Discover the Secrets of Postcard Design Mastery with Mailjoy!

How do you ensure your direct mail stands out among the sea of bills and junk in their mailbox?

Discover the Secrets of Postcard Design Mastery with Mailjoy!

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Ah, the magic of direct mail! With a well-crafted postcard design, you can reach potential customers in your local area and have them eager to learn more about your business. But how do you ensure your direct mail stands out among the sea of bills and junk in their mailbox? That’s where Mailjoy comes in, dear reader. Allow me to share some of my favorite tips and tricks to get the most out of direct mail campaigns.


Crafting the Perfect Headline: Short, Sweet, and Eye-catching

First, let’s talk about the headline. This is the first thing your recipients will see, so it must grab their attention and entice them to keep reading. A good headline should be short, sweet, and to the point. And don’t be afraid to get creative! A witty or quirky headline can really make your postcard stand out.

We’ve hand-selected dozens of fonts that work perfectly for print. Choose everything from big, bold fonts to emphasize your message to clean, handwritten fonts to make things more personal.

Beautiful print-ready fonts can be used with any Mailjoy template
Beautiful print-ready fonts can be used with any Mailjoy template

Design for Impact: Tips for a Beautiful and Readable Postcard

Next, it’s all about the design. A beautiful postcard is essential to making a great first impression. With Mailjoy, you can choose from a variety of templates or even upload your own custom design. Use the templates for inspiration or as a starting point for your own design. We’re designing new ones for tons of usecases and industries. Feel free to message us if you don’t find a template type you’re looking for.

As you design your postcard, you’ll want to keep a few key things in mind. The first is that simplicity is key. You want your postcard to be visually striking, of course, but you don’t want it to be so busy that the reader can’t easily process the information you’re presenting. That’s why it’s important to choose a font that’s easy to read, and to keep the design clean and uncluttered.

Use our templates as a starting point, then make the design your own
Use our templates as a starting point, then make the design your own

Another important consideration is color. Bright, bold colors can make your postcard stand out and grab the reader’s attention, but it’s important to use them judiciously. You don’t want your postcard to be so garish that it turns people off! Instead, think about using color strategically to draw attention to key elements of your design.

Finally, organization is key. You want to present the information on your postcard in a way that’s easy for the reader to follow. This means keeping your text concise and to-the-point, and organizing it in a logical way. Consider using bullet points or numbered lists to break up longer blocks of text and make the information easier to digest.

By keeping these tips in mind, you can create a postcard that not only looks great, but is easy to read and effective at getting your message across.

Make Every Word Count: Compelling Body Copy for Postcard Success

And now, the heart of your postcard: the body copy. This is where you’ll give your recipients more information about your business and what you have to offer. But keep it concise! Your recipients don’t have time to read a novel. Stick to the important details, such as your unique selling points, promotions, or special offer. And, most importantly, include a call to action. Whether it’s to visit your website, stop by your store, or call for more information, make sure your recipients know what to do next.

In the world of postcard marketing, there’s nothing quite as effective as personalization. It’s one thing to receive a generic postcard in the mail, but when you receive one with your name on it, that’s something special. That’s why Mailjoy offers the ability to personalize every postcard using merge tags.

With merge tags, you can add your recipient’s name, personal promo codes, unique URLs, or any other data you want to use to create a highly personalized postcard. This personal touch can make all the difference in whether or not a potential customer decides to take action.

But personalization doesn’t have to mean sacrificing efficiency. Mailjoy’s Live Preview mode lets you preview each card, so you can ensure that every postcard looks just the way you want it to before it’s sent out. This way, you can cycle through your campaign’s recipients and rest assured that each one is receiving a postcard that is unique and highly targeted.

So don’t settle for generic postcards that won’t grab your recipients’ attention. Use merge tags and Live Preview mode to create highly personalized postcards that will get noticed and generate results.

Personalize each postcard with any of your recipient's data
Personalize each individual postcard with any of your recipient’s data

Maximize Your Postcard Campaign Results with Conversion Tracking

Additionally conversion tracking is a crucial component of any successful marketing campaign, and postcard marketing is no exception. By using merge tags to personalize each postcard with unique URLs or promo codes, you can track the success of your campaign and identify areas for improvement. With Mailjoy’s conversion tracking feature, you can easily monitor the number of postcards that lead to conversions, allowing you to refine your strategy and increase your return on investment. Whether you’re promoting a new product or service, or simply looking to generate leads, conversion tracking is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your marketing goals.

Lastly, target your audience with precision. With Mailjoy, you can send direct mail postcards to specific zip codes and postal delivery routes in the United States, without the need for a mailing list. And with the ability to target specific routes based on demographics, your marketing efforts will be more precise than ever before. So don’t waste time sending your postcards to everyone and their grandmother. Make sure they are going to the right people who are most likely to be interested in your business.

What are you waiting for?

In conclusion, with these tips in mind, you’ll be able to create direct mail campaigns that are both beautiful and effective. So why wait? Unlock the secrets of direct mail with Mailjoy and boost your real estate sales in no time!


Mailjoy is a free DIY postcard marketing tool with the capabilities of an email marketing tool. With it, you can design, mail, and track personalized postcard campaigns in minutes. Start designing now.