Coronavirus International Mail Disruptions Update 3/17/20
Today, March 17, 2020, the USPS announced that four international postal services have suspended mail services and eight have announced mail disruptions. These service disruptions will affect USPS mail items sent with Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, First-Class Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service. Suspended Mail Services Kuwait Kuwait Postal Sector has […]
Coronavirus International Mail Disruptions 3/19/20
Today, March 19, 2020, the USPS has announced several updates from international postal services in regards to mail disruptions due to coronavirus. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the USPS Service Alerts Page. For the latest news about how coronavirus is affecting the mailing and shipping industry see the Stamps.com Coronvirus Updates Page. […]
Coronavirus Update: International Postal Service Disruptions by Country
Today, March 18, 2020, the USPS has announced additional mail disruptions for international postal services. Six countries have announced the suspension of some or all classes and six have announced disrupted service. Be advised that USPS packages sent to these locations will be affected. For a full list of all international service disruptions visit the […]
Seven International Postal Services Alter Service
The USPS announced today, March 16, 2020, that seven partnering international carriers will be altering their services due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation. USPS packages addressed to the following countries will be affected by the changes in service: Australia Australia Post has suspended written proof of delivery on inbound items until further notice. Austria Austrian […]
USPS Customs Form Changes Starting March 6, 2020
New USPS Customs Declaration Form Policy Starting March 6, 2020, the United States Postal Service will no longer accept handwritten customs declarations forms. Customers sending packages from USPS retail locations on or after March 3 will be required to use PS Form 2976-R, USPS Customs Declarations and Dispatch Note. Packages found with handwritten customs declarations […]
2020 USPS Postage Rate Increase FAQs
The 2020 USPS postage rate increase is just around the corner. Here are some FAQs to help you better understand the upcoming changes. When do the new USPS rates start? The 2020 USPS postage rates go into effect on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Is the price of a First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) increasing […]
5 Tips for Managing Product Returns
The busy holiday season is over, and now you can sit back and relax, right? Well, not exactly. Your business is still doing business, and along with normal operations that you have to manage on a daily basis, you’ll probably have to deal with items that customers are returning for exchanges or refunds. Here are […]
Stamps.com automatically updated with new 2018 USPS rates
The 2018 USPS rate increase go into effect on Sunday, January 21, 2018. No action is required of customers, as Stamps.com mailing and shipping solutions are designed to reflect real-time USPS pricing and will transition to the new rates in real time. This way our customers can print postage without any service disruptions. Below you’ll […]
The ABCs of SEO
Looking for more online exposure for your ecommerce business? Then you ought to be paying attention to search engine optimization (SEO). By helping search engines understand your site and what you’re selling, SEO in return does a better job of listing your site when certain terms come up in user searches. Because an A-to-Z […]
Free Guide: How to Send Certified Mail
Do you need to send something important, and need a way to know when it safely arrives at its destination? Using USPS Certified Mail provides both proof of mailing and proof of receipt to help ensure your important mailpieces, including confidential documents, arrive at their intended destinations. Certified Mail comes in handy when you need […]