Why Choose Our Business Cards?
- Professional, High-Quality Printing – Showcase your brand with sharp graphics, crisp text, and vibrant colors that give your business cards a polished, professional appearance.
- Quality Paper Stocks & Finishes – Choose from a variety of paper stocks and finishes to create the right look and feel for your business, from smooth and glossy to natural and uncoated.
- Single- or Double-Sided Printing – Keep it simple with your logo and contact details on one side, or use both sides to highlight services, appointment information, or a QR code.
- Options to Match Your Style – Create a clean, classic card or explore distinctive options such as soft-touch finishes, foil accents, and specialty stocks to complement your brand.
- Options to Match Your Style – Create a clean, classic card or explore distinctive options such as soft-touch finishes, foil accents, and specialty stocks to complement your brand.
Common Uses for Custom Printed Business Cards:
Business Meetings & Networking Events – Share your contact details and make a professional first impression with every introduction.
Sales Calls & Client Introductions – Leave potential customers with an easy way to reach you when they’re ready to do business.
Trade Shows & Conferences – Help new contacts remember your company long after the event ends
Retail Counters & Reception Desks – Keep your business information within easy reach for customers and visitors to take along.
Appointment & Reminder Cards – Add space for appointment details so customers can keep your contact information and next visit together.
Referral & Loyalty Cards – Encourage repeat visits and word-of-mouth referrals with cards customers can keep and share
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Custom Printed Business Cards
Make a lasting first impression with professionally printed business cards from Highridge Graphics. Whether you’re meeting potential clients, attending networking events, or sharing your contact information, our custom business cards combine crisp printing, quality paper stocks, and attractive finishes to showcase your brand.
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Other Types of Business Cards We Offer
Soft Touch Business Cards
Suede Feel
A velvety matte finish gives your cards a luxurious, memorable feel.
Protective Finish
Soft touch lamination helps resist scratches and smudges.
Card Thickness
Ultra-thick 32PT cover paper.
Kraft Paper
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Natural Texture
Warm brown kraft paper gives your cards a distinctive, textured look and feel.
Rustic Appeal
An earthy, understated style adds character to your brand and makes a memorable impression.
Painted Edge
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Ultra Thick 32Pt Painted Edge Business Cards
Bold Color Edges
A vibrant painted edge adds a distinctive pop of color that makes your cards stand out.
Ultra-Thick Stock
Substantial cardstock gives your business cards a sturdy, premium feel and a memorable impression.
Raised Foil Business Cards
Metallic Shine
Reflective foil adds a brilliant metallic accent that makes your logo and key details stand out.
Raised Detail
A raised foil finish adds texture and dimension, giving your business cards a distinctive, premium feel.
Standard Business Cards File Setup
Submit your artwork using these specifications for clean printing and accurate trimming.
- Finished size: 3.5″ × 2″
- Bleed: Add 0.125″ on every side. Your file size with bleed should be 3.75″ × 2.25″.
- Safe area: Keep text, logos, and important details at least 0.25″ inside the finished edges.
- Resolution: Use images at 300 DPI at their final printed size.
- Color mode: Set your artwork to CMYK.
- Preferred format: Submit a print-ready PDF, preferably PDF/X-4, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines.
- Backgrounds: Extend background colors and images through the full bleed area.
- Two-sided cards: Supply a two-page PDF with the front on page 1 and the back on page 2, both oriented as intended.
- Black text: Use 100% black (K only) for small black text to help keep it sharp.
- Borders: Avoid thin borders near the edges, as slight trimming variations can make them appear uneven.
Need help preparing your file? Highridge Graphics can review your artwork and help with file setup before printing.
Standard Business Cards Paper Selections
- 14PT Cardstock: A versatile choice with a sturdy feel. Great for everyday business cards, appointment cards, and customer handouts.
- 16PT Cardstock: A thicker option with added rigidity and a more substantial feel for a polished, professional presentation.
- 100# Uncoated Cover: A smooth, natural paper with no glossy surface. A practical choice for writing appointment details, notes, or reminders.
- Linen Cardstock: A textured paper with a subtle woven pattern that adds an elegant, traditional feel. A distinctive choice for professional business cards, especially designs with simple typography and minimal graphics.
Need help choosing your paper? Highridge Graphics can help you compare stocks and finishes to find the right fit for your business.
1 Ink Color Business Card Printing
Simple Design. Professional Results.
Make a professional impression with a clean, simple design. One-color business cards use a single ink color for your logo, name, and contact information, creating a consistent look that keeps your details easy to read.
Choose classic black or a single color that complements your branding. One-color printing works especially well with bold typography, line art, and simple logos.
Clean appearance: Give your business information a clear, uncluttered layout.
Consistent branding: Use one ink color throughout your card design.
Versatile style: A practical choice for contractors, consultants, service businesses, and everyday networking.
Design assistance: Get help preparing artwork that works well in a single ink color.
Full Color Business Cards
Vibrant Color. Memorable Impressions.
Bring your brand to life with vibrant, full-color business cards. Showcase your logo, photography, and custom graphics in a design that makes a memorable first impression while keeping your contact information clear and easy to read.
Full-color CMYK printing gives you the flexibility to combine bold colors, subtle gradients, and detailed images for a look that reflects your business.
Eye-catching designs: Highlight your brand with colorful logos, photographs, and graphics.
Coordinated branding: Create a consistent look across your cards and other marketing materials.
Versatile style: Ideal for real estate agents, retailers, creative professionals, contractors, and service businesses.
Design assistance: Get help creating a balanced layout or preparing your existing artwork for printing.
The Finishing Touch for Your Business Cards
Choose UV coating for eye-catching gloss and vibrant color, aqueous coating for smooth surface protection, or no added coating to retain the paper’s original look and feel.
No Finish
Leaves the paper’s original surface unchanged for a natural look and feel. A good choice for business cards you need to write or stamp on; writability depends on the paper selected.
UV Coating
Adds a high-gloss finish that enhances color vibrancy and gives business cards a polished appearance. Provides added surface protection.
Aqueous Coating
Adds a smooth protective finish that helps resist scuffs and fingerprints. A practical option for business cards that receive frequent handling.
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Card Printing
What size are standard business cards?
Standard business cards measure 3.5 × 2 inches. For artwork that extends to the edges, supply a 3.75 × 2.25-inch file, including 0.125-inch bleed on every side.
Which paper stock should I choose?
Choose 16PT gloss cover for a smooth, glossy look, 100# white linen cover for a textured finish, 14PT uncoated cover for a natural surface, or 14PT matte finish for a subdued appearance. An 18PT coated-one-side stock offers a writable reverse. Ask us to help match the stock to your design and intended use.
Can you print on both sides of my business card?
Yes. Choose single-sided or double-sided printing. Use the back for services, appointment details, a QR code, or additional contact information.
Can you help design my business cards?
Yes. Highridge Graphics can help create a new business card design or prepare your existing artwork for printing. Include your logo, contact information, and design preferences with your quote request.
What information should I include on my business card?
Include your business name, your name and title, phone number, email address, and website. Add a logo, brief service description, or QR code when useful, while keeping the layout easy to read.
What resolution and color mode should I use?
Use images at 300 DPI at their final printed size and prepare your artwork in CMYK color mode. Use 100% black (K only) for small black text to help keep it sharp.
What file format should I submit?
A print-ready PDF is preferred, ideally PDF/X-4, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines. For two-sided cards, supply a two-page PDF with the front on page 1 and the back on page 2, oriented as intended.
How much bleed and safety margin do business cards need?
Add 0.125 inch of bleed on every side and extend background colors and images through that area. Keep text, logos, and important details at least 0.25 inch inside the finished edges. Avoid thin borders close to the trim.
What is the difference between one-color and full-color printing?
One-color printing uses a single ink color for text, logos, and simple artwork. Full-color CMYK printing reproduces photographs, gradients, and multicolor designs. The best choice depends on your artwork and the look you want.
Should I choose UV coating, aqueous coating, or no coating?
UV coating provides a high-gloss finish that emphasizes color. Aqueous coating adds smooth surface protection with a more restrained appearance, depending on the finish selected. No added coating retains the paper’s original surface. Coating availability depends on the stock and printing option.
Can I write or stamp on my business cards?
For writing or stamping, choose a suitable uncoated stock or a card with a writable reverse. Glossy and UV-coated surfaces may not accept ordinary pens or stamps well. Let us know how you plan to use your cards before ordering.
Do you offer specialty business cards?
Yes. Options shown on this page include soft touch, kraft paper, painted edge, and raised foil business cards. Stock, thickness, printing, and finishing choices vary by product; request a quote for the style you prefer.
Can I add a QR code to my business card?
Yes. A QR code can link to your website, contact details, booking page, or another destination. Use a sharp, high-contrast code with clear space around it, and test a printed proof at the final size before production.
How much do custom business cards cost?
Pricing depends on quantity, paper stock, one-color or full-color printing, number of printed sides, and finishing options. Complete the Request a Free Quote form with your specifications for a custom estimate.
How long does business card printing take?
Turnaround depends on the stock, quantity, finishing options, and artwork approval. Include your required delivery date with your quote request so we can confirm the production schedule before you order.