business cards?

by rolltide

Posted: 14 years ago 17 replies

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I am trying to decide what I want on my new business cards. Any ideas on the type of cards you recommend? Also, what would you put on them? I hope to get all this info to someone at Fiverr in next 48 hours. Also, where do you suggest purchasing the cards?

#business #cards

Aaron Doud 14 years ago

I'm assuming that this is a second or third card design for you. Or that your business is established. Basically never go fancy and expensive on business cards unless you know the business is a long term business.

If it is you need to make it memorable. It needs to be something they will not throw away and that they will even let others see. But at the same time it needs to be about what you do as well. And it has to touch your clients. And it has to make sense with the way you pitch your services.

For example if you work with older and conservative customers like contractors or lawyers you would want a very professional looking card but maybe a plastic see thru one so it stands out next to the others.

If you are talking about the money you can save them and how little it costs you might get a card that looks like a $1 bill.

If on the other hand you are talking about how much money you can bring them in you might make a similar card but on that has $500 bill as the base.

Just brain storm. Google unique business cards. Do all that and find a card that fits you, fits your customers, and stands out from all the others.
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abbeynism 14 years ago

keep it short, clean and informative. you can look at the samples of business on Google image and get to know what you can put on it.
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nelram

14 years ago

Short and simple! Don't put to much info on it.
I can do the printing for you if you need, I offer better pricing than staples and vistaprint. PM me or click on my sig.

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rambo9600

14 years ago

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Aaron Doud

14 years ago

Originally Posted by rambo9600

Make sure you place a message on the backside.

Have something creative, not your name or services you provide. Be creative, it's like a Headline for an ad, very important.

I help small businesses cut their advertising cost and increase profits. If you would like more info call this number (123)456-7899 24/7 to hear a prerecorded message to get your Free information.

Don't talk about yourself or your services, talk about the Benefits such as above.

You get the point.

Great point I forgot to mention. Always use the backside for soemthing. The cost isn't much more but that alone makes you stand out from crowd.

For example
"Hey you... Yeah you
You're not gonna throw me away are you?
Trust me my buddy on the back side can help you get more customer in the doors.
So put me in a safe place so you can find me and my buddy later."

Silly and it gets their attention.

In fact I may use something like that on my next business card.

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jhess56 14 years ago

Try vistaprint there running a free promo right now, I'm getting a first round made up right now as they look reallly nice. Saw them on tv actually...
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Aaron Doud 14 years ago

Remember the free ones at Vista have their info on the back pay and get cards branded for you completely.
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- nelram 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Aaron Doud
  
  Remember the free ones at Vista have their info on the back pay and get cards branded for you completely.
  
  Also, the ones that vistaprint, staples, etc will sell you are printed on 12pt stock not 16pt and they are digitally printed. If you hold one of theirs and one that was printed on a real press you can tell the difference instantly.
  
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rolltide 14 years ago

what size cards? how many pt? 14? 16?

also, what do you think about putting FB, Linked In, and Google Icons on there? also, what about qr codes?
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drlelong 14 years ago

Most critical info:

Your Name
Company Name
Telephone Number
Email Address
Website URL

Twitter and Facebook are optional.

I prefer to leave the back blank so the recipient can make a note, or I can write a message to the person I'm giving the card to.

Cards are primarily for informational purposes only. You'll determine whether or not someone is going to contact you.
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- pbarnhart 14 years ago
  
  I take the opposite approach - I use a MOO minicard. I use a geeky art piece on the front, and on the back:
  
  My Name
  A Domain - which redirects to my Google Profile
  My Twitter Handle
  My Phone
  My Email
  
  And on the far right, a QR to my Google Profile.
  
  I inevitably get into great conversations with potential clients.
  
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rolltide 14 years ago

what is a catchy slogan to put on the back?
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- Digital Traffic 14 years ago
  
  I use a coupon for $50.00 off of their first invoice.
  
  Originally Posted by rolltide
  
  what is a catchy slogan to put on the back?
  
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treka 14 years ago

I put a QR code on my latest design. I've found it a good talking point when out talking to local businesses.

I also like the idea of the $50 off coupon - all I used my back side for was my logo and url
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- Aussieguy 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by treka
  
  .....all I used my back side for was my logo and url
  
  That's going to extremes!
  
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Gelo30 Banned 14 years ago

you can use the domain name as the header and put a small text with the full domain name bottom right.
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rolltide 14 years ago

What about putting something on the back about a free custom QR code if redeemed but a certain date? I get these for $5 on Fiverr.
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rolltide 14 years ago

I just purchased my Fiverr design work. I will need to purchase the cards in the next 24 hours. If you can compete with Gotprint.com on price and turnaround please drop me a pm.

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