{"id":38845,"date":"2025-06-11T20:40:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T03:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uprinting.com\/?p=38845"},"modified":"2025-10-16T21:14:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T04:14:17","slug":"how-postcard-mailing-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/blog\/how-postcard-mailing-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How Postcard Mailing Works"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Understand how postcard mailing and EDDM work, from USPS requirements to costs and targeting. Learn how to send postcards effectively for your business.<\/p>

Even in today\u2019s digital age,\u00a0postcard mailing<\/a>\u00a0still remains a powerful tool for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to engage customers and promote their offerings. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how\u00a0postcard mailing<\/a>\u00a0works, including best practices, regulations, and cost considerations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\nHow to Mail Postcards Using EDDM\n<\/h2>
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Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM)<\/a>\u00a0is a straightforward and effective way to reach potential customers without needing a mailing list. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1. Select your target area.<\/strong>\u00a0Use the\u00a0USPS online tool<\/a>\u00a0to choose specific routes based on demographics or geographic areas. This allows you to hone in on neighborhoods that align with your business.<\/p>

2. Design your postcard.<\/strong>\u00a0Create an eye-catching postcard that conveys your message clearly. Ensure your design adheres to USPS guidelines for size and layout.<\/p>

3. Prepare your postcards.<\/strong>\u00a0Once your design is finalized,\u00a0print your postcards<\/a>. Ensure they meet all required specifications, such as size and thickness.<\/p>

4. Submit your postcards to USPS.<\/strong>\u00a0Bring your postcards to your local USPS facility. Complete any necessary paperwork for EDDM and pay for your postage.<\/p>

5. Delivery:<\/strong>\u00a0After processing, your postcards will be delivered to all households on the selected routes, maximizing your postcard advertising reach.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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You can also use online printers, such as UPrinting, that offer full service EDDM to simplify the process. You can manage everything directly from our website: choose your delivery dates and routes, upload your design, and finalize your order with all costs for postcards, service fees, and postage included. We take care of the printing, processing, and delivery to the post office, allowing you to send as many postcards as you want without any restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\nUSPS Requirements for Mailing Postcards\n<\/h2>
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To ensure your postcards are eligible for mailing, you need to know the specific requirements set by the USPS.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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