{"id":5184,"date":"2015-09-02T19:45:08","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T19:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.primeadvertising.com\/blog\/?p=5184"},"modified":"2015-09-02T21:14:36","modified_gmt":"2015-09-02T21:14:36","slug":"why-business-cards-are-still-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primeadvertising.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/why-business-cards-are-still-important\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Business Cards are still in Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Beaudry<\/a>Despite the prevalence of paperless communication in today\u2019s society, business cards are still the best way to create a strong first impression, stand out from the crowd and display your professionalism.<\/p>\n

1. Strong First Impression<\/h3>\n

Which do you remember more vividly: Your last conversation or the last email you received? Yes, you can send your contact information over your phone and network on LinkedIn. However, a face-to-face conversation with an exchange of physical business cards has a much higher chance of yielding results. Even if your new connection forgets the exchange, the next time they open their wallet and see your card is sure to jog their memory.
\nWhy do many people prefer real books to e-books? They enjoy flipping the pages, catching a whiff of ink and paper and holding a solid book in their hand rather than a plastic tablet. People are inherently hands-on. A business card that can be bent and flicked is more memorable than a jumble of phone number digits on a screen.<\/p>\n

2. Stand Out From the Crowd<\/h3>\n

Business cards are a great opportunity to showcase your personality and differentiate your company from the competition. From bright colors to unique shapes to eyecatching graphics, business cards offer designers an infinite amount of possibilities.
\nAs the hard-copy vehicle for communication between a company and its clients, a unique business card comes with an extra bonus\u2014your connections are likely to show it to their friends and coworkers.
\nWhile original business cards should be encouraged, don\u2019t go overboard. A few years ago, I picked up an attractive business card from a graphic designer in the shape of a hexagon. The only problem\u2014the card didn\u2019t fit in my wallet. Don\u2019t sacrifice functionality for the sake of creativity.<\/p>\n

3. Display Professionalism<\/h3>\n

No smartphone app or online networking tool will ever replace the oldschool nonchalance of handing a new connection your business card. As a reference tool, smart phones and tablets are a great\u00a0complement to the business card. As a symbol of legitimacy, however, the card is still king\u00a0As a symbol of legitimacy, however, the card is still king.<\/p>\n

No matter how much has changed in the business world, professionals still ask each other for their cards. Pulling out an eye-catching business card is a great way to exude professionalism and make a lasting impression.<\/p>\n

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Despite the prevalence of paperless communication in today\u2019s society, business cards are still the best way to create a strong first impression, stand out from the crowd and display your professionalism. 1. Strong First Impression Which do you remember more vividly: Your last conversation or the last email you received? 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