Anchor Software, LLC

05/28/2026

Postal Service Names Top Cities and States for Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers
USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Events Kick Off June 1

WASHINGTON — Last year, U.S. Postal Service employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks. To combat this, USPS is sharing vital safety guidance to help pet owners protect mail carriers and ensure uninterrupted mail delivery.

05/28/2026

Pop Quiz for the Mailers & Marketers out there: 📮

What’s your #1 frustration when preparing a large mailing?

A) Having incorrect, incomplete and/or old addresses ✅
B) Dealing with duplicates 👯‍♂️
C) Understanding USPS® presort rules 🧩
D) Wasted postage on UAA mail 💸

Reply with your answer! We’re curious to see which one takes the crown. 👑

05/27/2026

3 Reasons to Use Deceased Suppression 🕊️
Keeping your data clean isn't just about numbers—it’s about respect and efficiency. Here’s why deceased suppression is a must for your next campaign:

Brand Empathy: Avoid sending insensitive mail to grieving families. Protecting your reputation starts with showing you care about the details.

Eliminate Waste: Stop spending your budget on printing and postage for undeliverable records. Redirect those funds toward reachable prospects.

True Analytics: Clean data means accurate metrics. Remove "ghost" records to ensure your campaign performance reflects your real, active audience.

The Bottom Line: Better ROI, better data, and a better brand image.
https://anchorcomputersoftware.com/products/deceased-suppression/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social

05/26/2026

Targeting the wrong audience isn't just a mistake—it's an expensive one. 📉

Prison Suppression keeps your marketing out of correctional facilities and your budget in your pocket. 🛡️

Why it matters:

Zero Waste: Avoid "Return to Sender" fees and wasted postage.

Risk Management: Prevent sensitive offers from reaching unauthorized hands.

Pure Analytics: Get accurate data by mailing only to those who can actually respond.

Don't mail to addresses that can't buy. Clean your list, save your spend, and protect your brand. 🔓
https://anchorcomputersoftware.com/products/prison-suppression/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. At Anchor Software, we are profoundly grateful for the freedoms their courage has secured for us all.

Our office will be closed today, Monday, May 25, as our team takes this time to reflect and remember. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

A little Mail Humor for your Friday:
Why did the database break up with the sorting machine? "It’s not you," the database said. "It’s just that you keep bringing up my past addresses and I'm trying to move on."

05/21/2026

Stop letting "close enough" addresses kill your ROI. 🛑

If you aren't using a CASS™ Certified address hygiene solution, you’re losing money on every mailing. Enter MaxCASS, the gold standard in address accuracy.

Here is why MaxCASS is a game-changer for your business:

✅ 1. Precision Accuracy
MaxCASS doesn't just "check" addresses; it corrects them. It fixes typos, appends missing directionals (N, S, E, W), and lets you know if you're missing an apartment number to ensure every record is 100% deliverable.

✅ 2. Massive Postage Savings
By validating your list to USPS standards, MaxCASS unlocks automated bulk mail discounts that aren't available for unverified data. It pays for itself in postage savings alone.

✅ 3. ZIP+4 Coding
It automatically appends the correct ZIP+4 codes and delivery point barcodes. This moves your mail through the USPS system at lightning speed, bypassing manual sorting.

✅ 4. Residential/Business Detection
Know exactly where you are mailing. MaxCASS identifies if an address is a home or a business (RDI™), allowing you to tailor your shipping strategies and avoid costly residential surcharges.

The Result?

Lower "Return to Sender" rates. 📉

Faster delivery times. ⚡

A database you can actually trust. 💎

Ready to clean up your data?
Don't let a simple typo stand between you and your customers. Turn your mailing list into a high-performance asset with MaxCASS.
https://anchorcomputersoftware.com/products/maxcass-plus/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social

05/20/2026

Is your data scaling with you? 📈

As your business grows, your database gets noisier. Many companies find that what worked for 1,000 records breaks at 100,000.

Question for the Pros: At what point did you realize your manual data entry/sorting process wasn't cutting it anymore? Was it a specific "oops" moment, or just the rising cost of postage?

Share your experience below—your insights might help someone else avoid the same trap! 💡

05/19/2026

Presorting your mail, arranging it by ZIP Code before it reaches the post office, is one of the smartest moves for any high-volume mailer or shipper. Here are the top 4 reasons to do it:
1. Substantial Postage Discounts
The USPS rewards you for doing the "heavy lifting." By pre-organizing mail by destination, you bypass several sorting steps at their processing centers.

Impact: You can save up to 20–40% on postage costs compared to regular rates.

2. Faster Delivery Times
Presorted mail gets there faster. Since it’s already sorted and barcoded, it jumps to the front of the line and heads directly to the regional distribution center.

Impact: Your message reaches customers’ mailboxes days sooner by bypassing local post office bottlenecks.

3. Enhanced Data Accuracy
The presorting process requires your list to be cleaned using CASS™ certified software. This fixes typos, adds missing ZIP+4 codes, and ensures every address actually exists.

Impact: You get a cleaner database and significantly fewer "Return to Sender" notifications.

4. Consistent Predictability
Presorting allows for better tracking and timing. Because the mail follows a more streamlined path through the USPS system, you can better predict exactly when your campaign will land.

Impact: This helps synchronize your mailings with digital ads or call center staffing for maximum response.

Pro Tip: For most businesses, the postage savings alone more than cover the cost of the presorting software itself.

Are you currently mailing at the full rate, or are you looking to optimize a specific campaign?
https://anchorcomputersoftware.com/products/maxpresort-os/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Zoho+Social