subject: E-cards Versus Paper Cards - Which One Should I Choose? [print this page] So now we must enter into the great debate, E-cards versus Paper Cards. Have we progressed that far as a society? Are we to the point where we can show up to a birthday party and instead of toting a 5"x7" Hallmark cardwe can simply instruct the lucky birthday boy or girl to hit the "Check Mail" button in their e-mail account? I think thatthe day of paper cards has come to an endand I have 3 very good reasons to back that up.
1. E-Cards are Easy! - Let's think about this for a minute. What purpose does technology have in the first place? The purpose of technology is to make our lives easier and more convenient. With an E-card all you have to do is simply find a website, pick out a design, write a nice message and click "Send!" With paper cards you have to actually get dressed, go to the store, pick out a card, take the card through the checkout counter and go home again.
2. E-Cards are Free! - The price of a paper card can range anywhere from $.50 to $10. The price of an E-Card is free! There is however, a catch to this. It shouldn't always be considered a plus to avoid spending any money on someone. The expenditure of money is part of what we use to show our affection.So how do you offset this? You can show your affection in other ways which brings me to mythird and final point.
3. E-Cards Allow for Creativity! - Now let's be realistic. When you are in an actual brick and mortar store looking for a card how many options do you have for the particular occasion that you are working with? Do you have 10 choices or 20 choices? There may be a thousand cards to choose from but not all of them are going to cater to your specific need. This is where E-cards deserve to become the new champion of the special occasion. For example, Smilebox.com has over a thousand designs for virtually any occasion with almost unlimited options for personalization. You can personalize with photos, videos, or even music. On top of all that, this is just one website that we're talking about. There are a number of other websites out there that you can use to send E-cards such as Hallmark, American Greetings, and MyFunCards.com just to name a few! Let's not forget either how much more special it is to receive something that was specially made just for you!
In Conclusion, paper cards are a thing of the past. E-cards are the future because they are easier to attain, they are free, and they allow you to show your creative side which in the end provides the gift recipient with something a little bit more unique than a generic paper card.
E-cards Versus Paper Cards - Which One Should I Choose?
