{"id":6892,"date":"2025-08-01T14:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/?p=6892"},"modified":"2026-01-21T14:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:49:43","slug":"tired-of-smudges-and-scratches-august-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/tired-of-smudges-and-scratches-august-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired of Smudges and Scratches? &#8211; August Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-7 col-xs-7\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Custom Etching for Screen Protectors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As summer winds down and the season shifts to back-to-school and fall events, it\u2019s the perfect time to consider custom etching for your screen protectors. Whether you\u2019re personalizing school devices, promoting your business, or planning event giveaways, etched screen protectors offer a subtle way to personalize and promote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/screen-protectors-overview-comparison.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For branding that travels with your device, learn more about our custom etching. &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-xs-8\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Why Screen Cleaning Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your devices go everywhere with you\u2014work, school, travel, home, and back. And with frequent use comes buildup of fingerprints, bacteria, and more. Regular screen cleaning not only helps your devices perform better and last longer, it supports your personal health, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But using the wrong products or techniques can sometimes do more harm than good. Check out our useful screen cleaning tips&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/screen-cleaning-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"6894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0d6bba3b-7626-6f9f-71f1-57258f71b6eb.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0d6bba3b-7626-6f9f-71f1-57258f71b6eb.png 900w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0d6bba3b-7626-6f9f-71f1-57258f71b6eb-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0d6bba3b-7626-6f9f-71f1-57258f71b6eb-768x640.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" data-id=\"6895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/48660da2-27a0-1499-02c9-104d8f2004c4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/48660da2-27a0-1499-02c9-104d8f2004c4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/48660da2-27a0-1499-02c9-104d8f2004c4-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/48660da2-27a0-1499-02c9-104d8f2004c4-768x624.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Shop screen protectors button -->\n<br \/><div class=\"center aligncenter\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/screen-care-products.html\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color:#00a9e0;border-radius:0;border:2px solid #f2f2f2;color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;padding:16px 28px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;\">\nShop Screen Care Products <\/a><\/div><br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-xs-8\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Trusted by customers section -->\n<div class=\"col-md-12\" style=\"background-color:#00a6de;\">\n<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa-solid fas fa fa-quote-left alignleft\" style=\"font-size:36px;color:#075066;\"><\/i><br \/><br \/>\n<div style=\"padding:35px;\">\n<span style=\"font-size:26px;font-weight:600;color:#000;\">Trusted By Customers<\/span><br \/><br \/>\n<p style=\"color:#fff;font-size:16px;font-weight:500;\">Bought a screen protector for my new Subaru Forester at the same time I bought the vehicle. Came home and immediately installed the protector after picking up the vehicle. Following the video made installation easy, and I'm very happy with the quality. This should help prevent the light scratching that happened on my old vehicle.\n<br \/>\n\u2013 Andrew Hover\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<i class=\"fa-solid fas fa fa-quote-right alignright\" style=\"font-size:36px;color:#075066;\"><\/i><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-xs-8\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Common Mistakes to&nbsp;<\/strong>Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Placing a custom order? Here are some common mistakes to avoid. We love helping customers get the perfect custom screen protector. But if it\u2019s your first time ordering, a few simple mistakes can lead to a poor fit or delays. Follow these three tips to ensure a smooth ordering process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search Before You Start: Check our device database before placing a custom order\u2014we may already have it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure Carefully:&nbsp;Only measure the visible screen area, not the entire device. Manufacturer specs often include the entire device.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corner Radius Matters:&nbsp;If your screen has rounded corners, include the corner radius in your measurements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/successfully-measure-screen-for-quality-fit-protector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For more details on accurate measuring, check out our guide. &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Find your device button -->\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/custom-screen-protector-anti-glare-clear-privacy.html\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color:#00a9e0;border-radius:0;border:2px solid #f2f2f2;color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;padding:16px 28px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;\">\nFind Your Device <\/a><br \/><br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-7 col-xs-7\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Q&amp;A With Cory \u2014 Shop Supervisor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<!-- q & a content -->\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/mm5\/graphics\/00000001\/Cory-400.jpg\" class=\"right alignright\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<p><strong>What inspired you to pursue your current career path?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>I left a job that I was unhappy with for a long time to find something that I looked forward to doing every day. I'm very lucky to have a friend, Heather, who works at Photodon, who told me about an opening. I've grown to love this place and the people I work with, and I hope to continue here for many years to come.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What's a project you've worked on at Photodon that you're especially proud of?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>I've enjoyed making instructional videos. They are a lot of work, but it's always very satisfying when they are done.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What are your favorite hobbies or interests outside of work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>I like to watch sports, especially Ohio State football. I also enjoy reading and playing board games and video games. <\/p>\n\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/meet-our-staff.html\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color:#00a9e0;border-radius:0;border:2px solid #f2f2f2;color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;padding:16px 28px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;\">Meet Our Team <\/a>\n<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Custom Etching for Screen Protectors As summer winds down and the season shifts to back-to-school and fall events, it\u2019s the perfect time to consider custom etching for your screen protectors. Whether you\u2019re personalizing school devices, promoting your business, or planning event giveaways, etched screen protectors offer a subtle way to personalize and promote. 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