What is Vistaprint Postcards?
Vistaprint Postcards are a popular and affordable way to market and promote your business or share your message with others. These postcards are highly customizable, allowing you to create a unique design that represents your brand or personal style.
Whether you need postcards for a special event, marketing campaign, or personal project, Vistaprint offers a wide range of options to choose from. You can select from a variety of sizes, shapes, and paper types, including glossy and matte finishes.
One of the benefits of using Vistaprint Postcards is their ease of use. Their online design tool makes it easy to create a professional-looking design in just minutes. You can upload your own artwork or use their templates to design your postcards.
Vistaprint also offers various printing options, including full color or black and white printing and optional rounded corners. You can order as few as 50 postcards or as many as 10,000, making it easy to find a quantity that suits your specific needs.
With affordable pricing and fast turnaround times, Vistaprint Postcards are an excellent choice for anyone looking to effectively promote their business or personal project. Whether you're looking to create a memorable marketing campaign or simply share your message with others, Vistaprint Postcards offer a high-quality, customizable solution.
Frequently Asked Questions about vistaprint postcards
First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Postcards were popular because they were a quick and easy way for individuals to communicate with each other. Today deltiology, or the collection of postcards, is a popular hobby.
Postcard sizes available on the Vista website
With the help of Vista services, you have the option to print postcards in the following sizes: 4″ x 6″ (the standard postcard size)
The concept of the postcard originated at the Austro-German Postal Conference of 1865. Small administrative cards came into circulation in 1869 and these were an overwhelming success with 140,000 copies sold in the first few days and 10 million copies in a single year. Many countries swiftly adopted the idea.
Historically, postcards are generally printed on a standard 16 pt “ultra thick” semi-gloss paper stock because of the luxurious feel, quality, and durability.
Postcards are an appealing and economical way to reach out to existing and potential customers and clients. This form of direct mail marketing is affordable and targeted.
Postcards are concise direct-mail pieces.
You can use a postcard to deliver a single, compelling message to a potential customer. Since the postcard has limited room, your copy can home in on a CTA.
What is the standard Postcard size? The standard Postcard size is 4” x 6”. It's the most cost-effective size, as it allows you to qualify for mailing at the First-Class Mail price. Perfect for budget-friendly campaigns.
4” x 6”
The 4” x 6” postcard is widely considered to be the standard postcard size, and it also happens to be the most popular because it qualifies as First-Class Mail and therefore boasts one of the cheapest postage rates available.
Britannica Dictionary definition of POSTCARD. [count] : a card on which a message may be sent by mail without an envelope and that often has a picture on one side - see picture at mail; see also {tag}picture{/tag} postcard.
To qualify as a postcard, a mail piece must be rectangular and meet these dimensions (per USPS regulations): At least 3-1/2” high X 5” long X 0.007” thick. No more than 6” high X 9” long X 0.016” thick. Have finished corners that do not exceed a radius of 0.125”
cardstocks
cardstocks are the standard thickness for postcards, but if you will be mailing your cards to multiple locations, we recommend the 16 pt. cardstock as the best option.
Reason #1: Direct Mail Has High ROI
In the most recent ANA Response Report, marketers reported a 112% ROI for prospect lists using letter mail, and 92% ROI for postcards mailed to house lists.
57% of people say postcard marketing makes them feel valued and creates authentic relationships. More than 60 of people are influenced to visit a website after receiving direct mailers, most of which are first-time shoppers. Brand recall is 70% greater for direct-mail than digital marketing efforts.
57% of people say postcard marketing makes them feel valued and creates authentic relationships. More than 60 of people are influenced to visit a website after receiving direct mailers, most of which are first-time shoppers. Brand recall is 70% greater for direct-mail than digital marketing efforts.
