Another business networking event’s finished, and you’re heading home with a bunch of business cards shared, thinking you’ve made some great connections.
But will the business card you gave ring a bell in a few days? Will your new contact remember who you are just by looking at your card?
In addition, since people throw away 8 billion business cards per week, the question is how to impress potential clients or partners with something innovative and memorable?
Well, look no further than NFC business cards! They are revolutionizing the way we network and market ourselves.
So today, we'll explore what NFC business cards are, how they work, and, most importantly, how you can create one for yourself.
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Let’s get started!
NFC stands for near-field communication allowing two devices to exchange data when in proximity.
This wireless transfer made NFC technology integral to digital business cards, online payments, public transportation tickets, contactless keycards, etc.
So what are NFC business cards, and how do they work?
NFC Business Cards contain an NFC chip, which NFC-enabled devices can read. The devices need to be within a range of about 4 inches.
Thus, the information will be wirelessly transferred to the device when an NFC-enabled device is near an NFC tag.
The benefits of NFC business cards are multifold:
Thus, it isn’t surprising that their market size is expected to double in just a few years at a CAGR of 9.9% during 2022-2028.
In addition, not only is the transfer quick and smooth, but creating NFC business cards is also a breeze if you use the right app.
Regardless of which app you use, the process of making NFC business cards is quite similar:
Let’s check these steps in more detail and show you how easily you can make NFC business cards with Tapni.
Tapni helps you create fully customizable digital business cards, stickers, keychains, and wristbands so you can seamlessly share relevant info with new contacts and prospects.
Let’s have a more detailed look at how you can easily create your own NFC business card with Tapni.
The first thing you should do is choose the type of NFC business card you want.
You can choose between standard and custom products.
When it comes to a standard NFC business card, you can choose between 6 colors and a glossy or matte finish.
On the other hand, a custom option allows for more creativity and including elements such as your name, logo, special designs or patterns, brand colors, etc.
In addition, you can also opt for a bamboo card that comes in dark and light colors.
Regardless of which type of NFC business card you choose, they all come with a QR code, making them a great option in case your contact has a non-NFC-compatible device.
What’s more, they are all eco-friendly.
While you wait for your Tapni NFC business card to arrive, you can set up your profile.
To do so, you need to download Tapni Mobile App, available on the Apple and Google Play Store.
The next step is to create your account so you can customize and edit the info you want to include and share.
Now it’s time to get creative and personalize your profile to make the most out of it.
By clicking on the Edit button, you can:
And at any given moment, you can access the sidebar or menu and check your profile info, connections, device compatibility, etc.
In addition, you can see how completed your profile is and get suggestions on what to add and include.
The final step in using your NFC business card is to activate the tag.
You can activate the tag in 4 easy steps:
And the good thing is that you can reassign your tag to another profile or user. You just need to delete the tag from the current profile and activate it on the new one.
Pretty cool, right?
If you’ve followed the previous steps, congratulations - your Tapni is now activated and linked to your digital profile.
Now it’s time to start networking and sharing your NFC business card.
Regardless of whether your new contact is using an Android or iOS device, they must have their NFC enabled so you can tap the device and exchange contact cards.
For Android devices, you’ll tap the central part of the back of your phone, while for iOS, you’ll tap “the sweet spot” on the very top of the back of the device.
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Note: If NFC doesn’t seem to be working, check whether:
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And the beauty of it all is that the other person doesn’t need a Tapni app to receive your information.
As you can see, making NFC business cards with Tapni is fast, smooth, and easy.
But the magic of Tapni doesn’t stop there.
Unlike many NFC business card providers, Tapni also provides valuable features for teams and businesses.
For example, you can:
🔥 Manage teams easier by synchronizing their digital business cards with your Azure, Google, or Slack Employee Directory.
🔥 Understand networking activities better with Tapni’s analytics tool so you can reward top performers, measure ROI at events and take action based on these valuable insights.
🔥 Automate lead generation and automatically send your new leads to your CRM due to our native integrations.
Feeling curious about having a go at Tapni?
Create your NFC business card today and make a lasting impression with your next networking opportunity.
Yes, you can make your very own NFC card with Tapni. Once you’ve downloaded Tapni app and registered, follow the instructions in the blog post below to learn how to create an NFC business card.
How to Create a Digital Business Card?
NFC business cards are safe because they share rather than extract information. Furthermore, NFC chips don’t store personal or financial information.
This is why it’s essential to order your cards from trustworthy and reliable providers and see if they have strong password protection and encryption.
No, NFC business cards can’t expire. They have an unlimited lifetime and you can add, edit and share your information as much as you like and whenever you want directly through the app you are using.
