Postcards
Guides on postcard and invitation sizing, stocks, design, and direct-mail marketing.
Postcard Sizes and Mailing Standards: The Complete Guide
Before you print, make sure your postcard meets standard size and mailing requirements. This guide covers USPS postcard dimensions, postage rate thresholds, print bleed and safe zone specs — everything in one place.
Wedding Invitation & Event Postcard Printing Guide
Everything you need to know about producing postcard-style wedding invitations and event invites. Covers size selection, paper stock and finishing, envelope matching, and ordering timelines — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Postcard Paper Comparison: Coated Gloss vs. Uncoated Matte
Paper choice is the single biggest factor in how a postcard looks and feels. We compare coated gloss stock and premium uncoated matte stock side by side — covering color vibrancy, texture, weight, and cost — so you can pick the right paper for your project.
Core Design Tips for Evocative Postcards
Learn how to design postcards that genuinely move people. From white space and typography to color tone, image treatment, and correcting color shift at press — everything from design to finished print in one guide.
The Complete Guide to Short-Run Photo Postcards and Merchandise Printing
Learn how to produce fan merchandise and photo postcards in small quantities. We cover digital vs. offset printing, short-run unit costs, photo resolution requirements, and coating options.
Year-End Direct Mail Postcard Marketing: A Practical Strategy Guide
Learn how to win customers over with year-end greeting and direct mail postcards. This guide covers mailing timelines, message structure, QR codes and coupon tactics, standard mail specs, and how to optimize costs for bulk mailings.