For a while there, business cards may have seemed to be a thing of the past, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Business Cards are a professional standard that you can use to reveal your creativity and personality without saying a single word.
Here are the ways to make your business card stand out from the rest.
Use your own design
If your industry requires even the smallest amount of creativity (heck even if it doesn’t), using your own design for your business cards can be a way to instantly show off your ability.
Once someone compliments you on your great original design, you can use that as segway to mention your online portfolio or LinkedIn account so that they can view more of your work. Talk about conversation starter!
Two sides are better than one
I don’t understand why someone wouldn’t use both sides of their business card, that is prime real estate! Place your contact information on one side, and be creative with the back. I have seen everything from quotes, icons, drawings, pictures, unique logos, and more.
Moo makes great business cards and you can upload your own design to ensure that it reflects your creativity and personality!
Make it unique
People instantly notice when there is something unique about a business card. From the way it feels to how it looks, there is a lot of room to mix and match ideas and develop a stunning design. Consider these elements when designing your cards:
Shape
Texture
Paper Type
Weight
Metallic
Color Scheme
Pattern
Font
Icons
Logos
Word Placement
Horizontal
Vertical
Size
Finishes
Link it all together
Much of our work can is best displayed on digital platforms. From online portfolios to social media accounts, you can really show off your skills online and it is so important to link your business cards back to them. This is easy to do with a well placed QR Code. They are free to make and you can even get analytical data by using this site.
Revise, revise, revise
It’s pretty embarrassing to hand out a business card and have typos on it. It can’t be stressed enough how important a first impression is, and typos do now give the best impression. So be sure to have a friend look over the words to help ensure everything is perfect.
So there is not much else to say except that business cards are important. What tips do you use to make yours stand out?