Standard Business Card Size And Its Benefits
A standard business card size of 2" x 3.5" is the most sought after format in business cards. Most types of businesses will benefit from having busin...
A standard business card size of 2″ x 3.5″ is the most sought after format in business cards. Most types of businesses will benefit from having business cards printed for their employees, as they provide an excellent way of handling the person’s contact details and are a necessity if your business requires collectig leads (and most do). The following are some facts, suggestions and tips regarding the standard business card size cards as well as their design:
1. They will fit conveniently into your wallet. If your business cards are of a non-standard size then they will be a burden to hang onto. You shouls also take note of the fact that people that you give your business card to might also have problems with handling it and finding a place to store it – that’s certainly a strong argument for having your cards in the standard business card size.
2. The standard business card size is the most common one and many business card suppliers do not offer cards in any other size. With many companies you can get 2 inch by 3.5 inch in any high or low gloss color. You can also get your standard business card size cards in a shiny gold or silver color, with a much more solid paper then the average card. Normal business card stock paper is not very thick and it is much more impressive to upgrade to a thicker high gloss paper. This will make your company stand out and give you a competitive advantage.
3. A standard business card size will not only allow you to share your name, title and contact information but also your company’s logo or perhaps an image of some kind. The more you are willing to spend the nicer design you can get. Many people like to go with gold or silver foil writing. While this provides a rather expensive and professional look, you need to be certain that if fits the scope of your business. For companies that deal with areas such as advertising, music or show-biz in general, a card formatted in the standard business card size but also designed in a more funky and unconventional way will prove to be a lot more appropriate.
4. At places like VistaPrint or Kinko’s you can even get a free or hugely discounted set of business cards if you order your cards in the standard business card size. Many other comanies also provide coupons that will save you money when ordering cards in this format. Even with no discounts available, you are always likely to get the lowest price purchasing your cards in the standard business card size and a white background with black text design.
Business card marketing is still a very popular method of advertising. The standard business card size of 2 inch by 3.5 inch is used by companies in all industries. Carpet cleaning, arts, construction, insurance, fashion and other industries are all making use of the standard business card size cards, so it is undoubtedly a good idea for all types of business ventures to stick with this popular format.