Business card design and printing service: a step-by-step guide
To get great business cards, decide what to include, design at 3.5 x 2 inches with bleed, choose a paper and finish that match your brand, approve a proof and let a local print shop handle production.
Ordering business cards should be simple. Still, many people are unsure about sizes, paper, finishes and file setup. This guide walks through the process from idea to finished cards.
Step 1: Decide what your card needs to do
Is it for networking, for leaving at the counter, or for handing to customers on the job? A contractor and a boutique owner need different cards. Define the goal first, then choose the information and the look.
Step 2: Design the layout
The standard U.S. card is 3.5 x 2 inches, horizontal or vertical. Put your logo and name first, then the essential contact details. Add 0.125 inches of bleed and keep text inside the safe area.
If you do not have a designer, our team can create a layout from your logo, colors and text.
Step 3: Choose paper and finish
Heavier card stock feels premium. A matte finish is elegant and easy to write on, while gloss makes colors pop. Special touches such as rounded corners or a spot gloss on the logo can make a card stand out.
- Matte: refined, readable, glare-free
- Glossy: vivid colors and strong contrast
- Uncoated: natural feel, easy to write on
Step 4: Approve your proof
Before printing, we send a digital PDF proof. Check spelling, phone number, email and web address carefully. A typo in a phone number is the most expensive mistake on a business card.
Step 5: Pick up your cards
When your cards are ready, we contact you. You can pick them up at our shop at 1249 Stirling Rd Store #10 in Dania Beach.
A good business card is clear, correctly sized, printed on the right stock and proofed carefully before production.
Discount Printing Team
Frequently asked questions
How many business cards should I order?
It depends on how often you network. Digital printing lets you order smaller quantities, and you can always reorder.
Do you design business cards?
Yes. We can design from scratch or adapt your existing logo and artwork.
Can I get a proof before printing?
Yes. We send a digital proof for approval, and a physical proof is available for color-critical jobs.
Need printing for your project?
Tell us what you need and we will prepare a no-obligation quote. Call (954) 709-8309, email sales@discountprintinggroup.com or send us a message. You can also visit our shop at 1249 Stirling Rd Store #10, Dania Beach, FL 33004.
Ready to start your order?
Get a no-obligation quote from our print shop in Dania Beach.