evidence

    • Your shopFree download page, "Wedding Favors Gift Tags - Free Printable Download": $0.00 and an "Add to cart" button; "first click 'add to cart'. When you have checked out, the download link will be sent to the email address you entered. No credit card is required for free downloads." The paper is suggested only as text links ("PrintWorks Kraft Cover stock or PrintWorks Premium Cardstock"); the "Related products" box shows three more free downloads (Easter gift tags, an Easter egg wreath and an origami Easter bunny). The Halloween Gift Tags page follows the same pattern.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Making it Better Since 1964"; paper converting, office and school organization, security printing and portable power; brands PrintWorks, Elementree, PrintWorks Professional, DocuGard, HP & Hammermill and Weego; partner pages to become a reseller, vendor or influencer; Teacher Resources, a Teacher Appreciation Club and a Craft Club. The meta description reads "We develop and cultivate proactive partnerships with our suppliers and customers to ensure a high level of quality and service."Source
    • Your shopShop catalogue (WooCommerce store feed, October 20, 2026): 398 products, of which 331 are free downloads at $0.00 (309 Free Project Downloads and 22 Free Printable Downloads) and 67 are paid PrintWorks and Elementree products from $6.99 to $45.99 (median $14.99). None of the 398 products has a customer review. The free range includes 49 SVG cutting files, 26 transfer templates and seasonal sets (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter, 8 Thanksgiving, 8 back to school).Source
  • 08

    The free range is heavily seasonal (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter), and PrintWorks sells matching seasonal cardstock and paper at $24.99 to $26.99. Projects and papers are not sold together.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Product Manager

    First action

    Plan the next season's bundle.

    How to measure it

    Bundle orders per season

    Now
    –
    Target
    500
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick season

      Next major holiday.

      Product Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Design projects

      Three printables.

      Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Build bundle

      Two papers plus project.

      E-commerce Manager 1 week

    4. 4

      Release early

      Six weeks ahead.

      Marketing Manager per season

    5. 5

      Promote

      Clubs and social.

      Social Media & Influencer Coordinator per season

    6. 6

      Measure

      Bundle orders.

      Product Manager per season

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Product Manager

    Smallest test

    Bundle one season.

    Why it works

    For each season, release the new printables six weeks early with a bundle (two papers plus the project), promote it to the Craft Club and teachers, and retire last year's set to an archive page.

    Bundles raise order value and give crafters a reason to buy direct.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Unsold stock

      Bundle evergreen papers too.

    Evidence

    • Your shopShop catalogue (WooCommerce store feed, October 20, 2026): 398 products, of which 331 are free downloads at $0.00 (309 Free Project Downloads and 22 Free Printable Downloads) and 67 are paid PrintWorks and Elementree products from $6.99 to $45.99 (median $14.99). None of the 398 products has a customer review. The free range includes 49 SVG cutting files, 26 transfer templates and seasonal sets (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter, 8 Thanksgiving, 8 back to school).Source
    • HiringProduct Manager - Consumer Goods/Manufacturing (posted September 29, 2026): owns "the full lifecycle of our physical product lines" and "a digital-first approach", with "an understanding of how products perform across traditional retail and e-commerce channels, including online assortment opportunities, competitive positioning, content quality, search behavior, pricing, reviews, and marketplace trends"; experience with "Walmart, Amazon, Staples"; tracks performance after launch and recommends "refreshes, or line extensions"; handles FSC, SFI, recycled content and UL documentation; uses "AI-enabled platforms".Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Making it Better Since 1964"; paper converting, office and school organization, security printing and portable power; brands PrintWorks, Elementree, PrintWorks Professional, DocuGard, HP & Hammermill and Weego; partner pages to become a reseller, vendor or influencer; Teacher Resources, a Teacher Appreciation Club and a Craft Club. The meta description reads "We develop and cultivate proactive partnerships with our suppliers and customers to ensure a high level of quality and service."Source
  • 09

    PrintWorks is sold through Walmart, Amazon and Staples according to Paris's own job posts, but the product pages offer only the site's own cart. Many shoppers prefer to add the paper to an order where they already pay shipping.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Product Manager

    First action

    Collect the retailer URLs for the top 20 products.

    How to measure it

    Tracked retailer clicks

    Now
    –
    Target
    2,000 a month
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Collect URLs

      Top 20 products.

      Product Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Add buttons

      Product template.

      Web Developer 1 week

    3. 3

      Track

      Tagged links.

      Web Developer 1 day

    4. 4

      Retailer programs

      Affiliate or brand referral options.

      Product Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      Report

      By product and retailer.

      Product Manager monthly

    6. 6

      Decide

      Which products stay direct.

      Product Manager quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Product Manager

    Smallest test

    Add buttons to five products.

    Why it works

    Add retailer buttons under the price, with tracked links, and keep the direct cart for bundles and exclusives. Report which retailer each product's visitors choose.

    It captures sales that would otherwise leave to search for the product, and gives the Product Manager channel data.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Lower direct sales

      Keep bundles and free shipping thresholds direct.

    Evidence

    • HiringProduct Manager - Consumer Goods/Manufacturing (posted September 29, 2026): owns "the full lifecycle of our physical product lines" and "a digital-first approach", with "an understanding of how products perform across traditional retail and e-commerce channels, including online assortment opportunities, competitive positioning, content quality, search behavior, pricing, reviews, and marketplace trends"; experience with "Walmart, Amazon, Staples"; tracks performance after launch and recommends "refreshes, or line extensions"; handles FSC, SFI, recycled content and UL documentation; uses "AI-enabled platforms".Source
    • HiringCustomer Account Specialist (posted October 5, 2026): manages "multimillion-dollar accounts such as Walmart, Amazon, paper merchants, and independent office product dealers", prepares quotations, maintains pricing integrity, ensures orders ship "On Time and In Full (OTIF)" and supports "customer scorecard initiatives". "This is not a call center role."Source
    • Your shopPaid product page, PrintWorks Neon Cardstock: $26.99 for 10 sheets of each of five neon colours, 65 lb (176 gsm), acid and lignin free, FSC-certified fibres, "Compatible for use with desktop cutting machines", "Made in the USA". The structured data has Product and Offer but no rating, and the page has no reviews and no links to buy at a retailer.Source
  • 10

    The new Product Manager is asked to watch "online assortment opportunities, competitive positioning, content quality, search behavior, pricing, reviews, and marketplace trends", and the Customer Account Specialist supports "customer scorecard initiatives".

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Product Manager

    First action

    Pick the 30 listings that sell most.

    How to measure it

    Revenue from scored listings

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick listings

      Top 30.

      Product Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Define scores

      Rank, price, reviews, content, stock.

      Product Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Collect data

      Monthly.

      Product Manager monthly

    4. 4

      Fix ten

      Worst listings.

      Product Manager monthly

    5. 5

      Share

      With sales and accounts.

      Customer Account Specialist monthly

    6. 6

      Review

      Quarterly results.

      Director of Sales quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time and a data tool
    Owner
    Product Manager

    Smallest test

    Score ten listings this month.

    Why it works

    Build one scorecard per listing on Amazon, Walmart and Staples: rank for its main search, price against Astrobrights and others, rating and review count, image and content completeness, and stock. Fix the worst ten each month.

    Marketplace search is where most paper buyers decide, and a scorecard turns that into a monthly task list.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too much data

      Five measures only.

    Evidence

    • HiringProduct Manager - Consumer Goods/Manufacturing (posted September 29, 2026): owns "the full lifecycle of our physical product lines" and "a digital-first approach", with "an understanding of how products perform across traditional retail and e-commerce channels, including online assortment opportunities, competitive positioning, content quality, search behavior, pricing, reviews, and marketplace trends"; experience with "Walmart, Amazon, Staples"; tracks performance after launch and recommends "refreshes, or line extensions"; handles FSC, SFI, recycled content and UL documentation; uses "AI-enabled platforms".Source
    • HiringCustomer Account Specialist (posted October 5, 2026): manages "multimillion-dollar accounts such as Walmart, Amazon, paper merchants, and independent office product dealers", prepares quotations, maintains pricing integrity, ensures orders ship "On Time and In Full (OTIF)" and supports "customer scorecard initiatives". "This is not a call center role."Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Astrobrights, "a wide selection of color paper, colored cardstock, journals and more. Plus, discover DIY projects and templates"; Cricut, machines, materials and tools for "DIY projects, custom crafts, cards, labels, apparel"; TROY Group, secure MICR check printing "that meets ANSI standards"; VersaCheck, online check printing plans.Source
  • 11

    Paris has Teacher Resources, a Teacher Appreciation Club and 13 classroom materials products, and teachers buy paper with their own money and school budgets.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Marketing Manager

    First action

    Draft one supply list.

    How to measure it

    Orders from club members

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Draft lists

      Grades K-12.

      Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Bundles

      Classroom packs.

      E-commerce Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      PO option

      School purchase orders.

      Controller 1 month

    4. 4

      Email club

      Each semester.

      Marketing Manager semester

    5. 5

      Share

      Teacher groups.

      Social Media & Influencer Coordinator ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Orders.

      E-commerce Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Publish one list.

    Why it works

    Publish grade-level supply lists of PrintWorks papers, labels and DocIt organizers, offer classroom bundles with a school purchase order option, and give club members a semester reorder reminder.

    Teachers reorder every term and recommend supplies to colleagues.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Purchase order payment delays

      Clear terms.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Making it Better Since 1964"; paper converting, office and school organization, security printing and portable power; brands PrintWorks, Elementree, PrintWorks Professional, DocuGard, HP & Hammermill and Weego; partner pages to become a reseller, vendor or influencer; Teacher Resources, a Teacher Appreciation Club and a Craft Club. The meta description reads "We develop and cultivate proactive partnerships with our suppliers and customers to ensure a high level of quality and service."Source
    • Your shopShop catalogue (WooCommerce store feed, October 20, 2026): 398 products, of which 331 are free downloads at $0.00 (309 Free Project Downloads and 22 Free Printable Downloads) and 67 are paid PrintWorks and Elementree products from $6.99 to $45.99 (median $14.99). None of the 398 products has a customer review. The free range includes 49 SVG cutting files, 26 transfer templates and seasonal sets (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter, 8 Thanksgiving, 8 back to school).Source
  • 12

    Paris offers 49 free SVG cutting files, and its cardstock is "Compatible for use with desktop cutting machines". Machine crafters are a large, active audience that buys cardstock in bulk.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Social Media & Influencer Coo…

    First action

    Test cut settings for five papers.

    How to measure it

    SVG-page paper orders

    Now
    –
    Target
    300 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Test settings

      Five papers.

      Product Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Build page

      Library and settings.

      Web Developer 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Videos

      Short demos.

      Social Media & Influencer Coordinator 1 month

    4. 4

      Creators

      Influencer program.

      Social Media & Influencer Coordinator 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Bundles

      Cardstock packs.

      E-commerce Manager 1 week

    6. 6

      Measure

      Orders.

      E-commerce Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Creator samples
    Owner
    Social Media & Influencer Coordinator

    Smallest test

    Publish cut settings for one paper.

    Why it works

    Build a page for machine crafters: the SVG library, cut settings for each PrintWorks paper, and videos. Partner with machine-crafting creators through the existing influencer program.

    Cut settings and free files are what this audience searches for, and they buy the paper that works.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Trademark use

      Describe machines generically or follow each brand's guidelines.

    Evidence

    • Your shopShop catalogue (WooCommerce store feed, October 20, 2026): 398 products, of which 331 are free downloads at $0.00 (309 Free Project Downloads and 22 Free Printable Downloads) and 67 are paid PrintWorks and Elementree products from $6.99 to $45.99 (median $14.99). None of the 398 products has a customer review. The free range includes 49 SVG cutting files, 26 transfer templates and seasonal sets (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter, 8 Thanksgiving, 8 back to school).Source
    • Your shopPaid product page, PrintWorks Neon Cardstock: $26.99 for 10 sheets of each of five neon colours, 65 lb (176 gsm), acid and lignin free, FSC-certified fibres, "Compatible for use with desktop cutting machines", "Made in the USA". The structured data has Product and Offer but no rating, and the page has no reviews and no links to buy at a retailer.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Making it Better Since 1964"; paper converting, office and school organization, security printing and portable power; brands PrintWorks, Elementree, PrintWorks Professional, DocuGard, HP & Hammermill and Weego; partner pages to become a reseller, vendor or influencer; Teacher Resources, a Teacher Appreciation Club and a Craft Club. The meta description reads "We develop and cultivate proactive partnerships with our suppliers and customers to ensure a high level of quality and service."Source
  • 13

    DocuGard has 75+ stock items with up to 10 security features and custom security paper, and the Customer Account Specialist prepares quotations. The page lists the range, but there is no page per use and no quote form.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Customer Account Specialist

    First action

    List the top four uses by sales.

    How to measure it

    DocuGard quote requests

    Now
    –
    Target
    30 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick uses

      Top four.

      Director of Sales 1 week

    2. 2

      Write pages

      Products per use.

      Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Quote form

      Short form.

      Web Developer 1 week

    4. 4

      Route

      To account team.

      Customer Account Specialist 1 day

    5. 5

      Follow up

      Within one day.

      Customer Account Specialist ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Quotes to orders.

      Director of Sales monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Customer Account Specialist

    Smallest test

    Publish the payroll checks page.

    Why it works

    Create pages for payroll and vendor checks, medical prescriptions, certificates and transcripts, each with the right products and a short quote form routed to the account team.

    Buyers search by use, and a quote form brings in custom orders.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Compliance claims

      State only verified features.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteDocuGard page: security paper and business checks with "up to 10 security features", printable checks "compatible with most money management software packages, such as QuickBooks", "75+ stock items stored nationwide", sold online, through authorized resellers and an Amazon store, plus custom security paper (heat-sensitive inks, pantographs, watermarks).Source
    • HiringCustomer Account Specialist (posted October 5, 2026): manages "multimillion-dollar accounts such as Walmart, Amazon, paper merchants, and independent office product dealers", prepares quotations, maintains pricing integrity, ensures orders ship "On Time and In Full (OTIF)" and supports "customer scorecard initiatives". "This is not a call center role."Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Astrobrights, "a wide selection of color paper, colored cardstock, journals and more. Plus, discover DIY projects and templates"; Cricut, machines, materials and tools for "DIY projects, custom crafts, cards, labels, apparel"; TROY Group, secure MICR check printing "that meets ANSI standards"; VersaCheck, online check printing plans.Source
  • 14

    Paris sells through independent office product dealers and has a "Become a Reseller Partner" page. Dealers sell more of what is easy to list.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Customer Account Specialist

    First action

    Ask five dealers what they need.

    How to measure it

    Dealer revenue

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Ask dealers

      Five interviews.

      Customer Account Specialist 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Build kit

      Images and data.

      Product Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Publish

      Reseller page.

      Web Developer 1 week

    4. 4

      Announce

      Email dealers.

      Customer Account Specialist 1 week

    5. 5

      Portal

      Reorders.

      Web Developer 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Measure

      Dealer orders.

      Director of Sales monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Customer Account Specialist

    Smallest test

    Send the kit to five dealers.

    Why it works

    Build a downloadable kit: product images, descriptions, specifications, case packs, sell sheets for PrintWorks, Elementree and DocuGard, and a reorder portal.

    Good content wins shelf and catalogue space with dealers.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Outdated data

      Update quarterly.

    Evidence

    • HiringCustomer Account Specialist (posted October 5, 2026): manages "multimillion-dollar accounts such as Walmart, Amazon, paper merchants, and independent office product dealers", prepares quotations, maintains pricing integrity, ensures orders ship "On Time and In Full (OTIF)" and supports "customer scorecard initiatives". "This is not a call center role."Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Making it Better Since 1964"; paper converting, office and school organization, security printing and portable power; brands PrintWorks, Elementree, PrintWorks Professional, DocuGard, HP & Hammermill and Weego; partner pages to become a reseller, vendor or influencer; Teacher Resources, a Teacher Appreciation Club and a Craft Club. The meta description reads "We develop and cultivate proactive partnerships with our suppliers and customers to ensure a high level of quality and service."Source
    • Your websiteDocuGard page: security paper and business checks with "up to 10 security features", printable checks "compatible with most money management software packages, such as QuickBooks", "75+ stock items stored nationwide", sold online, through authorized resellers and an Amazon store, plus custom security paper (heat-sensitive inks, pantographs, watermarks).Source
  • 15

    The Customer Account Specialist owns On Time and In Full delivery and customer scorecards, and Paris runs warehouses in New Jersey and Texas. Reliable delivery matters to paper merchants and dealers.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Sales

    First action

    Calculate last quarter's OTIF.

    How to measure it

    On time in full

    Now
    –
    Target
    98%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Calculate

      Last quarter.

      Customer Account Specialist 1 week

    2. 2

      Fix causes

      Top three misses.

      Operations Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Report

      To accounts.

      Customer Account Specialist monthly

    4. 4

      Sales material

      Average OTIF.

      Director of Sales quarterly

    5. 5

      Pitch

      New merchants.

      Director of Sales ongoing

    6. 6

      Review

      Quarterly.

      Director of Sales quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Director of Sales

    Smallest test

    Share OTIF with one account.

    Why it works

    Measure OTIF per customer each month, share it with large accounts, and publish the average in sales materials once it is consistently high.

    Proven reliability wins accounts from suppliers with stock problems.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Publishing a bad month

      Share rolling averages.

    Evidence

    • HiringCustomer Account Specialist (posted October 5, 2026): manages "multimillion-dollar accounts such as Walmart, Amazon, paper merchants, and independent office product dealers", prepares quotations, maintains pricing integrity, ensures orders ship "On Time and In Full (OTIF)" and supports "customer scorecard initiatives". "This is not a call center role."Source
    • HiringOpen roles on the Paylocity careers page (October 20, 2026): Maintenance Mechanic (posted October 19), Customer Account Specialist, Product Manager, Controller (September 17), Press Operator and Didde Press Operator (September), and Material Handlers at headquarters and the Texas Warehouse (September), in Westampton, New Jersey and Texas.Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 16

    Elementree is Paris's "Affordable, Sustainable" range, and the Product Manager will handle FSC, SFI and recycled-content documentation. Schools, agencies and companies increasingly need certified paper for purchasing rules.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Product Manager

    First action

    Collect current certificates for Elementree.

    How to measure it

    Elementree institutional revenue

    Now
    –
    Target
    +25%
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Collect documents

      Certificates.

      Product Manager 1 month

    2. 2

      Purchasing page

      Schools and offices.

      Marketing Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Dealer pitch

      Sustainability pack.

      Customer Account Specialist 1 quarter

    4. 4

      District buyers

      Direct outreach.

      Director of Sales 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Track

      Orders.

      Director of Sales monthly

    6. 6

      Expand

      More products.

      Product Manager quarterly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Product Manager

    Smallest test

    Pitch three school districts.

    Why it works

    Create a sustainability documentation pack (certifications, chain of custody, recycled content) and a purchasing page for schools and offices, and pitch through dealers and district buyers.

    Documented sustainability wins contracts where price alone does not.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Claims scrutiny

      Publish only certified claims.

    Evidence

    • HiringProduct Manager - Consumer Goods/Manufacturing (posted September 29, 2026): owns "the full lifecycle of our physical product lines" and "a digital-first approach", with "an understanding of how products perform across traditional retail and e-commerce channels, including online assortment opportunities, competitive positioning, content quality, search behavior, pricing, reviews, and marketplace trends"; experience with "Walmart, Amazon, Staples"; tracks performance after launch and recommends "refreshes, or line extensions"; handles FSC, SFI, recycled content and UL documentation; uses "AI-enabled platforms".Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Making it Better Since 1964"; paper converting, office and school organization, security printing and portable power; brands PrintWorks, Elementree, PrintWorks Professional, DocuGard, HP & Hammermill and Weego; partner pages to become a reseller, vendor or influencer; Teacher Resources, a Teacher Appreciation Club and a Craft Club. The meta description reads "We develop and cultivate proactive partnerships with our suppliers and customers to ensure a high level of quality and service."Source
    • HiringCustomer Account Specialist (posted October 5, 2026): manages "multimillion-dollar accounts such as Walmart, Amazon, paper merchants, and independent office product dealers", prepares quotations, maintains pricing integrity, ensures orders ship "On Time and In Full (OTIF)" and supports "customer scorecard initiatives". "This is not a call center role."Source
  • 17

    Paris publishes free projects every season and sells the papers for them. A monthly shipment of the papers for that month's projects turns one-off buyers into subscribers.

    Medium impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Marketing Manager

    First action

    Survey Craft Club members on interest and price.

    How to measure it

    Active subscribers

    Now
    –
    Target
    1,000
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Survey

      Craft Club.

      Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design pack

      Papers and projects.

      Product Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Price

      Margin and shipping.

      Controller 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Build

      Subscriptions in WooCommerce.

      Web Developer 1 month

    5. 5

      Launch

      To members.

      Marketing Manager 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Retention.

      Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Packaging and fulfilment
    Owner
    Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Pre-sell 100 packs.

    Why it works

    Offer a monthly or seasonal pack (papers, transfers, stickers) with exclusive printables, sold direct. Start with Craft Club members.

    Subscriptions bring predictable revenue and a direct relationship with crafters.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Churn

      Seasonal plans and easy skips.

    Evidence

    • Your shopShop catalogue (WooCommerce store feed, October 20, 2026): 398 products, of which 331 are free downloads at $0.00 (309 Free Project Downloads and 22 Free Printable Downloads) and 67 are paid PrintWorks and Elementree products from $6.99 to $45.99 (median $14.99). None of the 398 products has a customer review. The free range includes 49 SVG cutting files, 26 transfer templates and seasonal sets (21 Valentine's, 19 Christmas, 19 Halloween, 12 Easter, 8 Thanksgiving, 8 back to school).Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Making it Better Since 1964"; paper converting, office and school organization, security printing and portable power; brands PrintWorks, Elementree, PrintWorks Professional, DocuGard, HP & Hammermill and Weego; partner pages to become a reseller, vendor or influencer; Teacher Resources, a Teacher Appreciation Club and a Craft Club. The meta description reads "We develop and cultivate proactive partnerships with our suppliers and customers to ensure a high level of quality and service."Source
    • Your shopPaid product page, PrintWorks Neon Cardstock: $26.99 for 10 sheets of each of five neon colours, 65 lb (176 gsm), acid and lignin free, FSC-certified fibres, "Compatible for use with desktop cutting machines", "Made in the USA". The structured data has Product and Offer but no rating, and the page has no reviews and no links to buy at a retailer.Source
  • 18

    Paris is a paper converter hiring press operators, a Didde press operator and a maintenance mechanic, and has supplied HP and Hammermill into retail for 35 years as an intermediary between mills and the market. That capacity can serve other brands.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters CEO

    First action

    Map spare press capacity by month.

    How to measure it

    Signed contracts

    Now
    –
    Target
    5
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Map capacity

      By month.

      Operations Manager 1 month

    2. 2

      Define services

      Runs and minimums.

      Operations Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Page and sheet

      Capabilities.

      Marketing Manager 1 month

    4. 4

      Pitch

      Brands and retailers.

      Director of Sales 2 quarters

    5. 5

      Quote

      Account team.

      Customer Account Specialist ongoing

    6. 6

      Review

      Margins.

      Controller quarterly

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Sales time
    Owner
    CEO

    Smallest test

    Pitch three brands.

    Why it works

    Package converting and private-label services (cut sizes, colours, packaging, short runs) with a page, a capability sheet and a quote form, and pitch e-commerce and retail brands.

    It fills press capacity and adds B2B revenue on existing equipment.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Conflict with own brands

      Exclude competing products.

    Evidence

    • HiringOpen roles on the Paylocity careers page (October 20, 2026): Maintenance Mechanic (posted October 19), Customer Account Specialist, Product Manager, Controller (September 17), Press Operator and Didde Press Operator (September), and Material Handlers at headquarters and the Texas Warehouse (September), in Westampton, New Jersey and Texas.Source
    • Your websiteParis has supplied HP and Hammermill papers "into retail for over 35 years" as "a trusted intermediary between OEMs, paper mills and the marketplace". Weego Portable Power was launched in 2014 with patented Smarty Clamps and sells online and through authorized resellers.Source
    • HiringCustomer Account Specialist (posted October 5, 2026): manages "multimillion-dollar accounts such as Walmart, Amazon, paper merchants, and independent office product dealers", prepares quotations, maintains pricing integrity, ensures orders ship "On Time and In Full (OTIF)" and supports "customer scorecard initiatives". "This is not a call center role."Source

Wildcards 2

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 19

    The latest blog post is a "Paper Weight Guide", and every PrintWorks page quotes weights in pounds and gsm (for example 65 lb, 176 gsm). Crafters and teachers search for paper weight conversions often.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Web Developer

    First action

    Build a basic table first.

    How to measure it

    Converter visits

    Now
    –
    Target
    5,000 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Design

      Inputs and outputs.

      Web Developer 1 week

    2. 2

      Build

      Simple page.

      Web Developer 1 week

    3. 3

      Add papers

      Per weight.

      Product Manager 1 day

    4. 4

      Link

      Product pages.

      Web Developer 1 day

    5. 5

      Promote

      Blog and social.

      Social Media & Influencer Coordinator 1 week

    6. 6

      Measure

      Visits and clicks.

      Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Developer time
    Owner
    Web Developer

    Smallest test

    Add a table to the guide.

    Why it works

    Build a simple converter (lb to gsm, text vs cover) with the matching PrintWorks papers listed for each weight, and link it from product pages.

    Tools earn links and repeat visits, and each answer points to a product.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Errors

      Check conversions with the mill specs.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap (682 URLs): 398 product pages, 330 product-tag pages (for example /product-tag/2023/), 13 blog tag pages; six testimonials last updated in 2019, one of them titled "Lorem Ipsum" with placeholder text, live at /dt_testimonials/lorem-ipsum/. The blog has 178 posts; the latest is "Paper Weight Guide" (October 8, 2026).Source
    • Your shopPaid product page, PrintWorks Neon Cardstock: $26.99 for 10 sheets of each of five neon colours, 65 lb (176 gsm), acid and lignin free, FSC-certified fibres, "Compatible for use with desktop cutting machines", "Made in the USA". The structured data has Product and Offer but no rating, and the page has no reviews and no links to buy at a retailer.Source
  • 20

    Paris sends email through Microsoft 365 and Klaviyo, but no DKIM key was found, DMARC is at "p=none" and SPF ends in "~all", so inbox providers have little to trust. The WordPress site also reports two plugins that are out of date.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Web Developer

    First action

    Enable DKIM in Microsoft 365.

    How to measure it

    Email spam-folder rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    -20%
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      DKIM

      Microsoft 365 and Klaviyo.

      Web Developer 1 day

    2. 2

      DMARC reports

      Two weeks.

      Web Developer 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Quarantine

      Policy change.

      Web Developer 1 hour

    4. 4

      Plugins

      Update and test.

      Web Developer 1 day

    5. 5

      Monthly check

      Maintenance list.

      Web Developer monthly

    6. 6

      Measure

      Deliverability.

      Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Web Developer

    Smallest test

    Enable DKIM this week.

    Why it works

    Turn on DKIM for Microsoft 365 and Klaviyo, review DMARC reports and move to quarantine, update the plugins, and set a monthly maintenance check.

    Signed email reaches more inboxes, and a maintained site avoids surprises.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Blocking real mail

      Move in steps.

    Evidence

    • DNS checkEmail runs on Microsoft 365 and Klaviyo. DMARC is published at "p=none", no DKIM key was found on the usual selectors, and SPF ends in "~all". The WordPress site reports two plugins that are out of date.Source
    • PageSpeed testGoogle PageSpeed test of pariscorp.com on a phone: performance 56/100 (desktop 88); in the lab the main content takes 13.3 s, with render-blocking requests (about 4.6 s), unused JavaScript (1.9 s) and unused CSS (1.5 s) as the biggest fixes; 2.1 MB. Real Chrome visitors load in 2.46 s and interact in 86 ms, both passing, but fail Core Web Vitals on layout shift (0.12 to 0.14 against a 0.1 limit). Loading has improved 31%.Source
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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 307 ideas

    Paper in the free-download cart, removed-paper links, placeholder testimonial and reviews, search description, tag pages and layout shift; email signing and maintenance.

  2. Days 31 to 6010 ideas

    Download follow-ups, seasonal bundles, retailer links, marketplace scorecard, teachers, machine crafters, DocuGard quotes, dealer kit and OTIF; the weight converter.

  3. Days 61 to 903 ideas

    Commit to Elementree for institutions, the paper club and private-label converting.

The research behind the plan

3 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value free, seasonal craft projects. The most cited problem: finding the right paper weight for a project.

  • Bright and themed cardstock that prints well
  • Dead links to retired papers
  • In their words: “cardstock”

Market

Competitive landscape

4 competitors compared: Astrobrights, Cricut, TROY Group and VersaCheck.

  • Gap to exploit: Free projects tied to the exact paper
  • Astrobrights: Narrower security and B2B range
  • Cricut: Premium-priced materials

Hiring signals

Paris is hiring to sell more through channels and to run its presses.

  • Product Manager - Consumer Goods/Manufacturing: Digital-first: assortment, content, search, pricing, reviews, marketplaces. Ideas 1, 3, 8, 9, 10, 16.
  • Customer Account Specialist: Walmart, Amazon, merchants and dealers; quotes and OTIF. Ideas 13, 14, 15.
  • Press Operator / Didde Press Operator: Converting capacity. Idea 18.

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