When I first heard about VistaPrint* a few years ago, I couldn’t believe that any company will really give away free business cards. But, I thought I’d give it a go anyway.
So, I printed out some business cards to promote an old online business. And, I was very happy with the results. Sure, the free business cards ran a small ad for Vistaprint at the back. But, it’s not too bad. And, the quality’s pretty good. Besides, for a few extra dollars, anyone can choose to remove those ads. Extra dollars will also create more customization options. But, the free version’s still all right to me.
In fact, I liked it so much, I still use VistaPrint for other projects that promote my online work.
The company also offers other promotional products like postcards, T-shirts, address labels, rubber stamps, and magnets, among other things. You can even create all of these products with matching designs, if you wish.
In any case, if you’re considering promoting your online shops, blogs, websites, and other businesses, I think VistaPrint* is worth checking out.
Let me know if you try it out!
*affiliate link
Ugh! Be aware that Vistaprint does not follow their site’s stated privacy policy. They sell your phone number and mailing address to “affiliates” and leak your email address to tons of spammers. My first post on them is at http://www.planetmike.com/2007/04/24/vistaprint-sucks/ and other followups at comment 12, 13, and 14. I just received two more spam to my Vistaprint tagged email address this week. I recommend you run away from them.
Thanks for sharing your view on them, Michael. Not sure about the privacy policy situation, but I do know a few people who use Vistaprint regularly and are quite happy with them too.
Of course, they’re not extremely high quality. They’re simple but effective (& inexpensive) – and that seems to work for many.
Just like Michael, I have received hundreds of spam emails (from products to Nigerian scams to porn) to an email address I created JUST for VistaPrint, and have ONLY provided to VistaPrint.
The ONLY way this can have been used was if VistaPrint gave/sold it; it’s either their secret corporate policy to do so, or abuse of personal info is rampant in their organization anyway, because my mailbox gets filled with spam to that address.
From everything I’ve read, and all the other negative comments about them, VistaPrint are just a bunch of crooks.
- Tim
Vistaprint are crooks. Once they had my details they took out £9.99 each month for 6 months without my actually noticing(dope). They refused a refund and claimed I’d signed up for a rewards scheme – I hadn’t. Out and out crooks.