How to Customize Your Own Business Cards for Free

Ensure that your contacts leave with your number and email information.

There's no need to resent the fact that exchanging business cards is the norm, or wonder how you will be able to keep up with networking culture. You can make customized business cards for free through several different websites, and before you know it you'll be on your way to better networking. Whether you are a hair stylist, a programmer or a jack-of-all-trades, having your personal contact information on a card will make you look more professional and give you an easy way to exchange information.

Instructions

1. Visit the website of a company that specializes in business cards, such as Vistaprint or BizCard. Be sure it is a site that offers free, customizable business cards.

2. Find the business's catalog of free designs, and choose the one you like the best.

3. Customize the card by filling out the information fields where requested by the company. During this step, you may also be able to customize the fonts and layout of the card.

4. Carefully edit your card to make sure there are no errors or typos. Typos make a the card appear unprofessional, while larger errors can render it useless.

5. Submit your card design to the company by filling out your mailing address and any other additional fields required.

Tips & Warnings

• For businesses, choose a card with an image that is applicable to your business. If you can't find one that fits, opt for no image at all, or a simple, graphic image.

• For a personal contact card made for socializing rather than business, a fun, colorful design is also appropriate.

• Always be sure you have a secure Internet connection when giving out personal information over the Internet.

References

• Vistaprint: Homepage
• BizCard: Homepage