What do you use for making business cards? Any tips for those looking to avoid common mistakes?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2016 16:17:09 -0400

Right now, I'm playing with Scribus.

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made May 26 at 2016 4:23 PM

SSG Pete Fleming — Thu, 26 May 2016 16:23:41 -0400

Is this personal or professional? If professional I would recommend a professional print service (unless you are a print shop). Keep it simple, a common trend is to use both sides. If you do, you can keep one side for contact info and one side to introduce yourself/company.

Response by GySgt Bryan A. McGown "Gunny" made May 26 at 2016 4:29 PM

GySgt Bryan A. McGown "Gunny" — Thu, 26 May 2016 16:29:44 -0400

Please check with http://www.cirignanographics.com
Excellent work!
Created logos we use at http://www.neovets.org, and the logo at Facebook page, AlwaysMemorialDay.

Hope he helps!

Response by MAJ Andrew Ready made May 26 at 2016 4:48 PM

MAJ Andrew Ready — Thu, 26 May 2016 16:48:27 -0400

i have always just bought the blank ones in the pack and downloaded free templates. i keep the design simple. BIG name, number and email. everything else is smaller or less bold

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 26 at 2016 4:57 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 26 May 2016 16:57:08 -0400

I've used free cards from Vista Print. No complaints
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Response by CPT Chris Loomis made May 26 at 2016 9:09 PM

CPT Chris Loomis — Thu, 26 May 2016 21:09:25 -0400

I've used 123Print.com for years.

I also recently used the iPhone app Fiverr to hire (at a VERY discounted rate) a Graphic Artist to redo my logos. They did an excellent job!!!!

Response by Sgt Christopher Wenzel made May 26 at 2016 9:35 PM

Sgt Christopher Wenzel — Thu, 26 May 2016 21:35:39 -0400

Pay someone to get it done. Most of the time it's $50 for 500 cards.

Response by SGT Kyle Johnson made May 26 at 2016 9:47 PM

SGT Kyle Johnson — Thu, 26 May 2016 21:47:42 -0400

For a design, if you want more than your name - use fiverr.com , for 5 bucks (sometimes a bit more) give them an idea of what you want on it, can work with them to tweak it. When you get your card info image back, upload it to vistaprint.. worked great for me. Note, I think I spent less than 20.00 total on my first 500 cards to see if I would like them.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2016 10:24 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2016 22:24:42 -0400

I had dog tags with my contact info on it... Business cards make you look like everyone else

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2016 10:27 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2016 22:27:16 -0400

Also, something that CAN'T easily fit in their wallet, clunked up... With their other business cards. Get something that is high quality and stands out

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made May 26 at 2016 10:38 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Thu, 26 May 2016 22:38:03 -0400

I use Vista - No problems and I have used them more than once.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2016 2:04 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 May 2016 02:04:45 -0400

vistaprint.com is excellent and free!!!!!!!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2016 9:04 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 May 2016 09:04:17 -0400

http://www.gotprints.com
I'm not a fan of vista print. I design my card on power point, take a screen shot to put in on paint, save as image, and upload. My card is front/back, full color, and nearly the thickness of a credit card (and I paid $40 for 500).
Or you could go free... But you get what you pay for.

www.gotprints.com Coming Soon!

Response by SGT Patrick Reno made May 27 at 2016 10:36 AM

SGT Patrick Reno — Fri, 27 May 2016 10:36:30 -0400

I use vistaprint. Lots of selections for basic cards and easy to customize your own. The also offer a lot of other custom products to go with your cards. The price is low and they ship pretty fast.

Response by SFC Robert Bower made May 27 at 2016 10:39 AM

SFC Robert Bower — Fri, 27 May 2016 10:39:27 -0400

3×5 cards and a good pen!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2016 10:49 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 May 2016 10:49:29 -0400

It's been said by others, but I hasten to reiterate: VistaPrint!!! It is 1,2,3, Easy Peasy, and extremely cost effective. I have used them for years to design and produce my own cards which, in turn, has resulted in so much positive feedback from friends and family that I produced cards for many of them, as well. Maybe I should start a business card business???

Response by SSG Clinton Cunningham made Jun 2 at 2016 3:59 PM

SSG Clinton Cunningham — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 15:59:07 -0400

I use the business cards from Microsoft words and use the business cards that can be bought at office depot, staple, bestbuy, or any place that sells office supplies