Since I've lately gone to all the trouble to actually purchase "real" URL's for my two blogs, and have also started to attend more BlogHer/DFW Blogger meetups, it appears the time has come for me to actually order blog business cards.I do plan to attend the BlogHer conference in 2010, so might as well get ready now!! I've also really appreciated other bloggers having cards at our meetup events, and I do realize how difficult it is to remember www.conscientiousconfusion.com and how to spell it! I especially like the design of the cards I've received from Crazy Says What and Chirky.com. Since I am not a designer myself, I've just picked a template design from VistaPrint.com.
Here is my question: should I put an email address on my cards? My initial thought was no, because I know at some of the events there are vendors collecting cards, and after working in email marketing myself for 5 years before my current job, I know they often use those cards to build their non-permission-based email lists. I know I can set up a special box for my blog email with more robust filtering, but I really like to get blog feedback right away on my iPhone so I can monitor comments, etc. I'd hate for the spam to start coming to my iPhone.
A related question: If I do include an email address, which domain to use? This one or afamilyisus.com? Then there is always the option of setting up a whole new Gmail address neutral to both. So many choices!! I hope someone sends me some feedback on this soon! I'd love to order the cards to arrive before next week's DFW BlogHer meetup at Charming Charlie's!
