How to Send an Ecard
Browsing the greeting card aisle at your local store can be frustrating if you find the selection is limited and have trouble finding the card that says just what you want to say. But you do have another option. Many card companies offer electronic greeting cards, also called ecards for holidays, weddings, birthdays and other occasions, and just like the cards in the store, you have the option to send a card that's serious, funny, cartoonish or classic. Send them is not difficult, and they're sure to brighten any recipient's day.
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Instructions
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Choose an ecard company. There are many companies that offer ecards, including 123 Greetings, American Greetings, Blue Mountain, Hallmark and JibJab. (Links are provided in the Resources section). Most have a selection of free ecards but also offer others that you can send by paying a small fee or by purchasing a membership.
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Select your card. You can preview the cards and decide which one you want to send. Some sites may offer musical or animated cards, or may give you the option of adding music separately.
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Add a personalized message to your card. You will have a limited amount of space to write your message, so make it as short as possible.
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Select the option the preview your ecard. This will allow you to view the entire card exactly as the recipient will. When you get to your personalized message, check for spelling and grammatical errors. If you find something you'd like to change, selection the option to "Edit" the card before you send it.
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Insert your email recipients. If you're sending the card to more than one person, separate each email address with a comma or a semi-colon, according to the site's instructions.
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Select the option to receive a notice when the recipients open their cards, if the option is available and if you'd like to receive this notice. Not all ecard companies will offer this option.
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Send your ecard. Your ecard recipients should receive their ecards immediately. You may have the option of scheduling when you want your ecard sent. Select the day, and the ecard company will send it out automatically when the scheduled date arrives.
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Tips & Warnings
Many ecard companies will allow you to sign up for reminders for big events. For instance, you can enter all of your friends' birthdays, and the site will automatically notify you when the date nears so that you can send them an ecard.
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