General Discussions

**threehundred** · 08-18-2006, 11:05 AM

I'm going to a conference soon, and I'd like to take business cards for networking opportunities. The thing is, I'm not a company, nor do I own one. I have no idea what I should put on this card. Any suggestions from anyone? Anyone here have business cards for this situation?

**Plugin-Developer** · 08-18-2006, 11:17 AM

I'd say just put your name, what you do, and contact information. Don't make it too formal, but just get your info out there.

Good luck!

-Nick

**getchoo** · 08-18-2006, 06:51 PM

Put your name, number and email address.

You could make a personal logo and put it on it.

As for me, I printed all that information on the cards then on each one drew some art. All abstract stuff because that's my style. I think it's kind of cool giving away a one of a kind piece of art.

**GotZipInc** · 08-19-2006, 02:10 PM

I use a Special card and URL for Affiliate Events..

Here's what it looks like..
http://www.youmetdan.com/businesscard.jpg

Make it memorable, I had at least 50 people tell me this was the best business card they'd ever seen. And I had 3 people ask me for extras so they could show it to others..

**007** · 08-21-2006, 04:42 AM

That is a pretty funny yet good idea "Dan."

I'd use that idea myself if I wasn't already incorporated and using company cards. So do you simply update the "where" info on the card before you go to a conference?

Great idea!

**GotZipInc** · 08-21-2006, 08:25 AM

Yes, just change the name of the event, make it funnier, or change the message.

**cryp7** · 08-21-2006, 09:07 AM

Is there a standard size for business cards? or do you just choose yourself?

**007** · 08-22-2006, 03:36 AM

Metric Name: A8
Metric Size in mm: 53 x 74
Size in Inches: 2.07 x 2.91
Closest United States Size: Business card

Size in Inches: 2 x 3 1/2

Hope that helps!

**Jawie** · 02-21-2007, 05:36 PM

A very important and still a need for somehow a business card. This could also make an advertisement and communication purposes.

Just have a complete info on the card and have an attractive bright design would also help.

More nice ideas to share with.

**imported_Fred** · 02-21-2007, 11:23 PM

You could have a card that folds in half into the size of a standard business card.

On the front fold, standard name, contact info. When they open the card, a strong headline (hook) with bullet points on what you do.

Hand the card to them with the sales info showing, then show them your contact info is on the other side. You will probably be the only person with that type of card. Should get you remembered plus let them know exactly who you are and what you offer.

I've done this with success in a particular market.

**brujj1** · 02-26-2007, 11:56 PM

yes, it is a good idea to have business cards, but if you print it from a printer, doesn't it look kinda hmm unprofessional?

**jesterx** · 02-27-2007, 07:58 PM

last saturday a guy selling glow product had a business card that glowed in the dark...a nice touch but depends on what your selling i guess.

It was also designed like a holographic which made it intresting.....

he told me that he purposely dropped some in a busy street and night once as a marketing test to see what happend...his sales increased....LOL was so funny.

people must have picked up the cards and passed them round and the glow factor as he calls it created intrest...good for him

**zanda** · 03-06-2007, 01:18 PM

Keep it simple and plain. A white business card with black writing will get read then thrown away, rather than a yellow one with pink writing.

Just an extreme example.

The best thing to do is think about which business cards given to you you've actually taken notice of.

**IntegraAlteeza** · 03-06-2007, 04:55 PM

Yeah I need some cards done too

**xluciusx** · 03-06-2007, 05:13 PM

question is.
if you already have the design
which is the best place to get them done
for a fair price

**ltn1dr** · 03-08-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotZipInc

I use a Special card and URL for Affiliate Events..

Here's what it looks like..
http://www.youmetdan.com/businesscard.jpg

Make it memorable, I had at least 50 people tell me this was the best business card they'd ever seen. And I had 3 people ask me for extras so they could show it to others..

Hahaha, I love that.

Love your little snippet too on what people thought.

**silverspike** · 03-09-2007, 01:43 AM

interesting, i saw some cards were the logo was punched out. that is a unique thing that would make atlest me want to keep the card, thats just cool. just my two cents.

**domokun** · 03-09-2007, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotZipInc

I use a Special card and URL for Affiliate Events..

Here's what it looks like..

Make it memorable, I had at least 50 people tell me this was the best business card they'd ever seen. And I had 3 people ask me for extras so they could show it to others..

:lol: That is genius!

**jesterx** · 03-10-2007, 08:59 AM

ha ha very nice