USPS Issues Service Disruption Alert for Hawaii
The USPS has issued a service disruption alert for the state of Hawaii. Due to Hurricane Lane there is no mail delivery or pickup on August 24th for Hawaii Island,…
Interview with Jim Cochrane, USPS Chief Customer & Marketing Officer
Profiles in E-commerceA Stamps.com interview series with leaders in the online retail industry. With over 5.2 billion packages delivered to 156 million addresses in the U.S. last year, the Postal…
Shipping Policy Best Practices
Clearly laying out shipping policies on your ecommerce website helps your customers better manage their expectations and helps your position as the seller should there be a dispute. Here are…
USPS Updates Standards for Shipping Firearms
The United States Postal Service recently revised their rules regarding “Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail.” While most changes were done in order to correct erroneous references and provide greater clarity…
USPS Announces Changes to Certain Rates and Services
If you haven’t already done so, mark your calendar for August 28, 2016, which is when the United States Postal Service® is implementing a handful of changes.  If you have…
The Correct Use of Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes
Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes feature one low flat rate, so price is determined by the box or envelope you choose and not by the weight or distance the package…
Free: 2016 USPS Priority Mail Rate Comparison Guide
Stamps.com’s Free USPS Priority Mail Rate Comparison Guide has been updated to include 2016 rates! This guide features an easy-to-use grid that allows shippers to determine rates for Priority Mail packages by zone.…
Why Use Certified Mail To Mail In Tax Forms?
Tax season is here and it’s time to get organized!  If you are mailing in your tax returns this year, consider using Certified Mail with Return Receipt.  With this service,…
[Infographic] Complete Guide to USPS International Shipping
Stamps.com recently released a Complete Guide to USPS International Shipping infographic, that includes tips for international shipping, shipping carrier cost comparisons, eBay’s top categories for international sales and much more! Below is…