Are you thinking of getting IOS digital business cards, but are unsure they’re worth the investment? In this article, I’ll outline some of the reasons I think they’re worthwhile!

As part of my research for this article, I interviewed people like you — realtors, salespeople, and small business owners — to find out why they thought IOS digital business cards were worth it, infact a MUST!

Here are some reasons they gave:

1. They're free to update if your role or contact information changes

2. Gives unlimited space to accommodate your personal details

3. Makes it easy for prospects and customers to contact you

4. Cuts costs

5. Reduces your carbon footprint.

6. Integrates with CRM and active directories to aid follow ups

7. Facilitates networking across geographical boundaries

8. Providers like IOS let you try them for free to make your own mind up

IOS Digital business cards: Reasons they’re worth it

1. They're free to update if your role or contact information changes

Traditional business cards become redundant each time you get a new job title or phone number. No matter how good your old cards are, you must purchase new ones.

With IOS digital business cards, there’s no need to purchase new cards every time your information changes. 

Simply log into your IOS dashboard. Update your information. And click save. That’s all.

2. Gives unlimited space to accommodate your personal details

An average printed business card is 3.5x2.0 inches. In most cases, it can't accommodate all your information.

In contrast, digital business cards are large enough to accommodate all details you’d like to add. And contacts can zoom in on any portion if they need a clearer view.

Amazing, right?

3. Makes it easy for prospects and customers to contact you

I find that it’s difficult for people to contact you via paper business cards. 

Firstly, they must manually copy out your details. And they can't reach you if they misspell a word or miss a single digit.

Also, not everyone may be patient enough to copy your details from a paper card. It takes time and focus to avoid making a mistake.

With IOS digital business card, all a client does is tap, and they’re immediately redirected to your social media profiles, products or services, website, payment platform, and so on.

They can even book meetings and call directly from IOS’s Calendly and click-to-call icons respectively. This makes it easier for prospects to reach you.

4. Cuts costs

Paper-based business cards cost a lot.

A stack of 100 cards costs anywhere from $40-100, depending on the paper stock used, design elements, printing method, and whether it’s one-sided or two-sided.

I’m sure you’d agree with me that the cost is too high for a piece of paper that will likely get missing, end up in a landfill, or remain in a closed cabinet for eternity

Additionally, physical cards with the lowest costs have lower quality. And as a professional, your card says a lot about your expertise.

IOS Digital business cards reduce costs in many ways.

You can create your card yourself, without hiring a graphic designer. 

All you need are your brand’s color palette and logo, links to your socials and products or services, and personal details you’d like to add.

Also, IOS enables you to create your digital business cards for free. While the Premium plans start from ₦8000 a lifetime plan which means no renewal charges

5. Reduces your carbon footprint

Paper business cards contribute to the destruction of the environment.

A recent study reports that the paper and pulp industry is the third largest contributor to industrial pollution in the United States of America.

Also, most paper business cards end up in landfills since they’re made of glossy or coated paper, which cannot be recycled. 

Digital business cards are sustainable. They don't cause the felling of trees. And they don't end up in landfills.

So, by using IOS digital business cards, you play your role in protecting the environment as you connect with contacts.

6. Integrates with CRM and active directories to aid follow ups

With IOS digital business cards, you can centralize the contact information of every person who shares their details with you. This makes it easy to turn contacts to leads and grow mutually beneficial relationships. 

For instance, IOS business’ Zapier integration connects with CRM (customer relationship management) tools like Salesforce, Hubspot, and Zoho. Your contacts can export automatically to your CRM. 

Also, you can download the CSV file of your contacts. Simply click Contacts<export contacts<download CSV from your dashboard.

This way, you keep in touch with contacts, nurture warm leads, and turn them into clients.

7. Facilitates networking across geographical boundaries

Virtual networking events and meetings are now commonplace. 

In a recent survey by LinkedIn, 28% of marketers said 90-100% of their events are now virtual. 

IOS Digital business cards help you network during these events.

You can share them via email, text message, LinkedIn private message, and so on.

8. Providers like IOS let you try them for free to make your own mind up

Imagine this scenario:

You pay for a large delivery of paper business cards. Upon opening the package, you discover that they don't meet your needs or preferences. The money you spent vanishes with no result.

That’s the risk of paper business cards.

No printing service offers a free trial card to let you see if the investment is worth it before you commit. 

But on IOS's free plan, you get free digital business cards with unlimited shares. You can give them out, measure their impact, and decide if you want to invest in them.

Create a free digital business card on IOS today.

How to get the most out of a IOS digital business card

Ensure your digital business card is visually appealing and easy to read

The design of your card should be attractive and professional to capture attention and present you as a professional.

When designing your card, keep these in mind:

✅ Avoid clutter: it shouldn’t be cluttered with information. Keep it clean and simple.

✅ Arrange your details hierarchically. Your name should be the first thing on your digital card. Followed by your title. And so on.

✅ Ensure the font sizes are legible

✅ Your brand and card design should align. Add your color palette and Logo.