When you hear “digital business cards,” your first thought is likely a simple business card to hand out with your company contact information while business networking. But as business cards went digital, the ways we use them expanded, and now, they’re so much more than a basic networking tool.
Since the first HiHello user created their first digital business card back in 2018, more than 16 million digital business cards have been shared—and many of those cards weren’t used as you might think.
There are infinite ways to use HiHello’s digital business cards, and with HiHello’s Professional plan, you can create up to 16 cards. We waded through the endless list of ways to use digital business cards to share some of our favorites. Keep reading to find unique ways you can leverage your digital business cards:
Everyday use cases for digital business cards
1. For your pet
Fit more information on your pet's collar with a QR code that links to your pet's digital business card.
2. For your kids
Manage your children’s social life with a custom card just for them. Share it with other parents or teachers so they can have essential contact information that always stays up to date.
3. For making friends
Give new friends your personal contact details that won't appear on your professional card. From phone numbers to social media, share everything they need to get to know you.
4. For post-grad
Finding that first job is tough. With 85% of jobs filled through networking, start your job search with a business card that will help you land a job. Include your resume, portfolio, and more.
How to use digital business cards at events
5. Create scannable name tags
Print your custom QR code on name tags before your event to facilitate quick contact exchange with everyone you meet.
6. Create an event card
Promote your event with a card that tells the receiver everything they need to know about attending your event. Your custom card makes event promotion simple, from the schedule and location to a link for purchasing tickets.
7. Create an interactive giveaway
Everyone loves winning, so why not host a giveaway to bring more awareness to your business? Create a card with giveaway details, and have entrants respond with their contact information to enter. Now everyone who entered is already organized in your address book.
Ways digital business cards can benefit your company
8. To sell cars
Create a card for each car you have for sale. Include essential information like make and model and mileage, as well as a video walkthrough of the car, a link to the CarFax, and contact information for when they are ready to make their purchase.
9. To meet the team
Improve your company's team page with digital business cards. For every employee spotlight, include a link to their digital business card so visitors can get in touch with the right members of your team and learn more about your company.
10. To manage multiple locations
Don’t worry about managing business cards for multiple storefronts or locations. Create one master business card with links to other nearby locations to simplify sharing information for each location.
11. To support your merger, acquisition, or rebranding
If your company is going through a merger, acquisition, or rebranding, updating business cards might be a low priority. Put digital business cards at the top of your list to promote a grassroots effort to promote the next step for your business.
12. To streamline communication
You probably don’t want to give everyone you meet the same contact information. Some people might need access to your personal phone number, while others should be routed through your assistant. Create a card for every situation, so you’re only sharing the contact information they need.
13. To sell houses
Flyers get lost, and listings aren’t always easy to find. Share a digital business card for each available property instead. Not only can they find every detail they need, from images to links and videos, but you can also include contact information for when they’re ready to buy.
14. To manage properties
If you’re a property manager with multiple properties, create a card for each location so you’re tenants can always find the right information for that specific property. Include contact details for maintenance, management, after-hours, and more.
15. To grow your team
Create a landing page featuring recruiting staff's digital cards so candidates can interact directly, allowing them to ask questions about open opportunities near them.
Unique use cases for digital business cards
16. Make dating more fun
Attending a speed dating event? Create a business card that shows more about who you are and how they can get in touch later.
17. Make pet adoption simple
Create a card for every pet to show off their unique personality, and share any details about adopting them.
18. Make your portfolio easy to share
Create a digital portfolio that isn’t confined by a website. Creating a digital business card portfolio offers unlimited opportunities for any information you want to share.
These are just a few of the creative ways we’ve seen HiHello used, but the sky is the limit. Do you have a fun or interesting way you’re using digital business cards? Share it on social media, and be sure to tag us!
