There is a better way to create a business card, and that’s using NFC.

How It Works

The purpose of NFC technology is all in the name: Near-Field Communication.

Since NFC chips are extremely small, they can be embedded into all sorts of different objects or devices.

A hand holds a black business card that has a blue wireless symbol on it.

The fun part is, you could also buy plastic cards or tags that have blank NFC chips inside.

You’ve got your own NFC business card.

If you want to know more about NFC technology, read our article explaining thedifferences between NFC and Bluetooth.

A black NFC card the size of a credit card.

NFC cards can be bought from online marketplaces and come in bulk at a low cost.

To write your NFC card, you will need an app.

Another method is to link someone to your LinkedIn page, Twitter, or Instagram profile.

Screenshot of Linktree contact details add on feature

Alternatively, why not add them all?

Once you’ve filled out your profile, select theSharebutton in the top right-hand corner of the navigation bar.

Your Linktree URL will be at the bottom of this menu, which you will need for step two.

Screenshot of LittleLink web page.

LittleLink requires some basic coding knowledge and uses GitHub and Vercel to deploy the project.

A walk-through setup video is available onYouTubeif you want to try it.

LinkedIn is one site that fits the bill when it comes to creating a professional business card.

Screenshot of NFC Tools app homepage.

Before beginning, verify you have the rightLinkedIn visibility prefs for your profile.

Next, locate your profile URL by clickingMe > View Profilein the top right of the navigation bar.

Once on your profile page, click onContact infounderneath your profile picture to view and copy your page URL.

Screenshot of NFC Tools app write page.

launch the NFC Tools app and selectWritefrom the main menu, thenAdd a record.

Next, clickWrite, then press the NFC card to the back of your phone.

Hold it in place until you get a confirmation that the write was successful.

Screenshot of NFC Tools app write options, including adding a URL link.

if you bump into an warning pop-up, start over and loop back and try.

Gone are the days of reprinting stacks of paper business cards each time you patch your details.

An NFC business card is the last one you will ever need.

Screenshot of NFC Tools app, “ready to scan tag” page.

A hand holding am NFC card near an iPhone, triggering a link to open in safari.