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How to Print NetStamps
Stamps.com is the only software in the industry that allows users to print stamps for First-Class Mail® letters like letters and postcards, and we make it fast and easy to create and print NetStamps and to get all First-Class Mail handled efficiently. This guide will go into everything you need to know about NetStamps and […]
How to Print a Shipping Label
Every minute spent printing labels is time better spent focusing on your business. When you’re juggling multiple tasks, you need an easier way to print shipping labels and postage to efficiently send invoices, letters, packages, and more. With Stamps.com, you have the freedom to easily create and print both domestic and international shipping labels using […]
Plan ahead: Navigating the CUPW strike
1/6/25 Update Effective Monday, January 6, 2025, GlobalPost has resumed full service to Canada, including P.O. Boxes and previously restricted postal codes, and is now accepting mail and packages again for these destinations. Please note that due to the service interruption and the accumulated backlog from the CUPW strike, shipments to previously restricted postal codes […]
What Are Demand Surcharges and How Do They Affect My Mailing & Shipping Costs?
Have you noticed that your mailing and shipping costs change even when you’re sending the same package to the same place? One key reason for these fluctuations is something called demand surcharges. What are demand surcharges? Demand surcharges are extra fees that shipping carriers add during busy times when demand for shipping is high. These […]
How much does Stamps.com cost?
At Stamps.com, it’s an honor to serve more than 400,000 customers who rely on our platform daily for all their mailing and shipping needs. From small businesses and complex multi-location operations to accounting and legal firms, we’re proud of how our platform adapts to the diverse needs of our customers. Whether you’re a solopreneur or large-scale […]
The Best Mailing and Shipping Software for Business Owners
Business owners spend their days juggling multiple roles. From managing customers to tending to administrative functions, there’s no such thing as a small task. Every minute counts–especially for those who work around the clock–which makes finding efficient, simple solutions key to staying ahead. Stamps.com is the simple way to send, providing businesses with new time […]
2024 U.S. Shipping Deadlines
In order to keep your customer satisfaction high during the busiest time of the year, it’s crucial to communicate holiday shipping deadlines—the final dates to send a package for it to reach its destination by the holidays—to your customers. Holiday shipping deadlines allow carriers to account for the higher shipping volume, ensuring orders are under […]
Stamps.com Has a New Look
Today, we are excited to unveil our revamped brand look and refreshed user interface, which draws inspiration from the millions of American businesses we serve. Our new design celebrates the spirit of our resilient, independent customers and humbly imitates their ability to bring flexibility and efficiency to everything they do. What hasn’t changed? Our commitment […]
Is My Postage Meter IMI Compliant?
Effective June 30, 2024, USPS® discontinued all Information Based Indicia (IBI) postage meter technology and required all postage meters to upgrade to a new system called Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI). The bad news for organizations that are leasing postage meters: Devices that are not compliant will be withdrawn from service by December 2024. The good […]
Stamps.com Research Shows the Role Mail Plays in How America Communicates
In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s easy to overlook the enduring value of traditional mail. However, at Stamps.com, we’re always curious about the important role of mail in today’s digital world. So, we commissioned a survey of 500 consumers to get to the bottom of it. Survey says? Physical mail continues to play a significant […]
Make International Shipping Easier With Canada DDP
International shipping can feel like a barrier for many businesses, especially when it comes to determining how to pay duties and taxes. If duties and taxes aren’t paid in advance, your customers will be responsible for the cost when their shipment arrives. Additionally, packages with unpaid taxes and duties can be delayed in customs or […]
Best Practices for Shipping Toys and Holiday Gifts
Say you need to ship gifts, like a stuffed animal, a new action figure, or a battery-operated toy car. Easy enough, right? Now, picture this. Your customers go to open their gifts, but the stuffed animal has a cracked eye, the action figure is broken, and the car arrived late because the batteries weren’t properly […]
5 Tips For Handling Holiday Returns
Regardless of the products you sell, returns will always be part of your business. Sometimes, clothing doesn’t fit correctly, a customer accidentally bought the same gift as someone else, or the recipient would prefer a different product. While the reasons may vary, your return policy should be consistent because customers are taking note. Our recent […]
Print Stamps And Labels On the Go With The Stamps.com Mobile App
Getting through all of your tasks can be hectic, but the Stamps.com Mobile app adds flexibility to your day by making it easy to ship packages or mail letters from anywhere at any time. Our mobile app now allows you to conveniently print discounted USPS® stamps and USPS® and UPS® labels, enabling you to send […]
Holiday Support and USPS Hours 2023
Everyone at Stamps.com wishes you a happy holiday season! As you’re preparing for the holiday shipping season, we want to share our holiday support hours as well as information about USPS and UPS holiday closures and changes in services. Thursday, November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day) Stamps.com Support: Open for normal business hours (6 AM – […]
How To Use Mailing Tubes With Stamps.com
Posters can be found anywhere from college dorm rooms to home offices. Whether a poster is autographed and special edition or simply a reprint of someone’s favorite movie, they can easily tear or suffer damage in transit. USPS does offer free small and medium poster tubes, but shipping posters also requires understanding how to package […]
How to Ship a Package from Home
Commuting from work to home and vice versa does give you time to catch up on your podcasts (you know we love podcasts), but at what cost? We spend so much time commuting to different spaces, and it adds up. Stamps.com gives merchants the ability to create and print labels with a few clicks and […]
How to Offer Free Shipping on a Small Budget
What would you say if we told you 68% of customers take shipping costs into account when deciding whether or not to purchase an item? That’s exactly what our recent study found. With more than half of customers expecting free or low shipping costs, it’s worth taking into account. We understand offering free shipping might […]
How to Avoid Post-Billing Adjustments
Additional shipping costs can be stressful, especially when charged after your package has shipped. Carrier adjustments can add up, but fortunately, you can work to avoid them. Learn where to find adjustments, how carriers calculate these fees, and what you can do to prevent fees What are carrier adjustments? Adjustments are extra fees or credits […]
2017 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Happy Holidays from Stamps.com! We wish you a successful, seamless shipping season and with that in mind have pulled together all of the United States Postal Service shipping cutoff dates. Use these dates to set your own holiday deadlines for customers so they know when to order in time for packages to arrive on time […]