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Table of Contents

A Round Of Applause For Address Labels

Benefits of Using Address Labels

Themed Address Labels

Avery's® Contribution To The World Of Address Labels

Labels Of The Future

Business Labels

Holiday Address Labels

Animal Address Labels

Address Rubber Stamps

Free Labels

What To Look For When Buying

Address Label Materials

Selecting Colors For Your Label

 

Welcome to your one-stop information spot for address labels. Address labels are more than just a sticker with your name and address. They are a way of creating a more convenient life. They are a tool for expressing your personality. They provide a simple format for saying hello.

While address labels do all of these things, many people still don't take advantage of them. After reading this guide, I'm sure you will agree that should change.


A Round Of Applause For Address Labels

Whoever invented address labels deserves an award. At the minimum, a round of applause is in order. Why? Address labels make life EASY. This is especially the case for anyone that has to mail out holiday cards, invitations, bills or letters. That should be just about everyone.  

Think about how much time you spend every year writing the same return address over and over again. If you added up all the time you spend doing this you are likely to find hours and days of your life wasted, simply writing down your address! Why write your address when you can use a preprinted return label?


Benefits of Using Address Labels

There are many benefits of using address labels. The biggest benefit of course is the time you'll save mailing bills, letters and cards. Address labels however also come with the following benefits:


  • Customization. Most address labels are easily customized so you can express your personality regardless of the item you mail.  
  • Professional. Address labels are especially useful for business owners. They show your clients and customers you mean business.
  • Inexpensive. You can get address labels printed for just pennies on the dollar. Your time however is invaluable.
  • Variety. Today there are more varieties to choose from than letters in the alphabet. You can send address labels that represent your favorite pet, your religion, your favorite food and even every different day of the year.

Address labels are a fun and easy way to process mail quickly and efficiently. Today you can get standard size address labels or larger labels suitable for big packages.


Themed Address Labels

Today's merchants offer dozens of interesting themes for your address labels.   Some of the more common themes include:


  • Holiday address labels
  • Personalized address labels
  • Christian address labels
  • Printable address labels
  • Business address labels
  • Horse address labels

These are just a few of the many varieties available. Personalized address labels are a lot more fun than most free address labels, simply because they reflect your individuality.


Avery's® Contribution To The World Of Address Labels

Perhaps the most well-known address labels are the Avery brand. Avery helped pioneer the address label process. In 1935, the founder of the company, Stan Avery, started a company called Kum-Kleen Products. This company made self-adhesive multi-purpose labels using machines developed from old washing and sewing machine parts.

Later Mr. Avery renamed his company Avery Adhesives. During the late 1940s most of Avery's business came from industrial labels used by manufacturers.   By 1990 Avery merged with Dennison Manufacturing Company, a well-known competitor. The company continued to expand and grow. Avery-Dennison company begins producing various address labels. The company provided labels in multiple colors. Their specialties included creating address labels for ink-jet and laser printers. Today the company is one of the most popular.


Labels Of The Future

Labels have come a long way from the standard black and white Avery address label. Today the possibilities are endless for address labels. One address company, Checks Your Way Inc., provides personal photo address labels. The company places your photo on return labels and address labels. They can also feature photos of your favorite pet, baby and more.

Superior Labels is another company that currently offers more than 7,000 different graphic designs for your address labels. The best part? You can sneak a peak at your label before buying and make any changes you feel necessary.

Are you a fan of spiritual messages? Why not use personalized Christian address labels next time you have to send your holiday cards! There are dozens of manufacturers that provide a good variety of inspiring and spiritual return address labels. Many include scripture versus and other inspiring and uplifting quotes.


Business Labels

Self-adhesive labels are the way to go when it comes to business address labels. There are many companies that currently offer a wide selection of professional designs. You can usually customize these address labels with your name, address and other business information. You can usually even include your tag line or marketing logo on your label. Customers expect the best when working with a business. Using professional looking labels ensures the customer you know your product or service and are wiling to go above and beyond to provide them the best.

Here are some important items you should include or consider when ordering business labels:


  • Name and Address. Always provide this information on a business label.
  • Phone number or fax number. This is optional. If you provide this information up-front however, your customer won’t have to search for your number in case there is a problem with your shipment. Most customers appreciate the convenience of having your phone number readily available.
  • E-mail address. This is another optional item of convenience. Most people spend a significant amount of time today on the Web. Providing them your e-mail address let's them know you are easily accessible.
  • Your Website address. You might place this on your return label instead of your e-mail address. If your Website has a contact page most customers will have an easy and convenient avenue to contact you from.
  • Marketing message. While this isn't a necessity, you are more likely to leave a lasting imprint on your customer if you send a message with the label.

What types of messages might you include on your address label? Customer service oriented messages are always popular and inspirational. Here are some ideas for creating a business message for your label:


  • "We value our customers"
  • "Thank you for your business"
  • "Our customers come first"
  • "Offering the best every day"
  • "Keeping customers happy"
  • "The fastest service in town"
  • "The cheapest service in town"

What do all of these messages have in common? They tell the customer something about your business. The more of an imprint you leave on your customer the more likely your customer is to remember you in the future when they have a business need.


Holiday Address Labels

Holiday address labels deserve their own category because they are so popular. Holiday labels are among the most popular labels for consumers.   They are also among the most fun. You can easily personalize holiday labels to match your family's interests. Most holiday labels are cheap, thus it's worth the effort to actually buy labels for different holidays during the year.

Here is a list of some of the most common holiday address labels:


  • Easter
  • Independence Day
  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Memorial Day
  • Christmas
  • Hanukah
  • Kwanzaa
  • New Year

You can even send out seasonal address labels for Fall, Winter, Summer and Spring. Most holiday address labels have certain themes, including:


  • Plants or flowers for spring
  • Beaches, sunshine, sunglasses or lemonade for summer
  • Leaves, pumpkins for Fall
  • Religious, snowflakes, snowmen, sleighs for Winter

One of the best ways to let people know you care is to send them labels you personalize. You can either print labels yourself or have the manufacturer print them for you. Either way, you're sure to brighten someone's day when you select a personalized message for your address labels.


Animal Address Labels

Did you know that animal address labels outsell all other personalized address labels on the market today? Horse address labels are actually the most popular. For many, a horse is man's best friend. Whether you are generally crazy about animals or fond of a pet in particular, you can get a personalized stamp or address label that lets the world know hw you feel about your pet.

Dog address labels are almost as popular as horse address labels. The best part about animal labels? You can take a picture of your pet send it in and have it copied to your labels. Why not tell the world how you feel about your best friend? If you are an animal lover why not consider an animal address label? These labels are also popular among organizations that cater to animals, such as vet clinics, animal shelters and pet boarding or grooming agencies.

Here are some common animal address labels:


  • Horses
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Snakes

Address Rubber Stamps

The rubber stamp is a simple alternative or complement to the address label.   Again, why write out your address if you can stamp it right? You'll save heaps of time next time you have to send out bulk mailings. Rubber stamps are just as inexpensive and easy to use as self-adhesive labels. Many businesses prefer them because they are efficient, professional and can be used for more than one purpose.

Many companies buy address labels then buy a rubber stamp with their company's log or message on them. You can do the same, whether for personal reasons for your business. There are endless uses for the rubber stamp, some you may never consider. Think about it, you can use stamps to:


  • Stamp your stationary with your business logo.
  • Stamp holiday cards with a special message or picture.
  • Stamp birth announcements.
  • Stamp graduation announcements.
  • Stamp a personal message or your favorite quote to all letters you send out.
  • Stamp your wedding invitations.
  • Stamp birthday cards with a favorite quote or message
  • Stamp your bills!

When you buy rubber stamps you can go with either an ink pad or buy a self-inking rubber stamp. Ink pads are usually the cheapest choice and never run out of ink as long as you have a supply ready. Self-inking stamps however are usually more neat. Really either works just as well depending on your personal preferences.

Free Labels

Why pay for labels when you can get them free right? There are many online agencies that offer free labels, though often you have to buy something to get the labels. Many charities also send free labels in the mail, hoping you will make a donation or contribution.

Free labels are great, but they do have many disadvantages. For one, you can't usually personalize free labels to the extent you can other labels. You may also run out of supply and have no guarantee of when the next batch will come in. Many free labels online provide you with a template you have to use to create your own label and then print them out.

While some may find this fun, others may prefer that someone else lay the groundwork for them. Most address labels are so inexpensive anyway these days, many consumers find it well worth the while to simply order and pay for address labels rather than search for free ones.


What To Look For When Buying

When buying return address labels, you might consider a few valuable accessories including address stamps or other rubber stamps. Address stamps serve much the same purpose as labels except you have to stamp the information on your mail. Rubber stamps are a great way to decorate your envelopes with special flair.

Address labels can contain any information you want. Most importantly if a return label, you need to include your name and address. You may or may not want labels to include a personal message or uplifting quote.

You'll also have to decide on a size when buying labels. Get a label too small and it may be hard to read all the valuable information you want to share with the public. Here are some samples of common address label sizes available today:


  • 1.75" x 0.5"
  • 2.65" x 1"
  • 1.75" x 0.5"
  • 2.5" x 1.56"
  • 4" x 1"

Keep in mind, the size of the label depends on the label you need. Mailing labels are usually much larger than standard envelope return labels. You don't want to send a large envelope however with a teeny label. Most people find having various shapes, styles and colors available works best. This is especially the case if you are using labels for business purposes.

One of the best things about ordering labels online is your ability to re-order at a moments notice. Many deliver overnight in case you run out of labels in the middle of a mass mailing. Preprinted labels often save a lot of time over labels you must create yourself, but remember some people enjoy creating and printing their own labels. You can always have a small supply of pre-printed readily available to accompany your self-made labels.


Address Label Materials

You may not know that many companies provide labels in multiple materials.   While most labels usually come in standard colors, most have a variety of different finishes and materials. Here are some ideas for different materials as well as features for your labels:


  • Clear labels
  • Glossy labels
  • Weatherproof labels
  • Foil labels
  • Matte labels
  • Photo gloss


Selecting Colors For Your Label

Perhaps the easiest address label to create is a colored one. There are many different color themes you can choose from including pastel and fluorescent.   You can even decide to use a different color for every day of the week! Keep in mind if you print your own labels the color of the label may depend on your inkjet or monitor setting. Be sure you adjust accordingly and have enough color ink in your printer so you don't run out while printing your labels!

It is much easier to buy preprinted color labels online than to print them in your home. The cost of color ink cartridges sometimes outweighs any benefit of printing your own labels. Most color labels are extremely cheap and high quality when you buy them pre printed. You also don't have to worry about user error. How awful would it be if you set your printer to print 100 labels only to find the type isn't aligned correctly AFTER you printed them?

You can't beat pre-printed labels for their convenience and ease of use. Billions of address labels are sold each and every year. Why? Because address labels are cheap, easy to use, fun and expressive!

 

 

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