Smart business cards are revolutionizing the way entrepreneurs, professionals, and other people network and connect. They are not like paper cards which individuals exchange with each other. They share information via high-end technologies, which are also simple to use. In this blog, we will help you know how smart business cards work. So, are you ready to know about them? If yes, continue reading the blog. If not, consider this- as an invitation to learn a new way of networking.
Smart Business Cards – The Future of the Networking
If you are someone who is still sticking to traditional business cards, here is some news for you. Smart business cards can improve your networking experience. Want to know how? By enabling you to share your contact information with a tap or scan, which is unlikely for traditional paper cards. And this is possible because of NFC (near-field communication) and QR code technology. So, let us discuss these technologies to gain a deeper understanding of smart business cards.
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology
NFC is a short-range wireless communication technology that enables devices with an embedded NFC chip to share information. How? By either touching/tapping or bringing NFC-enabled devices close to each other, the sender can transfer his information to the recipient.
NFC business cards are equipped with NFC chips, which means they can share their information with other NFC devices such as smartphones with a simple tap. The user just needs to buy an Smart NFC card, download an app such as the Niha app, set up their profile by adding relevant information, activate the card and then share their information with a single tap. And the best thing is that the receiver doesn’t need to download any app to see your information. They only need to open the link, which will take them directly to your information.
Here is a breakdown of the working of smart cards using NFC technology:
- Digital business cardsequipped with NFC chips allow people to share their information instantly with a single tap on a recipient’s smartphone.
- A link that contains the information of the sender is shared through the tap. The recipient can open the link on his/her phone without the need to download any app
- NFC business card is easy to set up; Purchase the card, download an app and set up your profile. Once it is activated, you are ready to share your information.
- These smart business cards are compatible with any NFC-enabled smartphone, enabling easy and quick transfer.
QR code technology
QR codes or quick response codes are bar-codes that can be scanned through smartphones or scanners. They contain information, such as contact information, URLs, business profile, product details, and more. A QR code can be static or dynamic- each of them serves different purposes. Static QR codes contain information that can not be updated, while dynamic QR code enables the users to update information.
Most digital business cards, such as Niha NFC business cards, feature a dynamic QR code along with a NFC chip. This enables recipients to access your information by either scanning the QR Code on the card or tapping if they have an NFC-enabled device. However, note that some smart cards may not include both NFC and QR technologies, so carefully check the features of the card before making a purchase.
Here is the breakdown of the working of smart cards with QR code
- Recipients need to scan the printed QR code on the business cards through their smartphone camera to access the sender’s information.
- After scanning, the QR code will take the recipient directly to a digital business card (typically created through an app) that contains the sender’s information.
- The recipient is not required to download an app just like NFC; Any smartphone with a camera can view the information stored in the QR code.
- Most smart visiting cards feature dynamic QR codes, which allow users to update their information anytime they want. So, data can be updated without the need to create a new card.
Conclusion
Lastly, smart business cards provide a simple and convenient way to network with technologies like NFC and QR codes. These technologies are easy to use, as discussed above, so if you want to streamline your networking, consider investing in a smart business card. They will enhance your professional image and help you land your dream business deal. So, smart business cards can be a game changer for you, whether you want to make new connections or meet potential clients.
