# What Happens After You Reserve a Postcard Spot > Step by step from payment to mailbox: send your logo, offer and contact details, approve a free proof, then we print and mail to 2,500 homes. URL: https://slcspotlight.com/guide/what-happens-after-you-reserve-a-postcard-spot/ Last-Modified: 2026-10-13 Author: Tyler Biswell Tags: what happens after you reserve a postcard spot, postcard ad process, co-op mailer proof approval Decision Guide • Postcards # From Reservation to Mailbox: What Happens After You Claim a Spot Step by step from payment to mailbox: send your logo, offer and contact details, approve a free proof, then we print and mail to 2,500 homes. By Tyler Biswell [/about/#tyler-biswell →](/about/#tyler-biswell) • Updated October 13, 2026 • 4 min read ![Laptop showing a postcard proof beside a phone and notepad](/images/featured/laptop-showing-a-postcard-ad-proof-on-a-desk-besid.webp) ## The short version After you reserve a spot on the Community Postcard [/community-postcards/ →](/community-postcards/) , there are four steps: you send us three things, we design your ad for free, you approve the proof, and we print and mail the card to 2,500 homes. Here’s what each step looks like, so there are no surprises. ## Before you pay: we confirm your category There is only one business per category on each card. Before you pay, we confirm your category is open on the edition you want and give you the next mail date. Then payment by card or ACH holds your spot. Spots are first come, first served and are not held without payment. ## Step 1: Send your logo, offer and contact details That’s all we need from you: - **Your logo.** The best file you have. If it’s only on a business card or a sign, a clear photo can work as a start, and we’ll talk about options. - **Your offer.** One specific reason to call: a dollar amount off, a free inspection, a new-customer special. - **Your contact details.** Phone, website, and anything else you want on the ad, like a service area. Not sure what offer to use? We’ll help you pick one that’s clear and easy to track. Our guide on tracking postcard ads [/guide/how-to-track-postcard-advertising/ →](/guide/how-to-track-postcard-advertising/) has ideas. ## Step 2: We design your ad for free Professional ad design is included in every spot. We lay out your ad to fit your spot size, add a QR code if you want one, and keep the text short so it’s easy to read at a glance. ## Step 3: You approve the proof We send you a proof. Check the phone number, the offer, the spelling and the QR code link. Ask for changes if something’s not right. **Nothing prints until you approve it.** > **Tip for proofs** > > Read your phone number out loud, digit by digit. It’s the most important line on the ad, and the easiest one to get wrong. ![Stack of freshly printed oversized postcards on a print shop table](/images/content/stack-of-freshly-printed-oversized-glossy-postcard.webp) ## Step 4: We print and mail Once every ad on the card is approved, we print the 6.5 x 12 inch full-color glossy card and mail it through USPS Every Door Direct Mail to 2,500 homes on the edition’s routes. We handle bundling and drop-off. You don’t need to do anything. | Step | Who does it | | --- | --- | | Confirm category and next mail date | We do | | Payment by card or ACH | You do | | Send logo, offer, contact details | You do | | Design the ad | We do, free | | Approve the proof | You do | | Print and mail | We do | ![Mail carrier delivering a postcard to a curbside mailbox](/images/content/mail-carrier-placing-an-oversized-postcard-into-a-.webp) ## About timing We don’t publish mail dates on the website. We confirm timing with you directly when you reserve, so you know when to expect the card in mailboxes. ## After the card lands Get ready for responses. Make sure someone can answer the phone, or set up missed-call text-back [/missed-call-text-back/ →](/missed-call-text-back/) so callers you miss get a text right away. Ask every new caller where they heard about you, and keep a simple log. ## How to prepare your logo and offer A little preparation makes the design step faster: **Your logo.** The original file from whoever made your logo is best. A vector file (often ending in .ai, .eps, .svg or .pdf) stays sharp at any size. If you only have a picture of your logo, send it anyway and we’ll let you know if we need something better. **Your offer.** Write it the way you’d say it to a customer. Keep it short and specific, like “$40 off your first cleaning” or “Free roof inspection.” Add any limits, such as “new customers only.” **Your contact details.** The phone number you want people to call, your website, and your service area if you’d like it on the ad. **Your QR code destination.** Where should the code send people? A booking page, an offer page or your website. ## What a good proof looks like When the proof arrives, check it the way a homeowner would see it. Can you tell what you do in two seconds? Is the offer clear? Is the phone number easy to find? Does the QR code go where you expect? If anything feels off, ask for a change. It’s much easier to fix on the proof than after printing. ## Questions people ask after reserving **Can I change my offer after I approve?** Ask us as soon as possible. Once the card is printed, it can’t be changed for that edition. **Can I see the whole card?** Ask us. We’ll tell you what to expect on the card for your edition. **What if I’m reserving more than one edition?** Each edition has its own proof, so you can update your offer for each one. ## Ready to start? Contact us [/contact/ →](/contact/) or call Tyler at (385) 360-1966 for the next mail date and open categories. FAQ ## Quick Answers ### What do I need to send? Your logo, your offer and your contact details. ### Can I request changes to the proof? Yes. Nothing prints until you approve it. ### When does the card mail? Contact us for the next mail date. We confirm timing with you directly. Keep Reading ## Related Guides ![Oversized postcard on a desk next to a calculator and a credit card](/images/featured/oversized-postcard-on-a-desk-next-to-a-calculator-.webp) ### Co-op Postcard Advertising Cost in Utah: Single, Double, 3-Run and Anchor Spots Published prices: single spot $249, double $449, 3-run pack $649, back panel anchor $1,200. See what each includes and how payment works. [Co-op Postcard Advertising Cost in Utah: Single, Double, 3-Run and Anchor Spots →](/guide/co-op-postcard-advertising-cost-utah/) ![A shared multi-ad postcard next to a single-business postcard on a desk](/images/featured/two-postcards-side-by-side-on-a-desk-one-shared-mu.webp) ### Co-op Postcard vs Solo EDDM Postcard Shared card or a postcard of your own? Compare cost, control and reach for a co-op spot against a solo EDDM mailing in the Salt Lake Valley. [Co-op Postcard vs Solo EDDM Postcard →](/guide/co-op-postcard-vs-solo-eddm-postcard/) ![Three oversized postcards from different mailings stacked on an entry table](/images/featured/three-oversized-postcards-from-different-mailings-.webp) ### One Edition or a 3-Run Pack: How Often Should You Mail? Single edition or the same spot in three mailings? How repeat exposure builds recognition and keeps your category held, with the $649 3-run pack explained. [One Edition or a 3-Run Pack: How Often Should You Mail? →](/guide/how-often-should-you-mail-postcards/) ![Mail carrier walking between houses on a residential street in Sandy, Utah](/images/featured/usps-mail-carrier-walking-between-houses-on-a-resi.webp) ### How Mail Routes Are Chosen for Single-Family, Owner-Occupied Homes How each Community Postcard edition picks USPS carrier routes focused on single-family, owner-occupied homes, adding up to 2,500 homes. [How Mail Routes Are Chosen for Single-Family, Owner-Occupied Homes →](/guide/how-postcard-mail-routes-are-chosen/) Next Step ## Learn more about Community Postcards Spots from $249. Design, printing and mailing to 2,500 homes are included. Questions? Call Tyler directly at (385) 360-1966. See Postcards [/community-postcards/ →](/community-postcards/) Reserve My Spot [/community-postcards/#reserve →](/community-postcards/#reserve)