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David Risley: 5 Important Tips For Your Blogger Business Card

  • Dave · 2 months ago
    Great tips, I just received a new batch using Moo.com - each card features one of my best travel photos on the back. Since I'm a travel blogger, and other travelers are my main audience, this concept went over well for the cards I had previously, which I gave out during my trip. It also gives me a little story to tell with each card.

    I also went with the URL/email, and same 3 social media sites on the front, though I included my phone number as well. :)
  • Lisa Morosky · 2 months ago
    A nice little checklist for me to run through before I push the "Buy" button on my own business cards here.
  • Dave Doolin · 2 months ago
    So much to do! It never ends! Being back in the pack blows!

    Because the scenery only changes for the lead dog...
  • Doug Dillard · 2 months ago
    You definitely want a business card for your blog, as it is your business. The one thing you mentioned that I have not tried is adding a photo to my cards. That absolutely makes sense! Will be adding my photo to my next order.

    You can get high quality cards online nowadays for next to nothing too, so there is no reason not to have them!
  • Christian Russell · 2 months ago
    I totally agree with adding a photo. The real estate industry did this a few years back...with Realtors adding their personal photo to real estate signs. It's shown to have a significant impact on brand recognition. Most professionals still don't do this, but the fact is that it really works. It's your calling card...it should have a photo.
  • Christian Russell · 2 months ago
    I totally dig this...I've been wanting to get some cards made up, and I really appreciate being able to take a look at what you've done with yours. Pretty sharp :)
  • Gordie · 2 months ago
    Excellent looking card, David.

    One thing I'm going to do for my business card is to put my elevator pitch on the back. This is because after a couple of months, even with a photo they may forget exactly what I can do for them and what I'm about.
  • mm · 2 months ago
    Hi,

    How come you stop making video? I come to this blog watch your videos.

    thanks
  • David Risley · 2 months ago
    I'm making a lot of videos these days, but they are all for my coaching students inside the Blog Masters Club. :)
  • mm · 2 months ago
    good strategy
  • Muzi Mohale · 2 months ago
    David, would it be proper adding my picture even though the blog is not my full name as in your case?
  • David Risley · 2 months ago
    I would think so. The other thing to consider is my point about people remembering who you are after they get home. Speaking for myself, I am horrible with names but I remember faces. Having a picture on the card helps me put two and two together.

    But, it is up to you. :) You won't notice a negative effect if you don't have a photo on your card.
  • Louis · 2 months ago
    Hi David,

    That's a very nice business card.

    Who designed it?

    I like your point number 3 "Move the old-school contact info to the back". I'm so used to having contact numbers in front that I missed this point.
  • jimi jones · 2 months ago
    Good advice as usual, David.
  • Deneil Merritt · 2 months ago
    Great advice, I will put this on my to do list.
  • Kelly Mccausey · 2 months ago
    I'm planning to leave my address off the next printing of my business card. Nobody uses it and I've moved twice in two years - will probably move again in a year. It's led to a lot of thrown away leftovers with old info on them.

    I like your emphasis on social media URLs - I'm going to go for that :)
  • TJ · 2 months ago
    A great bit of advice I was given when thinking about getting cheap business cards done,

    "The most expensive business cards are the cheap or free ones"

    First impressions still count, give a potential client a cheap business card and he might always remain a potential client.
  • Tom Wanek · 2 months ago
    I like the idea of including a photo. It will connect with the humanistic personality type that values relationships and wants to get to know you. Bonus points for using the same photo for the sake of continuity.
  • Ricardo Bueno · 2 months ago
    Funny, as much as my face is splattered on Avatars, etc. across the web I don't know how I feel about having my face on my business card. I went with the logo instead; our company is called The Real Estate Tomato so we have a cool Tomato logo. We even have tomato squishy balls that everyone likes when we speak at conferences.

    But yes, I agree with all your points and I think it's an excellent list to run through when designing new business cards. And honestly, there's no reason why anybody shouldn't have a business card.
  • joebwharton · 2 months ago
    We are just getting ready printing up some new cards for an upcoming event. We will definitely use these tips. Thanks!
  • bandwidth management · 2 months ago
    It is apart of personal branding.If u have business cards then u should have promoting yourself in online market.thanks.
  • Coree · 2 months ago
    Sweet tips, David. I am way behind the ball on ordering my cards to take with me to Blogworld! Hadn't really thought about using the back of the card, so now I am putting my noggin to work on something good to grab their attention.

    Hope to see you in Vegas! Will you be there??
  • Content Filtering · 2 months ago
    Really this is great post.All the tips of this post are very informative for all blogger.Yes i also want a business card for my blog,Thank you for sharing such useful tips with us.
  • TwtrCoach · 2 months ago
    Hi David.

    Was great meeting you at #izeafest.

    And one of the lessons I learned as newbie on a Social Media conference => Have your business card with you... (shoot...).. Well I will be better prepared next time. Writing out yellow post it notes was not the same..

    Great tips here..

    Cheers.. Are
  • Blake @ Props Blog · 2 months ago
    I really like this tips. I've recently started blogging with the hope of eventually making some money. Professional business cards are a big part of projecting a professional impression and making your venture appear more legitimate.

    Where do you recommend buying business cards from?
  • business card printing · 2 months ago
    If you are in business then you need a business card what better way to promote your services and tell people how to contact you. I am not sure I agree with you about adding a photo but certainly do with add all your social media touch points.
  • Breda Walsh · 1 month ago
    I'm so glad I googled the question "do people put twitter and facebook on their business cards" because I got your great blog. Thanks for the useful tips and helpful visuals- and I'm going to check out the blogs too!