CleverTechnology - Business Card

[CleverTechnology]

Hello Technibble,

I am in the process of starting my own business. I decided to go with a simplistic look for my business card. I spent a couple weeks thinking about and researching designs and after seeing all the other computer repair business cards out there I decided to go with a sleek, simplistic look.

I tried to encompass a feel for professionalism and minimalism. I don't really care for the typical business card for techs that are overloaded with information about what they do and services they offer. I think that most people in the world already know what an IT technician is capable of, or at least, they think we know it all and can work magic on anything that has buttons, knobs, or a screen.

That being said, I wanted to keep things simple and I wanted something that would stand out from the crowd. I'm not a graphics designer by any stretch but I worked hard over the last week to design this card and would greatly appreciate any feedback or criticism.

Believe it or not but the name of the town I live in is Clever, so why not use the name and let it carry a double meaning.

Thank you so very much in advance for the feedback.

 

[glricht]

I like the overall appearance of the card. Nice and clean.

However, I'm not sure that people will know what "Technical Support Services" and "Technology Solutions" means. In addition to IT, do you work with phones, video/TV/DVD, media streaming, surveillance and security? Those are "technology" too.

What I'm saying is that somewhere on the card (either front or back) needs to be what you do and why somebody might want to contact you. "Technology" is just too generic and open for interpretation.

 

[gavinsane]

Very nice and simple in design. From my experience with "non-technical" clients, I would agree with glricht. Technology can be a little bit vague as I have learned. Maybe a bullet point list of some of the things you do, and what you specialize. I have just gone through maybe my 6th revision of my business cards, and I have just started putting a picture of myself front and center on the card, this helped new clients put a "face to the name" so to say. Good luck on your new business!

 

[Laplandz]

I really like the look, but I being technically minded have no idea what you can do based on the card. I agree with above comments, stating technology is open-ended, does it mean you would set the clock on a microwave, link up a wireless hifi system that can be controlled by an iPhone and Android tablet? Or even install and setup a cctv system? If it's computer repairs, why not state that instead of technology solutions or technical support services?

 

[mraikes]

..snipped...I think that most people in the world already know what an IT technician is capable of, or at least, they think we know it all and can work magic on anything that has buttons, knobs, or a screen. ...snipped....

I think you're wrong about that. Particularly when it comes to residential services.

All things being equal, if an Average Joe needs a computer fixed and their faced with choosing someone advertising "Computer Repair" vs "Technical Support" the Computer Repair will win more often than not.

No one ignores or throws away a business card because there's TOO much information. But they will throw it away if they're not sure why they should keep it.

That being said, overall I actually like your card. But don't shoot yourself in the foot by preventing it from being something that pays dividends well into the future.

 

[CleverTechnology]

Thank you so much for the constructive feedback.

Everybody has made very valid points and after reading all the comments I have been convinced. I will make some changes to the card and upload another copy for additional feedback.

I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back to this post. Birthdays, anniversary, another birthday, day job, My son's baseball games, and husbandly duties have kept me very busy.

Thank you again,
I will work on the changes and get the card re uploaded.
You guys are awesome!!

 

[Markverhyden]

I agree with the above comments about being more specific about your business. Also, I'm not a fan of dark colored backgrounds. I like people to be able to write something on the card, if needed, as hint to jog the memory of our conversation.

 

[CleverTechnology]

Ok, Round two.

Thank you again for all the constructive feedback. I have taken several of the suggestions and have made a few changes to the card. While I was at it, I changed around a couple of colors to make things 'pop' a little more and tried to match the colors of the logo.

I had a difficult time trying to come up with bullet points on the back of the card that encompassed all that I will be doing. I'm trying to appeal to both residential and business clients. Does anybody have any suggestions on some items that may appeal to the small business side of things? I feel like the card leans way to much towards residential users... Maybe its just me.

 

[Paul Rodgers]

Get a real logo. In my opinion the power symbol is clip art.

 

[Mercenary Roadie]

An all black and double sided business card will end up in the trash more often than not.

I firmly believe in the one side card with the back always being matte white so they can write on it.

Those glossy double sided cards always reminded me of the escort services cards handed out on the strip street corners in Las Vegas.

 

[glennd]

Get a real logo. In my opinion the power symbol is clip art.

harsh! anyone who's ever been near a computer will immediately recognise it. that's a good thing, right?

 

[Martyn]

harsh! anyone who's ever been near a computer will immediately recognise it. that's a good thing, right?

I think this is a point people miss. We have to look at things from an end user prospective and not as a tech. Someone on here said my car vinyls look bad but I've lost track of how many good comments I get from clients and how many jobs it has got me.

 

[Paul Rodgers]

harsh! anyone who's ever been near a computer will immediately recognise it. that's a good thing, right?

True, but there are thousands of techs with the same though process. It is a very generic logo.