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They're a little different, which is why I chose vertical cards for my company.
Another good way to stand out is to use colour. Most print shops carry a full line of coloured card stock. Well worth the investment.
- Chad
Have you thought about CD cards?
I did, I've decided to order some... just to try and see how it works.
Scott
This reduces the ability to use the card as a substitute scratch pad, but is a handy way to get an additional message in without cluttering up the front of the card. Foldover cards can also be used in this way, with the interior of the card containing the message.
Vertical cards seem to be compatible with an arty/graphic look. IMO, they are far more common in ad agencies and with-it startups than bankers and lawyers. The disadvantage is that one might be forced to use fairly small type for long fields. Consider splitting first and last name onto two lines to avoid cramming a long name into a small space.
Bit sleepy but I think thats what you were asking. If you are after some business cards vistaprint are doing them cheap - I think I got 250 of each card made for £2.52 each - postage cost £13 - £20 is not too bad for 250 cards * 3.
But i think i pick up roughly around 500 new business cards each year, so anything that makes it stand out a bit is good IMHO.
Dave
These seem to hit really well, especially as we often make several motives for the same card and then offer them as choice to the recipient... a memorable event often, and a card they'll keep for sure :)
We even had a setup where we printed into A4 sized templates which were pre-cut and then we could do the back of the cards in a normal inkjet, 8 per sheet. So we could do custom cards for small events and encounters.
SN
We did that - got the color to bleed to the edges, embossed the whole thing, and I had several people comment on what great cards they were. I think I spent almost $200 for 200 cards - but I still have a pile of them (don't get out to hand them out nearly enough)
Works great for corporate clients, 'cause they don't often get high quality cards, and both appreciate the cards more and/or are a bit envious. (Mental note: get future employees really nice business cards)
I've been using a folding vertical card for quite some time. They definitely work better than a traditional card.
Thanks!
Cards that are not standard (size, shape) drive me bananas. If they don't fit in my card-filing system, I usually just throw them out. :)
IMO, there's standing out, and then there's just being weird. "If these guys can't even make real business cards, why would I give them my business?"
Let me tell ya, card stock can make all the difference!
Everyone who got a card was floored and always passed compliments. Most folks even kept them in their wallet, simply to show to other people.
Brilliant, but rather expensive, if I remember correctly, they ran about $600 for 250 cards.
- Chad
10-4, the stock counts among those who get handed bcards all the time.
Aluminum, that's a good one. The best I've seen so far was a translucent, mylar-like card with silk-screened lettering. That was 20 years ago and I still know the company name that was on that card (Owens-Corning).
just make your vertical design then turn it 90 degrees. Do your whole design in PhotoShop or whatever and then upload it. Don't bother with using VistaPrint's online text stuff. Do it yourself and then just get them to print it for you. They're a great deal.
