Online Seller Business Cards
The Internet is the new place to conduct business and online auctions sites continue to grow in popularity. It can be difficult directing people to your auction items whether online or off. The online seller’s business card must be informative and eye catching in order to attract new traffic and raise the number of bids.
The online seller’s business card must not only indicate sales but also emphasize the online aspect of the business. A business card design that includes a computer or home office will help set the tone. An image of the globe is another good way of emphasizing web presence and the global reach of your business.
Necessary information on the online seller business card would be e-mail address, website addresses, online seller name or feedback site and links to any and all online presence locations. The online worker must emphasis their online information over everything else. A simple mailing address is important too.
Consider a second set of cards so that one set can act as a thank you card and accompany auction items to their new owners. Another set can be handed out offline at parties and other social gatherings to try and increase web traffic. Nowadays, business cards are so inexpensive that a second set is a worthwhile small investment.
The usual color rules and font rules apply: keep it simple, legible yet attractive. If your website has a certain color theme, reflect this in the background colors of the card. Choose one color for the writing, preferably black or blue. People mix up web addresses easily so don’t make it any harder than it has to be.
Finally, consider a two sided card and use the back to describe the type of items you sell at auction, the types of payment you accept and any rules that surround your particular auction business. Save two sided cards for handing out to potential clients rather than those who have already bought goods from your site.
Online selling is a competitive business and there is plenty of money to be made by the smart and savvy internet retailer, Sell your business with cards that show your personality and services.
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips on October 13th, 2009
