Postcard Printing - Some Useful Tips
Even with internet technology peaking, postcards are still used extensively the world over. They are often used for sending greetings are best wishes, but along with these uses they are also used for business purposes. However, to get them printed according to your exact specifications or preferences can take a little more time, details, and attempts to get the right results.
Sizes on postcards vary, they generally come to 4.25" x 5.5" as the smallest to 6" x 9", there are also other formats but they are the ones frequently used. Postcards have different kinds of paper used with other printing needs. They generally have a gloss coating, they can be of excellent quality, and a 10 pt. coated side is the most familiar with postcard printing usage.
For postcard printing there are different set-ups. The most common formats are 4/0, 4/1-blk, and 4/4. These numbers stand for the amount of colors to be printed on each side. Four color printing is full color, and 4/0 is basically one completely printed side and one blank side. If you were to put black on the other side it would be considered 4/1-blk. Full printing on both sides is considered 4/4.
Postcards are also used very often for business purposes, as they can be a very cost effective way of marketing your products or services. The following are among the purposes for which they are often used: real estate, mortgage marketing, business, corporate postcards, and direct mail marketing.
You can find and use different business cards templates on the web. You can usually choose what online printer to use. The cost will vary depending on how many printouts you need. Most often you can get discounts if you are ordering in bulk. There is usually a free rate tool that you can use to determine the price. Quantity is one aspect that can greatly influence the cost, you can sometimes get bargain prices as low as fifty cents.
There are several online post card printing services that will take the worry out of getting things done correctly and in a timely manner. They have all of the latest technology and equipment at their fingertips so what would be a hassle for you is a breeze for them. Not only will you save time and money but allowing someone else to do your dirty work will help you focus on the more important aspects of your business.
Even with the increased use of e-mail and other Internet technologies, postcards are still commonly used throughout the world to send greeting and well wishes to family and friends. They generally have a gloss coating, they can be of excellent quality, and a 10 pt. coated side is the most familiar with postcard printing usage. There are also a variety of business cards templates available that allow you to print business cards online. They generally come with your choice of online printing service. The cost is based on the number that you need, often with large discounts coming from bulk orders, and they often offer a free rate quote.
Published May 15th, 2008
Filed in Advertising, Marketing