Vistaprint Postcards

What Vistaprint Postcards is

Vistaprint Postcards is a web service for designing and ordering printed postcards for promotions, appointment reminders, real estate mailers and invitations. You can tailor a professionally designed template, start with a basic template or upload print-ready artwork. The listed sizes are 4″ × 4″, 4″ × 6″, 4.2″ × 5.5″, 5″ × 7″, 5.5″ × 8.5″, 6″ × 6″, 6″ × 9″ and 6″ × 11″. Stock and finish options include glossy, matte, recycled, soft touch, uncoated, linen, pearl, bamboo, hemp-blend, cotton, kraft and natural textured paper, along with foil and embossed finishes. The minimum order is 25 for standard, rounded-corner and die-cut postcards. Orders can be printed for you to distribute or sent through direct mail, which prints, addresses and mails the cards using purchased, uploaded or saved address lists. Purchased lists cover 100 to 20,000 potential customers and can be reused for one calendar year; uploaded lists do not expire. Personalized URLs in QR codes can help track campaign engagement and results. Uploaded designs should be at least 300 DPI; supported formats include JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, PSD, AI, EPS, PPT and TIFF. The listed Custom postcards price is $0.05, paid once, billed 5000 Postcards; options and price depend on product selection.

Who it suits

This service suits small businesses and others who need printed postcards for promotions, reminders, real estate mailers or invitations. It also fits campaigns that need direct mailing, multiple stock choices or the option to prepare artwork from a template or upload.

Limits

The minimum order is 25 for standard, rounded-corner and die-cut postcards. Purchased address lists cover 100 to 20,000 potential customers and can be reused for one calendar year; uploaded lists do not expire. Discounts do not apply to service and postage fees.

Getting started

1. Open the Vistaprint Postcards website.
2. Choose a professionally designed template, a basic template or upload print-ready artwork.
3. For uploaded designs, use at least 300 DPI and a supported file format.
4. Select a listed postcard size, stock and finish.
5. Choose print ordering or direct mail, then use a purchased, uploaded or saved address list if mailing.
6. Place an order of at least 25 for standard, rounded-corner or die-cut postcards.

Verdict

Choose Vistaprint Postcards if you need printed cards with several design routes, stock options and direct-mail service. Consider the minimum order, mailing fees and the possibility of damage or smudging during USPS processing when planning a campaign.