Monday, October 19, 2009

Advancements In Postcard Papers Selection

By Mitzi H. Hewitt

The use of postcards that are send through the mail has seen a decrease in use over the past few year. However researchers continued to work on creating stronger and more unique postcard paper through this slow period. As the use of postcards increases the technological advances of paper are meeting the challenges and requirements of a new customer base.

For the most part, until recently, people had stopped using postcards and therefore the paper was not longer made in the quantities or quality that it had been made in previous years.

The postcard paper that is being used today have evolved for its' audience. The paper has the same durability that stock card paper has but has been treated to be used easily in formats that are compatible with the many printers now in use.

Selecting a postcard paper for an invitation or announcement is often as important as the message that is contained on the card. When used as an invitation or announcement the postcard paper must be able to withstand the abuse that it will receive being on a counter top that may have spills and food dropped on it.

The paper now used for postcards provide the same weight and durability of past postcard paper but also has some additional benefits. The paper absorbs ink much better and there is minimal spreading of ink when intricate designs are incorporated onto the card. The paper is easily manipulated and holds pictures in place easily when they are affixed to the paper.

When the postcard is made of durable and sturdy stock paper and sent as a reminder or announcement for an event, the postcard paper that is selected should be a bright color that will attract an individuals' when it is placed on a cluttered counter or refrigerator door.

The paper today comes in many designs and styles. Some people who use postcards regularly have a signature postcard paper that is used with all of the correspondence. The style of the postcard paper may match an individual's letterhead or stationery.

Business postcards are becoming more important as people now have a tendency to ignore email reminders and notices. When a business wants to share information with their customers a postcard allows them to provide the personal attention that customers appreciate.

Postcard paper has now evolved and it is much easier to create paper that contains specific designs and logos for companies wishing to expand their customer base. A logo can serve as the background for messages send to customers and creates a tradition for personal communication that may otherwise not exist.

The many advantages of expanding a customer base using the appropriate postcard paper and a personal message greatly increases the customer service efforts of a company. When people receive a postcard from a business or individual they feel that they are valuable and will automatically think of the company when they are searching for products or services. The postcards often remain posted and are referred to when the individual is looking for a phone number or contact information for the person sending the card.

The convenience of having a company that provides the printing and mailing services is included with the postcard paper that one selects is an added benefit. Reaching customers and providing them with personal messages without the necessity to spend valuable time physically writing the cards and mailing them makes this a valuable strategy for an individual wishing to expand their contact and customer base.

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