Response Calculator

Is VDP Complete® right for me?

This tool will help you make key decisions about your direct mail campaign. By entering different values for the four variables below, you can determine which mix will yield the best results. The system will make suggestions for improvement if required.



Number of recipients    
Number of mailing cycles  
Average revenue per response  
Expected average response rate %  

Desired number of recipients

The number of mail pieces that you plan to mail at a time.

Number of mailing cycles

The number of times to mail a similar group of recipients. The key to success is multiple mailings focusing on prospects with a strong propensity to buy.

Average revenue per response

Estimated revenue expected from prospects who respond to this offer. VDP Complete will help you target the prospects matching your ideal customer, resulting in increased average revenue.

Expected average response rate

In general, blind direct mail response rates average 1%, but targeting the proper demographics using VDP Complete's proprietary methodology can dramatically increase success rates.

The VDP Complete program includes everything required for a complete domestic direct mail using variable data printing and an expert web marketing campaign. The cost per piece provided by this tool is a best guess estimate and may change. Cost is based on our standard template of a 5.5” x 8.5”, 4 color, full bleed post card on heavy stock glossy paper. Volume and client–specified, non-standard requirements, including but not limited to, complex data appending, special design specifications, or certain highly specific and specialized prospect lists may affect the final campaign cost.