How To Create Your Own Business Cards
I’ll make this real simple… If you have any type of website, then YOU NEED a business card. I cannot tell you how many times I have had a lengthy conversation about my work, and then a couple hours later people already forget the URL. Even if they don’t forget, they might misspell it, miss a “the,” or use a .com when it is a .net.
By having a card with your site URL on it, it will not only help people remember what the URL address is, but it will also increase the chance of people actually going to your site.
When it comes to getting your own business cards, it can be somewhat of a tricky process. Not because it is hard, but many of these printing companies usually lure you in with something like “250 cards for free,” but by the end of the process the cards actually come out to $50.
Your business card is a representation of your brand, so if the paper seems flimsy or the design is just awful, then that is a direct hit at your brand.
I, personally, get my cards made by UPrinting. Compared to other printing services they definitely have the most options and the best price. You can choose from a set of already created templates or you can download their size templates and create your cards from scratch if you have some design experience. ASANT Media readers can get 10% OFF All UPrinting Products.
What should go on your business card?
It really depends on what your site is about or how you plan to use your cards. Sometimes all you need is just the site URL address. All other information can be found on the site. Normally, I would recommend your URL, Name, Position, Email, and Phone Number.
Creative ways to use your business cards.
Obviously, most people usually considering using business cards as handing them to somebody else, but there are other ways. If you have a couple extra cards on you, then find strategic locations and “accidentally” leave some behind right there. Is there a bulletin board around? Pin your card up.
Bottom line, people have horrible memories, so make things easier by having some business cards on hand.