Digital Business Cards

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Printed business cards are still the most straightforward method to share contact details and make individuals or companies interested in your business. While most people might think business cards are outdated, they are still widely used for networking and marketing purposes. 


The basic pieces of information that you should add to your business card, according to 'Kado', a site specialised in networking are:


  • Link To Your Website
  • Brand Logo And Colors
  • Contact Information 
  • Valuable Resources 
  • Social Media Accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) 
  • A Professional Photograph


When creating a business card, there are a few things you should also consider, such as using a legible font and organising the space, keeping it on brand, for example, if you are a designer, you should reflect your creative aesthetic, and make sure you choose the finishing options carefully, proofread your work and use a professional printer. 


However, with the constant development of technology, it is more than obvious that the integration between technology and business cards is bound to happen and expand. This can occur in many different ways, for example, by adding a QR code to the card that can be scanned with a smartphone and the person will be redirected to an app or website or by making an entirely digital business card. 





The video below by tipswithpunch is a quick tutorial that shows you how to create an entirely virtual business card and add a QR code as mentioned: 






There are a few benefits to making a digital business card, for example, they don't have limited space such as paper cards, they are cost-effective, which means they are, usually, free to make, they are easy to update, they are eco-friendly, contactless, quick and easy to share. They are in fact, the future of networking and marketing. 


According to the digital publishing website Medium, this is the list of the best digital card makers in the market to create yours:


1. Beaconstac (9/10)

2. HiHello (8.5/10)

3. Knowee (7/10)

4. Dibiz (5/10)

5. DCard (4.5/10)

6. Kado (5/10)

7. QRD (7/10)

8. QR Code Generator Pro (6/10)



Even though, we have full digital business cards now, it is hard to question the simplicity and effectiveness of traditional business cards. They are accepted in business cultures across the world and they can be used in various circumstances. However, it is likely that digital business cards will be the future of networking and marketing your brand with the rapid development of technology. 




https://www.hihello.me/features/digital-business-cards




Websites referenced:


https://www.ceotodaymagazine.com/2022/05/are-business-cards-still-important-in-2022/


https://medium.com/@monikaadarsh/best-digital-business-card-solutions-2022-the-complete-list-cc0269258620#b603


https://www.kadonetworks.com/blog/5-of-the-best-apps-to-create-a-digital-business-card


https://www.beaconstac.com/digital-business-card/


https://www.thebalancemoney.com/effective-business-card-2951735





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