Most people have wanted to provide their contact information quickly. Getting out a phone and typing out your name, phone number, and email can take a few minutes and isn’t always convenient. It also doesn’t leave a memorable impression. Instead, have business cards at the ready to make networking easier. Here are four reasons why these marketing handouts are relevant even in a mostly digital world.

Why It Still Pays to Use Business Cards

1. They’re Effective

From email blasts to website chatbots and social media advertisements, there are a lot of marketing options. However, business cards have an advantage over all these other methods: handing them out in person. You’ll make a more striking first impression when you hand out your card, and the odds of a lasting relationship full of business opportunities will increase.

2. Promoting Follow-Up 

When you enter contact information into a phone, it’s saved and then disappears into the digital ether, perhaps never to be thought of again. Your card exists out in the open, meaning it will take up space on someone’s desk until they do something with it—such as follow up with you.

3. Providing a Professional Style

Rattling off your phone number and other contact info gives your prospective client work to do, and typing them in yourself means you have to handle their phone. This is the modern equivalent of jotting everything down on a wrinkled napkin, which doesn’t exactly convey professionalism.

Business cards offer a more sophisticated solution to ensure you’re always ready to make business connections. Use consistent branding across your social media, website, cards, and email to further build branding recognition. And in an increasingly electronic culture, you’ll be seen as going the extra mile. 

4. There’s Never an Outage

People misplace their phones, experience data issues, and even lose all their contacts with no forewarning. When this happens, it can be impossible to get all those contacts back. With business cards, there will never be an outage or deleted information. You’ll be accessible whenever someone wants to reach out and network.

When you’re ready to create eye-catching, memorable business cards, contact Jones Printing Co Inc. in Lee County, NC. The company has been in the industry since 1885 and uses their many decades of expertise to craft cards, resumes, banners and other custom print designs. Call (919) 774-9442 or visit the website for information on their top-quality copy services, large-format printing, window signs, and more.