Comments on: Cool Business Card Idea – Coupon on Back

By: Andrew Flusche

Andrew Flusche — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:52:21 +0000

Lisa – Thanks for the info about those coupon cards. Very cool.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:28:35 +0000

Yes a coupon for Macdonald’s doesnt seem to instill dignity into a law practice, no pun intended. It seems to increase branding purposes in realty and im sure some other industries as well. For example I myself am in IT Consulting which is why I did not purchase them when I was at their site a few years ago however I have recently began a small lucrative auction business on the side that I need to grow and provide the most bang for my marketing buck so to speak so I think this will work! Thanks for your blog I found it in the course of looking for the cards…which I found by the way. You can get them at clientcardz.com pricey but nominal considering the other advertising mediums. – Lisa

By: Andrew Flusche

Andrew Flusche — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:12:10 +0000

Lisa – I chose poorly when picking the picture for this article. I would never put a Tide coupon on my card, and I wouldn’t even put coupons like you described. Maybe that works for some people, but I’d want the coupon to be specific to my law practice. That’s where I see the value. Not only does the card recipient have my contact info, but they have a discount on my services.

Thanks for commenting!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:09:18 +0000

The idea of giving a Tide Coupon I agree doesnt meet the extended goal of a longer life and value to your card in your client’s eyes. I have however seen a card that a realtor gave me that had 12 coupon squares on the back of the card for places such as subway, printing, jack in the box etc; that were good for a year’s period of time. Being that they were for discounts to these retail chains with an expiration date the card was always returned and I thanked the realtor secretely. I might not have purchased my home from her but I certainly kept her card and remember her name. This was such a remarkable idea and I cannot for the life of me find the website that created this promotional genius and she did say she ordered them at an online site that anyone could go to. I remember going there are a few years ago and at the end of designing your card (which you could upload your picture to) you were prompted to pic certain promotional partner incentives for your card and that were specific to your zip code. If any of you know about this site I would love to know what it is.

By: Andrew Flusche

Andrew Flusche — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:27:36 +0000

I’m an “all” fan myself!

By: Chuck Newton

Chuck Newton — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:49:30 +0000

But, I prefer a card with a Tide coupon on the back. I like Tide. It gets my whites white and keeps my colors so colorful.

By: Jack

Jack — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:11:42 +0000

That makes a lot of sense. Just the “Tide” coupon wouldn’t have much holdover value.

By: Andrew Flusche

Andrew Flusche — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:25:19 +0000

Chuck – My idea is that the coupon will give the card added value. It’s not just another business card. It has contact info for a lawyer PLUS an offer of free assistance. Once they contact me and redeem the coupon, the card has done it’s job. They became a client and hopefully needed more than just the free offer.

Maybe I’m missing something here. What do you think?

By: Chuck Newton

Chuck Newton — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:26:38 +0000

I do not understand. If someone throws away a business card it is not effective. But, here they are scheduled to give the coupon to a cashier, which is essentially the same thing. Card is gone. Contact information is gone. You have gratitude but not much else.

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:40:17 +0000

Great idea! We have several web sites and use the two sides to promote a similar web site we have. If you don’t have a product to sell why not an offer on the back of a free link or ad to the person/company you give your card too. Just a thought. Really enjoy your articles. Keep up the great work!