The Signal
Guides on digital business cards & networking
Plain-English explainers on NFC, QR sharing, and turning the people you meet into relationships — from the team building VibeID.
What is a digital business card? (and how it replaces paper)
A digital business card is a web page you share by QR or NFC tap. Here is how it works, what it can do that paper cannot, and whether you need one.
Read article →NFC vs paper business cards: which wins in 2026?
An honest comparison of NFC and paper business cards — where each one wins, the real failure modes, and why most people end up carrying both.
Read article →QR code vs NFC for sharing contact info: a practical guide
QR codes and NFC chips both open your card on someone’s phone. Here is when each one wins, the limitations of both, and why the best setup uses both.
Read article →How to follow up after a networking event (templates + timing)
A practical follow-up playbook: the timing cadence that gets replies, the anatomy of a message that works, and three templates you can adapt.
Read article →The best digital business card for sales teams (2026 buyer’s guide)
For a sales team, a digital business card is about lead capture, CRM fit, and ownership — not looks. What to evaluate, and how to roll it out.
Read article →Comparisons
Weighing VibeID against another digital business card? Start here.