Even though business cards are still relevant in 2022, more and more people are switching to digital versions. This way, they’re cutting on costs, but also taking care of the environment and making sure they always have their cards ready for sharing.
When you first go to create a digital business card you could feel a bit intimidated by the amount of information you can include. Since you’re not limited by physical space, you can add as many links, photos, or videos. Not to mention the endless design possibilities that are one click away.
However, just like with paper cards – there are some mistakes you can make when creating a digital business card. In this article, we’ll go over the four most common mistakes and help you avoid them in the future.
Not Checking for Spelling Errors
Regardless of the type of content, spelling errors look extremely unprofessional. When you create a digital business card you want to leave the best impression possible, and spelling mistakes aren’t going to help you.
Double-check everything you write – especially your contact information. But, since small mistakes can be easily overlooked we recommend that you share the card with someone you trust, so they can double-check for you.
Bonus tip: if you’re including links to your website, social media, or other resources – check them all to ensure that they’re working.
Having Outdated Information
Paper business cards made it hard to update information. With digital cards, you can update any information you want in a couple of minutes. Check your digital cards from time to time to make sure all the information is still relevant.
Having Poor Quality Photos or Videos
One of the benefits of digital business cards is that you can add photos, videos, PDFs, and other media to them. If you’re doing any of these things, make sure you get proper professional photos and videos you can include.
If you don’t have any, it’s better to include none until you get the time to get some professional shots done. You can easily update your digital card at a later date.
Including Unprofessional Social Media Profiles
Today we’re all connected through social media, and it’s a great way to keep in touch with like-minded people. However, you should be careful when sharing your profiles with other professionals.
If you’re an influencer, a content creator, or are otherwise a part of one of the creative industries, it’s beneficial to share your Instagram or TikTok. But, if you’re working in a more traditional setting, you should probably stick to LinkedIn.
Wrapping Up
Creating a digital business card is fairly simple and cheap nowadays, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be careful when creating one. Although it’s easier to correct these mistakes, you could still look unprofessional among your peers.
So, make sure you have someone check your cards for spelling mistakes, and keep your information updated. Additionally, pay attention to the social channels and images you’re sharing with your connections.