BUSINESS CARD PRINTING ONLINE

You probably won’t realize quite how many options there are for printing your business cards until you actually start the process. This is why it is vital to use an online printing service that has the knowledge and experience to make it easier.

The first choice you will have to make is what card stock to use for your business cards. A lot of companies will settle for using flimsy 10 or 12 point card stock, and will advise this as acceptable, but it is better to use 14 or 16 point stock. It is obviously more durable, and gives your business cards that expensive look. However, it needn’t be expensive. Color Printing Pros offer a free upgrade from their standard heavy 14 to extra heavy 16 point card stock. You could even choose the eco friendly linen option that contains at least 30% recycled material and has an attractive linen uncoated texture. This is a good option if you want your company to be branded as a “green” one, which is very important in this day and age.

 Want something really different? try one of the latest stocks Color Printing Pros has added for that WOW Factor effect such as transparent plastic, waterproof cards or silk laminated. Be the first with these new stocks that offer you that one-of-a-kind looks.


When it comes to the design and color of your business cards, there are yet more options. You can choose to have both sides of your card in full color, one side color/one side black and white or one side color/one side blank. You can also have a combination of attractive options such as foil or spot UV on the front or back (or both) of your business card. Good use of color will be eye catching and help set your card apart from the rest.


The finish of your card is important too. Again, there are many different options to choose from to make your card exactly how you want it to be. Overall gloss UV coating comes as standard on all 14 and 16pt card stock. It is environmentally friendly, and helps bring your design to life and to preserve it, keeping it looking fresh. However, you can feel free to opt out of this and have your card finished in a dull matte instead. This certainly adds an elegant look and feel to your business card, and works very well over type as it removes any glare.


Spot UV coating is a wonderful way to draw the eye to your logo or design. This is when the glossy coating is only applied to a specific area of the printed product, and it gives your business cards a really professional, premium look. The contrast between the matte background and the shine of the design is very impressive.


Of course, making sense of all of these options can be somewhat daunting. If you don’t feel inspired to start from scratch, you can always make use of the templates at Color Printing Pros to either model your design on or to just give a little inspiration.

You can trust Color Printing Pros to make the business card printing process as easy and enjoyable as possible, whilst giving you full creative control and plenty of help along the way, should you need it.

BUSINESS CARDS THAT STAND OUT

     Business cards are a vital advertising and networking tool, even in this digital age. Not only do they allow your prospective clients or customers to keep your contact details close at hand, they also offer them an easy opportunity to recommend your company to their friends and family. It is therefore very important to make sure that your card stands out from the crowd and sets you apart from your competitors.

     There are three main areas to consider when designing and printing your business cards: design, layout and printing. Each is as important as the other, and if one of these areas is sub-standard, it will ruin the effect of the whole card. Cheap business cards does not have to be inferior quality business cards.

     You need to decide whether you will incorporate a logo, design or photograph as the main focal point of your business card. This will of course depend on the kind of business you have, and on your general preference. Each can work equally well. Whatever you choose, it is important to remember that the image will be associated with your company so pick something that is eye catching, professional-looking and memorable.

     Layout is the next thing you must take into consideration. What information do you want your business card to hold? There is no need to over-inform your prospective customer via your card; just your logo, contact details and company name will suffice. Sometimes, a little extra information can work; it all depends on your business. Think about the positioning of these different elements.It is worth bearing in mind that the human eye is drawn to designs that are slightly off-center, to the right hand side. This can give your cards a really classy, different look than the ordinary centered alignment.

     The area that pulls it all together is the printing. You can have the slickest design in the world, but a shoddy print job will spoil the whole thing.  When it comes to business card printing, its worth doing your homework. Simple, affordable things like choosing a heavy or extra heavy card weight can give your business cards a real premium look. You can choose to have them finished with a glossy UV coating to draw attention to your card and to preserve the design, or a dull matte aqueous coating which certainly adds to an elegant look. You can even have the corners of your business cards rounded, to add that little more interest. There are countless special effects you can utilize, such as silver or gold foil, colored foil or Spot UV coating to really bring your design and logo to the forefront.

     For a job as important as this one, it is important to choose a company that will handle your business card printing with as much care and attention as you give your own company. For high quality and excellent value business card printing that will set your company aside from the rest, use Color Printing Pros. With a number of free upgrades and plenty of helpful advice to guide you through the entire process, they are the clear choice.

WHY BUSINESS CARDS ARE CRUCIAL TO BUSINESS

     Your business card is likely to be one of the first pieces of marketing that a prospective client or customer will see. It is certainly one of the only pieces of advertising that will fit neatly into their wallet or purse. There are many reasons why business cards are so incredibly important to the success of your company, and we will go over some of these reasons in this article.

     Firstly, they are a vital networking tool. If you are trying to spread the word of your products and services, you need something professional-looking to hand to prospective customers and clients so that they know how to contact you for more information when they have a need. Simply digging in your purse or your pocket for a piece of scrap paper to scrawl your company’s website address or phone number is not impressive, and it makes you come across as very unorganised. That’s not really the image you want to give your company, is it? It is much quicker, slicker and more professional to be able to hand over a well-designed business card with all of your contact information on it.

     Business cards are also a very effective method of marketing. Business cards are cheap and you can even use a business card as a portable mini poster that draws attention. A double paneled business card is great for this.

     Your business card should be well designed so it is kept for later reference. Sometimes it’s even a good idea to put a few business cards into a small package to be sent to a customer, so that the customer may recommend you to a friend. It is as easy and convenient as handing over a card.

     Business cards are cheap, too. For the amount that business card printing costs, it would be madness to choose not to utilize this hugely powerful networking and advertising tool. Take the time to pick an eye catching logo or photograph, and make sure that all of your contact information is on the card. There’s no need to over-inform your prospective customer on your business card; simply pointing them in the right direction, where they can find more information about your products and services, is enough. Some people choose to have a slogan on their business card and others do not; it is your choice.

     Choosing a company to handle your business card printing is not a decision to be taken lightly, considering how crucial they are to the success of your company. Color Printing Pros offer complete control over how your business cards turn out, and can offer special effects (many of them as free upgrades) to make your company stand out from the others. Be sure to check out our affordable prices and many choices of stock and finishes.