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Happy Thursday (or should that be rainy Thursday?) Bizhubbers!
📇 Networking Tip: Make It Easy to Stay in Touch
So you’ve just had a great conversation at an event or in a chat room… and now it’s time for the big moment: swapping details.
But wait—are we still fumbling for business cards? Flashing QR codes? Scribbling on napkins like it’s 2007?
🤔 Let’s talk contact sharing
The best connections fall flat if the follow-up gets lost in the shuffle. Make it easy for people to remember you and reach out later.
Here are a few ways people are doing it now:
– LinkedIn QR code: Great if you want to keep it social and low-friction.
– Digital business card (like HiHello or Popl): Slick, modern, and you can update details anytime.
– Good ol’ business card: Still a winner for in-person events if you make it memorable.
– One-tap contact links (with email, socials, etc.): A handy link in your phone’s Notes or as a shortcut.
💡 Pro tip: Whatever method you choose—make sure it reflects who you really are. Is it easy to use? Is it memorable? Does it show you off the way you want to be seen?
📣 Now over to you—what’s your go-to move?
Drop it in the comments 👇
– What do you use to share your details quickly?
– Got a techy tool you love?
– Or a story of a contact exchange that went hilariously wrong?
Let’s compare notes and help each other level up our handover game. ✨
\#NetworkingTip #ModernNetworking #StayConnected
Rob Fryer and Lisa Woolnough9 Comments-
My current fave is a QR code to my digital business card that I have in Canva. It has functional links for ease of use, and is quick, easy, on brand and memorable. And they save it to their images and have my details easily accessible. I have been know to LinkedIn QR code too. But I find when I do that that this new contact can get lost in the noise of LinkedIn.
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I have a QR code that takes you direct to my website contact page. I have stickers and am redoing my own bizz cards to have my website URL anbd QR code only on the contact section. USeful quick tool to help people remember youy, but how do you stay memorable once the card is handed over? WHat’s the in-person thing that makes you memorable, and worth asking for the bizz card??? 🙂
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Oh and follow up, to make sure the person has your details, and maybe book a 1-2-1 tp find out more about them, and share something of value that is appropriate to the convo you had at the in-person event. All useful to help the person remember you and what you do 🙂
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I use my LinkedIn QR code—it’s quick, easy, and most people have the app open anyway at events. For me, the follow-up is where the real value is. A great conversation means nothing if it ends there! I always try to connect the same day and send a quick message to keep the momentum going. That’s where the relationships start to build
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I love the quick tap and scan QR feature on Linkedin. It makes it so easy.
People tell me Biz cards are becoming obsolete with these new digital ways of connecting at events.
I still love a good ol fashioned business card though (and always champion print as an effective form of marketing no matter how small )
Remember – if out networking and you hand over a card, it may be the first time they see your brand and how it will be remembered.Here are 2 ways to ensure your card works harder for you:
a) make them interesting. Spending £5 with Vista print just isn’t going to cut it anymore. Theres so many stock weight and finish options all at very cost effective pricing now so get creative and perhaps add something quirky or unexpected. You will more likely be remembered and your card will sit longer on someones desk or drawer rather than being sentanced to the bin as soon as they get back to the office.
b) add a digital element for all those techy types. QR codes are great but again get a bit more creative with them.
Firstly sites like QR Code Monkey or even Canva allow you to make branded unique looking qr codes. People will more likely scan them if they are more intrigued by them.
Secondly, stats show that QR codes that clearly go direct to contact us forms or your website home page rarely get scanned. If there is a specific thing they get by scanning it, they are upto 3-4 times more likely to scan it to find out. Things like “Start your free audit here”, “Download my 5 step guide…” or “Book a 121 with me here {to calendly link}” are good examples.Even if these things are on your home page, at least it gives them a unique or specific reason to visit.
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@robfryer-brandstorm As someone that worked in print for almost 10 years, I am a super fan of the printed business card. But, alas, I don’t have any at the moment. I beleive they still have a very big place in networking, and I rather like collecting them at events. I’ve seen some really good ones over the years. A clear plastic with inscription, one with shapes cut out of it. For me the cards are more memorable, and there is more chance of me really considering the owner and following up. Love your tips too, seriously helpful. Thanks Rob!
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@hannah bizz cards are really super easy and user friendly – I find waiting for apps to fire up, login, wifi issues, etc all a big pain. Hand card. BOOM! Done…
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@hannah I have a favourite collection of biz cards too. Some you know were probably pretty expensive so I appreciate the effort more and keep them.
We’ll have to swap notes. 😂
I once did a business card job a few years ago for a client with layered card and bespoke embossing. They spent nearly £600 on a couple of sets. When I asked why they were willing to spend so much on them, he said when I go into a room of potential investors or clients and pitch for a £40k+ contract my brand needs to look the part and give a good first impression.
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Ive got a fabulous branded QR code in orange and white that goes to my Linked in Profile. Because @robfryer-brandstorm is our brand consultant
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