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What's the best paper stock for Business Cards designed in Google Docs? What's the best paper stock for Business Cards designed in Google Docs? The best stock depends on the impression you want to make and your b… Read answer Can I design a double-sided Business Card in Google Docs? Make a two-page Google Docs file with the front on page 1 and the back on page 2, export both as one PDF, and choose double-sided printing w… Read answer How long do clear business cards last compared to paper? Clear plastic cards resist water, creasing and wallet wear that ruin paper within weeks, and a 30mil card can stay in circulation for months… Read answer What's the difference between gloss and silk lamination on business cards? Gloss lamination is shiny and deepens color for photo-heavy cards, while silk has a soft, subtle sheen for minimalist designs, and both add … Read answer How thick are laminated business cards? Laminated card thickness comes mostly from the base stock, 14pt standard, 16pt credit card feel or 32pt about three times standard, as the f… Read answer Will lamination affect the colors on my business card? Gloss lamination intensifies colors and adds depth, while silk and velvet soften them slightly, so pair bold colors with gloss and subtler t… Read answer Do laminated business cards work with spot UV or foil? Spot UV and foil both sit on top of lamination, with raised gloss UV contrasting against matte or silk and metallic foil suiting velvet lami… Read answer What lens pitch should I use for lenticular business cards? Lenticular business cards are viewed 12 to 18 inches away, so a finer 60 to 75 LPI lens keeps the effect sharp, confirmed by a calibration t… Read answer What's the best way to add LinkedIn to a business card? The most effective approach combines a readable custom URL with a scannable QR code, so people can either type it or scan it depending on th… Read answer How big should a LinkedIn QR code be on a business card? Print a LinkedIn QR code at least 0.75 inches square on a 3.5 x 2 inch card, with 0.1 inches of quiet zone, and test it with several phones … Read answer Can I use the LinkedIn logo on my business card? LinkedIn allows its official "in" logo bug on cards for linking, so download it from the brand resource page, keep its colors and proportion… Read answer Should I choose matte or glossy business cards for networking events? Glossy suits real estate, hospitality and photo-led cards, while matte suits finance, law and consulting, cuts glare and takes pen ink witho… Read answer Which finish is better for business cards with photographs? Gloss boosts saturation and fine detail on headshots, product shots and property photos, while matte absorbs light and can mute photographic… Read answer Are matte business cards less durable than glossy? Glossy coatings resist fingerprints, moisture and scuffs a bit better, but matte on heavy 32pt stock holds up well for daily carry in a card… Read answer What paper weight works best with matte finish business cards? Matte cards live or die by their weight. A matte coating is thin and non-reflective, so it does not add the rigidity a thick glossy layer do… Read answer How many fonts should I use on a business card? Two fonts suit a business card, one for name and company and one for contact details, both readable at 8 to 9pt, or one font varied by weigh… Read answer Should I print on both sides of my business card? Printing both sides doubles the canvas at small extra cost, so keep name, title and logo on the front and a QR code, contacts or offer on th… Read answer What's the minimum font size for readable business card text? Never drop below 7pt for anything on a business card. Below that, ink can fill in fine letterforms and older eyes struggle in normal lightin… Read answer How much white space should a business card have? Leave roughly 30 to 40 percent of a business card empty, group related items with clear gaps, and cut extra details rather than shrinking ty… Read answer Do I need to include a physical address on my business card? A physical address is optional, so online businesses can lead with a website, storefronts should list the address, and service-area firms a … Read answer Are rounded corner business cards more expensive than square? Rounded corners add a die-cutting step that usually costs a few cents per card, a premium that shrinks on bigger runs and buys cards that re… Read answer Will rounded corners fit in standard business card holders? Rounded corner cards keep standard dimensions and fit modern wallets and cases, though older tight-slot organizers like Rolodex holders grip… Read answer Can you write on UV-coated business cards? Not on a fully UV-coated surface. UV coating cures into a hard, non-porous shine, so standard ballpoint and gel inks bead up, smear, or neve… Read answer What cardstock works best for full-color photo business cards? Coated gloss 14pt or 16pt stock keeps ink on the surface for saturated photo cards with crisp skin tones, while uncoated or textured stock d… Read answer

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