Bee Local Magazine – Artwork Specifications
Supplying your own artwork? Use the sizes below and these print-ready settings. You can bookmark this page or jump straight to your ad size:
1/8 Page – Small & Mighty 1/4 Page – Wiggle Room 1/2 Page – Stand Out Full Page – Serious Impact 1/3 Page – Spread Out (soon)
General Print Guidelines
- Formats: PDF (preferred), JPG or PNG
- Resolution: 300 dpi (at final size)
- Colour: CMYK
- Bleed: 3 mm each side for edge-to-edge designs (see size notes)
- Fonts: Outline or embed fonts in PDFs
- Images: Use high-quality originals (avoid screenshots/web grabs)
Small & Mighty – 1/8 Page
- Ad size (no bleed):
- 65 mm W × 45 mm H
- Best for:
- New & small businesses; concise offers
- Keep copy short; prioritise logo + key message
- Use bold contact details for quick response
Wiggle Room – 1/4 Page
- Ad size (no bleed):
- 65 mm W × 90 mm H
- Best for:
- Seasonal offers, events, brand growth
- Room for a strong image + clear call-to-action
- Great balance of space and budget
Stand Out – 1/2 Page
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Ad size (no bleed):
- Landscape:
- 130 mm W × 90 mm H
Serious Impact – Full Page
- Trim (A5):
- 148 mm W × 210 mm H
- Bleed size (3 mm each side)
- Maximum visual impact for launches & brand ads
- Submit as PDF/X-1a if possible for consistent print
Spread Out – 1/3 Page (coming soon)
- Landscape:
- 130 mm W × 60 mm H
If you need a 1/3 page now, contact us and we’ll advise on availability.
Need design help?
We can create or adapt your advert to spec. Choose “Design my ad” on the artwork form.