{"id":8045,"date":"2022-03-08T08:16:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T13:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/?p=8045"},"modified":"2024-12-10T10:31:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T15:31:42","slug":"social-media-icons-on-business-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/social-media-icons-on-business-cards","title":{"rendered":"Adding social media icons on business cards\u2014and why social media is important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>These days, just about everyone is on social media, from casual gaming grandmas to foodies documenting their dining. For small businesses, that means you\u2019ve got a direct line to a huge group of potential customers. All you have to do is give them an easy way to find you\u2014by adding social media on your business cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business cards are essential for a good first impression (imagine hand-writing your information for each new client instead of sharing a professionally designed business card!). And with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/278414\/number-of-worldwide-social-network-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">over four billion social media users<\/a> worldwide, including social media icons on business cards is a low-effort, high-reward way to let people know where to connect with you in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, let\u2019s go over four simple steps to add social media icons to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/business-cards\/standard\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business card templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Key takeaways            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <ul>\n<li>Download official social media icons for business cards from platform websites to ensure your design is professional and copyright-safe.<\/li>\n<li>Use high-quality file formats like PNG or vector files for clear, polished social media logos for business card designs.<\/li>\n<li>Follow platform style guides to correctly use icons like the Facebook logo for business cards or the Instagram logo for business cards without any modifications.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your design balanced by placing social media icons or handles where they\u2019re easy to see, or consider using a QR code to link to all your profiles.<\/li>\n<li>Including business cards with social media helps you connect with customers, grow your followers and make a lasting impression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to make a business card\u2026 the ultimate guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ZTftEwgPiY?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to\">How to add social media icons on business cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although social media icons are third-party images (in other words, they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/trademarking-a-logo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">copyrighted images<\/a> from an outside brand), you can definitely use social media icons on your own business card. Social media companies make allowances for their logo icons to be used on business cards, provided you are using the correct version of the icon and are following the brand\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are four easy steps to finding and adding social media icons to your business card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section02\">Step 1: Find and download the best social media icons for business cards<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873394\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Adding Twitter logo on business cards\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-8047\" style=\"width:394px;height:394px\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675873394\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873394\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1500w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873394\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873394\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1048,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873394\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873394\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873394\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873394\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873394\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-add-icons-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When looking for social media icons to use, your first instinct may be to scour Google. But with thousands of results, you\u2019ll have to filter through a ton of unusable icons to find what you need. In terms of image file formats, you\u2019ll need an icon with a transparent background (PNG, EPS, etc.), a vector file (preferably) or a raster file in a large enough size (minimum 300dpi). This ensures that icons like the Facebook logo for business cards or the Instagram logo for business cards look sharp and their color scheme matches your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/business-card-colors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business card colors<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google is also full of watermarked images from third-party websites or social media icons custom-designed by other designers\u2014either of which can land your business in hot water for copyright theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Tip            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p>If you\u2019re keen to take a DIY approach and create your business cards from scratch using advanced tools for business card design, like Adobe Illustrator, make sure the social media icons you use are vector files for easy customization.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1703267085\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/attachment_143593251\/attachment_143593251.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Business card design with social media icons\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-7454\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: business card design by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/hypdesign\" target=\"_blank\">HYPdesign<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you <em>could<\/em> source social media icons from websites like ICONFINDER, Freepik and Brandfetch as well. However, some customized assets need proper attribution to use for free\u2014which is not very practical if you have a small space to work with\u2014or have to be purchased for a fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what\u2019s your best option on where to find social media icons for business cards? Download the official social media icons or logo packs directly from the company\u2019s website. They\u2019re free to use, come in different formats and do not breach copyright. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section03\">Step 2: Cross-check social media icon usage with official style guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you have free reign in the overall look of your business card, you may want to avoid modifying social media icons too substantially. Social media giants like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have official logo usage guidelines to protect their brands. Style guides provide examples of how to use brand assets without sacrificing aesthetics and functionality as well. Generally, you can\u2019t deviate from the official icon shape or logo font style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1703267864\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-22-um-18.57.15\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-22-um-18.57.15.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"An illustrated list of correct and wrong usage of the Instagram logo\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-7457\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: a screenshot of Instagram logo do\u2019s and don\u2019ts via Meta.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media platforms have gone through several branding iterations over the years as well. Take Facebook, which has revamped its logo with a darker blue shade and a customized typeface for improved legibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1703268016\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/image7-1_746114a35\/image7-1_746114a35.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Facebook logo\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-7461\" style=\"width:512px;height:289px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: Logo refresh via Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, the social media icon will differ from the official logo (usually, the icon is much more simplified), so be aware that the style guide rules will likewise differ for logo usage vs icon usage. Be on the lookout for an icon-specific section in any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/how-to-create-a-brand-style-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brand style guide<\/a> you\u2019re researching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section04\">Step 3: Figure out the best placement of social media icons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how should you display or show social media icons on your business cards?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you want your social media icons to be easily visible, it is crucial to balance your design elements to make your business card visually appealing. Consider the visual hierarchy or prioritizing certain information like your brand logo, name and job title by making them appear larger. In terms of hierarchy, social media shares priority with contact details like email address, phone number and website, though designers will often use spacing to separate the social media tags for emphasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In The Poke Story example pictured below, the designer has balanced the contact information on the right side of the business card. Even as the designer clearly separates the social media handles, all of the contact details are marked with blue icons, making it easier to identify them as a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_779\/v1704380463\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Adding-social-media-business-card-Poke-Story\/Adding-social-media-business-card-Poke-Story.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Front and back view of the light blue and white themed business card design for The Poke Story\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-7485\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: business card design by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/1802365\" target=\"_blank\">Rose \u274b<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your design and the information on your business card, you can display the social media details on the front or back. The advantage of adding social media handles to the back of your business card is that (again) this creates emphasis by giving the icons their designated space\u2014if social media is the primary contact for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When adding your social media handles to your business card, make sure the text is large enough to read. Although we recommend a minimum of 8pt font, always print a sample business card to double check for legibility before putting it in full order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_677\/v1704380599\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Add-social-media-to-BC-image-2\/Add-social-media-to-BC-image-2.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Business card design with the social media icons on the back\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-7488\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: business card design by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/jecakp\" target=\"_blank\">Jecakp<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can opt for a simple business card with QR code that links to a social media reference landing page like Linktree. If you have a <em>ton<\/em> of active social media accounts, an external website that organizes those links in one place will keep your business card design from being too cluttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to learn different techniques for displaying social media icons is to take inspiration from some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/business-card-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business card examples<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section05\">Step 4:&nbsp; Add a call-to-action (optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2020\/05\/05\/2027374\/0\/en\/New-Data-Reinforces-Social-Media-s-Role-in-Driving-Bottom-Line-Growth-as-More-Consumers-Plan-to-Increase-Spending-on-Brands-they-Follow-on-Social.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">study done by Sprout Social shows<\/a> that nine out of 10 consumers surveyed in the US and the UK made purchases from brands they follow on social media. So, you might want to give your customers a little nudge to do so with a call-to-action on your business cards like, <em>\u2018Follow us,\u2019 \u2018Talk to us for more info\u2019 or \u2018Connect with us.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can add little messages that give clients a reason to find you on social media\u2014for special offers, helpful content or updates on your latest products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1704380840\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Add-social-media-to-business-card-image-4\/Add-social-media-to-business-card-image-4.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Business card design with a social media call-to-action\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-7492\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: business card design by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/ivdsgn\" target=\"_blank\">ivdsgn<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits\">How social media can help your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So we\u2019ve gone over the \u201chow\u201d of adding social media icons on business cards\u2014but maybe you\u2019re wondering about the \u201cwhy.\u201d Whether you\u2019re a small business owner wishing to be noticed or a large corporation maintaining its presence in the market, social media can extend your reach, build relationships with customers and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section07\">It can make your brand memorable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a lasting impression is crucial to businesses yet not so easy to achieve. With so many options at people\u2019s fingertips, you want to be the brand people think of first. Luckily, social media can do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By creating and sharing engaging content that resonates with your customers, your business is more likely to be remembered. Think behind-the-scenes content that gives a glimpse of your team, how your brand started or how your products are made. You can also upload user-generated content or posts made by your followers related to your brand to express gratitude. It\u2019s an organic way to showcase everyday product users, too. These efforts humanize your business as it allows you to connect with your customers on a more personal level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_725\/v1704381918\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/social-media-icons-image-1\/social-media-icons-image-1.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"A man holding a set of paint swatches poses for a photo\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-7496\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: Paint brand Edward Bulmer Paint introduces its founder via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips, life hacks and tutorials related to your products or services are also great ways to build your reputation, increase brand loyalty and keep customer satisfaction high. Over time, you can even become a brand authority or the go-to source for industry-related information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Tip            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p>Looking for some content inspiration? Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/social-media-content-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media content ideas<\/a> for small businesses.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section08\">It can increase your following and customer base<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A highly accessible brand not only builds strong customer connections but also expands possibilities for growth. By including business cards with social media, you create an offline-to-online bridge for potential customers. With strategic social media marketing, platforms like Facebook and Instagram help you grow your following and convert them into loyal customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it can be tempting to want to be visible everywhere, it pays to be on platforms where your target segment is most active. Your choice of socials also depends on what type of content your brand mostly shares. For example, if your business is in travel, fashion or beauty that leverages visual content, then Instagram may be one of your best bets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"2204\" height=\"1600\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2204,h_1600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Business card examples with QR codes and social media icons\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-8050\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675873391\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2204,h_1600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 2204w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2048,h_1486,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1848,h_1341,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1648,h_1196,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1051,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_905,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_760,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_615,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_470,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_325,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_180,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873391\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-how-social-helps-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2204px) 100vw, 2204px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section09\">It enriches customer relationships&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of increasing accessibility, social media allows for real-time conversations with your customers, too. They can ask questions about your brand, provide feedback and raise concerns about your products and services. On your side, as a business owner, social media becomes the gateway to better customer support as you can instantly flag issues and offer convenient resolutions in a jiff! Finally, by monitoring social media conversations and feedback, you can gain nuggets of info to help create a positive, interactive and memorable brand experience, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section10\">It can easily create a buzz&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gone are the days when businesses relied solely on flyers, brochures and word of mouth to let people know about sales, special events and other happenings. While those things are still important, a single post on social media can help you spread the word even further and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"2204\" height=\"1600\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2204,h_1600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Instagran logo for business card design idea\" class=\"wp-post-8045 wp-image-8051\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675873389\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2204,h_1600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 2204w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2048,h_1486,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1848,h_1341,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1648,h_1196,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1051,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_905,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_760,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_615,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_470,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_325,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_180,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675873389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us\/BCMX419-bc-create-buzz-social-media-001_en-us.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2204px) 100vw, 2204px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New merchandise? Show off some pictures on Instagram. Year-end clearance? Drop the news on Facebook. You can even host giveaways, online contests or AMAs (Ask Me Anything) to pique their curiosity and encourage engagement. And let\u2019s not forget the power of influencer marketing. By tapping on-brand influencers your customers resonate with, you can widen your reach by engaging with their followers, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adding-icons\">Adding social media icons to business cards is simple and effective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding social media icons for business cards is a simple yet effective way to boost your business. Whether it\u2019s the Instagram logo for business cards or a quick-scan QR code, these small details make a big impact. When done right, your business card becomes a powerful tool to connect, grow your market reach and stand out in today\u2019s digital-first world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more? Read our article on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/how-to-design-business-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to design a business card<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-design-cta-block\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block swan swan-custom-cta-block px-6 swan-py-4 section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-3 swan-display-flex span-justify-center\">\n            <div class=\"swan-mr-4\">\n                <div class=\"swan-text-x3large swan-text-black swan-font-secondary swan-mb-5\">\n                    Ready to create your business cards?                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"swan-text-black swan-text-xm1 text-description\">\n                    Explore all your card options from standard to standout papers to get the look you want.                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block-button\">\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/business-cards\"\n   title=\"Explore business cards!\"\n   target=\"_blank\"\n   class=\"swan-button swan-button-skin-primary\"\n    data-tracking-event=\"Navigation Clicked\" data-tracking-event-detail=\"\/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8045;https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/business-cards;Content:Text Link;Explore business cards!\" data-tracking-navigation-detail=\"Explore business cards!\">\n    Explore business cards!<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you use social media icons on business cards?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! 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