Print-ready EDDM postcard for USPS -- 3
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
Goal & Size
Format: 6.5″ × 9″ “Flat” postcard (meets EDDM rules; piece must exceed 6.125″ high or 10.5″ long). Keep total piece weight ≤ 3.3 oz.
About USPS
USPS
Bleed: 0.125″; Safe area: 0.25″; Color: CMYK; 300 DPI; final PDF/X-1a + editable source (AI/PSD).
USPS-required items (must be on the postcard)
Indicia (postage box) at top-right: print this text exactly:
“US POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL” (stacked neatly in a light box). USPS specifies the wording/format.
About USPS
Addressing block (simplified) under/right of the indicia. Leave a clean white area ~4.5″ × 2″ that contains:
“ECRWSS” and “Local Postal Customer” (no personal names).
USPS
+1
Keep the entire indicia/address area light/blank (no heavy graphics).
Front (marketing)
Big headline: “Garage Door Stuck? Same-Day Help.”
Offer line: “$50 OFF Today / Free Estimate” (small: “No double promotions. Limited time.”)
Two CTAs (both, very prominent):
Call Now: (XXX) XXX-XXXX (large, high contrast)
Scan for WhatsApp (QR): link
– Provide a vector QR (SVG/EPS), min 1″ on print, error-correction Q.
Credibility strip: Licensed • Insured • Local
Small Spanish helper line: “¿Puerta de garaje atascada? Servicio el mismo día. Llámenos.”
I have logos/banners
Back (optional but preferred)
3–4 FAQs + coupon box with route code placeholder (e.g., WA50-C009) so we can track per USPS route.
Service area, hours, website.
Deliverables
Print-ready PDF/X-1a + source file; fonts outlined/packaged.
Show a proof with the indicia + ECRWSS + Local Postal Customer correctly placed at top-right before final.
Align all key elements to USPS rules (indicia wording, simplified addressing).
Format: 6.5″ × 9″ “Flat” postcard (meets EDDM rules; piece must exceed 6.125″ high or 10.5″ long). Keep total piece weight ≤ 3.3 oz.
About USPS
USPS
Bleed: 0.125″; Safe area: 0.25″; Color: CMYK; 300 DPI; final PDF/X-1a + editable source (AI/PSD).
USPS-required items (must be on the postcard)
Indicia (postage box) at top-right: print this text exactly:
“US POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL” (stacked neatly in a light box). USPS specifies the wording/format.
About USPS
Addressing block (simplified) under/right of the indicia. Leave a clean white area ~4.5″ × 2″ that contains:
“ECRWSS” and “Local Postal Customer” (no personal names).
USPS
+1
Keep the entire indicia/address area light/blank (no heavy graphics).
Front (marketing)
Big headline: “Garage Door Stuck? Same-Day Help.”
Offer line: “$50 OFF Today / Free Estimate” (small: “No double promotions. Limited time.”)
Two CTAs (both, very prominent):
Call Now: (XXX) XXX-XXXX (large, high contrast)
Scan for WhatsApp (QR): link
– Provide a vector QR (SVG/EPS), min 1″ on print, error-correction Q.
Credibility strip: Licensed • Insured • Local
Small Spanish helper line: “¿Puerta de garaje atascada? Servicio el mismo día. Llámenos.”
I have logos/banners
Back (optional but preferred)
3–4 FAQs + coupon box with route code placeholder (e.g., WA50-C009) so we can track per USPS route.
Service area, hours, website.
Deliverables
Print-ready PDF/X-1a + source file; fonts outlined/packaged.
Show a proof with the indicia + ECRWSS + Local Postal Customer correctly placed at top-right before final.
Align all key elements to USPS rules (indicia wording, simplified addressing).
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