{"id":24540,"date":"2017-09-05T00:15:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T05:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.crowdspring.com\/?p=24540"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:39:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:39:25","slug":"business-card-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/business-card-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Cards: What You Need To Know To Design a Card That Gets Noticed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Few statements are as widespread in business as \u201cHere\u2019s my card.\u201d<\/p>\n

Business cards have been a part of any entrepreneur\u2019s self-promotion toolkit for a long time. And they’re an important part of your company’s brand identity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of years ago, the Chinese handed out calling cards (in the 15th century) to let people know they planned to visit.<\/p>\n

The French in the 17th century swapped cards as a way of introduction, and this spread to the British and eventually America.<\/p>\n

The exchanging of cards is one of the most ubiquitous traditions in the business world. This institution endures even in a world dominated by e-signatures and digital address books.<\/p>\n

You can chalk up the longevity of business cards to many reasons, but one of the biggest is that exchanging information digitally still feels impersonal and cold. Business cards are tangible reminders of your business (and you have to be there to hand them out) and can\u2019t be beaten for memorability.<\/p>\n

Business cards are also a cheap and effective way to ensure people have accurate contact information.<\/p>\n

More importantly, they serve as a physical reminder that you met someone. That can trigger reflection<\/a>, often leading to more business or a renewed connection.<\/p>\n

While generic business cards are inexpensive, some business owners worry that the cost of custom business cards<\/span><\/a> can be prohibitively high.<\/p>\n

Many design companies and agencies indeed charge thousands of dollars for their services. But this isn’t universally true (crowdspring’s custom business card design<\/span><\/a> projects start at just $299, including all fees).<\/p>\n

Here are 7 essential tips to ensure you get the best results from your professional business card design<\/a>.<\/h2>\n

1. Hire a professional to design your business card<\/h3>\n

When you hand your card to someone, you give them a proxy for you and your company.<\/p>\n

That small piece of cardstock is not just a way to hand someone your contact information. It\u2019s a reminder of who you are and what your company represents.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have the skills to create them, make sure your card captures the essence of your brand: hire a professional.<\/p>\n

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