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The Evolution of the Business Card

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Services for Real Estate Pros with moo.com

At MOO, we love to print. And as you may have noticed, we kinda have a thing for Business Cards. But, we’re not the first! So, to help spread the love, we thought we’d create this clever infographic that looks at the evolution of Business Cards – from their origins in 15th Century Japan right through to the modern day developments in card stock and printing techniques.

The Evolution of the Business Card inforgraphic from MOO.COM

*Psst! You can click on the image above to get a closer look.

Your business card is a piece of your professional appearance. After the conversation has ended, your business card is how people remember you. What does your business card say about you?

And since we *love* Business Cards at MOO, we thought we’d offer all ActiveRain members a free 50 pack of Business Cards.

 
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Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Rebeka, thanks for a very informative post!  I didn't know the Chinese had the first calling cards.

Dec 14, 2012 10:52 PM
Rosemary Brooks
BMC Real Estate - 209-910-3706 - Stockton, CA
The Mother & Daughter Realty Team

I will bookmark and come back to this when I'm getting low in business cards.  I did read one of the comments that said your cards a tab bit smaller in size.... and this means the card could get lost in the business maze.

I don't want my business card to get lost!

Happy New Year.

Dec 29, 2012 12:20 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Thanks for the offer of 50 free cards.  Where can we get more info on styles, formats, etc?

Dec 30, 2012 04:18 PM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Great information to know.  Thanks for sharing.

Dec 31, 2012 04:44 AM
Jordon Wheeler
The Jordon Wheeler Group - Fairburn, GA
J W Group Real Estate Sales and Service

I REALLY like my MOO business cards!  The quality of the paper used is very good and very unique.  I encourage everyone to order a trial batch.

Jan 01, 2013 02:11 PM
Ridhi Raheja
Movement Mortgage (Illinois) - Naperville, IL
FHA, 203k, VA, Jumbo, PreApproval, Jumbo Home Loan

I might consider Moo Business cards in the future. Thanks for this post.

 

Jan 02, 2013 01:39 AM
Steve Warrene
Your Town Realty - Lower Burrell, PA
Pittsburgh Realtor North and East Pgh.

IWe're actually looking into designing a new business card.  When we are done I will see if we can contact you for pricing and printing.   

Jan 02, 2013 11:07 AM
Catherine C Capasso
Catherine Cornelia Real Estate - Eastchester, NY
Cottage or Castle, What's Your Dream!
You make this wonderful offer that I must take seriously. I need to compile 50 unique pictures to try Printfinity.
Jan 06, 2013 10:38 PM
Lauren Bernstein
ActiveRain - Seattle, WA

I love my mini cards - and I get positive feedback regularly. Their unique size always sparks a good chat when I'm giving them out. Thanks MOO!

Jan 07, 2013 06:07 AM
Rick Perry
Realty World - Select - Stafford, VA
RickP

Perfect timing!  YEAH!  Please send me more information!  TopProducer4U@gmail.com  

Thanks!!!

Jan 16, 2013 01:45 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

I always thought that a business card is an important marketing material. I have two sets: one for mass distribution and one to give someone F2F, so they do remember me:) I also keep those cards that impressed me the most even I don't need that service, yet, i can not allow myself to throw them away~ too cool:)

Jan 16, 2013 03:09 PM
Rhonda Burgess
Southern Living Realty Partners - Smyrna, TN
Moving to Nashville TN Real Estate Specialist

I got the 50 free cards and they are beautiful with a high gloss finish.  Cant say enough good stuff about moo.com

Jan 19, 2013 02:08 AM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide
Had used Moo cards before, a great first class product they produce.
Jan 19, 2013 02:21 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Rebeka,  I will be looking into Moo.com soon. I need new business cards.  Thank you!

Jan 22, 2013 07:07 AM
Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Hi, Rebeka...just went to the moo.com site. I like the variety of business card choices. I'm getting ready to order new cards since I've changed my primary business phone number. I'm going to look at the card choices more closely tomorrow. Thanks!

Jan 22, 2013 12:58 PM
Paula McDaniel
The Paula McDaniel Group with Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC - Chattanooga, TN
Voted Best of the Best Chattanooga Realtor 9 Years

I love the ease of ordering. 

Jan 31, 2013 03:28 AM
Gena Hatch
Keller Williams Realty - Carmel Valley, CA
Realtor, CHMS, CNS

Loved the designs - especially the one with the "missing" furniture. Felt a little pricey though, so I have't ordered yet.

Feb 03, 2013 12:05 AM
Anonymous
Whitney Pannell

I love my mini Moo cards I have!

Feb 13, 2013 10:34 AM
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Whitney Pannell
Team Pannell Real Estate - Lexington, KY
TEAM PANNELL REAL ESTATE - Beyond the Sale

Love my mini Moo cards!!

Feb 13, 2013 10:35 AM
M. Lynn Delatte
Developers Realty - Broadview Heights, OH
Thank you for the free cards! I will go over to your site and check out what you have.
Feb 13, 2013 10:36 PM