Launch checklist

Intelligent mail checklist
Use this quick list to get started using Lob:
Review our general testing guidelines (below)
Use your Test API key to try out the functionality of Lob's service and platform 
Follow in-depth design guidelines for your form factor of choice​
For PDFs, JPEGs, or PNGs, follow our guides on mail formats​
For HTML templating and merge variables, follow our guides on dynamic personalization 
Grab the correct set of API keys to test and then send mail
Handle rate limits​
Set up idempotency keys to help prevent duplicate mail from being sent out
Set up error handling and retry logic (e.g. mass deletion, network outages, etc.)
Verify mail strictness settings​
Validate everything in the Test Environment and, once ready, then switch to Live
Monitor your mail analytics dashboard after sending
Iterate & experiment
Set up webhooks​
Set up metadata​
What should I test as I integrate Lob?
Rendering
Before you go live, verify that your mail pieces are rendering correctly. Lob's dashboard will show proofs of the mail piece you create. The proofs are also available in the API response.
PDF
Verify your PDF is PDF/X-1a compliant
Embed all images and fonts and flatten your transparencies
Use CMYK Color Space
HTML
Lob's HTML render is based on Webkit, but is highly modified to be used with Lob. Test rendering by using your test API key and checking the dashboard for proofs, instead of designing using the browser.
PNG / JPEG
Verify that your images are at least 300 DPI. This will prevent blurry prints.
Logs
As you integrate Lob, you may find it useful to view logs of your requests. If you send a request with your Test or Live API key, both the request and response will be logged to use for debugging.
For Enterprise customers 
Consider these additional steps to send large mail volumes at scale: 
Set up Single Sign-On (SSO)​
Explore advanced templating options
Utilize flexible invoicing to separate cost centers
Grant appropriate user permissions to each team member
Learn about additional tooling such as user audit logging, NCOA reporting, etc.
Establish a meeting cadence with your dedicated Customer Success Manager (CSM)
Set up trainings with your CSM to ensure you can leverage the dashboard analytics efficiently

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