Guides to digital and NFC business cards
Plain-English explanations of how digital and NFC business cards work, how to choose one, and how to get the most from it at events and meetings.
The basics
What Is a Digital Business Card? How It Works
A digital business card, also called a virtual or electronic card, is a shareable online profile that replaces paper. What it is and how to pick one.
NFC Business Cards Explained: How the Tap Works
NFC business cards explained: how the tap works on iPhone and Android, setup, and our engraved Metal Black, Stainless Steel and Phone Tap cards.
Smart Business Cards Explained: How They Work
A smart business card is an NFC or QR card linked to a smart digital profile you share with one tap. What makes a card smart and how the tap works.
Contactless Business Cards: Tap or Scan
Tap an NFC contactless business card or scan its QR code to share your details with no app. See how contactless business cards work.
Electronic Business Card for Email Signatures
Turn the attached .vcf in your email signature into one live electronic business card — update once, one-tap save to contacts, roll out to your team.
Virtual Business Card for Remote & Hybrid Work
A virtual business card for remote and hybrid work: share your smart profile in a video call, email or chat, no physical card. Basic is free.
QR Code Business Cards — Scan or Tap
Share one Anexus profile by QR, NFC or link. Most modern phone cameras can scan the QR, and profile updates do not require a new code.
What Is a Contactless NFC Card? Glossary
An NFC chip in the card opens your profile the moment someone taps it — no app on their side. Eleven plain-English terms: NFC, vCard, QR and Wallet passes.
Choosing a card
Digital Business Card Buying Guide
What to look for in a digital business card: smart profile, one-tap sharing, lead capture, analytics, wallet passes and pricing. Choose in 4 steps.
Are Digital Business Cards Worth It?
Are digital business cards worth it? The real pros and downsides, who they suit and who they don't, and why trying one costs nothing.
Are NFC Business Cards Safe?
What happens when you tap an NFC business card, the real risks, and why the chip holds a link, not your data. Short range, HTTPS, no app needed.
QR vs NFC Business Cards: Which Is Better?
QR code vs NFC business cards: speed, compatibility and when to use each. NFC taps in one motion, QR works on any camera, and Anexus gives you both.
Free Digital Business Card — No Credit Card
Create a free digital business card in minutes: smart profile, NFC, QR and link sharing, and contact capture at $0. No credit card, free forever.
How-to guides
How to Set Up a Digital Business Card
Set up your digital business card in minutes: create your profile, add details and links, get your QR code, then add an NFC card or Wallet pass.
How to Share a Digital Business Card
7 ways to share your digital business card: NFC tap, QR code, share link, Apple Wallet, email signature, home-screen app, and social bio link.
How to Tap an NFC Card on iPhone & Android
How to tap your Anexus NFC card on iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi and Huawei. Find the NFC sweet spot by device family.
How to Capture Leads at Events, Step by Step
The method that stops a booth losing leads: decide what qualifies, let visitors type on their own phone, note it in 90 seconds, and follow up first.
Lead Capture vs Lead Retrieval, Explained
Lead retrieval is rented for one event and gone by Monday. Lead capture is yours and still runs next quarter. What the difference costs exhibitors.
Networking
Networking Tools Professionals Actually Use
The six networking tools that matter: a card to share, a place to keep people, booking, follow-up, event apps and professional networks.
Networking Tips: Before, During & After Events
Networking tips for events: what to do before, during and after. In-person networking, follow-up timing and the best networking apps.