When it comes to sending out Christmas cards there are a number of well known names to choose from, however if you are looking for more of a personalised touch then you may wish to look at sending a Christmas Ecard.

Sending Ecards is getting increasingly popular at Christmas, particularly for businesses. Not only do they take significantly less time to send, but in many cases it is free to send a great many of them. If you perform a simple internet search then you will be able to find a number of websites and companies to offer you the opportunity to create and send your own ecards. The types of offerings and services which you will find will fall into one of two categories: paid and unpaid. All you have to do is choose which you want to go for.

If you decide to go for the cheaper, free option then you will most likely be presented with a number of card templates where you will be able to change text and elements of the imagery. This is all very well and good, however if you are looking to send something a little more eye-catching and creative you may find this option somewhat restrictive. Any paid services which you find are far more likely to be able to offer you the sort of creative solution which you are looking for. This is particularly useful for businesses who want to send out Christmas Ecards to their customers and clients which are a little different. Some Ecard companies will be able to handle the design aspects of your card themselves, which can be a particularly attractive option – especially if you want to go for something a bit more technically challenging such as an animated ecard.

When choosing your card design, it is well worth spending some time on deciding the theme. If you are a business then your ecard should reflect the image of your business which you wish to portray. If your company image is more corporate then you may wish to opt for a design which is a bit more conservative. On the other hand if your company image is more informal and personal then your range of designs is much more wide ranging.

One of the best things about sending Christmas ecards is that you don\’t have to wait until Christmas to get them designed and sent. All ecard services will offer you the opportunity to choose on what date you want your cards to be sent out. This is especially useful if there are several hundred contacts you want to get cards sent to!

For businesses, Christmas ecards are an excellent opportunity to promote festive offers. A well designed and written email containing details of enticing product discounts or special limited services can be a good source of additional revenue. If you are using special email marketing software then you will be able to track how many of your customers are opening, reading and engaging with your emails. This will give you the perfect way to see whether your efforts are delivering a return.

Trevor Richards writes for Extravision (www.extravision.com), a leading UK supplier of Christmas Ecards.

Trevor Richards writes for Extravision (http://www.extravision.com), a leading UK supplier of Christmas Ecards.

Author Bio: Trevor Richards writes for Extravision (www.extravision.com), a leading UK supplier of Christmas Ecards.

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