Visiting Card
Create a digital business card that you can share with contacts. Your visiting card is a public profile page with your contact information and an easy way for people to save your details.
Professional Contact
Sarah Johnson
Product Manager
Overview
The Visiting Card feature allows you to:
- Create a professional digital business card
- Share a public link with anyone
- Let contacts download your vCard (.vcf)
- Control what information is visible
- Update details anytime
Enabling Your Visiting Card
Setup
- Go to Settings > Visiting Card
- Toggle Enable Visiting Card on
- Fill in your card details
- Click Save
Your Public URL
Once enabled, you'll receive a unique public URL:
https://blablanote.app/card/your-usernameShare this link anywhere - email signatures, LinkedIn, business cards, etc.
Card Information
What You Can Include
Personal Details:
- Full name
- Profile photo
- Job title / Position
- Bio / Description
Contact Information:
- Email address
- Phone number
- LinkedIn profile URL
- Website URL
Company Information:
- Company name
- Company website
Required vs Optional
- Required: Name
- Recommended: Photo, email, title
- Optional: Everything else
Customizing Your Card
Profile Photo
- Go to Settings > Visiting Card
- Click on the photo area
- Upload an image (JPG, PNG)
- Crop and adjust as needed
- Save
Photo Tips
- Use a professional headshot
- Ensure good lighting
- Square format works best
- Minimum 200x200 pixels
Bio Section
Write a brief professional bio:
- Keep it concise (2-3 sentences)
- Highlight your role and expertise
- Include relevant keywords
- Update as your role changes
Contact Details
Choose which contact methods to display:
- Email (personal or professional)
- Phone (with country code)
- LinkedIn (full profile URL)
- Website (personal or company)
Sharing Your Card
Direct Link
Copy your visiting card URL and share:
- In email signatures
- On social media profiles
- In LinkedIn about section
- On printed business cards (as QR code)
- In messaging apps
QR Code
Generate a QR code for your card:
- Open your visiting card page
- Look for the QR code option
- Download or screenshot the code
- Add to printed materials
Email Signature
Add to your email signature:
John Smith
Product Manager at Acme Corp
📇 My digital card: https://app.blablanote.app/card/johnsmithvCard Download
What Is vCard?
vCard (.vcf) is a standard file format for digital business cards. It allows contacts to save your information directly to their phone or email client.
How It Works
- Someone visits your visiting card URL
- They click Save Contact or Download vCard
- A .vcf file downloads to their device
- They open it to add you to their contacts
What's Included
The vCard contains:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Job title
- Profile photo
- Website URL
All information you've added to your visiting card is included.
Privacy Controls
Visibility Settings
Control who can see your card:
- Public - Anyone with the link can view
- Hidden - Card is disabled, link returns 404
Information Control
Choose exactly what to share:
- Enable/disable each field
- Use different email than your account email
- Show business phone instead of personal
- Link to company website vs personal site
Disabling Your Card
To remove your public card:
- Go to Settings > Visiting Card
- Toggle Enable Visiting Card off
- Your URL will no longer work
- Re-enable anytime to restore
Best Practices
Professional Appearance
- Use a high-quality, professional photo
- Keep your bio current and relevant
- Include working contact methods
- Proofread all text
Keep It Updated
- Review quarterly for accuracy
- Update when you change roles
- Refresh your photo annually
- Add new contact methods as needed
Strategic Sharing
- Include in all email signatures
- Add to LinkedIn profile
- Put on printed business cards
- Share after meetings and events
Privacy Considerations
- Only include information you want public
- Use a business email if preferred
- Consider a Google Voice number for privacy
- Remember the link is shareable
Troubleshooting
Card Not Loading
- Ensure visiting card is enabled
- Check that required fields are filled
- Try refreshing the page
- Clear browser cache
vCard Not Downloading
- Check browser download settings
- Try a different browser
- Ensure popup blockers aren't interfering
Photo Not Displaying
- Verify image format (JPG, PNG)
- Check file size (under 5MB)
- Try uploading again
- Clear browser cache
Use Cases
Networking Events
- Open your visiting card on your phone
- Show the QR code to new contacts
- They scan and save your info instantly
- No physical cards needed
Email Introductions
Include your card link when being introduced:
"Nice to e-meet you! Here's my digital card for easy reference: [link]"
LinkedIn Connection
After connecting on LinkedIn:
"Thanks for connecting! Feel free to save my contact details: [link]"
Conference Speaking
Add to presentation slides:
"Questions? Reach out anytime: [link]"