If you think both the frequency with which you receive mail and the amount of mail you receive is a lot, multiply that by the number of households in the United States and that number is hard to comprehend. With an average of 423.5 million mail pieces processed daily in 2021 by the United States […]
Parcel Select Lightweight is an excellent alternative to Priority Mail as it allows customers to ship lightweight packages from 3.5 to 16 ounces at a per ounce rate, nearly half the price of USPS, UPS, and FedEx grounds services. Best Mailers shipped via Parcel Select Lightweight are a perfect combo of efficient packaging and low cost […]
New carrier rates for small parcel shippers are forcing packaging changes. Until recently, packages under 3 cubic ft. were charged by weight alone. No longer. USPS, UPS and FedEx apply DIM weight to all parcels, big or small. What is DIM, you ask? DIM Weight = Length x Height x Width (cubic volume) / Volumetric […]
If you ship small parcels, you need to know about Commercial Plus Cubic USPS launched Commercial Plus Cubic rates a few years ago. Unfortunately USPS has done a limited job of marketing and educating their commercial customers about who should be using it. After reviewing countless technical specs, pricing charts, and numerous discussions with USPS reps, here’s […]
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Postage fees can quickly add up, especially if you are a medium to high volume shipper of small, lightweight parcels.. However, many businesses are unaware of the various cost-saving options that USPS provides. By taking advantage of these strategies, you can significantly reduce your postage expenses and improve profitability. If you’re looking to cut down […]
Until recently, if you shipped a carton under three cubic feet, none of the carriers cared much about your box size – it was all about weight. Today, the major carriers have wised up – they want smaller packages so that they can fill trucks and fill planes. The carriers have adjusted their rate structures […]
Is your packaging unboxing worthy? Do you care? If you want a second order, you should. As an ecommerce seller, your tactile touch points are extremely limited. You need to make those physical touch points speak volumes about your brand quality. Here’s 3 tips to make your packaging unboxing worthy. 1. Make your packaging sturdy Nothing cheapens […]
You’re fine-tuning your social media campaign constantly. Cost per acquisition is down and conversion rates are up. Getting that first order is key – but what are you doing to turn that single order into a lifetime customer? Here are 5 tips to bring first-time customers back for more. 1. Include a thank you note. […]
It is time to take control of your brand, make an impression, and make it memorable. eCommerce packaging is 99% boring, brown, and without thought. We understand – you’re focused on your product, on your Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest branding game, your click throughs, abandoned shopping carts and Adwords. At Best Mailer, we can […]
