Preparing for BlizzCon: Minicards — social networking in person
BlizzCon approaches! Preparing for BlizzCon is your regular source for tips on how best to prepare for Blizzard’s gaming extravaganza. The last time I went to BlizzCon was two years ago and I was woefully unprepared. I regretted multiple times that I didn’t have some form of business card with me. But this year I am ready if Tommy Tallarico approaches the WoW.com writers again asking for cards. Squeeeeeeee! It was particularly silly of me to not bring any sort of card, considering I went there to work. But even if you are only going to play, a minicard or the like is a very good idea. I used moo.com because they have a good reputation and a nice interface with flickr. Why should you get a minicard? It’s great for promoting your blog or other online product/service if you have one. (Captain Obvious is tapping his foot.) Business cards are often used as entries for contests or other opportunities at events like this. Networking, networking, networking. Cards as introductions and networking tools have been used for centuries. If you meet someone you would like to
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