Best Business Card site online?
- Thread starter JoeJITSU
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I tried Vista Print once. Wasnt overly impressed. I get them locally now.
i designed my own (10 years graphic design experience) and had them printed at the ups store, where they mailed it to some third party vendor and charged me $70 for 1,000 prints. i got a nice thick card stock with high gloss with my business logo on the front and my info on the back.
if you dont find one of those free template business card websites that you like, i'd suggest having a creative college kid or somebody not trying to get rich off business cards to do your design, make sure they have a cool portfolio, pay them no more than $75 to $100, get them to give it to you in a psd or EPS format so you can make changes whenever (name, number, etc) and take them to a local printing company, have them show you different types of paper/stock they use for business cards, pick the one that suits you best, negotiate the price if possible.
if you dont find one of those free template business card websites that you like, i'd suggest having a creative college kid or somebody not trying to get rich off business cards to do your design, make sure they have a cool portfolio, pay them no more than $75 to $100, get them to give it to you in a psd or EPS format so you can make changes whenever (name, number, etc) and take them to a local printing company, have them show you different types of paper/stock they use for business cards, pick the one that suits you best, negotiate the price if possible.
adamrahn
Well-known member
I have my own zazzle store, and I buy cards from them so I automatically get 15% back (as a "royalty" on the product), never had an issue with quality, and with the discount it makes for very competitive pricing. definitely look around locally, had some great experience with my local print shop as well.
MikeWilkinson
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I'd second the idea of looking local first, and then if that doesn't work out, go green!
I designed my own and had them printed here on recycled paper–
http://www.greenerprinter.com/grp/welcome.do
I got doubled-sided, full color, 16pt double thick matte with rounded corners for about $80 shipped.
Nothing crazy on the design, but there is a subtle gradient on the front and the back just has the business name with another subtle gradient.
I designed my own and had them printed here on recycled paper–
http://www.greenerprinter.com/grp/welcome.do
I got doubled-sided, full color, 16pt double thick matte with rounded corners for about $80 shipped.
Nothing crazy on the design, but there is a subtle gradient on the front and the back just has the business name with another subtle gradient.
Jimmy Pierce
Well-known member
Overnight prints, as well.
Pricey, but not outright expensive.
Pricey, but not outright expensive.
Here is something to consider regarding business cards:
A card is the one thing you leave with a customer, or potential customer, after you shake their hand and wave goodbye. If your card is average, or worse, poor quality, then that is how they will remember you. If you spend big on a beautiful card, the customer will remember you as classy, quality, ad whatever pro-noun you prefer, every time they run across it. It is a lasting impression. If you work with a local printer, you'll get to see AND FEEL the cardstock which is crucial to a successful card, and work your design like it is the MonaLisa. Most local Ma Pa printers live on their reputation, but make sure they print in house, since many now sub out their work.
Grant
A card is the one thing you leave with a customer, or potential customer, after you shake their hand and wave goodbye. If your card is average, or worse, poor quality, then that is how they will remember you. If you spend big on a beautiful card, the customer will remember you as classy, quality, ad whatever pro-noun you prefer, every time they run across it. It is a lasting impression. If you work with a local printer, you'll get to see AND FEEL the cardstock which is crucial to a successful card, and work your design like it is the MonaLisa. Most local Ma Pa printers live on their reputation, but make sure they print in house, since many now sub out their work.
Grant
J Davis
Veteran
I just want to echo Noels words, avoid Vistaprint at all costs. Even on Premium Business cards option their quality control is terrible
registration between colors was out by over 1mm and everything looked blurry. When you go to their website to contact customer support
the links lead you in circles and there is no contact email address or number anywhere. Use at your own peril.
search words: vistaprint scam awful avoid problem bad customer service business cards printing
edit:
try typing 'vistaprint scam' into google ... go on, I dare you ...
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robotsound
Well-known member
Your search is over. You need to go to gotprint.com
Do rush printing, even if you're not in a hurry. Word is that the color calibration is better on that machine. I paid about $30 for 1000 full color business cards with one color printing on the reverse side, shipped cross country. The quality is first rate. Just design your own cards and upload them to their website.
I believe they're located in the Burbank area (in California), but they ship nationwide.
Do rush printing, even if you're not in a hurry. Word is that the color calibration is better on that machine. I paid about $30 for 1000 full color business cards with one color printing on the reverse side, shipped cross country. The quality is first rate. Just design your own cards and upload them to their website.
I believe they're located in the Burbank area (in California), but they ship nationwide.
Alan H. Chang
Veteran
48hour here
Chris Santucci
Veteran
Yeah, GotPrint is real good. Color is very close to what I wanted and the quality overall is impressive for the cost.
Jason Adams
Section Moderator
I have done
uprinting.com
48hourprint.com
overnightprint.com
I have been pleased with all of them, however Overnight did screw up a job. They corrected free of charge.
uprinting.com
48hourprint.com
overnightprint.com
I have been pleased with all of them, however Overnight did screw up a job. They corrected free of charge.
sandersjessica
New member
48HourPrint.com has a great website for printing jobs. They have tons of options for business card printing. I've used them before and got my business cards extremely quick and I was very happy with the quality. You should give them a try.