Sunday, April 1, 2018

Try Postcard Advertising To Grow A Mailing List

By Scott Stevens


Anyone looking to promote their business may try a number of things but if theirs is about visuals, then the presentation is everything. While spreading the word through live contacts and social media is nice, it should not be the sole marketing tool. Postcard advertising is great for anyone who wants to show off their wares.

While color photos are great, some black and white designs can stand out just as well. The same applies to the type of paper, as some matte textures are better than glossy. Ideally, images or text should be easy to interpret when handed out or mailed to someone. Although a person may not have a large customer base, there is no need to skimp on quality.

The cover can be a vivid photo, logo, or clip art image that directly relates to the business. In some cases, decorative text can also be attractive enough to stand on its own. Artists may use a picture of their previous work or clip art that tells the receiver what they are about. Unless it is part of the brand, it helps to keep images as simple as possible.

A professional can also edit photos so they transfer well. Not all photo editing applications can rasterize images so they no longer appear pixelated when digitally transferred. Most operations also have a person that can make sure that the most important elements of an image are seen once it has been mass produced. Not all home printers have this capability, as some high resolution images can use a lot of ink.

While electronic postcards can be sent as part of an email marketing campaign, the hard copy versions are ideal for handing out at events, or in addition to a business card. When attending networking events, these can be handed to anyone that responds to an elevator pitch. Having a tangible to offer someone can help establish engagement between two prospective parties.

Although some novices may enjoy the creative aspect, this is about business and making a good impression always. When most people try to do this on their own, the end product often looks unbalanced or the colors are not as vibrant as it could be. While most starting out may not have a large budget, they should look at this as an opportunity to invest in their brand so they are most likely to receive a return.

Firstly, it helps to look at competitors and find out where they got their postcards printed. Some bloggers or small business sites may also have suggestions for companies that do not require large orders. Or just peruse printers that work specifically with small business owners or freelancers. The idea is to find a place that delivers quality work and will offer a volume price break on a small business order.

Most artisans or craftspersons are pleasantly surprised when they realize how little using a professional printer costs per unit. Anyone who is serious about using this should talk to someone experienced in marketing or public relations to get image ideas or monitor the progress. If one set of images gets more attention than another, it will make matters easier when it comes time to place another printing order.




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