Of course, a no-brainer that the digital format wins because it helps save a lot of paper. That's not all.
Your customer might receive a dozen visiting cards at a conference and if your visiting card is among the best, then, you have leapfrogged the first journey, already.
In the competitive world where we work and do business, it is always a challenge to grab attention. And stand out among others.
Making The First Impression
Paper Visiting Cards can grab attention quickly, provided the design is so rich.
Digital Business Cards can appeal more to tech-savvy people. The fact that it is rare is also an attraction perspective to consider.
Sharing
Paper Visiting Cards are easy to share then and there, but not remote.
Digital Business Cards can be shared over the internet too which makes them easy to share in bulk. So sharing them physically or remotely, digital cards are perfect.
Personal Connection
Paper Visiting Cards help establish a personal connection and a highly personalized one can help evoke nostalgia.
Digital Business Cards lack this personal touch. But they can carry your photo giving greater recall and identification
Cost
Paper Visiting Cards seem like a low cost. But the expenses of design, printing, logistics, storage, and wastage mitigation when combined, mount to a different number.
Overall, Digital Business Cards are much more cost-effective. No design, printing or logistics cost is involved.
Designers
Paper: Need designers to make a good card.
DBC: Choose from the pre-built designs. No designers are required. And you also have the power to customize your digital card too, as per your brand guidelines.
Redesigning
Re-designing is a painful and expensive task for Paper Visiting cards. Trashing the old stock is a burden.
With Digital Business cards, re-designing is simple and costs almost nothing.
Space
A lot of space is needed to store and organize the paper visiting cards.
However, with Digital Business Cards, no physical space is required.
CRM sync
Not possible without a scanner app for paper cards.
Digital Business Card provides seamless CRM / HRM sync.
Trashing and Storing
Paper-based Cards are trashed by 88% of people.
Digital-based cards can be stored permanently in the electronic devices of the receiver.
Sharing Your Cards
Usually, the paper cards are not shared with others even if the receiver has stored them. Usually, 88% of paper visiting cards are trashed in a short span, by the receiver.
Digital Business Cards can be shared unlimited times, following a simple process. To any remote person even.
Environmental effects
Paper visiting cards reduce the trees, and increase toxins in the form of lead based inks etc.
With digital-based cards, no trees or other forms of environmental hazard are created. Environment supporters love getting such cards. Solid reason to stand out and make an impression.
Standing out
Paper-based visiting cards are difficult to stand out unless you spend a lot of money on design and creativity. Still, the chances of getting business is a big concern.
Digital Business Cards stand out the moment you share one because not every customer of yours receives it frequently. Also the ease of use is high.
Stickiness
Receivers spend less than a minute reading and looking at your paper business card.
Digital Business Cards make receivers spend more time with the card, maybe because most of the time they are on the phone and are attracted to seeing something new.