Numbers that match how print jobs are actually sold
Price Matrix Setup covers the rate tables behind your online storefront. We configure the selling logic for common product ranges, from short runs to larger volume orders, so pricing changes in a controlled way as size, quantity, finish and delivery details change.
This is useful where quote slips cause confusion between counter sales, sales staff and online orders. The matrix can be set up for standard sheet sizes, print sides, paper weights, binding options, coating choices and courier zones. It keeps the storefront from guessing.
- Quantity breaks for each product or variation
- Size-based pricing for standard formats
- Tiered rates for stock, finish and binding choices
- Region or courier area charges where required
What gets built into the pricing tables
We configure the structure around the products you already sell, not around generic bundles that do not fit the shop floor. If you sell business cards, flyers, folded leaflets, pull-up banners or NCR books, each line can carry its own breakpoints and extras.
Artwork rules can sit alongside the matrix so the quote reflects the actual job shape. Where a product needs bleed, safe area, overprint checks or one-sided and two-sided pricing, those rules are tied to the correct line item.
- Custom rules for multiple variants on one product
- Artwork checks for bleed, crop marks and file type
- Separate pricing for reprints, setup work or variable data
- Delivery fees linked to address zone or collection option
How the setup is mapped from your shop sheet
We start with your current price sheet, catalogue list or quote structure and map each line into the storefront. That includes the logic behind the numbers, not just the visible amount. If a range changes at 250 units, the matrix reflects that step, and if a product only makes sense from a certain minimum, the storefront follows the same rule.
During this stage we also check how the matrix behaves with tax, rounding, setup charges and add-ons. If a product needs a manual review before final ordering, that branch can be built in without breaking the price display.
- Review of current product ranges and quantity bands
- Mapping of standard and optional finishes
- Checks for tax display, rounding and extra charges
- Testing of manual review points before checkout
The build sequence on a live storefront
The work normally moves in a clear order. First we define the products, then we load the rate bands, then we test the price display against sample orders. After that we adjust the edge cases, such as oversized items, saved jobs or products with courier variations.
This is also where B2B buyers can be handled properly. A corporate portal may need account-level pricing, volume thresholds, approved product lists or branch-specific delivery rules. The matrix supports those differences without forcing the same number onto every customer.
- Product group setup and variant naming
- Price band loading and test orders
- Corporate account pricing and branch rules
- Final checks for checkout totals and order data
Turnaround, pricing approach and the work order
Pricing for this service depends on how many products need pricing logic, how complex the quantity breaks are, and whether the matrix must connect to delivery zones, customer groups or proofing steps. A narrow build for a handful of standard products is handled differently from a catalogue with many combinations and separate B2B rules.
The turnaround depends on the list size and how complete the current price data is. When the data is tidy, the setup moves more cleanly. If the pricing sheet needs sorting first, that is included in the plan and flagged early so the matrix does not inherit gaps from the old system.
- Single product or small catalogue structures
- Multi-product matrices with variants and add-ons
- B2B pricing bands for account clients
- Courier and delivery logic tied to checkout
Aftercare for product changes and catalogue growth
Once the matrix is live, we stay with the practical side of changes such as new sizes, fresh paper choices or extra finish options. When a product line expands, the pricing structure can be extended without rebuilding the whole storefront. That helps the shop keep order data neat while the catalogue grows.
We also support staff who need to read the matrix and adjust it with confidence. If your team handles quotes, admin updates or production checks, they need to know where the numbers sit and how the rules interact. That training is part of the handover.
- Guidance for adding new ranges or product variants
- Admin training for staff who manage pricing
- Support for product expansion and rule changes
- Checks on quote consistency after catalogue updates
Key facts
| Service area | Durbanville, Cape Town and clients across South Africa |
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| Core function | Price matrix setup for online print quoting |
| Typical inputs | Product list, quantity breaks, finishes, delivery zones |
| Works with | Storefront setup, artwork rules, proofing and B2B portals |
| Delivery method | Configured into the storefront and tested with sample orders |
| Team involved | Pieter van Zyl, Ayanda Nortje, Johan Kotze, Naledi Ebrahim |
