Maximize the Power of 6” x 9” Postcards
Capture a new set of customers or encourage repeat sales using 6” x 9” custom postcards. Unlike smaller standard postcard sizes, 6” x 9” postcards have enough space for designs that emphasize a central image or combine several visual and copy. As the ideal space for photo postcards, your custom postcard would stand out against other postcards in the customer’s pile of daily junk mail. This size also qualifies for EDDM® rates so that you can target a specific ZIP code based on the demographics like income, age, or household size.
Print postcards with the best features that help you reach the right audience for your business.
How to Create an Exceptional 6” x 9” Custom Postcard
Keep your customers in mind.
Imagine a day in the life of your customer. How do they begin their day? Do they check their mailbox in the morning or sort through it after work? What kind of messages do they read both online and offline? What are their pressing needs and problems? What colors and visuals appeal to them? Which brands do they prefer? List your observations and integrate these into creating your 6” x 9” postcard design.
Choose a postcard that will appeal to their tastes and lifestyle.
Now that you better understand your audience, you can select a postcard they’ll want to read and reference.
- Custom postcards offer more flexibility in the size, cardstock, coatings, and additional features like perforations and trims. Create a design that caters to your specific needs.
- Every Door Direct Mail® postcards include 6”x9” and other sizes that qualify for USPS delivery. You won’t have any issues sending the postcards to USPS for targeted delivery based on a ZIP code.
- Metallic Postcards provide that extra shine to highlight your message, business name, or logo. Perfect for the more festive holidays or special announcements.
- Spot UV postcards come in a thick 16 pt. cardstock to carry your slightly elevated and glossy message. The spot UV distinguishes your message, logo, or promo so it can be easily seen.
- Silk Postcards showcase your design in an elegantly smooth and soft laminate that’s also water and tear-resistant. This material is perfect for premium, stylish brands.
- Velvet Soft Touch postcards have that extra luxurious texture of its namesake while also protecting the design from scuff. You can also distinguish an element with spot UV on both sides.
Download a template or create your postcard design online.
PrintPlace makes it easy for you to create 6” x 9” custom postcards. Download a template in your preferred format and edit the file in its designated editing program.
If you prefer to create the postcard design online, you can access our Online Design tool from any of the product pages. Go to “Design Online” if it shows up on the online calculator and your browser will take you to the tool. A blank canvas in your chosen size will load on the tool.
Uploading your print-ready file can also be done in one step. After uploading the postcard file directly to our site, you can request a free PDF proof and approve it online before production. We will only proceed with postcard printing after you’ve approved the proof.
Other Popular Custom-Sized Postcards
Looking for other large postcard formats? Here are other popular custom postcard sizes that provide enough space for your images or graphics and succinct copy:
- 4” x 6” postcards is the standard format most businesses use when reaching a larger audience for its affordable First-Class mailing rates.
- 5” x 7” postcards are a medium size in between 4” x 6” and 6”x9". Ideal for those on a tight budget but need more space for their campaign.
Maximize PrintPlace's Direct Mail Services
Use direct mail services to ensure your postcards reach its intended audience. Save time and money and get your message seen with services that include:
- Processing of 1 mailing list
- Duplication removal
- Inkjet addressing
- CASS certification
- Presorting and delivery to USPS
No need to prepare the postcards for mailing and save a day to visit the USPS. Check out how to place a direct mail services order here.
