Confessions of a Social Tools Architect
18 Oct
I’ve spent a lot of time in my life networking with people all across the planet. As my buddy Jimmie claims, I’m just a Connector from start to finish. One of the most important tools in that lifestyle is the business card.
About a year ago, I started the SparkCard Company. Things have been running under the radar for some time but the unveiling is getting closer and closer. For anyone that doesn’t know what it is, feel free to check out OnlineCameo.com to see how it’s designed to help single folks.
About 4 months after I got started, I realized the full potential of the product and even more importantly, how it would change the way everyone networked. When all is said and done, the SparkCard will also be an evolution of the business card.
All that being said, I’m curious what kinds of things you’re putting on your business card. More importantly, I am curious what you DON’T use, but proboably would. Lastly, what are the constraints you’ve got that prevent you from putting more? As a corrolary, what’s in your sig file?
Here’s what’s in mine:
Business Card
SparkCard Gregory Narain CEO/Founder 917-4xx-6xxx greg AT sparkcard DOT com
The SparkCard System provides you with a quick, convenient, and safe way to build your contacts and interact with your ever- evolving social network.
Signature File
Gregory Narain CEO/Founder Phone 917.xxx.xxxx Mobile 917.xxx.xxxx AIM MxxMxxxNxx ICQ 1xxxxxx E-mail greg AT sparkcard DOT com Web http://sparkcard.com The Spark Card Company | Ignite the Moment
Clearly, there’s an obvious difference.
6 Responses for "What’s On Your Business Card?"
As my role in my career has changed, so too has my business card and sig. It started as nicely designed with colors with a sig that entailed all of my favorite artsy titles. As I became more of a programmer, the card toned down to duotone (I’ll never shake loud colors, I’m just not gonna shake my style), the wording has simplified, as has my focus. My sig followed suit.
Business card is same, front-and back.
Jesse R. Warden
Flash Developer
jesse@jessewarden.com
cell #
Sig is about the same:
–JesterXL
–Flash Developer
–jesterxl@jessewarden.com
–jessewarden.com
I’m constantly modeling my brand as I understand who I am, thus, it’s still in flux, but the focus is: Flash Develoer = me, period.
…until the next best thing that beats Flash comes out, and then I’ll pull a Madonna, and re-invent myself. Till then, that’s what you get.
very useful comments - good to read
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Great site. I’ll be back!
Great design and content! Good luck!
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