Product Review: SendOutCards

Recently, I was exposed to a great product that allows you to maintain your relationships in a very personalized way. The product is “SendOutCards”, which is an automated and online process that allows you to send out various types of cards to people within your network.  I have always been a big believer in sending personalized note cards to people to thank them for a meeting, to say hello, to send an update, to wish a Happy Birthday, etc.  By sending note cards, you stand out and become remembered.  While email is a great tool, you need to diversify your communications.

Unique Value Proposition

SendOutCards is a unique system that simplifies the card sending process. Here are some of the unique components of this technology:

1. Hundreds of Cards to Choose From – With a very large assortment of choices, you can find a card for any occasion whether it is to send birthday wishes, express appreciation, show gratitude, or just stay in touch.

2. Storing of Addresses – You have the ability to store all of your mailing addresses online so you will never have to handwrite an address again.

3. Personalized Message – Just like a handwritten note, you still have the ability to personalize your message is various script types so it still appears to be handwritten. Also, you have the option to include your picture with the card.

4. Automatic Delivery – With this system, you don’t have to worry about sending your cards again through the mail.  Your days of stuffing envelopes and putting on stamps are over.  After you are done crafting your messages on your cards, they are automatically mailed to the recipients.

5. Cost Savings – The cost of mailing a card through this system is cheaper than buying a card at the store and mailing it yourself. Of course, SendOutCards does have a set-up fee to get started, but the cost savings can start happening fairly quickly.

6. Independent Distributor – SendOutCards offers you the ability to become a distributor so you can in essence start a business with this product.

Special Offer for Networking Insight Readers

A little over a year ago, Craig Campana and his wife, Linda, started Shamrock Greetings, which is an independent distributor for SendOutCards. I had the fortunate pleasure of meeting Craig who has agreed to offer a special incentive for my readers. Here is what he is offering:

“I am offering an incentive for those who sign up for a wholesale or entrepreneur account during the month of April 2008. For the person who signs up, their name goes into a random drawing from which I will select 1 winner on May 1, 2008 (no kidding) and call that person to award to them a getaway hotel certificate valued at $250. The gift certificate is non-transferable and could be used at the hotel of the winner's choice for the date of the winner's choice.  Make sure you also mention Jason Jacobsohn as the referring party.”

So, go to Shamrock Greetings, fill out the information page, try out the system for free (will be able to send one card), and sign up for an account if you like what it has to offer.

I have tried this system and it is very easy to use and a neat way to send cards to people in your network.

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Comments

[Mike Maddaloni - The Hot Iron]

Interesting idea Jason, and is a good option for many people. I printed up a ton of cards when I started Dunkirk Systems, so I will stick with my current collection. However, branded, personalized cards are unique and do make a difference!

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[Scott Bradley]

Send Out Cards is good in theory but when people find out that the card came from a computer and was done in less than 1 minute...the "novelty" and "genuineness" of the system wears off. I think it is better to handwrite a card...even if it takes longer to do...the impact on the other person receiving the card is far more genuine.

[Katie Felten]

Jason,
Great article - I also use Send Out Cards and I love it, it is another tool to help me build stronger relationships with clients, prospects, friends and family... A very low cost way to make a big impression.

[Jason Jacobsohn]

Thank you everyone for all of your perspectives. This is just another tool that will work for some and not for others. You have use what you are most comfortable with.

[Laura]

This is an interesting idea but I don't think anyone will be tricked by a "handwritten" font. I think a better option would be to upload a high-res graphic if your signature then print that on a card with a typeset message.

[Jason Jacobsohn]

The idea is not to trick anyone. It is a way to streamline and make it easier to send out personalized notes. Also, the system allows you to upload your own signature and insert into the cards.