Multi-Carrier

For small businesses, especially those sending lightweight parcels, USPS First-Class Mail remains one of the most affordable and dependable shipping options. Whether you’re sending postcards, letters, large envelopes, or flats, it’s often the go-to choice for mailing. Pricing matters: Save money, ship reliably, and streamline your mailing workflow Stamps.com is a powerful tool for individuals […]

Running a small or midsize business (SMB) means wearing many hats, working long hours, and juggling a thousand moving parts—sales, service, operations, and yes, sending. Whether it’s mailing invoices, shipping orders, or managing documents across locations, every minute spent on logistics is a minute pulled from running your business. Why use Stamps.com? Leaders should focus […]

Sending mail seems simple enough, but proper stamp placement matters more than you might think. Whether you’re mailing a letter, postcard, or package, knowing where to put a postage stamp helps your mail reach its destination quickly and avoid processing delays. This guide covers everything you need to know about postage stamp placement and mailing […]

Looking to add personality to your mailings? You’re not alone. Personalized postage stamps were a hit until 2020. People used them for wedding invitations, holiday cards, and business mail. But the USPS discontinued custom photo postage in June 2020. Now many wonder how to make their mail stand out. The good news? There are better, […]

Bottom line up front: Small business owners are losing critical hours each week to mailing and shipping tasks—time that could be driving revenue instead. Our latest survey reveals that 78% of small business owners make frequent trips to mailing locations, and 68% regularly interrupt important work to handle mailing tasks. Twenty minutes doesn’t sound like […]

Creating shipping labels doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re shipping your first package or managing hundreds of orders daily, learning how to make a shipping label that’s accurate and professional saves time and keeps your business running smoothly. TL;DR: Quick answers What’s the fastest way to create a shipping label? Use an online shipping […]

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 […]

Need to know how to ship a package? This shipping guide walks you through the entire process, from understanding “what do I need to ship a package?” to mastering packaging and shipping best practices. Whether you’re learning how to prepare a package for the first time or looking for the cheapest way to mail a […]

Beginning September 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service required all international commercial shipments to include a six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code on customs declarations.  While USPS is one of the first to set a deadline, this change reflects a broader push from destination countries to enforce HS code requirements across all carriers. To avoid delays […]

From Innovative to Iconic: The Evolution of NetStamps® In 1996, Stamps.com revolutionized the mailing industry by introducing NetStamps®: The first USPS®-approved adhesive labels that allowed users to print exact postage amounts for First-Class Mail® directly from their computers . This innovation eliminated the need for traditional postage meters, offering businesses and individuals a digital, more […]

For the latest updates on this ongoing situation, visit our status page. On November 15th, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a national strike, resulting in a total shutdown of Canada Post operations until December 16, 2024. Collective agreements were reached that extended through May 22, 2025, which ensured no further disruptions until […]

At Stamps.com, we empower you to effortlessly manage your shipping needs. Our industry-leading shipping software makes printing your own stamps for First-Class Mail® letters and postcards more efficient. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about NetStamps—what they are, how to print them, and how to use them effectively to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Business owners wear many hats, from managing customers to handling admin tasks. Every minute counts, especially for those working around the clock. Finding efficient, simple solutions is key to staying ahead. The right shipping software transforms how small businesses work. It should be flexible, efficient, and simple. This article explores the top shipping software options […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]