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Avoid Common Postcard Mistakes

August 21, 2009

Printing Tips , Smart Design

At My Postcard Printing, we go the extra mile to optimize our clients’ postcards for printing and mailing. We also want to empower our clients in all aspects of postcard printing, including areas other people mistakenly take for granted. With that said, we’ve outlined some ways to avoid common postcard mistakes. We will identify what these problem areas are and how you can address them below.

Tips to Avoid Postcard Errors

More Benefits, Less Promotion

Focus more on how your business can benefit your customers than on how impressive your business is. Pitch unique selling propositions that are short but drive your point home. Your customers will want to know how you can meet their needs more than how successful or popular your business has been.

More Content, Less Design

Keep your postcards simple. Catchy graphics can attract attention, but too much may distract your customers from your message.

Maintain a minimalist yet straightforward postcard design. Use plenty of white space so customers can better focus on your message. Include only a few key graphics to identify your postcard and to make an impact. Less truly can be more sometimes.

Get Designer Help

It is advisable to have your postcard designs checked with a professional designer. Experienced designers will know how much space to allow for postage, or make allowances for factors you may not have anticipated. At My Postcard Printing, we give free design help with your postcard printing orders, as well as a convenient mailing service. Visit our website and find out how we can assist you today.

Blog Post written by:
Jennifer Silverman - Who's written 18 posts on the MyPostcardPrinting.com Blog.

One Comment

  1. Marq

    Wow! That’s very helpful!

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