Saturday, 21 April 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.

This is simply the process of sending out full color cards that announce a grand opening, event, or product release. While some cards may use a single color or a paper type that is not glossy, this is something that should always be done through a professional printing service. Even if a mailing list is very small, the idea is to keep the imagery looking good.

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.

The editing process is best left to a professional who knows about the alignment of elements, proper cropping and making colors more vivid. This person should also know how to make photos less pixelated when transferred from a hard copy. Although some consumer software products have some of these capabilities, this task is not recommended for home computing equipment.

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.

Postcards that look amateurish seldom get a second chance from a business prospect and can be counterproductive. A professionally done card has rich colors, balanced images, and is spaced so that all elements do not bleed or run off the card. Those who are serious about hiring a professional should take their time and compare prices.

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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