Why Join The Postcard?

The easiest way for local businesses to reach thousands of locals- without the cost of doing a solo mailing campaign all alone!

Local Advertising

Reach 10,000+ homes with a professional designed Community postcard – every 3 months.

At Shop Local Solutions, we make local advertising simple and effective.

Our Community Card highlights small and local businesses like yours by mailing beautifully designed, high-impact postcards to thousands of nearby homes. It’s affordable, consistent, and actually gets seen—no algorithms, no ad fatigue, just real visibility in your neighborhood.

Unbeatable Price

Pay just 2.5-8.5 cents per delivered card opposed to 70-80 cents plus for other full service options to fit your budget.

Not Junk Mail

With multiple valuble offers people keep these cards. Avg. 2.5 per household - so everyone in the home sees it.

No Competitors

Your business will get exclusive expsoure by being the only one in its niche. No other competition is allowed.

Consistency Is Key

Regular brand exposure keeps you top of mind with ongoing recognition - your brand is there when they need you.

No Flipping Pages

Every business has a front page ad. Instantly reach about 10,000 local buyers with nearly 100% exposure.

Unmatched Quality

Beautiful, full-color, thick and 14 point UV gloss card stock that screams look at me. Our postcard stands above the rest.

Tiny Billboard

This postcard is HUGE! At 12" x 9" in size, this will be the largest piece of mail in the neighborhood.

Trackable

By using promo codes, special offers, or QR codes, you can easily measure the return on your investment.

Full Service

Design, printing, postage, organization, paperwork - it's all taken care of so you can focus on your business.

What Is Shop Local Solutions?

Every quarter, Shop Local Solutions designs, prints, and mails a large 12×9 postcard featuring a select group of local businesses.

It lands directly in nearby mailboxes—getting your business in front of the exact people you want to reach: local residents who live and work near your service area.

You get a premium ad spot without the premium price of solo mailers—and we take care of everything from start to finish.

Why It works

The truth is that local customers trust local businesses – but only if they know you exist. Direct mail is one of those few marketing tools that guarantees delivery into real hands and vast exposure via brand awareness overnight. Not just a random digital feed that is forgotten.

Direct Reach: We target specific ZIP codes, consistently, to make sure your ad hits local homes, not random ones.
Built-in Trust: Professionally designed ads give your business instantly credibility. Not to mention your ad is right next to other reputable businesses.
No Stress:We handle the design, printing, banding, organization, delivery, and mailing – you just show up. Our favorite motto: If it’s stress-free, it’s for me!

How It works

Getting started is easy – we’ll walk you through every step of the way:

Direct Reach: We target specific ZIP codes, consistently, to make sure your ad hits local homes, not random ones.
Send us your info: Already have your own logo or ad content? Great. If not, we’ll create custom, in-house ad design for you.You have unlimited ad design revisions.
Ad Proof: Before anything is sent to print, you will get a final proof for peace of mind. You will also get updates of the mailing timeline up until delivery the post office.
Mailing it out: After your proof gets final approval, the postcards will be printed, sorted, banded, and delivered to the post office. You will be notified of that date, and typically within the following 2 days they will be delivered to homes. You will also get updates of the mailing timeline up until delivery the post office.

Who it's for

Our Community Card ideal for:

Local service providers (beauty, family-owned, home services, fitness, etc.)
Small or large business owners with limited time or marketing support.
Brand new businesses that want to build brand awareness.
Established brands looking to stay visible and top-of-mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas do you mail postcards to?

We currently mail postcards to Sun City Georgetown. (More coming soon)

Do I have to provide artwork for the ad?

If you have it. No need to go out of your way. Ad design is included! We simply will need some of the basic information so that we can design the ad using your existing branding and then adjust it until you are happy with the final result before we go to print.

Why is the cost so low?

As you might know, printing and postage can have a high cost. By grouping non-competing local businesses on the postcard, everyone shares in the cost to print and mail the postcards, greatly reducing the price for each individual business.

Why is the cost so high?

Solo direct mail campaigns can be much more expensive, especially when you factor in design, printing, and the ever-rising postage rates. Our goal is to remove the financial barrier by connecting multiple businesses.

Won't this just end up as junk mail?

Our postcards are large, and purposely designed with local businesses offering valuable deals. It’s the kind of mail people actually look at. People keep them on the fridge or counter- and refer back to them when a service or product is needed.

Will I be locked into a long-term contract?

Not at all. There’s no ongoing contract required. Although, we highly recommend doing at least 3 mailings in a row. Repetition is key for a customer to remember your ad and service. Imagine if you saw a billboard once, would you be able to remember it? Businesses who do multiple mailings find better results with repetitive advertising.

How long does it take for my ad to reach homes?

Once the postcard is finalized, it typically takes about 2–3 weeks for the cards to be printed, processed, and delivered to households.

I'm already promoting on social media- do I even need this?

Social media is great, but it doesn’t always reach local customers consistently. Our postcard puts your business directly into the hands of people in your community- no scrolling, no algorithms, just real visibility. Our Community Postcard could be a perfect way to have collaborative marketing alongside digital.

Will people actually notice my ad?

If an area is larger than 10,000, where do the postcards get mailed in that area?

Great question! We sort the each area by income and mail to the top 10,000 mailboxes by income. Additionally, routes can be selected in terms of quantity to maximize local exposure.

Growing a business without expert guidance or a strong network can be exhausting.

With rising costs and a crowded market, running a business is tough.
Add in hiring challenges, pricing pressure, limited access to funding, regulations, and the constant struggle to retain quality help—and it’s no wonder marketing often falls to the bottom of the list.

How can Shop Local Solutions be helpful your business?

#1

Helping you become a recognized leader or expert in your niche in your chosen area.

#2

Assistance in achieving sustainable growth with a loyal customer base.

#3

Taking marketing off your plate to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

MYTHS THAT KEEP BUSINESSES INVISIBLE

“Social media is all I need.”

FACT: 80% of posts never get seen unless you pay for ads. Paid social ads? Gone in seconds. But this mailer? It lands in front of eyeballs and gets read.

“People don‘t read mail anymore.”

FACT: 90% of the mail is opened. This extra-large postcard is impossible to miss. It really will stand out when consumers sort through their mail.

“Word-of-mouth is enough.”

FACT: Yes, but unpredictable and unreliable. USPS states there are nearly 2.5 people per household. This mailer could show 20,000+ locals your business.

“Direct mail is way too expensive.”

No question, direct mail is an expensive way of marketing. The advantage of collaborative advertising postcards is that they are a fraction of the cost.

“Direct mail doesn’t work.”

Customers don’t always impulse buy. With multiple coupons on the postcard they don’t trash the card. By keeping it, your business is right there when they are ready.

“I really don’t need to advertise.”

Only advertising when business is slow can put you in a bad spot. Consistent advertising keeps customers coming in year-round and stops downturns.

Our Mission

At Shop Local Solutions, our mission is to help local businesses gain real visibility right in their own neighborhoods. We believe local advertising should be simple, affordable, and stress-free -so you can stay focused on what you do best while we handle the rest with beautifully designed, high-impact marketing that works.

Our Vision

Our vision is a community where local businesses thrive by staying visible where it counts most - right in the hands of their neighbors. With smart design and strategic direct mail, Shop Local Solutions puts your business in the spotlight—one postcard at a time.

Ready To Get Started?

When you’re ready to reevaluate your local marketing, contact us for local business advertising strategies.