EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Encore Software, a leading developer of consumer software and publisher of the Broderbund® line of software products, including The Print Shop®, announced today the launch of PrintShop.com, a website designed to help customers learn and grow with the #1 selling desktop publishing software.
The PrintShop.com launch is timed to coordinate with the release of The Print Shop 3.0, the latest version of the page design software. The website provides an overview of the new and improved features, including Photo Editing with Spot Touch Ups, Mail Merge, Save as HTML and Post to Facebook™. Once a customer has purchased the software, new users can get acquainted with the basics and longtime users can master the new features using the searchable online Print Shop User Guide and Video Tutorials. PrintShop.com also offers an interactive blog, featuring a series of blog articles called “Behind the Scenes.” “Behind the Scenes” is a candid look at the software development process and invites customers to comment on the improvements made inside the software.
“We are proud to announce PrintShop.com as a knowledgebase for The Print Shop customers. As the web and social media have exploded we felt it important to explain the new capabilities in the way that people prefer to receive information – instantly on the web,” said Cal Morrell, president of Encore Software.
PrintShop.com is in the initial phase of launch, currently offering presale of The Print Shop 3.0 Deluxe, created for Design Enthusiasts and priced at $49.99, and The Print Shop 3.0 Professional, created for Home Office Professionals and priced at $99.99. Both versions will be available for download and in box August 23, 2011.
Visit PrintShop.com for more information.
About The Print Shop
The Print Shop is an easy and affordable software solution for creating professional-quality design projects. With a primary focus on projects that are printed at a home printer, The Print Shop has become a favorite among young and young-at-heart alike who are looking to make projects from greeting cards and calendars to home office marketing materials. The Print Shop 3.0, scheduled to launch at the end of August 2011, expands the usability of the software to include features that are designed to help home office users create their own business identify and marketing materials. The Print Shop 3.0 Deluxe and The Print Shop 3.0 Professional can be purchased at PrintShop.com, Broderbund.com and at Retail.
About Encore
Encore is a leading interactive publisher and developer of PC and Mac software. As a result of strategic partnerships and acquisitions, Encore offers a wide range of best-selling Productivity, Utility, Education and Game titles. Principal brands include Broderbund®’s The Print Shop® and PrintMaster®, HOYLE®, Bicycle®, Punch! Software® and Advantage®.