Saturday, March 10, 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.

Ideally, it helps to have more than one image per postcard. These should reflect the brand of the business, be easy for anyone to interpret at first glance, and do not have to be limited to the company logo. A card may have a picture of previous work, relevant photographs, or illustrated text that has an engaging message.

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.

While electronic postcards can be sent as part of an email marketing campaign, the hard copy versions are ideal for handing out at events, or in addition to a business card. When attending networking events, these can be handed to anyone that responds to an elevator pitch. Having a tangible to offer someone can help establish engagement between two prospective parties.

In business, the presentation is everything and also the main reason why everything should look right at first impression. If a card has faded ink, uneven images, or looks like it was done by hand, chances are slim that it will draw the right kind of attention. Anyone considering this for their business should look at it as an investment.

Looking at the competition may inspire some ideas for a concept. It may also help to ask around and find out the pricing for a small commercial order. The ideal place to look for has someone on board who knows desktop publishing or photo editing. This may take a little time but remember, there are online printers that specialize and can make suggestions for the best output.

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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