There is still plenty of time to promote great gifts to your readers but take this opportunity to be sure you (as the most helpful publisher around) also mention standard shipping deadlines so presents make it to their destinations on time. As always there are excellent opportunities here:
1. Give a nod to your local readership by helping them learn about extended hours or special shipping deals in your area (eg: “For those in New York and San Francisco, Everlane has 1 Hour delivery on select items”).
2. Creatively weave gift cards into your posts as outlined here.
3. Research in-store pickup availability from merchants as this is more and more popular both as a last minute time-saver as well as a money saving option.
Standard Shipping Deadlines and Helpful Hints:
UPS:
Friday, Dec. 18 – last day to ship UPS 3 Day Select packages if you want it delivered by Christmas
Monday, Dec. 22 – deadline for 2nd Day Air packages
Wednesday, Dec. 23 – final day to ship all UPS Next Day Air packages in time for Christmas
Holiday Help Center
UPS My Choice app tracking notification
UPS Shipping Coupons
FedEx:
Wednesday, Dec. 16 – deadline for FedEx Ground
Wednesday, Dec. 23 – last day to ship with FedEx Express for delivery by Christmas
FedEx Holiday Help
FedEx Tracking
FedEx Shipping Coupons
US Post Office:
Extended holiday hours: open Sat. and Sun., Dec. 5-20, select locations
Tuesday, Dec. 15 – last day for standard post
Saturday, Dec. 19 – First Class mail deadline
Monday, Dec. 21 – Priority mail deadline
Wednesday, Dec. 23 – Priority Express deadline
US Post Office delivers Express on Christmas day
US Post Office tracking and shipping information
UP Post Office pricing information
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