Easy to handle and inexpensive to mail, postcards are a cost effective way to connect with your target market. Beautifully designed postcards have a clear-cut advantage — they are almost impossible to be thrown away without conveying their key message - unlike letters or brochures which may be trashed before the envelope is even opened.
Postcard Details:
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Choose from four specially selected glossy or uncoated stocks.
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Eight (8) standard sizes and custom trim options available
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Choose full color, full bleed printing on one or both sides
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All standard sizes are eligible to mail at USPS automated Letter rates
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Postcards can include a tear-off perforation
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Helpful Hint: UV coating cannot be added to the address/mailing side if the job includes mailing services
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Postcard Printing Resources
Postcard printing is a powerful advertising tool that is inexpensive both to print and to distribute among customers and prospects. With PrintPlace.com’s high quality postcard printing, you can easily create advertising campaigns with attention-grabbing, full color images. Here are some links to get you started on your postcard printing campaign.
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Postcard Design
The effectiveness of your postcard printing depends on design. Customers should know who the sender is and why they sent it at a quick glance. There are a variety of sizes from which to choose as you consider what information to convey. Here are some links to aid in designing your postcard for printing.
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Postcard Printing Tips
Optional full color on both sides is available. Plan your layout to create the most memorable impact with your postcard distribution. Here are some more tips and ideas to help you get the most out of your postcard printing.
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Postcard Marketing
Postcards can be used for a variety of reasons. Recruiting new customers, announcing sales events, service reminders, even a special thanks are all great uses for postcard marketing. Here are some more tips to kick off your project.
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More Postcard Printing Resources
Postcard printing is a tremendous asset to the marketing portfolio of any business and can also require a lot of background research. With its varied uses and endless formats available, postcards can be customized to meet every situation. Here are other resources you'll find useful in planning your project.
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Postcard Printing Extras
Online printing > Postcard Printing
All standard sizes are eligible to mail at USPS automated rates.
4x6 postcard
Mails at First Class Postcard presort rate (average $.24 each)
5x7 - 6x11 postcard
Mails at First Class Letter presort rate (average $.38 each) or Standard Letter rate ($.27 each).
Requirements:
- Size: if you trim to a custom size, ensure that width divided by height falls between 1" and 2.5"
- Design: must include a 4" wide x 2" tall unprinted area at the bottom right corner of the back side (mailing side)
- Orientation: must be horizontal (width is the larger dimension)
- Coating: cannot include High Gloss or Dull UV coating on back (mailing side)
Non-Profit - if you hold a valid USPS non-profit permit, we can mail under your non-profit rate if paperwork is completed. Contact Mailing Services for details.
For more information, including mailing list requirements, please reference our Mailing Services page.
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