Direct Mail Resources & Tools
Everything you need to plan, prepare, and execute a successful direct mail campaign.
Free Resources for Mailers
Whether you're planning your first mailing or your hundredth, these resources help you understand USPS requirements, compare postage options, and make informed decisions about your direct mail campaigns.
Mailing Permits
Understanding USPS permit types, indicia, EDDM requirements, and presort authorization for business mail.
View resource 💰Postage Rates
Current USPS postage rates for First-Class, Marketing Mail, Non-Profit, and EDDM — updated with the latest rate changes.
View resource 📐Envelope & Mail Piece Sizes
USPS size requirements for postcards, letters, and flats. Avoid surcharges by understanding minimum and maximum dimensions.
View resource 📄USPS Mail Templates
Free downloadable templates for postcards, letters, and self-mailers — pre-formatted to USPS automation specifications.
View resource 📖Postal Dictionary
A glossary of USPS terms, acronyms, and mailing industry jargon — from AADC to Zone Chart.
View resource 📬Mail Forwarding Guide
How USPS mail forwarding works, NCOA processing, and what it means for your mailing list accuracy.
View resource 🤖Mail Automation & IMb
Intelligent Mail barcodes (IMb), automation rates, and how automation-compatible mail saves you money.
View resource 🏛️Non-Profit Mailing Guide
How to apply for non-profit mailing rates, PS Form 3624 requirements, eligibility rules, and rate savings.
View resource 💳Online Payments
Pay your Cornerstone invoice online via credit card. Convenient and secure.
View resource 🗺️EDDM Planning Guide
How to plan an Every Door Direct Mail campaign — route selection, mail piece specs, pricing, and strategy.
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