EDDM Tools Blog
Guides for running a 9x12 shared mailer
Route planning, advertiser sales, ad design, QR tracking, and USPS paperwork — the parts of the business our tools automate, explained step by step.
- Tools and TutorialsRouteSnip8 min read
How to Use RouteSnip to Plan Your Perfect EDDM Mailing in Minutes
Stop guessing which routes to mail. A full walkthrough of the RouteSnip map, Quick Select piece counts, Enhance Route Data demographics, and saved territory PDFs.
August 24, 2026
- Getting Started8 min read
How to Start a 9x12 Shared Mailer Business: The Full Workflow
Five phases, one card, and a repeatable calendar. This is the operating system behind a shared mailer business.
August 21, 2026
- FulfillmentRapidSlips6 min read
USPS EDDM Facing Slips: What They Are and How to Stop Handwriting Them
Bundling day is where a good mailing gets rejected. Here is how the paperwork actually works.
August 18, 2026
- TrackingLinqTraq5 min read
QR Code Tracking for Direct Mail: Prove Your Card Works
Renewals are won with data. A unique QR code per advertiser is the cheapest proof you can put on a card.
August 14, 2026
- Design9x12 Ads6 min read
9x12 Postcard Ad Design: Sizes, Layout, and What Converts
Your advertisers renew when the phone rings. Ad layout has more to do with that than most operators realize.
August 11, 2026
- Lead Generation9x12 Leads6 min read
How to Find Advertisers for a 9x12 Shared Mailer
A card sells out when you talk to the right categories in the right order. Here is how to build the list and work it.
August 6, 2026
- Route PlanningRouteSnip7 min read
How to Plan EDDM Carrier Routes Without Losing a Weekend
Route selection decides who sees your card and what your postage costs. Here is the process that turns hours of USPS map cross-referencing into a ten minute job.
August 4, 2026