Reach customers with a practical, professional format using standard postcard printing in Los Angeles. Standard postcards provide a compact space for promotions, announcements, direct-mail campaigns, invitations and business messages while remaining easy to handle, display and distribute.
- Available in multiple postcard sizes from compact 4" × 6" to larger 6" × 9" formats
- Choose from matte, glossy, high-gloss UV and uncoated cardstock options
- Suitable for direct mail, promotions, announcements, invitations and customer outreach
What are Standard Postcards?
Standard postcards are single-sheet printed cards designed to communicate a focused message in a compact format. They can combine images, branding, promotional information, contact details, offers or announcements on a sturdy printed card.
Businesses can use standard postcards for direct-mail campaigns, promotional offers, event announcements, customer reminders, invitations and local marketing. For businesses in Los Angeles, postcards also provide a convenient way to reach customers directly through targeted mailing and distribution.
Why Choose Standard Postcards?
- Direct Marketing Format
- Postcards put your message directly in front of the recipient without requiring a separate folded mailer or brochure-style presentation.
- Compact and Convenient
- The single-sheet format is easy to handle, mail, distribute and display while providing enough room for a focused marketing message.
- Strong Visual Presentation
- The postcard format gives you space to combine promotional graphics, photography, branding, headlines and important customer information.
- Built for Repeated Handling
- Cardstock construction provides a more substantial feel than lightweight paper, making postcards suitable for direct mail and everyday customer distribution.
- Flexible Marketing Use
- Use standard postcards for promotions, announcements, invitations, reminders, product marketing, event campaigns and other customer communications.
Specifications
Sizes
- 4" × 6"
- A compact postcard size that works well for focused promotions, announcements, offers, reminders and direct-mail campaigns with concise messaging.
- 5" × 7"
- Provides additional space for promotional graphics, product information, event details and supporting content while remaining convenient to handle.
- 5.5" × 8.5"
- Offers a larger canvas for detailed promotional layouts, multiple images, service information or campaigns that need more content space.
- 6" × 9"
- A larger postcard format that provides substantial room for prominent graphics, detailed offers, product presentations and marketing messages.
- Custom
- Choose a custom size when your campaign requires dimensions outside the standard postcard formats.
Paper
- 16 pt. Matte Cardstock
- A thick cardstock with a smooth matte surface that provides a substantial feel while reducing glare across the printed postcard.
- 14 pt. Glossy Cardstock
- A sturdy cardstock with a glossy surface that enhances the visual presentation of photographs, colorful graphics and promotional designs.
- 14 pt. High Gloss UV Front, Glossy Back Cardstock
- Combines a high-gloss UV finish on the front with a glossy back, creating a highly polished front presentation while maintaining a glossy reverse side.
- 14 pt. High Gloss UV Front, Uncoated Back
- Features a high-gloss UV front for strong visual impact with an uncoated back that provides a more natural surface for postcard information.
- 14 pt. Uncoated Cardstock
- Provides a sturdy, natural-feel surface without a glossy coating. It is suitable when a non-reflective postcard presentation is preferred.
- 14 pt. Matte Cardstock
- Offers a smooth, low-glare surface with the substantial feel of cardstock, making it suitable for professional promotional and informational postcards.
Standard Postcard FAQs
What are standard postcards used for?
Standard postcards can be used for direct-mail promotions, special offers, event announcements, invitations, reminders, product marketing and local customer outreach.
What postcard sizes are available?
Available sizes include 4" × 6", 5" × 7", 5.5" × 8.5", 6" × 9" and Custom.
Which paper is best for standard postcards?
The right paper depends on the desired appearance and surface. Glossy options work well for image-heavy designs, matte provides a low-glare presentation and uncoated cardstock offers a more natural surface.
What is the difference between glossy, matte and uncoated postcards?
Glossy cardstock provides a reflective, polished surface, matte cardstock offers a smoother low-glare appearance and uncoated cardstock provides a more natural paper feel without a coating.
Can I choose a custom postcard size?
Yes. A custom size is available when your postcard campaign requires dimensions outside the listed standard sizes.
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