FAQ

How do I submit my artwork?

You can submit your artwork here.

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What file formats do you take for artwork?

Desktop Publishing Files
.INDD – Adobe InDesign
.PUB – Microsoft Publisher
 

Document Files (Text and Plain Text)
.DOC – Microsoft Word document
.DOCX – Office Open XML document
.PAGES – Apple Pages document
.PDF – Portable Document Format

Raster Graphics Files (images as a group of pixels)

.BMP – Microsoft Windows Bitmap formatted image
.GIF – CompuServe's Graphics Interchange Format .JP2 – JPEG2000
.JPG – Joint Photographic Experts Group – a lossy image format widely used to display photographic images.
.JPEG – Joint Photographic Experts Group – a lossy image format widely used to display photographic images.
.PNG – Portable Network Graphic lossless, for display and edition of graphic images
.PSD – Adobe Photoshop Drawing
.TIF – Tagged Image File Format
.TIFF – Tagged Image File Format

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What forms of payments do you accept?

We take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and company checks. Terms are available upon request and subject to approval.

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If I am using your mailing service, what format does the list have to be in?

We can import most file formats into our mailing list software. Our data experts will match your fields to our software

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Can I use your mailing permit?

Yes, if you are using our mailing services, you can use our permit instead of needing your own mailing permit.

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Can I mail at non-profit rates?

If are authorized to mail at non-profit rates by the United States Postal Service then we will be able to get you the non-profit rates.

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Is it free to run counts and register for an account?

Running counts and registering for an account is free and easy. You only pay for the data that you order. You can run counts and order lists 24-hours a day / 7 days a week. There are no monthly subscription charges. Click here to get started.

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Where can I download the mailing list?

You can download your mailing list order 24-hours a day / 7 days a week, by logging into your account and clicking on Download Order. Then type in the order number and password that was sent to you via email from [email protected]. If you are registered on the site, click on My Count/Order History, then select the order that you want to download.

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When can I download the mailing list order?

The mailing list is usually ready for download 5-10 minutes after you place the order. A confirmation email will be sent to you.

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How do I retrieve a saved mailing list count?

Log into your account and select My Count/Order History

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If I need help with printing and mailing services who can I call?

Call 1-877-765-6245 and our mailing specialists will help you with your direct mail campaign.

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Do any of the mailing lists come with email addresses?

No! Nobody likes SPAM!

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What are your standard Every Door Direct Mail® postcard sizes?

Our standard Every Door Direct Mail® postcards are available in 6.25 x 9", 6 x 11", and 8.5 x 11". We also offer 11 x 17" folded to 6 x 11" or 8.5 x 11". Also available are custom sizes as long as they fit the EDDM® criteria from the United States Postal Service. 

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Do you ship the EDDM® postcards to me or directly to my local post office?

We can either ship the EDDM® postcards to your address for bundling or we can provide a full-service Every Door Direct Mail® program and bundle the EDDM® postcards by carrier route and ship them directly to your local post office for you.

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Where do I find the carrier routes to deliver my EDDM® postcards

You can look up EDDM® carrier routes with our map

Or call us at 1-877-765-6245 and we'll work with you to select the routes that are best for your EDDM® campaign.

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Do I have to mail to an entire ZIP Code?

You can either mail to the entire ZIP code or broken down into individual carrier routes. You must send to an entire carrier route.

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With Every Door Direct Mail® do I have to mail to businesses?

You may exclude businesses from your Every Door Direct Mail® carrier route so you are only sending to the appropriate audience.

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What is the difference between Every Door Direct Mail® and Direct Marketing?

Every Door Direct Mail® is a cost-effective program from the United States Postal Service that allows you to send direct marketing postcards to an entire zip code or mail carrier route without purchasing a mailing list. You are able to target specific zip codes, neighborhoods, or local areas at a lower postage rate.

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What is the turnaround time for the EDDM® program?

A delivery time of 7-14 business days is typical for an EDDM® program.

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If you are doing the designing, can I still use my images and logos?

Yes, if you hire us to design your marketing piece, we can use your images and logos as long as they are high resolution (300 dpi) or a vector image.

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Do I get charged per proof?

No, our all inclusive design service covers all stock photography, proofs and changes until you are satisfied with the design.

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How long does design service take?

Typically, you will see your first proof within 2 business days. To help speed up the design time, please request as many changes as possible with each proof that is sent to you.

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What are the standard sizes for marketing postcards?

Our standard direct mail postcards are available in the following sizes:

• 4.25" x 5.5"
• 4" x 6"
• 5.5" x 8.5"
• 6" x 9"
• 5.5" x 11"
• 6" x 11"

And available in our Every Door Direct Mail® program sizes.

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What is the difference between direct mail postcards and Every Door Direct Mail?

In a direct mail postcard campaign, you will be sending your postcards to a specific list of recipients, whereas in Every Door Direct Mail® the postcards are delivered to every house on a mail route.

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When should I use a direct mail campaign over EDDM?

If you are looking to target a very specific audience group or already have a customer list, then a direct mail postcard campaign may be a better option than Every Door Direct Mail®

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Do I need to come up with a design for the postcards myself?

At Excel Printing and Mailing, we have an experienced and award-winning design team that can assist you in creating the perfect visual for your marketing message.

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