taking the "less is more" approach for business cards a good idea?
im about to make some business cards and i would just like some suggestions on what you think should be included on them.
what i was thinking so far was just to have my logo and tag line on the front, and on the back have the website address..
as you can see im taking the less is more approach, but im just wondering if im missing any crucial info and if thats a good idea. I noticed that people who may see this card wont even know its a T-shirt line! theres nothing that hints at it. but at the same time, sometimes i think curiosity is a good thing and it will make more people actually visit my website. what do you think?
Re: taking the "less is more" approach for business cards a good idea?
I think you need your business info at a minimum on the card like phone #'s and address and maybe a little something as to what type of business it is....
but I like the less is more approach...do you have a pic to show?
Re: taking the "less is more" approach for business cards a good idea?
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Originally Posted by Gratz_The_King
what i was thinking so far was just to have my logo and tag line on the front, and on the back have the website address..
It's always good to include direct contact information, like Name, Phone Number and E-mail Address.
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Originally Posted by Gratz_The_King
as you can see im taking the less is more approach, but im just wondering if im missing any crucial info and if thats a good idea.
I think this is a great approach. Add the contact info and you are right on track.
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Originally Posted by Gratz_The_King
I noticed that people who may see this card wont even know its a T-shirt line! theres nothing that hints at it. but at the same time, sometimes i think curiosity is a good thing and it will make more people actually visit my website. what do you think?
This only applies if you are intending to randomly distribute your business cards to people who you never meet in person. But that seems a little strange to me. So I'll assume you intend to use these cards when you meet people in person to discuss business opportunities or any other kind of face to face networking. If that's the case, you can say "Hey, I just launched a t-shirt company, let me give you my card." That should take care of this issue just fine.
I like the less is more approach, overall be effective and not boring. No matter what you do, make sure your most important information is easily readable and findable!
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Business cards should be used to identify yourself and your company. Giving people basic information that is easy to read in a font size that is easily read by everyone.
Company name
Your name
Title
Phone numbers
Email
Website
Address
You would be amazed at how many people spend hours making a business card and then have to write down their address for everyone when they go to trade shows. You want to be able to hand someone a card on the fly with all the information required without having to write things on the back or on a napkin etc. Sales reps need a place to send products and information to and it's good to have everything needed in one place.
If you don't put your business address on the card then a good flyer should be handy with that information.
I am not a big fan of off size business cards because they tend to get tossed and although using less paper they tend to be too small for the information required.
Just my 2 cents
Last edited by Austin300; November 18th, 2009 at 03:23 PM.
Re: taking the "less is more" approach for business cards a good idea?
well i should point out that im NOT going to be distributing these to people who i know. i am going to leave these in ramdom places like restaurants, gyms, etc.
i dont have a business phone number, or a business address, just my website.
Re: taking the "less is more" approach for business cards a good idea?
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Originally Posted by Gratz_The_King
well i should point out that im NOT going to be distributing these to people who i know. i am going to leave these in ramdom places like restaurants, gyms, etc.
i dont have a business phone number, or a business address, just my website.
Then I would suggest a flier or postcard, something that better serves your purpose. Business cards are something to leave behind with someone so they can contact you. If you want to advertise in local places, make something bigger, more graphically pleasing, and that explains that you are a t-shirt company.
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