What are the standard sizes for marketing postcards?
Our standard direct mail postcards are available in the following sizes:
- 4.25" x 5.5"
- 4" x 6"
- 5.5" x 8.5"
- 6" x 9"
- 5.5" x 11"
- 6" x 11"
These sizes are also available for our Every Door Direct Mail® campaigns.
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What is the difference between direct mail postcards and Every Door Direct Mail?
When you send a direct mail postcard campaign, your postcards are sent to a specific list of recipients, whereas with Every Door Direct Mail® the postcards are delivered to every house on a mail route.
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When should I use a direct mail campaign over EDDM?
If you are looking to target a very specific audience group or already have a customer list, then direct mail postcard services may be a better option than Every Door Direct Mail®.
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Do I need to come up with a design for my postcard mailing campaign myself?
At Excel Printing and Mailing, we have an experienced and award-winning design team that can assist you in creating the perfect visual and enhance your marketing message.
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Do you have examples of your direct mail addressed postcard designs?
Yes, we welcome you to take a look at some of our addressed postcard designs.
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If I use your postcard mailing service do I need a direct mail permit?
No, customers that use our postcard mailing services can use our permit at no charge.
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If my postcards are already made up to postal standards, how can I purchase a stamp and have them delivered?
If you’re wondering how to mail your postcards, we can help. Typically, our customers have us print their postcards and mail them out for them at discounted postage rates. However, if your postcards are set up correctly you can send them here, and we can address and mail them for you.
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Do you offer ‘print only’ services, so I can mail my postcards myself?
Yes, you can choose postcard printing services only. We can print and ship postcards to you, so you can mail them out.
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What is Every Door Direct Mail® (EDDM®)?
EDDM® is a popular and affordable USPS service that enables local businesses to send postcards to residents on specific mailing routes, without the need for a mailing list. We can help you run an EDDM® campaign.
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What postcards sizes are available?
Our most popular sizes are 4” x 6”, 6” x 9”, and 6" x 11", but we can accommodate a wide range of size requests.
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What is standard postcard size?
The standard postcard size used in the United States is approximately 6 x 4 inches (or, more specifically 5.8 x 4.2 inches). Our most popular sizes are 6" x 9" and 6" x 11".
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How quickly can my postcards be printed and mailed?
Our standard turnaround time is 3 to 5 business days depending on the quantity. Please let us know if you need your postcards printed and mailed by a particular date, and we can work together to make that happen.
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Can I send my postcard mailing campaign to my customer list?
Yes, it’s a great idea to use your own customer list for this purpose. However, there are plenty of options available if you don’t have a mailing list yet.
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Do you provide mailing lists?
Yes, when you choose to work with our team, we can handle every aspect of the postcard mailing process for you, including sourcing a suitable mailing list that meets your business needs.
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Do you print custom postcards?
Yes. Your postcards will feature a unique design, your brand messaging and logo, and you can choose variable data printing to add personalized elements.
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Do you offer discounts for bulk mailings?
Yes, the more direct mail postcards you print, the better the price per piece you will get.
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Are you able to print QR codes on my postcards?
Yes! This is a great way to send your customers a discount or link them to your online store.
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What’s the best option for cheap postcard printing?
Every Door Direct Mail® is the most affordable way to print postcards. Our team can make the EDDM® process easy.
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