# Cardly

> Cardly is a digital business card platform for professionals, freelancers and small businesses. Users design a mobile-friendly digital business card in minutes from customisable templates, adding their name, job title, company, photo, bio, contact details and links. Every card gets its own public link and QR code and can be written to an NFC tag or card, so it can be shared by link, QR scan or a tap on a phone. Recipients do not need an app: the card opens in any phone browser, and a one-tap "Save contact" button downloads a standard vCard. Edits go live instantly for everyone who has the link, so there is nothing to reprint. Cardly also includes an AI writer for bios and taglines, lead capture forms and privacy-first analytics for card views, link taps, contact saves, QR scans and NFC taps, with visitor IP addresses stored only as hashes. The Cardly mobile app scans paper business cards with the camera, using on-device OCR and AI to turn them into contacts or a new digital card. Cardly runs as a web app, installable PWA and mobile app, with a free plan and paid plans for more cards, premium templates and deeper analytics.

Cardly is available at https://cardly.page/ as a web app and installable PWA. Every user card has a public, server-rendered page at https://cardly.page/c/{slug} with a "Save contact" vCard download.

## Key pages

- [Cardly home](https://cardly.page/): product overview, features, how it works and pricing
- [Create a free card](https://cardly.page/register): sign up and publish a digital business card
- [Blog](https://cardly.page/blog): guides on digital business cards, NFC, QR codes and networking
- [Blog RSS feed](https://cardly.page/blog/feed.xml)
- [Full LLM context](https://cardly.page/llms-full.txt): expanded product overview, FAQ and every article

## Features

- Beautiful, customisable digital business card templates
- Share instantly by link, QR code or NFC tag
- One-tap "Save contact" vCard download
- AI business-card scanning (OCR) into your contacts
- Lead capture forms on your public card
- Privacy-first analytics: views, taps, saves and scans
- Multiple cards per account (personal, company, side projects)
- Installable progressive web app for iOS and Android

## Pricing

- **Free** (Free — up to 1 card): Get started with a single digital business card.
- **Pro Monthly** (USD 2 per month — up to 25 cards): Full Pro access billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
- **Pro Lifetime** (USD 100 one-time): Pay once, own Pro forever. Unlimited cards and AI.
- [See all plans](https://cardly.page/#pricing)

## Blog categories

- [Digital Business Cards](https://cardly.page/blog/category/digital-business-cards): Everything about digital business cards: how they work, how to design one that converts, and how to replace paper cards for good.
- [NFC & QR Codes](https://cardly.page/blog/category/nfc-qr): How NFC tags and QR codes make sharing your contact details instant, plus setup guides, best practices and troubleshooting.
- [Networking](https://cardly.page/blog/category/networking): Proven networking strategies, conversation tips and follow-up systems that turn introductions into lasting professional relationships.
- [Events & Conferences](https://cardly.page/blog/category/events): Get more out of trade shows, conferences and meetups, from lead capture at the booth to post-event follow-up.
- [Personal Branding](https://cardly.page/blog/category/personal-branding): Build a memorable personal brand: bios, headshots, online presence and the details that make people remember you.
- [Productivity & AI](https://cardly.page/blog/category/productivity-ai): Use AI and smart workflows to capture contacts, write better messages and spend less time on networking admin.
- [Sales & Marketing](https://cardly.page/blog/category/sales-marketing): Turn every card share into a lead: tactics for sales teams and marketers using digital cards, CRMs and analytics.
- [Small Business](https://cardly.page/blog/category/small-business): Affordable, practical advice for small business owners and freelancers who want to look professional and win more customers.
- [Industry Guides](https://cardly.page/blog/category/industry-guides): Tailored playbooks for real estate, healthcare, hospitality, creative fields and more: how each industry uses digital cards.

## Latest articles

- [Freelancers: The Digital Business Card That Works as Your Storefront](https://cardly.page/blog/freelancer-digital-business-card-guide): How freelancers can use a digital business card as a storefront: services, proof, availability, and booking links that turn networking into client work.
- [A Mobile-First Tool Stack for Small Business Owners](https://cardly.page/blog/mobile-first-tool-stack-for-small-business): Build a lean mobile-first tool stack for your small business: card, contacts, calendar, payments, notes and files, with tips to keep it simple and secure.
- [How to Remove Duplicate Contacts on iPhone, Android and Gmail](https://cardly.page/blog/remove-duplicate-contacts): How to remove duplicate contacts on iPhone, Android and Gmail: why they appear, safe merge steps, a backup first and habits that stop duplicates returning.
- [How to Choose a Digital Business Card App: A Buyer's Checklist](https://cardly.page/blog/how-to-choose-a-digital-business-card-app): Choosing a digital business card app? Use this checklist covering sharing options, vCard, templates, privacy, analytics, team tools, pricing and data export.
- [How to Host a Networking Event People Actually Enjoy](https://cardly.page/blog/how-to-host-a-networking-event): Learn how to host a networking event: define the purpose, choose a format and venue, welcome guests, spark conversations and follow up to build a community.
- [Government and Public Sector Teams: Digital Business Cards That Respect Policy and Citizens](https://cardly.page/blog/government-public-sector-digital-business-cards): How government and public sector teams can use digital business cards for accurate contacts, outreach and service links, within policy and privacy rules.
- [Lead Magnets on a Digital Business Card: Offer Something Worth Scanning For](https://cardly.page/blog/lead-magnets-on-a-digital-business-card): Add a lead magnet to your digital business card: ideas that fit small businesses, how to deliver it, what to ask for in return and how to follow up well.
- [Building Credibility With Testimonials and Social Proof](https://cardly.page/blog/building-credibility-with-testimonials): How to collect and use testimonials to build credibility: who to ask, what to say, a request template, ethical rules and where to display social proof.
- [vCard QR Code vs URL QR Code: Which Should You Print?](https://cardly.page/blog/vcard-qr-code-vs-url-qr-code): vCard QR code or URL QR code? Compare scan reliability, code density, editing, tracking and offline use to choose the right QR code for your business card.
- [Weekly Networking Habits: A 60-Minute Routine That Compounds](https://cardly.page/blog/weekly-networking-habits): Build a weekly networking routine in 60 minutes: simple habits for outreach, follow-ups, giving and contact upkeep that compound into a strong network.
- [Churches and Community Organizations: Welcoming Newcomers with a Digital Business Card](https://cardly.page/blog/church-community-organization-digital-business-cards): How churches, mosques, temples and community groups can use digital business cards to welcome visitors, share event times and connect volunteers and leaders.
- [Digital Business Cards for Professional Services Firms](https://cardly.page/blog/digital-business-cards-for-professional-services): How accountants, lawyers and consultants use digital business cards: credentials, consistent branding, referrals and compliant follow-up for professional firms.
- [15 AI Prompts for Professional Networking (Copy and Adapt)](https://cardly.page/blog/ai-prompts-for-professional-networking): Copy 15 AI prompts for professional networking: event prep, follow-up emails, introductions, note summaries and bios, plus rules for safe, honest use.
- [Digital Business Card Etiquette: Do's and Don'ts](https://cardly.page/blog/digital-business-card-etiquette): Digital business card etiquette: when to offer your card, how to receive one gracefully, what to avoid in meetings and cultures, and how to follow up politely.
- [NFC Business Cards at Events: Do They Work and How to Use Them](https://cardly.page/blog/nfc-business-cards-at-events): NFC business cards at events: how tap-to-share works, phone compatibility, best practices, common problems and why to pair NFC with a QR code backup.
- [Nonprofit Staff and Volunteers: How Digital Business Cards Stretch Small Budgets](https://cardly.page/blog/nonprofit-digital-business-cards): How nonprofit staff, fundraisers and volunteers can use digital business cards to share your mission, recruit volunteers, link donations and track events.
- [Privacy-First Analytics for Marketers: Learn More While Tracking Less](https://cardly.page/blog/privacy-first-analytics-for-marketers): What privacy-first analytics are, which questions they answer, what they cannot show, and how to use aggregate data to improve cards and campaigns.
- [Personal Branding for Job Seekers: Stand Out Before the Interview](https://cardly.page/blog/personal-branding-for-job-seekers): Personal branding for job seekers: define your target role, update profiles, show proof of work and use a digital card to stand out before interviews.
- [NFC Business Card Not Working? 12 Fixes to Try](https://cardly.page/blog/nfc-not-working-troubleshooting): NFC card or tag not scanning? Try these 12 fixes: enable NFC, find the antenna, remove the case, avoid metal, check the link and replace damaged tags.
- [How to Exit a Conversation Gracefully at a Networking Event](https://cardly.page/blog/how-to-exit-a-conversation-gracefully): Learn how to exit a conversation gracefully at a networking event with 12 polite exit lines, body-language cues and tips for leaving a positive impression.
- [Car Dealerships: Digital Business Cards for Sales Teams, Service Advisors and Fleet Buyers](https://cardly.page/blog/car-dealership-digital-business-cards): How car dealerships use digital business cards for sales, service and fleet teams: share inventory, book test drives and service, and keep details current.
- [Free vs Paid Digital Business Card Plans: Which One Do You Need?](https://cardly.page/blog/free-vs-paid-digital-business-card-plans): Compare free and paid digital business card plans: what free usually covers, what paid adds for teams, and a simple test to decide when an upgrade is worth it.
- [Exporting Contacts: vCard vs CSV and When to Use Each](https://cardly.page/blog/export-vcard-and-csv-contacts): vCard vs CSV for contacts: how the formats differ, which to choose for backup or migration, how to export and import safely, and common errors to avoid.
- [Digital Business Cards for Nonprofits, Clubs and Community Groups](https://cardly.page/blog/digital-business-cards-for-community-groups): How nonprofits, clubs and community groups can use digital business cards to onboard volunteers, share donate and join links and save on printing costs.
- [Event Lead Qualification: How to Sort Hot, Warm and Cold Leads Fast](https://cardly.page/blog/event-lead-qualification): Learn event lead qualification with a simple hot, warm and cold scale, the questions to ask in conversation and how to record ratings so follow-up is faster.
- [Electricians, Plumbers and Trades: The Digital Business Card for Emergency Calls and Repeat Work](https://cardly.page/blog/electrician-plumber-trades-digital-business-card): How electricians, plumbers and other trades can use a digital business card to get saved in customers' phones, show licenses, and win repeat and emergency work.
- [Warm Introductions vs Cold Outreach: Where a Business Card Fits](https://cardly.page/blog/warm-introductions-vs-cold-outreach): Compare warm introductions and cold outreach for small teams: when each works, how to ask for an intro, write a respectful cold message and where cards help.
- [Making a Strong First Impression at Networking Events](https://cardly.page/blog/networking-event-first-impression): How to make a strong first impression at networking events: preparation, body language, introductions, conversation starters and a graceful exit, step by step.
- [QR Code Size and Scanning Distance: A Simple Rule of Thumb](https://cardly.page/blog/qr-code-size-and-scanning-distance): What size should a QR code be? Learn the 10:1 distance rule, how URL length and density affect scanning, and recommended sizes for cards, flyers and posters.
- [Networking for Freelancers: How to Win Clients Through Relationships](https://cardly.page/blog/networking-for-freelancers): Networking for freelancers made practical: where to find clients, how to stay top of mind, ask for referrals and build a steady pipeline without hard selling.

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