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Conquer Your Contacts: A Simple Guide to Setting Up a Mailing List

Creating a well-organized mailing list is the first step to a successful direct mail campaign. A clean, properly formatted list ensures your mail reaches its intended recipients, saving you time, money, and frustration. This guide breaks down the essential steps to setting up a mailing list that's ready for processing. The Essentials: Required Fields Name Company/Business/ Organization *Address 1 *City *State *Zip Code Country (only if mailing outside the U.S. *Every mailing list  must  include these fields. Character Limits: Keep it Concise Due to USPS space constraints, each field (including spaces and punctuation) has a maximum of 50 characters. Anything exceeding this limit will be truncated, potentially affecting delivery. Formatting for Success: A Checklist To ensure smooth processing, follow these guidelines: Header Row: The first row must contain only column headers (e.g., "Address 1," "City," etc.). This tells o...