From aa5a932ec4c6c5a04491706fd820ba841365c33c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Stefan Telecki [SSW]" Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:15:26 +1100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Create do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md --- rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md | 61 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 61 insertions(+) create mode 100644 rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md diff --git a/rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md b/rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6d68b644b40 --- /dev/null +++ b/rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +--- +seoDescription: Encourage staff to use branded laptop skins to improve marketing visibility and strengthen your company’s brand presence. +type: rule +title: Do you use branded laptop skins? +uri: do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins +authors: + - title: Stef Telecki + url: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/stef +created: 2025-11-19T13:42:55.753Z +guid: 7c7fb5e1-3c8e-4c1c-a4b5-9f9f7a8ad9d1 +--- + +You’ve probably seen it before: a team member presents at a meetup, works in a café, or joins a client meeting—and their laptop looks completely generic. No logo, no colors, no hint of the company they represent. It’s a missed branding opportunity. A simple laptop skin turns every work session into subtle, free marketing for your organization. + + + +Branding matters, and consistency reinforces professionalism. Branded laptop skins give your team a unified look, increase brand visibility, and help clients quickly recognize who you are. They act as mini billboards and also protect laptops from scratches—practical *and* impactful. + +### Why use branded laptop skins? + +* **Instant brand recognition** – Whether in meetings, airports, coworking spaces, or conferences, your brand becomes part of the environment. +* **Consistent and professional appearance** – A team that looks coordinated builds trust. +* **Low-cost marketing** – Once applied, it promotes your company every time the laptop is opened. +* **Helps differentiate company devices** – Useful for security and identification. +* **Protects equipment** – Skins can reduce wear from daily use. + +### What makes a good branded laptop skin? + +A strong laptop skin design should: + +* Display your logo clearly and at the right scale +* Use your brand colors +* Maintain enough simplicity so it doesn’t feel distracting +* Fit correctly and be easy to apply +* Be durable enough to withstand daily use + + +### Rollout tips for your team + +* Provide skins during onboarding so every new team member starts branded +* Encourage staff to replace worn skins promptly +* Use one standard design for consistency +* Offer optional variations only when aligned with your brand guidelines +* Have extras available in the office for damaged or outdated laptops + +### Bonus: Great for events + +Laptop skins help your team stand out at: + +* Meetups +* Conferences +* Training sessions +* Client workshops + +When your team opens their laptops, your brand becomes part of the room. + +### Final thought + +Branded laptop skins are a small investment with a big return. They keep your company visible, reinforce branding, and help your team present a unified professional identity wherever they work. + +```markdown From f14c633d8689223bc8a4973a04d9c3d635a8e656 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "github-actions[bot]" Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:16:55 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Auto-fix Markdown files --- rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md b/rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md index 6d68b644b40..48dc9d6dcc7 100644 --- a/rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md +++ b/rules/do-you-use-branded-laptop-skins.md @@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ A strong laptop skin design should: * Fit correctly and be easy to apply * Be durable enough to withstand daily use - ### Rollout tips for your team * Provide skins during onboarding so every new team member starts branded