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Sunday, March 25, 2018

Postcard Advertising Can Help Artisans And Crafters

By Scott Stevens


Anyone looking to promote their business may try a number of things but if theirs is about visuals, then the presentation is everything. While spreading the word through live contacts and social media is nice, it should not be the sole marketing tool. Postcard advertising is great for anyone who wants to show off their wares.

While color photos are great, some black and white designs can stand out just as well. The same applies to the type of paper, as some matte textures are better than glossy. Ideally, images or text should be easy to interpret when handed out or mailed to someone. Although a person may not have a large customer base, there is no need to skimp on quality.

The cover can be a vivid photo, logo, or clip art image that directly relates to the business. In some cases, decorative text can also be attractive enough to stand on its own. Artists may use a picture of their previous work or clip art that tells the receiver what they are about. Unless it is part of the brand, it helps to keep images as simple as possible.

A professional can also edit photos so they transfer well. Not all photo editing applications can rasterize images so they no longer appear pixelated when digitally transferred. Most operations also have a person that can make sure that the most important elements of an image are seen once it has been mass produced. Not all home printers have this capability, as some high resolution images can use a lot of ink.

Although some artisans may use electronic postcards as a way of marketing online, keeping hard copies of postcards are great for online marketing. It can be a nice token to present to someone who has expressed interest, as tangibles can be used a part of engagement marketing. Some people present these along with a business card or flyer at different events.

Although some novices may enjoy the creative aspect, this is about business and making a good impression always. When most people try to do this on their own, the end product often looks unbalanced or the colors are not as vibrant as it could be. While most starting out may not have a large budget, they should look at this as an opportunity to invest in their brand so they are most likely to receive a return.

Firstly, it helps to look at competitors and find out where they got their postcards printed. Some bloggers or small business sites may also have suggestions for companies that do not require large orders. Or just peruse printers that work specifically with small business owners or freelancers. The idea is to find a place that delivers quality work and will offer a volume price break on a small business order.

In a lot of cases, the cost per card is relatively small and ideally, the images should be clear. For more information, an artisan or craftsperson should speak with someone who works in promotions. They can help with choosing the right images to use for a postcard or come up with concepts that will help one to stand out.




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