26 October 2017

Various Tips In Maximizing Postcard Advertising Results

By Stephen Wallace


Postcards are either made from thick paper or a thin cardboard meant in writing then mailing without using envelopes and stamps are either required or one is already printed. Novelty postcards are made from uncommon materials for this purpose. These cards have images printed usually on them like some particular vehicles, buildings, paintings, portraits and tourist destinations although blank ones are available as well.

There are various reasons for sending this instead of normal letters, aside from being a cheaper alternative, like showing the receiver where you are currently sending it from. Another is for business to market their products and services using postcard advertising and mailing it to people. Here are several tips to maximize their effectiveness to produce sales leads or increase website traffic.

Make sure this are sent to prospects who might be interested with the offer and had the history of acting on their interests. Example is in sending it to those who requested details regarding products and services which is similar to the ones you offer. These lists could be acquired through the majority of mailing lists brokers.

Design postcards to look similar to one that came from their friend along with their message to you and not like a magazine ad instead. This may make the readers have a pleasant emotion reactions if the card is friendly looking instead of their usual harsh reactions for advertisements sent to them. Doing this could boost the amount of replies.

Do not use postcards in closing the sales because the information needed for making such decision will not fit the space it has. Use it in generating inquiries instead by briefly mentioning the main benefits they might get from these offers. Then motivate them in asking for further information with your contact number and website printed.

Because postcards are delivered without envelopes so their messages can be read directly and most people cannot avoid in doing so. Grab this advantage by getting to the point directly and capture their attention immediately with your message. Make it easy to read and brief so they would still be read even when the person just glances on it.

Send them with a first class mail service because these are only a few cents more expensive compared to standard ones if its size follows the requirement. The delivery is prioritized over the other classes meaning they arrive faster to the intended receivers. Doing this gives you the chance of getting more replies from the customers you targeted.

Send them to arrive during Tuesdays or Wednesdays because these days have lighter volume of mails usually than other days. This means less competition for your postcards from those that were also delivered that same day. Avoid having it arrive at Mondays because for most people, this day is the busiest.

Avoid spending much with your designs and prints because colorful and elegant ones are expensive unless these services are what you offer. Those with simple designs can just be made using your own computer and print it yourself or with the help of printing companies. Be sure to follow these tips if you want an increase of website traffic or sales.




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