Question 1

What is EDDM and how does every door direct mail work?

Accepted Answer

EDDM stands for Every Door Direct Mail — a USPS program that lets you deliver mail to every home on chosen carrier routes with no mailing list needed. For roofers, painters, concrete contractors, and other trades, EDDM is the most reliable form of direct mail marketing because you are hitting the exact neighborhoods where your next job is. Homeowners physically hold your postcard in their hands. That beats a digital ad they scroll past in half a second.

Question 2

What makes your postcard printing different from other direct mail companies near me?

Accepted Answer

Most direct mail companies near you are generic print shops that treat postcards like paper. We are a full-service printing and mailing service built for tradesmen. Every campaign includes professional design, thick 14pt glossy stock, QR code tracking, and USPS delivery. We do not just print — we help you craft the actual offer that gets the phone ringing. That is why contractors choose us over standard mailing companies.

Question 3

How is the JUMBO (6.5x9") different from the Big One (8.5x11")?

Accepted Answer

Both are oversized direct mail postcards that stand out in the mailbox — far bigger than standard 4x6 mailers you see from other postcard printing services. The Big One at 8.5x11" is our flagship: it dominates the mailbox and commands attention, ideal for high-ticket trades. The JUMBO at 6.5x9" is still oversized compared to typical mail, but at a lower price point. It is perfect for testing new neighborhoods, running frequent campaigns, or if you want cheap postcard printing that still gets noticed.

Question 4

Do I need to design the postcard myself?

Accepted Answer

Nope. Professional design is included with every campaign — which is rare for postcard printing near me competitors. Just give us your logo, business info, and any photos you want to use. We will build a high-converting front and back design tailored to your trade. You get a proof to approve before anything goes to print. Or if you already have a design, you can upload it after checkout.

Question 5

How do you pick which neighborhoods to mail to?

Accepted Answer

Our system automatically analyzes every carrier route in your chosen city. We rank them by home density, homeowner occupancy rate, median income, and historical response data for your specific trade. Then we select the best routes to hit your target home count. You do not need to know ZIP codes or route numbers — we handle it all. This is what separates a real direct mail marketing partner from a basic printing and mailing service.

Question 6

How long does a printing and mailing service campaign take from payment to delivery?

Accepted Answer

Standard campaigns take about 12 days total: 2–3 days for design and proof approval, 3–4 days for postcard printing on our commercial press, and 5–7 days for USPS processing and delivery. If you choose the Rush option, we compress the design and print timeline to get your business mailers to USPS faster. The 2–4 Week option gives us the most flexibility for scheduling optimal delivery windows.

Question 7

What is the response rate for EDDM postcard campaigns?

Accepted Answer

The average response rate for EDDM direct mail postcards in home services is 2% to 5%, depending on your trade, offer, and neighborhood quality. A 1,000-home campaign typically generates 20 to 50 leads. At our pricing, that works out to roughly $13–$55 per lead — far cheaper than paid ads where leads often cost $80–$200 each. That is why business mailers still outperform digital for local contractors.

Question 8

Is there a minimum order for your postcard printing service?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the minimum is 300 homes. That is the smallest batch USPS accepts for EDDM retail. Our tiers go up to 10,000 homes. If you need more than that — or want to hit multiple cities — contact us for custom bulk pricing. Even at the minimum, you are getting cheap postcard printing with professional design included, which is a better value than most local mailing companies offer.

Question 9

Why not just run Facebook or Google ads instead of direct mail marketing?

Accepted Answer

Digital ads have their place, but they are getting more expensive and less effective every year. The average Facebook ad now costs tradesmen $80–$150 per lead. And those "leads" are often tire-kickers. EDDM direct mail marketing lands a physical, tangible piece of marketing in the hands of a real homeowner in a real neighborhood. No algorithm. No ad spend competition. No scrolling past. Plus, the homeowner can stick your flier on the fridge.

Question 10

Do I need a USPS permit or special account for EDDM postcards?

Accepted Answer

Nope. We are a USPS-approved EDDM mailer. We handle all the paperwork, permits, and route selection on our end. You just choose your city and home count — we do the rest. Unlike other mailing companies near me that require you to set up your own USPS account, we are fully licensed and handle every door direct mail distribution for you.

Question 11

What happens after I pay for my EDDM postcard campaign?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours, our design team starts building your eddm postcards. We email you a digital proof within 2–3 business days. Once you approve it, we send it to our commercial postcard printing press. After printing, we bundle and deliver your mailers to the local USPS facility for every door direct mail distribution. You will get tracking and delivery confirmation.

Question 12

Do you print real estate postcards and business mailers too?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. While our core focus is blue collar trades, our direct mail postcards work great for real estate agents, property managers, and any local business that needs to reach homeowners. Real estate postcards are especially effective with EDDM because you can target specific neighborhoods where you have listings or want to generate seller leads. The same thick 14pt glossy stock and included design applies.

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