{"id":699,"date":"2017-11-06T02:07:43","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T02:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/reasons-get-online-postal-mailbox.html\/"},"modified":"2023-04-26T05:23:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T12:23:28","slug":"reasons-get-online-postal-mailbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/reasons-get-online-postal-mailbox.html","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons To Get An Online Postal Mailbox","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <strong>online postal mailbox<\/strong> is exactly like an actual mailbox only much better. Your current mailbox is faced with threats like theft, destruction, and overflowing. This can only lead to an endless supply of junk mail, losing important mail, and most importantly, identity theft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online postal mailbox is the new, advanced way to get your mail. It\u2019s easier, faster, and more efficient. You can use an online mailbox or an <a href=\"\/services\/virtual-po-box-with-street-address.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online PO Box<\/a>, whichever you prefer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This service gives you online control over your mail, flexibility, and high security. Virtual mail is the phenomena or the era and it\u2019s time you book your box.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, let\u2019s go through how it works and the reasons you need one, now!<\/span><br \/>\n<div id=\"fifteenbanner\" style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center\"><style>form {display: flex;justify-content: center;}.fifteenbanner {position:relative;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;width:360px;height:270px;border-radius:10px;border-width:0;-webkit-box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;-moz-box-shadow:2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/10-dollars-360x270-1.png);background-repeat:no-repeat;}.fifteenbanner{cursor:pointer}<\/style><form id=\"fifteenbanner\" action=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/locations.html\" method=\"get\"><button class=\"fifteenbanner\" type=\"submit\"><\/button><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_source\" value=\"blog\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_medium\" value=\"banner\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_campaign\" value=\"10-dollars\"\/><\/form><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is an Online Postal Mailbox?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <strong>online mailbox<\/strong> or a <\/span><a href=\"\/services\/virtual-mailbox.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual mailbox service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the process of sending your postal mail and packages to secure mail facilities that then scan your mail and send you an online, digital copy. You\u2019ll receive instant notifications with any new mail, log in through your computer or phone to stay up-to-date with your mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even choose how to handle your mail by sending out mail requests like open &amp; scan, forward, shred &amp; recycle, or archive. Once the requests are in, mail operators take action. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have a clean, neat mailbox in mere minutes with all your mail taken care of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4 Reasons to get an Online Mailbox:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Remote, online mail management:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You never need to wait near the mailbox when expecting mail or drive down to the Post Office again. With it you\u2019ll get all your mail wherever you are whether at home, at the office, or on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need is an internet connection to sort through your mail and send out mail requests. You\u2019ll be on top of all important mail like statements or bills and never lose mail again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you can set up smart pre-filters and never get junk mail again! Set your mailbox just like you do your email and have mail go into specific folders.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Your mailbox will never overflow again with useless mail.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. A well-protected mailbox:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online mailbox<\/a> guarantees that your mail and your personal safety is a priority. When you leave your mail unattended in the mailbox, this puts you at risk of identity theft. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity snatchers can easily get you in trouble by stealing your personal mail and committing crimes under your name. The process of recovering your identity is expensive and time-consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And even when you do get to your mail on time, are you shredding every sensitive document for your protection?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online mailbox means only you will have access to your mail. With a simple click, you can shred and recycle all critical mail. Your mail is sent to highly secured facilities with around-the-clock security guards and surveillance cameras in each corner. Only certified, trusted employees will handle your mail and make sure it gets to you safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PostScan Mail takes your safety as a number one priority; any personal information given is well-protected under strong encryptions. You never have to worry about <strong>losing mail<\/strong> or any <strong>missing mail<\/strong> ever again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Package safety &amp; convenience:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Christmas shopping<\/strong> just became ten times easier with a virtual mail service! With a virtual mailbox, you sign up for a real street address to get your mail and packages. PostScan Mail offers both online mailboxes and PO Boxes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose a <strong>mailbox<\/strong> with a <a href=\"\/locations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US street address<\/a>, you can receive packages from all carriers like <strong>UPS<\/strong>, <strong>DHL<\/strong>, <strong>FedEx<\/strong> and not just <strong>USPS<\/strong>, so no more online restrictions with the <a href=\"\/blog\/best-ways-shopping-shipping-from-usa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shopping &amp; Shipping<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering a unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/services\/mail-forwarding.html\">postal mail forward<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/services\/package-forwarding.html\">package forwarding service<\/a>, you can have your packages forwarded to your home or to any other address. Running low on storage space? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PostScan Mail offers<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/pricing.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day free physical storage space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so if you\u2019re away or want to get your holiday shopping done early, you can put your packages on hold until you want them forwarded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your packages will be handled with care and caution and kept safely in stored parcel lockers. This definitely beats getting them delivered to your doorstep and risking them being stolen, late deliveries, and damaged packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your packages will even be consolidated before shipping to save any extra shipping fees. Save money and time with a mail forwarding service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. A permanent street address:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a virtual mailbox, you get a U.S street address. PostScan Mail has over 20<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">addresses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nationwide to choose from. You can choose an address in any desired city. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you run a home business or a start-up and want to protect your home privacy, you can get a presentable street address in cities like <a href=\"\/locations\/ny.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York<\/a>, <a href=\"\/locations\/nv\/las-vegas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Texas<\/a>, <a href=\"\/locations\/il\/chicago.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago<\/a><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0or <\/span><a href=\"\/locations\/ca.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">California<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, you\u2019ll have a stable business address to give out to your customers and investors for business correspondence. You can even use this address on your website, social media, and stationary to advertise your prestige location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can have multiple users, this way you can share your mailbox with other employees in your business or family members in a household. Each can log in separately with different credentials and check their mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only need to go through a change of address once to sign up for the service and have your mail forwarded and then no matter how many times you move, your mail will always be sent to the same address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid the hassle of a <a href=\"\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">change of address<\/a> and confusing mail forwarding from one address to another with online mailboxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re all looking for an affordable, quick way to get postal mail handled and shipping done, a virtual mail service offers this and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <strong>digital mailbox<\/strong> is your way to an easier daily routine and an optimized business so don\u2019t miss out on your chance. Sign up for your virtual mailbox <a href=\"\/locations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photos-vectors\/background\">Background photo created by freepik \u2013 www.freepik.com<\/a><\/h6>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <strong>online postal mailbox<\/strong> is exactly like an actual mailbox only much better. Your current mailbox is faced with threats like theft, destruction, and overflowing. This can only lead to an endless supply of junk mail, losing important mail, and most importantly, identity theft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!--more--> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online postal mailbox is the new, advanced way to get your mail. It\u2019s easier, faster, and more efficient. You can use an online mailbox or an <a href=\"\/services\/virtual-po-box-with-street-address.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online PO Box<\/a>, whichever you prefer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This service gives you online control over your mail, flexibility, and high security. Virtual mail is the phenomena or the era and it\u2019s time you book your box.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, let\u2019s go through how it works and the reasons you need one, now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is an Online Postal Mailbox?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <strong>online mailbox<\/strong> or a <\/span><a href=\"\/services\/virtual-mailbox.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual mailbox service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the process of sending your postal mail and packages to secure mail facilities that then scan your mail and send you an online, digital copy. You\u2019ll receive instant notifications with any new mail, log in through your computer or phone to stay up-to-date with your mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even choose how to handle your mail by sending out mail requests like open &amp; scan, forward, shred &amp; recycle, or archive. Once the requests are in, mail operators take action. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have a clean, neat mailbox in mere minutes with all your mail taken care of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4 Reasons to get an Online Mailbox:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Remote, online mail management:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You never need to wait near the mailbox when expecting mail or drive down to the Post Office again. With it you\u2019ll get all your mail wherever you are whether at home, at the office, or on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need is an internet connection to sort through your mail and send out mail requests. You\u2019ll be on top of all important mail like statements or bills and never lose mail again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you can set up smart pre-filters and never get junk mail again! Set your mailbox just like you do your email and have mail go into specific folders.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Your mailbox will never overflow again with useless mail.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. A well-protected mailbox:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online mailbox<\/a> guarantees that your mail and your personal safety is a priority. When you leave your mail unattended in the mailbox, this puts you at risk of identity theft. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity snatchers can easily get you in trouble by stealing your personal mail and committing crimes under your name. The process of recovering your identity is expensive and time-consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And even when you do get to your mail on time, are you shredding every sensitive document for your protection?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online mailbox means only you will have access to your mail. With a simple click, you can shred and recycle all critical mail. Your mail is sent to highly secured facilities with around-the-clock security guards and surveillance cameras in each corner. Only certified, trusted employees will handle your mail and make sure it gets to you safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PostScan Mail takes your safety as a number one priority; any personal information given is well-protected under strong encryptions. You never have to worry about <strong>losing mail<\/strong> or any <strong>missing mail<\/strong> ever again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Package safety &amp; convenience:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Christmas shopping<\/strong> just became ten times easier with a virtual mail service! With a virtual mailbox, you sign up for a real street address to get your mail and packages. PostScan Mail offers both online mailboxes and PO Boxes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose a <strong>mailbox<\/strong> with a <a href=\"\/locations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US street address<\/a>, you can receive packages from all carriers like <strong>UPS<\/strong>, <strong>DHL<\/strong>, <strong>FedEx<\/strong> and not just <strong>USPS<\/strong>, so no more online restrictions with the <a href=\"\/blog\/best-ways-shopping-shipping-from-usa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shopping &amp; Shipping<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering a unique <a href=\"\/services\/mail-forwarding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mail &amp; package forwarding service<\/a>, you can have your packages forwarded to your home or to any other address. Running low on storage space? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PostScan Mail offers<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/pricing.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day free physical storage space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so if you\u2019re away or want to get your holiday shopping done early, you can put your packages on hold until you want them forwarded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your packages will be handled with care and caution and kept safely in stored parcel lockers. This definitely beats getting them delivered to your doorstep and risking them being stolen, late deliveries, and damaged packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your packages will even be consolidated before shipping to save any extra shipping fees. Save money and time with a mail forwarding service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. A permanent street address:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a virtual mailbox, you get a U.S street address. PostScan Mail has over 20<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">addresses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nationwide to choose from. You can choose an address in any desired city. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you run a home business or a start-up and want to protect your home privacy, you can get a presentable street address in cities like <a href=\"\/locations\/ny.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York<\/a>, <a href=\"\/locations\/nv\/las-vegas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Texas<\/a>, <a href=\"\/locations\/il\/chicago.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago<\/a><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;or <\/span><a href=\"\/locations\/ca.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">California<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, you\u2019ll have a stable business address to give out to your customers and investors for business correspondence. You can even use this address on your website, social media, and stationary to advertise your prestige location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can have multiple users, this way you can share your mailbox with other employees in your business or family members in a household. Each can log in separately with different credentials and check their mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only need to go through a change of address once to sign up for the service and have your mail forwarded and then no matter how many times you move, your mail will always be sent to the same address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid the hassle of a <a href=\"\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">change of address<\/a> and confusing mail forwarding from one address to another with online mailboxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re all looking for an affordable, quick way to get postal mail handled and shipping done, a virtual mail service offers this and more. Go to PostScan Mail to get your <strong>30-day free trial<\/strong> and try out the service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <strong>digital mailbox<\/strong> is your way to an easier daily routine and an optimized business so don\u2019t miss out on your chance. 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