{"id":22911,"date":"2026-09-21T15:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T19:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/?p=22911"},"modified":"2026-09-21T16:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T20:33:56","slug":"examples-of-postcards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Different Types &amp; Examples of Postcards For Your Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies consistently show that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/print-marketing-statistics\/\">direct mail commands more attention than digital ads<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/printing-products\/custom-postcards\/\">postcards<\/a> sit at the top of that stack because they require zero effort to read. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, it also <strong>reduces marketing budget<\/strong>. From promotional and retail postcards to oversized mailers, appointment reminders, event invitations, and personalized designs, each type can support a <strong>different marketing goal<\/strong> in fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, we&#8217;ve dished out some of the <strong>different types and examples of postcards<\/strong>, and put some <strong>practical advise<\/strong> from our experts to help you choose the right format for your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#Explore_the_Main_Types_and_Examples_of_Postcards_for_Business_Use\" >Explore the Main Types and Examples of Postcards for Business Use<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#1_Promotional_postcards\" >1. Promotional postcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#2_Product_launch_postcards\" >2. Product launch postcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#3_Event_invitation_postcards\" >3. Event invitation postcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#4_Appointment_reminder_postcards\" >4. Appointment reminder postcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#5_Thank-you_postcards\" >5. Thank-you postcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#6_Seasonal_and_holiday_postcards\" >6. Seasonal and holiday postcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#7_Real_estate_postcards\" >7. Real estate postcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#8_Loyalty_and_reward_postcards\" >8. Loyalty and reward postcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#9_Menu_or_catalog_postcards\" >9. Menu or catalog postcards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#10_Referral_postcards\" >10. Referral postcards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#So_Do_Postcards_Still_Matter_in_Print_Marketing\" >So Do Postcards Still Matter in Print Marketing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_Format_for_Your_Postcard_Type\" >How to Choose the Right Format for Your Postcard Type?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#1_Dimensions\" >1. Dimensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#2_Paper_Stock\" >2. Paper Stock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#3_Finish\" >3. Finish<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/#Print_Your_Postcards_With_ChilliPrinting\" >Print Your Postcards With ChilliPrinting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_Main_Types_and_Examples_of_Postcards_for_Business_Use\"><\/span>Explore the Main Types and Examples of Postcards for Business Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different goals call for different cards. Here is a breakdown of the most effective postcard formats, with practical use cases for each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Promotional_postcards\"><\/span>1. Promotional postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"22968\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1152,768\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Discount postcard as one of examples of postcards\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards-1024x683.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"Discount postcard as one of examples of postcards\" class=\"wp-image-22968\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:624px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards-450x300.avif 450w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Discount-postcard-as-one-of-examples-of-postcards.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Promotional postcards are (as they say) the workhorses of direct mail. They usually highlight a <strong>sale<\/strong>, a <strong>discount<\/strong>, or a <strong>limited-time offer<\/strong>, and they work because the message is <strong>simple <\/strong>and the call to action is <strong>immediate<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A retail shop running a weekend clearance event, for example, can drop a <strong>bold promotional card <\/strong>with a promo code directly into customer mailboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Product_launch_postcards\"><\/span>2. Product launch postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"22970\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/tech-device-postcard\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tech-device-postcard.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1152,768\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tech device postcard\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tech-device-postcard-1024x683.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tech-device-postcard-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"Tech device postcard\" class=\"wp-image-22970\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:624px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tech-device-postcard-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tech-device-postcard-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tech-device-postcard-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tech-device-postcard-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tech-device-postcard-450x300.avif 450w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tech-device-postcard.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;re introducing something <strong>new<\/strong>, a physical card builds anticipation in a way a social media post often <strong>cannot<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, product launch postcards tend to feature a <strong>strong product image on one side and a concise pitch on the other<\/strong>, driving recipients to a landing page or a store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Event_invitation_postcards\"><\/span>3. Event invitation postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"22975\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/invitation-postcard\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Invitation-postcard.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1100,733\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Invitation postcard\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Invitation-postcard-1024x682.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Invitation-postcard-1024x682.avif\" alt=\"Invitation postcard\" class=\"wp-image-22975\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Invitation-postcard-1024x682.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Invitation-postcard-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Invitation-postcard-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Invitation-postcard-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Invitation-postcard-450x300.avif 450w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Invitation-postcard.avif 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These work well for grand openings, workshops, tastings, or community events. They feel more personal than a digital invite and stand a better chance of actually being kept rather than buried in an inbox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These usually work well for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grand openings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tastings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or community events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-d0511252 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-middle info-box-background-color\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M480 179.6C498.6 188.4 512 212.1 512 240C512 267.9 498.6 291.6 480 300.4V448C480 460.9 472.2 472.6 460.2 477.6C448.3 482.5 434.5 479.8 425.4 470.6L381.7 426.1C333.7 378.1 268.6 352 200.7 352H192V480C192 497.7 177.7 512 160 512H96C78.33 512 64 497.7 64 480V352C28.65 352 0 323.3 0 288V192C0 156.7 28.65 128 64 128H200.7C268.6 128 333.7 101 381.7 53.02L425.4 9.373C434.5 .2215 448.3-2.516 460.2 2.437C472.2 7.39 480 19.06 480 32V179.6zM200.7 192H192V288H200.7C280.5 288 357.2 317.8 416 371.3V108.7C357.2 162.2 280.5 192 200.7 192V192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Pro Printing Tip!<\/p><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">For direct mail campaigns, opt for at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/paper-types-guide\/\">16pt cardstock<\/a>. Thinner paper can feel <strong>flimsy <\/strong>and may <strong>reduce <\/strong>perceived value. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/aqueous-coating\/\">gloss or soft-touch matte finish<\/a> on the front keeps colors sharp and makes the card <strong>more pleasant <\/strong>to handle.<br><br>If your mailing list is <strong>large<\/strong>, <strong>UV coating<\/strong> on the front can <strong>protect <\/strong>the card during postal sorting without adding significant cost.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Appointment_reminder_postcards\"><\/span>4. Appointment reminder postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"22998\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/dental-postcard\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dental-postcard.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1152,768\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dental postcard\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dental-postcard-1024x683.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dental-postcard-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"Dental postcard\" class=\"wp-image-22998\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:624px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dental-postcard-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dental-postcard-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dental-postcard-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dental-postcard-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dental-postcard-450x300.avif 450w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dental-postcard.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical offices, salons, veterinary clinics, and service businesses use reminder cards to reduce no-shows. These are functional by <strong>design<\/strong>, with space for a date, time, and location clearly printed and one of the most common examples of postcards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the recipient has a <strong>reason <\/strong>to keep the card, it often lives on a fridge or a desk for days or weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Thank-you_postcards\"><\/span>5. Thank-you postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"23000\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/thank-you-postcard\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thank-you-postcard.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1152,768\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Thank you postcard\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thank-you-postcard-1024x683.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thank-you-postcard-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"Thank you postcard example\" class=\"wp-image-23000\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:624px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thank-you-postcard-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thank-you-postcard-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thank-you-postcard-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thank-you-postcard-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thank-you-postcard-450x300.avif 450w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thank-you-postcard.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sending a thank-you after a purchase or service call is a low-effort, high-impact way to build <strong>customer loyalty<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, these types of postcards <strong>don&#8217;t need<\/strong> to be elaborate much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Seasonal_and_holiday_postcards\"><\/span>6. Seasonal and holiday postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"23001\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/holiday-postcard\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Holiday-postcard.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1152,768\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Holiday postcard\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Holiday-postcard-1024x683.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Holiday-postcard-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"Holiday postcard\" class=\"wp-image-23001\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:624px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Holiday-postcard-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Holiday-postcard-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Holiday-postcard-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Holiday-postcard-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Holiday-postcard-450x300.avif 450w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Holiday-postcard.avif 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holiday cards are a staple in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/industries\/marketing-materials\/\">B2B and B2C marketing<\/a> alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sending a well-printed seasonal card around the holidays or a milestone date keeps your brand <strong>top-of-mind<\/strong> without a hard sell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this type, they are particularly <strong>effective <\/strong>for businesses in service industries where relationships drive repeat work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Real_estate_postcards\"><\/span>7. Real estate postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-attachment-id=\"23012\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/real-estate-postcard\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Real-estate-postcard.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Real estate postcard\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Real-estate-postcard.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Real-estate-postcard.avif\" alt=\"Real estate postcard\" class=\"wp-image-23012\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:624px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Real-estate-postcard.avif 1000w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Real-estate-postcard-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Real-estate-postcard-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Real-estate-postcard-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Real-estate-postcard-450x300.avif 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real estate is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/industries\/\">industries<\/a> where postcard marketing remains <strong>standard practice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agents use &#8220;<strong>just listed<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>just sold<\/strong>&#8221; cards to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish neighborhood authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate seller leads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And stay visible in their target farm areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-quality photo of the property paired with concise details is the <strong>typical format<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Loyalty_and_reward_postcards\"><\/span>8. Loyalty and reward postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-attachment-id=\"23016\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/sales-postcard-example\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sales-postcard-example.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sales postcard example\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sales-postcard-example.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sales-postcard-example.avif\" alt=\"Sales postcard example\" class=\"wp-image-23016\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:624px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sales-postcard-example.avif 1000w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sales-postcard-example-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sales-postcard-example-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sales-postcard-example-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sales-postcard-example-450x300.avif 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of sending <strong>loyalty communications<\/strong> only by email, a printed card sent to top customers signals that you <strong>value <\/strong>the relationship enough to invest in it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These might include an <strong>exclusive discount<\/strong>, a <strong>birthday offer<\/strong>, or an <strong>early access code<\/strong> to an upcoming sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Menu_or_catalog_postcards\"><\/span>9. Menu or catalog postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-attachment-id=\"23020\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/restaurant-postcard\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Restaurant-postcard.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Restaurant postcard\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Restaurant-postcard.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Restaurant-postcard.avif\" alt=\"Restaurant postcard\" class=\"wp-image-23020\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Restaurant-postcard.avif 1000w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Restaurant-postcard-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Restaurant-postcard-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Restaurant-postcard-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Restaurant-postcard-450x300.avif 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For restaurants, caterers, or businesses with a core product lineup, an <strong>oversized postcard<\/strong> formatted like a <strong>mini menu or product sheet<\/strong> gives recipients a reason to keep it around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This format is especially <strong>effective<\/strong> when paired with a QR code linking to a full online menu or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/how-to-design-product-catalog\/\">catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Referral_postcards\"><\/span>10. Referral postcards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-attachment-id=\"23024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/examples-of-postcards\/referral-postcard-example\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Referral-postcard-example.avif\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Referral postcard example\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Referral-postcard-example.avif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Referral-postcard-example.avif\" alt=\"Referral postcard example\" class=\"wp-image-23024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Referral-postcard-example.avif 1000w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Referral-postcard-example-350x233.avif 350w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Referral-postcard-example-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Referral-postcard-example-150x100.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Referral-postcard-example-450x300.avif 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Word-of-mouth is powerful, and referral cards give your existing customers a <strong>physical tool<\/strong> to pass that referral along. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clean design with a <strong>unique <\/strong>referral code or a simple &#8220;<strong>bring a friend<\/strong>&#8221; offer is all you need. These work well in fitness studios, home services, and subscription businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_Do_Postcards_Still_Matter_in_Print_Marketing\"><\/span>So Do Postcards Still Matter in Print Marketing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes, they do<\/strong>. For small businesses especially, postcards are one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-print-marketing\/\">most cost-efficient print marketing tools<\/a> available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, a <strong>well-designed postcard<\/strong> in the right format can generate <strong>genuinely strong leads<\/strong>, whether in the form of foot traffic, phone calls, or online conversions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why exploring the <strong>different types and examples of postcards<\/strong> is the first step to using them well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-border-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-color:#8a1e50;border-width:0.8px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#fdfcf8;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/types-of-print-marketing\/\">13 Types of Print Marketing Every Company Should Have<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Format_for_Your_Postcard_Type\"><\/span>How to Choose the Right Format for Your Postcard Type?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting the format right sets the foundation for everything else. The <strong>size<\/strong>, <strong>paper<\/strong>, and <strong>finish <\/strong>you choose all shape how your postcard feels in someone&#8217;s hands and whether it <strong>holds their attention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s some advice from our experts on what to <strong>pay attention to<\/strong> when moving forward with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/printing-products\/custom-postcards\/\">printing postcards<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dimensions\"><\/span>1. Dimensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Postcards are available in a wide range of sizes to fit different uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard rectangular options run from <strong>compact formats like 6&#8243; x 4&#8243;<\/strong> up to larger mailer sizes like <strong>11&#8243; x 4.25&#8243; or 8.5&#8243; x 5.5&#8243;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Square formats are also available, ranging from <strong>3.5&#8243; x 3.5&#8243; to 8.5&#8243; x 8.5&#8243;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smaller cards<\/strong> work well for <strong>reminders and thank-you messages<\/strong>, while larger formats give product images and promotional content more room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Paper_Stock\"><\/span>2. Paper Stock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paper weight affects how <strong>substantial <\/strong>your card feels and how well it holds up in transit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the <strong>standard option is 16 pt. card stock<\/strong>, which is sturdy enough for mailing without feeling bulky. A <strong>heavier 18 pt. card stock matte<\/strong> is available if you want something with more presence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For brands with sustainability commitments, <strong>14 pt. and 16 pt. recycled options<\/strong> are also offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Finish\"><\/span>3. Finish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The finish is often what people notice first when they pick up a card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, <strong>gloss film lamination<\/strong> makes colors vivid and works well for bold, product-focused designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, <strong>matte and velvet soft-touch lamination<\/strong> feel more refined and suit professional service brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-border-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-color:#8a1e50;border-width:0.8px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#fdfcf8;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/paper-weight-guide\/\">Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Paper Weight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Print_Your_Postcards_With_ChilliPrinting\"><\/span>Print Your Postcards With ChilliPrinting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/\">ChilliPrinting<\/a>, we produce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/printing-products\/custom-postcards\/\">high-quality offset-printed postcards<\/a> built for brands that take their brand seriously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your convenience, we offer <strong>flexible quantities <\/strong>with <strong>fast delivery times<\/strong> designed for campaign deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So you can choose from <strong>any options<\/strong>, relevant to your brand&#8217;s compaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-05b14929 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-38b38886\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.2\"><strong>Print your custom postcards in minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/printing-products\/custom-postcards\/\" style=\"border-radius:10px\">configure POSTCARD<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ce4ee4a2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-3fc756fa wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chilliprinting.com\/online-printing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gym-fitness-postcard.avif\" alt=\"Gym fitness postcard\" class=\"uag-image-23033\" width=\"350\" height=\"210\" title=\"Gym fitness postcard\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Studies consistently show that direct mail commands more attention than digital ads, and postcards sit at the top of that stack because they require zero effort to read. 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