Comments on: Are You a Business Card Purist?

By: Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:10:57 +0000

As someone who both uses their own and designs cards for others, I am in a halfway house here :-)

I believe the front should contain the contact details plus a simple strapline or description (couple of words) of what the business does. You often remember people by the service you might need or wish to refer.

On the back, I usually recommend a QR code, preferably with the contact details for immediate upload to a mobile phone’s directory (see http://www.miltoncontact.co.uk/qr-codes-book-MCL).

Ultimately, the business card also says something about the person or company who asked for it to be designed – It is your personal choice then whether you feel that it bodes well or not for a future working relationship :-)

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By: Evans Graphics

Evans Graphics — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:10:00 +0000

I could not agree more, business cards should be clear, concise and good quality. It’s not rocket science.

By: Tongkat Ali

Tongkat Ali — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:08:43 +0000

That’s not a business card it’s a leaflet! What a chump, 25 years? What a wast of time!

By: Emily Coltman

Emily Coltman — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:06:49 +0000

Having seen two great business cards recently, in different shapes, I just had to blog about why I think they’re a fab idea

http://homebusinessaccountant.blogspot.com/2009/07/business-cards-with-pizazz.html

By: Jem

Jem — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:27:38 +0000

He soo needs to STOP sniffing the ink on those cards, he’s like an Evangelical Business Card Minister (with over 25 years experience and don’t you forget it)

By: Car Hire UK

Car Hire UK — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:21:49 +0000

Well… I find the biggest no no to be the wrongly sized business card. i.e. the card that is so long/wide/oddly sized (delete as appropriate) that doesnt fit in your wallet, when placed there out of politeness. OH and those that look like they have had the corner bitten off by a mouse!

By: Julian Philpott

Julian Philpott — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:44:14 +0000

Duane Jackson says it’s a big “no no” to put things on the back of your business card as he uses this space to write on. I’m afraid THAT is a huge “no no” especially if doing business in the Far East (Japan, China etc). It is considered hugely disrespectful not to look at the business card when presented with it (both hands) never mind WRITING on it! Although I’m a Westerner, I tend to agree with the sentiment. Don’t be lazy – write in a note book or use your BlackBery instead.

By: Tolu

Tolu — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:42:50 +0000

very informative post Duane. I have actually has a client come in with a biz card that was like an envelope and folds open…on the inside is a full description of what his services are! Personally i feel like it makes a bad impression, makes you look desperate and a bit unprofessional.

By: Patrick Johnson

Patrick Johnson — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:29:50 +0000

I have to say i am partially in agreement with M and Michelle. although not to a massive extent.

I am just re-branding my company because some bugger has pinched my logo and trademarked it apparently.

so i have the new name and all of the stationery to think about.

I’ve just finished the business cards and have designed them double sided. however the only thing on the back is my very minimalist logo sat in the bottom right on a white background. Plenty of room to write notes or a message if need be.

Leaving the back of your business card blank in my opinion is a waste of space for the millions of people who do not write on business cards. however the space is there if needs be.

The product at the end both looks great back and front and there is acres of space for little notes.