The Local Card
Affordable Direct Mail Advertising for Local Businesses

Grow Your Business with Shared Postcards

Reach 2,500 homes every month on our large shared postcard. No competitors or long term contracts.

We handle everything including ad design, printing, and mailing for just $299.

The Local Card community postcard — front side, showing local business ads mailed to householdsHuge 9" x 12" postcard

2,500

households mailed monthly

From $299

per spot, all-inclusive

16

or fewer businesses

1

business per category

How It Works

Our 3 step process simplifies direct mail advertising.

Check Availability

Select the area where you'd like to advertise, type of business, and ad size to see if your spot is available.

Reserve Your Spot

Claim your spot to prevent competitors from getting on the card. Then send us your ad design or we'll design your ad for free.

Reach 2,500 Homes

We'll print the cards, send you photos and tracking info. Once the cards arrive at the local post office, route carriers deliver to 2,500 homes. Your ad will auto renew every month but cancel anytime.

Stand Out in the Mailbox

Impossible to Miss in the Mailbox

Our 9"x12" card is a giant compared to all other mail. It's the single largest piece of mail your customers get. No envelopes to open, and no coupon book pages to flip through.

The moment the mailbox opens, your business is the first thing they see.

The Local Card postcard standing out above other mail in a mailbox, next to a coupon book envelopeThe largest piece in the mailbox
Three Ad Sizes to Choose From

Direct Mail So Affordable, It's a No Brainer

Simple pricing. Massive reach.

  • Design Included
  • We Print & Mail It
  • USPS Delivery

Premium 9" x 12" postcard

The most affordable way for local businesses to reach 2,500 homes.

Single

3"w x 4"h

$299/mo

Cancel anytime

≈12¢ per home reached

Double

6"w x 4"h

$499/mo

Cancel anytime

≈20¢ per home reached

Mega

6"w x 8"h

$899/mo

Cancel anytime

≈36¢ per home reached

Check Availability

No design fees, no long-term contract.

Size Comparison

Sizing guide comparing the single ad spot (3 by 4 inches), the double ad spot (6 by 4 inches), and the mega ad spot (6 by 8 inches)

Why Our Local Card Works

We've made it easy and affordable to get your local business into thousands of local customer households.

Huge 9" x 12" Format

Nearly triple the size of a typical postcard — this isn't something you can miss in the mailbox.

Affordable Marketing

Only $299 per mailing reaches 2,500 homes (compare to $2,000+ for a solo campaign).

First Come, First Served

Only a limited number of businesses get in — make sure it's you, not your competitor.

No Competing Businesses

We only allow one business per category, so your ad stands out.

We Handle Everything

Design, printing, postage, and postal paperwork — completely done for you.

Consistency Builds Trust

Affordable enough to mail again and again so customers remember you.

Check if Your Spot is Available

Limited spots available.

Choose an Ad Size *

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a shared postcard?

It's one big postcard with room for several local businesses, not just one. Instead of paying for a postcard all by yourself, you split the cost with up to 16 other businesses — each with their own ad space — so everyone gets noticed for a fraction of the price of mailing alone.

Will my competitors be on the card?

No. We only accept one business per category (one plumber, one landscaper, one electrician, and so on), so you won't be sharing space with a direct competitor and your ad stands out without competing messages.

How often is the card mailed, and how will I know it went out?

The Local Card mails monthly. We recommend staying on for consecutive months so households start to recognize your business — repeat exposure is what builds trust. Once a mailing runs, you'll get photos of the finished card and tracking numbers, so you're never left guessing.

Where is the card sent?

We mail the Local Card to 2,500 carefully selected households. Routes are hand-picked to reach strong, higher-income neighborhoods. Contact us for exact routes and demographics.

Who creates the ad design?

You can send us your own ad, or we'll create one for you at no extra cost.

How can I get the best ROI?

Postcards work best for higher-ticket services where landing just 1–2 customers covers the cost — they build awareness and trust over time, like a mini billboard. Use a strong offer that answers "why this, why you, why now," and commit to more than one mailing so your business becomes familiar. If you need fast, immediate leads, other channels may fit better; if you want to stay visible and top-of-mind in key neighborhoods, this is a strong fit.

Who manages The Local Card?

The Local Card is managed by Standout Fast, an online marketing agency for local businesses. We run Local Card mailings in several markets.