1. Jen Udan
   Moderator
   Posted 1 year ago #

   Hi,

   I've heard so much about vcards (or electronic business cards) lately and have been recommended specific mobile applications that handle vcards. I was wondering what you thought about vcards as a replacement for paper business cards. Is ordering paper business cards worth it nowadays? In the digital age, paper cards seem rather outdated. However, it does seem that exchanging information digitally takes more time and hassle than it would to just hand someone a piece of paper.

   I found this list of iPhone apps for vcards: http://gigaom.com/apple/11-vcard-sharing-apps-for-the-iphone/ It looks like a few of the apps depend on the person you're exchaning info with also having the same app. This could be a hassle if the other person has a different smartphone phone or app than you. On the other hand, forcing someone to put your info directly into their phone ensures that they won't lose your information.

   What do you think? Are electronic cards preferred over paper cards nowadays? Is it worth it to purchase paper cards or apps or both?

2. Reece Freeman
   Key Master
   Posted 1 year ago #

   I would say that it's definitely worth ordering paper business cards even if you have virtual business cards because (as with any technology) there will be resistance to change. Some people still use archaic fax machines to fax documents when there is free email and online fax services at much cheaper prices. The last thing you want is to not have a paper business card when a contact asks you for one. So my advice would be to diversify the types of business cards you have so that you are always prepared.
   
   Thanks for the question!
   Reece, ChooseWhat Staff

3. courtneyadams
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   How about neither paper or vcards, but plastic like these: Plastic Business Cards.  It would make you come across as being unique and innovative.  Not everyone is going to be able to receive you electronic card(many people still don't own a smartphone) and it's something different from your traditional paper stock cards. 

4. KateB
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #

   I complletely agree that business paper cards form an indispensable part of any corporate organization. It has a far more reaching effect and not always is it possible to send vcards.

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