How to Create a Digital Business Card: Enhance Your Professional Networking

A digital business card (or virtual business card) is a networking tool that lets you instantly share your contact information, social media links, business location, and other relevant professional details—with a single scan. It outperforms its traditional, paper-based counterpart in the following ways:

#1 You get to leverage unlimited content space. In comparison to paper cards, digital contact cards allow you to share as much information as you need without being limited by it’s size or ability to alter personal details.

#2 You provide an interactive networking experience to your clients. Digital business cards offer real-time interaction. Your audience can access your contact information and social links with a single tap. You cut off the need for any manual search of your shared information, improving the convenience of client engagement.

#3 You’re open to a wide range of sharing options. Unlike paper cards, electronic business cards do not limit you to in-person, face-to-face sharing. You can distribute your card through various digital means, with a wider reach.

#4 You save up on hefty card printing costs. You can save as much as $194 per card, per employee, per year.

Read on to find out how to make a digital business card. We will also show you how to bulk-generate hundreds or even thousands of virtual business cards in less than 5 minutes (an essential for mid-to-large businesses!).

Table of contents

1. How to create a digital business card: An easy-to-implement guide
2. How to make digital business cards in bulk: Generate 2,000+ cards in less than 5 minutes
3. How to make a standout digital business card: Top 4 tips
4. Frequently asked questions about creating digital business cards

How to create a digital business card: An easy-to-implement guide

For this guide, we’ll use Uniqode’s digital business card solution.

Step 1: Log in to your Uniqode account and click “+Create”

Click on +Create on the right-hand side of the dashboard.

📝 Note: You can sign-up for a zero-cost and no-commitment 14-day trial to create digital business cards.

Step 2: Choose your preferred digital business card template

If your organization’s Uniqode account has already created templates, they will appear on the “Select a Template” page for you to choose from. 

You can also choose the “Start from scratch” option to customize a new template from scratch.

Step 3: Set up your profile information

On the “BUILD” tab, fill in all the fields under the “PROFILE INFORMATION” section. Your profile information includes the basics—your name, headshot, company name and logo, and professional summary.

Step 4: Add your contact details to your digital business card

The “CONTACT DETAILS” section of the “BUILD” tab is where you can include your contact information. Add your phone numbers, email addresses, website links, and geographical location.

Step 5: Add your social media links with their corresponding icons

Add all your relevant social media handles under the “SOCIAL LINKS” section of the “BUILD” tab. You can add 20+ social links with their corresponding icons to create an interactive business card. You also have the option to include a custom URL.

Click “NEXT >” to continue.

Step 6: Design your digital business card to match your branding

You can customize your e-business card’s visuals under the “CUSTOMIZE” tab. Choose from a wide selection of font styles and sizes and adjust your e-business card’s various color aspects.

Step 7: Enable the essential networking features you require

Click “NEXT >” to go to the “SET-UP” tab. This tab is where you get to enable features that can positively impact your networking efforts. You can turn on/off the following features based on your requirements:

1. URL DOMAIN: Select a custom domain for your digital business card (available on Team plans and above).
2. AUTO-DOWNLOAD CONTACT: Allow recipients to automatically download your contact details upon scanning your card.
3. TWO-WAY CONTACT SHARING: Let recipients submit their personal details on your e-business card as lead entries on the dashboard’s “Contact Manager” page. It’s a great tool for lead capture because you can export these leads to Salesforce or 700+ other CRMs via Zapier and API integrations.
4. GPS LOCATION: Track and display the geographical location of your digital contact card viewers (requires permission from users).
5. TRACK IP LOCATION: Track and display engagement location based on the IP address of your viewers’ devices (requires permission from users).
6. QR CODE TEMPLATES: Use your organization’s QR Code template for your digital business card.

Once you have enabled your preferred functionalities, click FINISH. You can now begin your distribution strategies sharing your digital visiting card over various channels. 

Note: Ensure to add your digital business card to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet so it becomes ready for instant and contactless sharing with your clients.

How to make digital business cards in bulk: Generate 2,000+ cards in less than 5 minutes

Bulk generation is practical when you need to create hundreds or thousands of e-business cards at once. You can save significant time and effort when creating your business cards.

Here’s how to do it with Uniqode’s digital business card maker:

Step 1: Navigate to the left panel and click ‘My Cards’

Step 2: Click the ‘Bulk Create’ button

Step 3: Select your preferred template for your batch

📝 Note: If your organization’s Uniqode account has pre-made templates, they will appear on the “Select a Template” page for you to choose from.

You can also choose the “Start from scratch” option to customize a new template.

Step 4: Upload your card data using the pre-made bulk creation template

You can download either a CSV or an XLSX version of the bulk-upload template.

This template contains table headings that match each information field on your digital business card. It’s simply a matter of populating the details, so the platform can automatically create an e-business card with the details you input.

Added Tip: You can delete columns as necessary. But ensure a consistent data arrangement to avoid errors during the bulk-creation process.

Once you populate the template with the required details, return to the dashboard to upload the file.

After uploading the file, the platform will begin generating the e-business card batch. If there are no data inconsistencies, you’ll move on to the next step.

Step 5: Customize the design of your digital business card batch

Click “NEXT >” to navigate to the “CUSTOMIZE” tab, where you can customize the look and feel of your digital business cards. Tweak the different color aspects of your e-business card batch, choose suitable font sizes and styles, and add your company’s logo.

Once you have customized the visuals of your card batch, click “NEXT >“.

Step 6: Enable/Disable advanced settings

On the “SET-UP” tab, you can enable the following advanced settings:

1. AUTO-DOWNLOAD CONTACT: To instantly load your digital business card on your client’s mobile device upon scanning—letting them save your contact details in one click.
2. TWO-WAY CONTACT SHARING: Enable interactive networking experiences by allowing prospects to share their contact information with you. Each captured lead contact gets stored in a digital address book to export to a CRM. 
3. GPS LOCATION: To allow you and your permitted users to track the GPS location of your organization’s digital business card viewers.
4. TRACK IP LOCATION: Track and display engagement location based on the IP address of your viewers’ devices (requires permission from users).
5. QR CODE TEMPLATES: Use your organization’s QR Code template for your digital business card.

After enabling the settings you require, you can now click “FINISH >“ to submit your bulk request.

Step 7: You’ll be notified via email as soon as your batch is ready

Upon clicking FINISH, you will see a notification message that says your bulk request is being processed. Depending on your batch size, the bulk creation process could take between 1 to 5 minutes.

You’ll be notified via email as soon as your batch is ready. Once you receive the email notification, go back to the dashboard to view your newly generated e-business card batch. Note: The option to bulk-generate digital business cards is available on our TEAM plan and above.

How to make a standout digital business card: Top 4 tips

1. Flesh out your profile information

Your profile information contains all your essential details. And it’s the first thing anyone sees while viewing your digital business card.

For this reason, you’d want to ensure that you add the most relevant information on your digital business card.

You can flesh out your digital business card with the following information (which can be edited or updated at anytime on the Uniqode platform):

1. First and last name
2. Professional photo
3. Company name and logo
4. Company designation and department
5. Name prefix, suffix, and pronouns

You should also add a descriptive professional summary on your digital business cards that gives the receiver (a prospect or a recruiter) some clarity on your experience and expertise. You can even use this space to mention a CTA (Call To Action) or the next steps the receiver can take, such as scheduling a call or filling out a form.

2. Make it easy for your recipients to reach out to you

Your profile information and branding design are there to capture your audience’s attention. But once you’ve piqued their interest, your audience should be able to reach out to you easily.

With Uniqode, you can get as detailed as you need with your contact information. Based on feedback from our virtual business card users, here’s their recommendation of the most important details to include: 

1. Phone numbers
2. Email addresses
3. Website links
4. Your geographical location on Google Maps

You can add as many phone numbers, emails, and website links as you need. You can also assign each of them an appropriate designation (e.g., main, personal, office, etc.).

3. Include clickable social media icons

Displaying bare social links doesn’t make for a visually appealing e-business card. This is why Uniqode lets you add 20+ social media icons to your business cards to create an interactive business card that’s attractive at the same time. 

You can add icons from 7 different social media categories, including:

1. Popular social platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok)
2. Video-sharing platforms (YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, and Wistia)
3. Community hubs (Discord and Github)
4. Payment gateways (Paypal, CashApp, and Venmo)
5. Instant messaging apps (WhatsApp and Telegram)
6. Portfolio platforms (Dribbble, Behance, and Pinterest)
7. Other social links (Calendly, Shopify, and Yelp)
8. Custom URLs (Any destination URL of your choice)

4. Create a digital business card that suits your unique branding

Your unique branding design helps you promote brand awareness and recognition, so it only makes sense to incorporate it on your business card.

Uniqode offers the following customization to tailor your e-business card’s aesthetics to your unique brand identity:

1. A wide selection of font styles for your business card text
2. The option to change your text’s font size
3. Access to a color palette so you can best represent your brand design

With Uniqode’s digital business card solution, you can create detailed business cards to best represent your value and services. The best part is that you don’t even have to create the layout from scratch. Every single Uniqode template offers the same customization with premium, professional-looking layouts.

In addition, there are numerous ways for you to share your digital contact cards in a quick and contactless manner. All of these functionalities are safeguarded by the best enterprise-grade security you’ll find in today’s market.

Further reading:

1. 5 features that make Uniqode the best digital business card solution
2. The 6 best digital business card solutions available today

Frequently asked questions

You can Login to the Uniqode platform and sign up for a free trial to create a digital business card for free. However, if you’re looking for a long-term solution where you can analyze card performance based on specific tracking metrics, you can opt for the paid plans that have been customized based on the size of your business.

How do I create a digital business card link?

Every virtual business card you create with Uniqode is accompanied by its unique URL. You can share this URL in your email signature, via SMS, or even your LinkedIn.

Simply go to My Cards on the left panel of Uniqode’s dashboard to view the list of digital business cards you have created. Next, copy the URL of your chosen digital contact card under the LINK column.

What is a clickable virtual business card?

Interactive digital business cards, make it convenient for your recipients to access every piece of information you display with a click. A client looking to contact you can do so by tapping a phone number on your card. They can easily access your website, social profiles, business location on Google Maps, and more.

How do I create a digital business card on my iPhone?

Follow these steps to create a digital business card using your iPhone (no app download needed):

1. Log in to your Uniqode account from your iPhone’s browser.
2. Click the “+Create” button and choose a digital business card template.
3. Enter your profile information, contact details, and social links.
4. Design your digital contact card to match your branding.
5. Turn on your required networking features.
6. Click the “>>” button to finish the creation process. You can now add your digital business card to your iPhone’s Apple Wallet.

How do I create a digital business card for my email signature?

Email signatures are compact and seldom provide space for additional information. To overcome this, you can include a digital business card in your email signature to share your detailed contact information.

Follow these steps to create a digital business card for your email signature:

1. Log in to your Uniqode account, click +Create.
2. Choose a digital business card template.
3. Set up your profile information.
4. Include your contact details.
5. Add your social media links.
6. Design your online business card to match your branding.
7. Enable the advanced settings you require. 
8. Your business card will come with its dedicated QR Code that can redirect scanners to your virtual card. Choose your preferred template for your QR Code’s visuals. 
9. It’s simply a matter of downloading this QR Code and attaching it to your email signature template.

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Reuben Isidoro

Reuben is a Content Marketer who helps businesses drive audience engagement and conversions through compelling content. Currently, he explores the profound impact of digital business cards on organizational ROI.

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reuben.j@uniqode.com