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Business Cards for Bloggers: Everything You Need from A-Z

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We’re in the middle of blog conference season and business cards for your blog are probably at the top of your packing list, right? (You can’t head to Bloggy Boot Camp without them.)

Business cards are probably the #1 marketing tool for bloggers offline. At conferences, there’s going to be lots of new bloggers you meet who you’re going to want to connect with online, but not enough time to jot down each other’s information… that’s where blogger business cards come in!

I bet by the end of the conference, you’ll have a nice big stack of cards from awesome bloggers you met and you’ll have all the info you’ll need to find (and stalk, if you’d like) those bloggers online.

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Blogger Business Cards From A-Z

A Picture

Make your cards more personal by including a picture of you. That way when attendees are looking through their stack of business cards, they’ll be able to remember you by your face.

Blog Title

You want others to know the name of your blog, right?!

Contact Info

Make sure you provide a way to contact you, whether it’s your email, phone number, or both. You never know when a company attending the conference is interested in working with you.

Die-Cut Cards

If the typical rectangle business card isn’t for you, look into die-cut cards… I have a client whose restaurant is themed around circles and swirls, so her cards are round and keeps with the theme of her business.

Express You and Your Blog

I was 18 when I attended my first blog conference and my business cards represented that. I had a colorful design that embraced my youth and matched my blog. Think of it this way, if someone can fall in love with you because of your business card, imagine what they’ll think when they see your blog.

Fonts & Typefaces

We all love cute and funky fonts, right? But make sure you use fonts and typefaces that can be read. Remember, business cards are small.

Give Them Out

You didn’t purchase 150 business cards for them to just sit in your purse, did you? Hand out your cards to everyone!

Hole Punch

If you’re asking yourself what you’re going to do with all the business cards you’ve collected at blog conferences, here’s a tip for you. Hole punch the business cards you’ve collected and use a book ring to keep them together.

Icebreaker

Blogger business cards are a great icebreaker. When I attended BBC in 2010, one blogger hadn’t recognized me… but I handed her my card and instantly the conversation started because she was an avid reader of my blog. You never know who you’ll run into!

Jot Down Notes to Self

Make small notes for yourself on others’ cards. For example, I would write TX on cards from Texas bloggers because I really wanted to connect more with them.

Know Your Pitch

When handing your card to PR reps at blog conferences, make sure you know your pitch just in case they ask you to share more about yourself and your blog.

Logo

Including the logo to your blog makes your cards recognizable by your current readers and provides new blog friends a taste of your blog design.

Material

Paper, plastic, plexiglass… oh my! Business cards can be made from anything these days. Wood, metal… cookies! The possibilities are endless.

Name

Include your personal name on your cards. It makes them more personal.

Ordering your Business Cards

There are lots of places out there where you could get your business cards, my favorites are Moo, Vistaprint, UPrinting, and Tiny Prints.

Phone Number

If you have a blog that’s business oriented or PR friendly, include your phone number. Remember, sometimes there are companies at the conference and if they want to work with you, a phone number gives them a great way to contact you.

QR Code

Some bloggers opt to include a QR code on their business card so that others can quickly scan to their websites.

Refer to Others’ Cards

Imagine you’re at a conference and the speaker asked if there were any questions. Well, Becky at your table had a great question and you want to share it on Twitter because you’re interested in what others not at the conference think. You’ve never connected with Becky before, but she handed you her card at the beginning of the session… now you can mention her on your Twitter post because her handle was listed on her card.

Social Media

Include URLs for your social media accounts. Facebook and Twitter are the most popular to include on blogger business cards. I’ve been able to include Instagram and Pinterest on mine, as well. TIP: use fb.com instead of facebook.com to shorten your Facebook URL.

Tagline

If your tagline fits, add it! Sometimes, your tagline speaks volumes!

URL

Always include the URL to your blog. Always!

Verify Your Cards

This one is important! I learned the hard way. A week and a half before an event, I realized I didn’t have cards. I turned to Vistaprint’s pre-made designs for a quick solution… when I typed my URL I input funfunepkids.com instead of funforepkids.com. I never double-checked. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Make sure all your info is correct.

White Space

Leave some space on your cards for notes, some bloggers do write on business cards. (Refer to J.)

X-tra

Pack extra cards with you just in case.

YOU

Your business cards should be a reflection of your brand, which is YOU! Make your business cards fit YOUR style and personality.

Zero

The number of your own business cards you want to go home with after a blogging conference. 😉

I hope this post helps you understand more about blogger business cards and why they’re important, especially at blog conferences or events.

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About Tracie Nall

Tracie lives in Arizona with her husband, teen daughter, and more books than her shelves will hold. She spends her days writing and editing. Many of her words end up on her blog, From Tracie. Find Tracie on Twitter @FromTracie and on Instagram where she takes pictures of things that are yellow.

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  4. Gee | Everythingweddingsandmore says

    Great tips! I don’t think I can put my face on my card though…I just won’t feel comfortable for some odd reason. I absolutely love the hole punch idea! What a great way to not have a wallet that won’t close due to many cards. Hahahah !

  6. LaKita says

    Great tips! I recently invested in some blogger business cards and I’m glad I already used some of your suggestions.

  8. MomChalant says

    The hole punch on a key chain idea is GENIUS. Isn’t it funny how we never think of the most obviously-genius things until someone else says it for us?

    I’m actually about to put together a logo for my business cards so this post is bookmarked and getting referred back to this weekend! Thanks for the awesome tips.

  10. Neha says

    Also forgot to mention about Vista Print… They give amazing service and I got all my business stationery done from them.

  11. Neha says

    Great info Brittany! Recently got my cards done for my Style and Image Consultancy business and guess what? Forgot to include my blog url… hmmm now have 2 boxes to go before I can get the next set. My blog is fun and quirky with lots of doodles in orange fuchsia, white etc…. while my website is simple and elegant in purple and silver grey… so is my business card. Love your tips and completely agree with you on the importance of business card in networking. Like you cannot forget to wear your clothes, you cannot forget to carry your business cards. And also, like your clothes, they give an insight into your personality and work!

    Website: http://www.mirrorimageandstyle.com

  14. Delia @ Blog Formatting says

    I have not been yet to a blog conference but I do not use business cards for networking events 🙂 I take the time to talk to the people that I meet, and connect with them right there on social media, be it Facebook,Twitter etc.

    Then I follow up, with their agreement, within a few days to connect. It works great and this is how I met and connect with some great friends and clients.

  20. Perfect Pet Parties says

    So, who has an idea for those business cards ordered in a rush that have an error on them (blush)? Yes, I’ve done the same thing; put the wrong email b/c I hadn’t used it for so long and forgot it was “party” and not “parties”….or the ones with an old address/phone number on them? Would love to find a use for the boxes I’ve got and can’t use!

  22. Katherine S says

    Wow! Thanks Brittany! I’m headed to my first conference in November and just received a new batch of business cards…I’ll definitely be putting your tips to use!

  23. Erin says

    My cards match my blog, which is black, white and dark red (I don’t want to alienate male readers). I have my URL at the top over the tagline. Since my blog is primarily about happiness and humour, I added “Smiler Extraordinaire” under my name. That was a great decision, because when people read it they smile, and it tells me they were interested enough to read the information! I print my cards at Vistaprint (in Canada). They had an error one day where they listed a huge package for free, so I got two large banners, a whack of premium business cards, and return address labels for $4 in shipping.

  25. Steph B. says

    Nope! I plan to get ones that match my theme when I figure out a theme I love.

    I used Vistaprint to do cards for our wedding (they had wedding website details). I’d probably use them again. They always have great deals too.

  26. Laurie says

    Great post, Brittany! I am getting ready to order new ones since I moved to Word Press and changed the name. This is a helpful list!

  27. Tammy says

    Thanks for the tips Brittany!! I am in the process of ordering my cards now so I am taking notes. Question on the QR code. I had it on my last one but was going to leave it off this time. Yay or Nay? I just don’t know if many people use the QR codes.

  29. Ann says

    I love that tip about the hole punch! I’ve got stacks of them at home that I try to keep straight–this will help immensely.

  30. Jhanis says

    I have never gone to a blogger’s conference but I will make sure to follow these tips when I finally get to join one!

  32. Candi says

    Thanks, I don’t have cards for my blog, I just have them for my internet business, but I will look into this, as well as a blog update, that for all the cool tips. Lots I never thought of and I like your cards.

  33. Stevie says

    Great post Brittany! I am working on some business cards right now so it’s perfect timing. I love the reminder to give them all away at conferences. I haven’t been to a conference yet but that reminder would help me push through any shyness to make sure I used my cards!

  37. Adrian says

    Mine are turquoise and zebra stripe to match my blog. I like a little sass. I give my card to all sorts of people, so I limit the info I put on it. My last name is quite unique and very Google-able, so I only include my first name. I also don’t include my address or phone number, but I do include my blog info, Twitter handle, and my email as well as Pinterest and Instagram. That way people can contact me, but not turn into creepy stalker types.

  38. Tyshia Shante says

    Great post! I need to get business cards but I was so lost on where to begin! I didn’t even know what should be on there. This was very helpful. Your cards are super cute!

  39. Charlotte says

    This is a seriously awesome post. I have not yet attended a blog conference but I do have a ton of business cards that are waiting to be handed out. It’s good to know what I can do to initiate conversation and how to mention them using social media (and the info off of their business cards). Great tips here! Thanks 🙂

  40. Shana Norris says

    Thanks for the great tips, Brittany. I don’t have business cards yet.

    I had to smile about your type on the VistaPrint cards 🙂