Posts tagged Vistaprint
Business Cards Followup
0In a recent post, I discussed business cards design, content, and sources. See the previous post here. Since I needed some cards, I decided to order from two different online companies I mentioned in the post.
First, I went to Vistaprint, found a new design that I liked and ordered 250 cards using the promotion code that I had received. Ordinarily, you get 250 cards free and just pay shipping. The free cards have Vistaprint’s ad on the back. The special promotion offered the premium cards (no ad on back) for free plus shipping. I managed to make it all the way to checkout without adding any features or buying anything else, although I was tempted by the alternate design that they recommended for the back of my card. I paid $5.79 for the cheapest shipping. I ordered on September 8th. The cards were shipped on September 15th, and I received them on the 17th. I would have like them better if I had paid a little extra for the glossy finish, but they are fine for what I paid. (more…)
Promotion: Business Cards
1“Don’t leave home without them.” This slogan belongs to American Express travelers’ checks, but it also applies to your business cards. If you’re seeking to have your work published or prospecting for clients, you are in business, and you need a business card to go with your Web site and/or blog.
Basics
Do NOT print your cards on your own printer. Have them professionally printed because you want your card to present a professional image. Home-printed cards look—well—home-made. There are ways to get them without spending too much money. But, first, make decisions about:
- Design: Creative people tend to go overboard with their designs. Keep it simple, and try to coordinate the fonts and colors on your card with your Web site design. Use color and graphics, if you want, but remember the purpose of the card—to give your name and contact information. These should be prominent. (more…)
