How to Produce Budget-Friendly Postcards

Sep 19
08:13

2011

Michelle M. Abreu

Michelle M. Abreu

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Postcards don’t really need a lot of investment but they will deliver your message conveniently to your target audience.

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As a small business owner,How to Produce Budget-Friendly Postcards Articles it’s likely that you don’t have a lot of marketing dollars to come up with elaborate and complex marketing materials. Surely, you can’t afford to compete with big businesses that can come up with expensive ads. But you shouldn’t fret. There are still plenty of ways to come up with an effective marketing campaign that won’t break the bank.

For starters, you can always invest in postcards. Postcards don’t really require a lot of investment but they will deliver your message conveniently to your target audience. Even on a meager income, you can effectively come up with impressive postcards.

If you want your cards to be printed quickly without spending a lot, there are some easy techniques you can take advantage of. Here are some of these techniques that will teach you to come up with your impressive marketing postcards:

* Stick with the basics. To keep the cost down, it would be best to use the basic and standard options: pick standard but high quality paper, use four color printing instead of full color printing, and stick with the standard size. Although some print shops would try to convince you to use expensive paper and embellishments, try to resist the temptation. There’s always a next time, but until you have more marketing dollars, it would be best to stick with the standard. There’s no need to worry of getting low quality cards by sticking with the standard because the materials and printing process are still the same only that you won’t be adding accents to your card.

* Take advantage of bulk printing. The more cards you print, the cheaper the cost. A lot of printing companies today offer discounts when printing in bulk. If you take advantage of this, you will get to save a bundle of your money. Ask your printer for the other discounts they offer to get more savings.

* Use templates. The easiest and cheapest way to get your postcards designed is through the use of templates. A lot of printing companies today offer free templates that have pre-designed layout. All you have to do is substitute in your message and contact details, and your card is ready for printing. If you don’t want to create a generic looking card, look for a template that can be customized. This will make the design process so much faster and cheaper. Most online websites have lots of templates offered for free. You might want to start your search for the perfect template online.

* Find a good printer. If you want to save on your printing cost, find a printer who will understand your need and won’t take advantage of you. There are plenty of reliable online printers today. Shop around so you will find the one best suited for your printing need and your budget. You can also read reviews and testimonials so you have knowledge of what to expect from the printer. If you don’t like what you see from the printer you are considering, leave and move on to the next one.

These are just simple techniques. If you can follow them carefully and effectively, you can be sure to achieve an impressive post card that won’t cost you a fortune.