need some pointer on this business card

My opinion is www.VistaPrint.com/yousave i dont work for them but the white cards are easier to read, dark blue was not as easy to read and these guys have good rates (turtle mail) is about 7-10 days ... don't pay extra for next day or 2-3day delivery.
 
Look at Ryan's card, easy to read and has a picture of what they do, that is a great idea.

Your new idea is still hard to read, maybe lose the background or fade it some.

Think about it, if someone gave you a card and you had to really try hard to read it or could not read it at all, would you throw it away? Yes.

You need to make it easy for the customer to read, it is not about how cool you can make it look or how un-readable.

Just my opinion.





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Chris Chappell<O:p</O:p
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Low Pressure Roof Cleaning in Corpus Christi Texas <O:p</O:p
Shingle Roof Washing and Tile Roof Washing in Corpus Christi Texas
 
They are both very hard to read. Let's face it, most of us are not graphic designers. Pay someone to design you a good card, it will be well worth it. Your business card is VERY important to how customers will perceive you and your business. It can literally make or break you.

I cringe everytime I get one of those cards that says "business cards are free at VistaPrint.com" on the back (sorry if anyone has these). It is only $10 more to get a blank backside, just do it!

Maybe it's just me, but I am impressed when I get a biz card that is a good paper stock and well designed. I get an equally negative impression when someone hands me a homemade card that doesn't look very good.

Sorry if that's a bit harsh, it really is that important.
 
Chris, Ya gotta get somethingon there about "Safe Non Pressre Roof Cleaning and Soft Wash Exterior Cleaning." I also use the back of my cards as well to list what we remove/clean...Many times they will turn the card over and say, "Oh, you clean wood decks, and vinyl siding too"? Opens doors sometimes for up selling.
 
Hey Chris

I have to echo what others are saying... you need to make the details clearer. Check out some of the templates on the Microsoft Office site...

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT102532231033.aspx

If you want to design and print it yourself this should give you some pointers for layout and design. Your business card can often make an impression on your customer... you want it to be a positive one, or at the very least a 'neutral' impression. Don't make it too hard to read, make sure that the layout is easy to follow and the information is right there in front of them - your customer doesn't want to have to look at your card and 'search for the info'.

You can get good rates at VistaPrint and overnightprints - it is worth the money to get a good card.

I designed this one for commercial customers...
 

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Something else to consider, you will be judged somewhat by your card, sounds harsh but it is true.

If you have a card that looks homemade, looks like you did it yourself or it is hard to read or cheesy, that will not give you the boost of confidence in their eyes unless they have seen your work and then it will not matter that much.

If you are hell-bent on designing one yourself, keep it white with your info on black letters but have a printer print them, those perforated sides really suck and reek "Lowballer" or worse, "Cheapskate".

Several people now have told you basically the same thing now so it is not just me an one other person's opinion, more like the truth.

If you insist on making something yourself instead of having it professionally done, that is up to you but remember, in your customer's eyes or potential customer's eyes you are sending out a message that you probably don't even realize.

Here is another way to put it, Would you primer your car and then paint it with spray cans from Wal-Mart or worse, with a roller or brush?????

That is kind of like the message you are sending out with cards that suck!

Just my opinion, and now the opinion of others too.

Good luck.





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Superior Power Washing<O:p</O:p
Chris Chappell<O:p</O:p
361-853-2513
Low Pressure Roof Cleaning in Corpus Christi Texas <O:p</O:p
Shingle Roof Washing and Tile Roof Washing in Corpus Christi Texas
 
Vista Print offers to print cards for you at reasonable prices. You can use their templates or design your own. Plus, the next time you need more you have your design already saved. I think the first card is nice...but it seems unbalanced. Check out some layouts at officedepot.com, staples.com, or vistaprint.com for layout ideas if you are really wanting to print them yourself.
 
Chris, I'm not good at the artsy design stuff myself. This is the second impression you leave on a customer. I think I'd enlist the services of whoever prints them. If they don't look professional then you may not get a chance to be professional on their job. That's one of the tough things about any business. Find your strength and focus on it. Get someone who's strength is the card design.

You made some good attempts just not what I would want my cards to look like.
 
I have to agree with several others. There is too much white space on your card. This is prime real estate for telling people what you do in a few well chosen words. Use it to your advantage. But be careful not to get too crazy. I would lose the water background at the top and go for something more indicative of what you actually do. And I would use it as a light background for the entire card. Like ATeams card only lighter.
Vistaprint is a good resource if you use them right. Pay the extra not to have their ad on your card, and go for the premium business card. They are a better quality stock and give a better impression.
I am still working on my business cards too. I just can't seem to get the look I want. But, my wife uses vistaprint and she has had great results and very fast turn around on her order. She usually has them in less than 10 days without paying for priority processing.
Good Luck.
 
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