I sent you a PMI'll chime in more as the recipient of the card, then add a comment or two based on having this discussion with many types of business owners.
First, I'll agree that the pics of the decks are too small to be much good. But without seeing the cards, I can't know how well the tell the visual idea that you do decks. As someone who has received many cards, I know very few stand out, so that is the first priority. It needs to be an attention getting design, yet appropriate for your business. Because of the size, the design has to be simple with as few words as possible.
Some of the things to stay away from are things like doing full color just because it's now so cheap. A great one or two color design often wins out over a full color. If you choose to do a gloss coating, don't coat the back. People often want to write on the back and a gloss coating makes that frustrating. Don't try to list everything. It's too small. Give enough info to make them want to see your web site or call you...nothing more.
Beyond that, seeing your card will help to make better suggestions.
I'm not saying this to be mean, but I think it will be helpful for you to know that I throw cards like this away immediately. As mentioned above, I've had business card discussions like this with a lot of people, and that has taught me that a LOT of people do exactly the same thing I do.I use an Avery Product for laser printers # 5871 ... Note there are other numbers for ink jets.
I run the card on MS word. They run 10 up and all you do is fold them they break off with clean edges.
I'm not saying this to be mean, but I think it will be helpful for you to know that I throw cards like this away immediately. <snip>
I also don't want to be mean ... but sir I have been making cards for years. (at least 25) My customers love them. The back changes as required, sometimes it's a reminder to take hoses off outside faucets. Right now the back of the card is showing a school bus (reminder to stop) school has started. At Christmas it might be a cookie receipe.
Funny, you say you throw cards away like that. That sir is your negative
opinion. You should start based upon some of your previous posts to think out of the box a bit. Cards are cheap. Even nice ones are usually under $50 for 500 (more like $40 or less). If someone is skimping on something as economical as a business card, it signals to me they are skimping on other things too. I just WILL NOT spend my money with someone who undermines my confidence this way.
Cards are cheap ... Do you mean cheap to purchase. I read this this as CHEAP LOOKING.
