by Hayley Navey
A Beautiful Exchange
abeautifulexchangeblog.com
@ABExchangeBlog
I have been at this blogging thing for a good little bit, but have never bought business cards until now! I have always thought  I would feel really weird giving someone a card when they asked about my site and just felt like I wouldn’t really need them, but changed my mind recently! There have been many opportunities where it would have been perfectly normal to hand someone a business card and I missed out! I want to be prepared to give them to local businesses, friends, or whoever, PLUS, I will need them for the super awesome blogging conference I am attending in October with my friend Madison. Since I finally ordered some cards and they arrived the other day, I figured I would share a little bit about why you should get cards for your blog, how to get some that you love, and who you should give them to!
Why you need business cards for your blog
I don’t know about you guys, but when someone asks specifically about my blog, I clam up and I’m not really sure what to say. I mentioned how much I loved the reminder in Blog Inc. that we should always have a good description of our site that makes it sound awesome, and I have been bound and determined to not act like my blog is some weird thing whenever someone asks about it. For me, a step in that process is getting business cards. When I’m in a group of people that may not know what a lifestyle blog even is, a business card allows them to easily find my site and social media later on without having to search really hard for it. Plus, if they have a tangible reminder of my blog, they are much more likely to remember to check it out! This makes business cards a really helpful tool in connecting with potential readers, local businesses, and fellow bloggers! They are also really great for slipping into gifts that you are mailing, or into the packages sent to giveaway winners!
To read more about business cards for your blog, head on over to Hayley’s website A Beautiful Exchange. (PS: If you are interested in your own business cards, Hayley mentioned Grace + Vine is where she got hers. Members, currently there is a member benefit off all design services from Grace + Vine so make sure to check it out today!Â
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Erin | It All Matters Mom says
Amen! I’ve only been blogging for a little more than two months, but I just got my blog business cards in the mail last week! My hairdresser even let me put a stack on her checkout counter. I don’t know if I can just be walking through a store and hand them out, but this way people don’t have to write it down when they ask about it or when I tell them about it. Great words of advice!
Erin
Allison Barrett Carter says
This is such a great comment, Erin! This shows in a real way how important this is! Thanks.
Emilio Houston says
I agree that blog business cards should be included with packages you send. Got to take advantage of every opportunity to be personal and professional. Thanks Hayley!