The essential information
Start with the basics. A business card should identify you clearly and make the next step obvious.
- Name: use the name people should search, save, or remember.
- Role: explain what you do in a few words.
- Company or project: include the organization, studio, product, or personal brand if relevant.
- Primary contact: email, phone, or another channel where you actually want follow-up.
- Website or portfolio: point people to proof, work samples, booking, or more context.
What to add for modern business cards
A modern business card should not only describe you. It should help someone act quickly. That is where QR codes and links are useful.
- QR code to a contact page, website, portfolio, or profile.
- Short call to action such as "Scan to connect" or "View portfolio".
- Professional profile link if it matters for your industry.
- Calendar or booking link if meetings are the main next step.
What to leave off
Do not add every possible channel. Too many phone numbers, social handles, addresses, and slogans can make a card harder to scan. If a detail does not help follow-up, leave it out.
For a digital QR business card, you can keep the visible card simple and let the scan open the richer destination.
Printed card vs QR card checklist
| Card type | Best visible details | Best QR destination |
|---|---|---|
| Freelancer | Name, specialty, portfolio URL | Portfolio or booking page |
| Sales | Name, company, phone or email | Contact page or calendar |
| Creator | Name, niche, profile link | Link hub or featured work |
| Student | Name, field, school or project | Resume, portfolio, or profile |
How Business Card Widget helps
Business Card Widget helps you create a QR business card from your phone. Use it when the card should send someone to a contact or link without asking them to type anything.