

Card samples: You should be able to request sample packs before you start designing and ordering, with examples of card stock, finishes, and card sizes and shapes.Digital proofs: The service should offer digital proofs to preview designs before you commit to ordering.Email and live chat are helpful, but being able to talk to a real person on the phone even better.


Once you start the design process, site navigation should flow intuitively from step to step. Intuitive Web interface: It should be easy to figure out how to navigate a service’s website, and upload your own design or tweak a template.Good print quality: The service should print cards with accurate colors, crisp images, fine lines, and consistent trimming around the edges.
