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Welcome to the UMD Blog!

Join us as we discuss all the cool things we learn, and have learned, about growing a small business. Mostly marketing, technology, business development, and the occasional cool USB Flash Drive.

Introduction to bootable usb drives

Introduction to Bootable Flash Drives

Bootable drives are an often overlooked use for USB drives. Part one of our bootable series will look into the uses and the history of bootable drives, including a brief explanation on the underlying technology, history of Linux LiveCDs, OS install disks and repair toolkits.

Custom Shaped Flash Drives Process

Exploring Custom Shaped Flash Drives: A Look Inside the Process

Have you ever wondered how custom shaped flash drives are created? Of course, we would love to say that all you have to do is send us a design and we use our magical flash drive powers to make it appear, but that only happens in fairy tales. In reality, there is actually a lot of important steps that take place before your custom shaped flash drives arrive at your door. That's why we are sharing a detailed look into the creation of custom shaped flash drives.

Meet Our Mascot, Ubie!

Meet Our Company Mascot, Ubie!

Did you know we have a mascot? Well to your surprise we do, and its name is Ubie! In the past, we were struggling to create a brand for our company. It wasn't until we redesigned our website that everything started to fall into place. Once Ubie came along, our brand changed for the better, and we finally had the perfect mascot we'd been searching for since the start of our company.

#FlashDrivesInAction Giveaway

#FlashDrivesInAction Giveaway

Who doesn't like free stuff? Everyone does, including us! That's why we love hosting giveaways for our awesome customers. We are especially excited to announce our latest giveaway called #FlashDrivesInAction. This giveaway isn't like any other that we have had in the past, but rather an ongoing contest that all of our customers who have ordered flash drives from us can partake in. If you have a custom flash drive made by USB Memory Direct, we can ensure that you are the perfect fit for the opportunity to score a 100 free custom flash drives of your choice.