I've often handed over my business card this year feeling it just didn't serve the purpose I wanted it to serve. Going online to order new custom business cards I learned that other people are running into this very same thought. It leads me to the concept of the business cards for social media users. And so I begin my quest of plea to Better Homes and Gardens for a template designed for me to add some of the following information:
- My Twitter handle
- My blog address
- My Linkedin account
- My Website
- Cell phone
- Fax number
- Office address
- Email address
The reasoning behind this is, every time I've handed out my card it's been to someone I'd like to invite to get to know me better. I've found myself trying to handwrite my social media destinations, or some words to google about me so they can look me up. At a listing appointment recently I found myself doing the same thing.
I'd like a card that can send people to places where they can find me. They will have access to any of my contact information by doing so. It would be great if a new template could be designed for the Better Homes and Gardens agents can order these cards:)
I just ordered new cards because I needed my DRE license on their now.
I totally forgot to add the social media info.
Looks like I'll have to find a use for 500 business cards so I can re-order.
Good post. One of the problems with too much on cards is that the print becomes difficult to read for seniors. A pocket magnifying glass could be a good drop by gift.
Never thought of adding social media info on business cards......
I have seen some cards that are actually mini CD's and I am thinking about going that route. So I would have 2 kinds. The kind you put in fishbowls at events and then the onese, CD's that you give prospects
I would think that the back side of the business card would be a great place for social networ information. This way we would not be cluttering up the front of the card to the point that it was hard to read.
I know someone who uses the back print option to put all that so the front stays uncluttered.
Stephanie, This is a great idea. My sense is that the size of a business card would need to increase or people may not be able to read it. I like the idea of getting contact info from others and sending an email or inviting them directly from the social network. Either way - we all find ways that work for us. Good luck. Thanks for your post.
I use the back of my card for ancillary information. Why don't you have a traditional card on one side and social media contacts on teh back?
Just shows the significant changes that social media marketing has brought to the table. You're right, the old style contact numbers are no longer reflecting who we are, as business people.
The number one problem with business cards ..... Realtors design them themselves. Hire a graphic designer and use both sides of the card.
Hi there,
Ditto on using both sides of your card if you want to provide all that info. BTW, just ordered new ones myself. As others said in CA we are now required to have our r.e. license # on almost everything.
We have included some of the social media info and blog on our cards now for awhile. It does look cluttered and hard to read (it's on the back). ~Rita
I really like the idea of putting that type of information on the back. I never would have thought of including all that but it is brilliant! thanks for a great idea - and I need new cards soon anyway!
Thanks for the input. I think having social media info on the back would work. or at least having one or two of them so that it's not cluttered. You don't really need to go far online before you run into someone's profile.
Something like "web profile" or "Follow me on Twitter" and then one link would suffice.
Thanks!
I don't like business cards with too much information. I really hate the ones that have 3-4 phone numbers on them. Get a 1-number where you want all your calls to go to, and be done with it.
Your post read my mind! I was just telling my husband the other day I wanted to freshin up our cards... :)
Cheron Lange
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I prefer people reach me on my cell, rather than at the office. This is a job where we are constantly moving and not necessarily likely to answer our office line as quickly as our cell.