Why 70% of Professionals Still Use Business Cards (And Why the Smart Ones Use Both)
Paper isn't going away. Research shows 70% of business professionals still use printed cards—and over half use both cards and LinkedIn. The smart move isn't to ditch paper. It's to add a digital backup.
Why Paper Still Works
Studies show that 62% of consumers are more likely to use a business if handed a physical card. 70% say card exchanges feel more personal than LinkedIn connections. 61% find paper cards make it easier to remember details about someone they met.
Paper cards work. They're tangible, memorable, and signal intent. The problem isn't paper itself—it's when you don't have one, or when yours are outdated, or when you run out.
The Hybrid Approach
The smart move: use both. Hand a paper card when you have one. Share your digital card when you don't—or when the other person prefers a tap over a slip of paper.
Add your digital card link or QR code to your existing paper cards during the transition. You're covered either way. No "I forgot my cards" moments. No stacks of obsolete cards after a job change.
You keep what works. You add what fixes the friction. That's the upgrade path.
Add Your Digital Card—Keep Your Paper
Create a digital business card in 2 minutes. Use it as a backup, or put its QR code on your paper cards. You're covered either way.
Create Your Free Digital Business Card