Paper business cards have a problem: 88% of them get thrown away within a week. That means nearly nine out of ten connections you make at events, conferences, and meetings are lost before you ever follow up.
Digital business cards solve this. They're always with you (on your phone), always up to date (edit once, updated everywhere), and impossible to lose. Best of all, you can create one for free in under five minutes.
What Is a Digital Business Card?
A digital business card is a shareable online profile that contains your contact information — name, title, company, email, phone, social links, and more. Instead of handing someone a paper card, you share a link or QR code that opens your card on their phone.
The recipient can then save your contact directly to their phone with one tap. No typing, no scanning, no lost cards.
Step-by-Step: Create Your Digital Business Card
Step 1: Download Jeeb
Download Jeeb from the App Store — it's free and takes about 30 seconds to set up. Create an account using your email or Sign in with Apple for instant setup.
Step 2: Tap "Create Card"
From the Me tab, tap the "+" button to create a new business card. You can create multiple cards for different contexts — one for work, one for personal, one for your side project.
Step 3: Fill In Your Details
Add your information:
- Name — Your full name as you want it displayed
- Title — Your job title or role
- Company — Where you work (or your own business)
- Email — Professional email address
- Phone — Business phone number
- Website — Your company or personal site
- LinkedIn — Your LinkedIn profile URL
Pro tip: You don't need to fill in every field. Include what's relevant for the context of the card.
Step 4: Choose Your Style
Pick a color theme that matches your brand or personality. Jeeb offers several professional color options including dark, green, blue, and minimal white themes.
Step 5: Share It
Once your card is created, you have several ways to share it:
- QR Code — Show your QR code and let the other person scan it with their phone camera
- Share Link — Send your card link via text, email, WhatsApp, or any messaging app
- AirDrop — For quick sharing with nearby iPhone users
The recipient doesn't need Jeeb installed — your card opens as a beautiful web page on any device, with a "Save Contact" button that adds you directly to their phone contacts.
Why Multiple Cards Matter
One of the biggest advantages of digital business cards is the ability to have multiple cards for different contexts. With Jeeb, you might have:
- A work card with your corporate email and office number
- A personal card with your personal email and social links
- A freelance card for your side business with a different title and website
You choose which card to share based on the situation. No more hesitating about whether to give someone your work card or personal card — you have both, always ready.
Digital vs. Paper: The Numbers
- 88% of paper business cards are thrown away within one week
- 72% of people judge a company by the quality of its business card
- $194 is the average annual cost of printing paper business cards
- 7.2 billion business cards are printed each year in the US alone
Going digital isn't just convenient — it's more sustainable, more professional, and significantly cheaper.
Tips for a Great Digital Business Card
- Keep it focused — Include your most important contact info, not everything
- Use a professional photo — If the app supports it, add a headshot
- Update regularly — Changed jobs? Update your card once and it's updated for everyone who has it
- Practice sharing — Have your QR code ready so you can share smoothly at events
Get Started Today
Creating a digital business card takes less time than ordering paper ones — and you'll never run out. Download Jeeb for free and have your digital card ready before your next meeting.