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How to Use Vinc

Your complete guide to maximizing your digital business card

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What is Vinc?

Vinc is your all-in-one digital business card platform that helps you network smarter.

Digital Business Card

Create a beautiful, mobile-optimized contact page with all your information

QR Code & NFC

Share instantly with QR codes or program NFC cards for tap-to-share

Lead Collection & Email Marketing

Capture contacts, sync to CRM, and run targeted email campaigns

How It Works

The Vinc Flow:
1
Create Your vCard

Fill in your contact information, add your photo, customize colors, add social media links, and create your unique URL slug.

2
Generate Your Page

Click "Generate Website" and Vinc creates your personalized contact page with your branding.

3
Share Your vCard

Use your QR code, NFC card, or direct URL to share your contact information instantly.

4
Collect Leads

When people visit your page, they can save your contact, fill out your lead form, or leave a review.

5
Manage & Market

All leads sync to your CRM and email marketing lists where you can follow up, nurture prospects, and run targeted campaigns.

Setting Up Your vCard

Essential Information:
Personal Information

Name, company, job title, photo - this is what people see first!

Contact Details

Phone, email, address - make it easy for people to reach you

Branding

Choose your brand colors, customize your about section, add your logo

Website Slug

Pick a memorable URL: yourdomain.com/yourname

Optional Enhancements:
  • Social Media Links
  • Additional Websites
  • Video Introductions
  • Calendly Integration
  • Lead Collection Form
  • Reviews Section

Sharing Your vCard

There are three main ways to share your Vinc Card:

QR Code

Download your QR code and add it to:

  • Email signatures
  • Business cards
  • Marketing materials
  • Social media profiles
  • Presentations
NFC Card

Program Vinc cards for instant tap-to-share:

  • Tap to any phone
  • Works on iOS & Android
  • No app needed
  • Instant contact sharing
  • Professional impression
Direct URL

Share your personal link:

  • Text messages
  • Social media bios
  • Email signatures
  • LinkedIn profile
  • Website footer

Collecting Leads

Pro Tip: Enable the lead collection form to capture contact information from people who view your vCard!
Setting Up Lead Collection:
  1. Enable the Form: In your vCard settings, toggle on "Show the lead collection form"
  2. Customize the Button: Change the button text to match your goal (e.g., "Get My Free Guide", "Schedule a Meeting")
  3. Add Lead Tags: Tag leads automatically for easy organization in your CRM
  4. Select Email Marketing List: Choose which mailing list leads should be added to automatically
  5. Customize Thank You Message: Set a personalized message that appears after form submission
Managing Your Leads:

All leads automatically appear in your CRM as "Opportunities" and are added to your selected email marketing list where you can:

  • View contact information and lead details
  • See which vCard generated the lead
  • Add notes and follow-up activities
  • Track your conversion funnel
  • Run targeted email campaigns
  • Segment contacts by source and tags

Email Marketing

Turn your vCard leads into engaged customers with powerful email marketing tools.

Pro Tip: Every lead from your vCard is automatically added to your email marketing list, so you can start nurturing them immediately!
Email Marketing Features:
Mailing Lists

Organize your contacts into targeted lists (e.g., "Hot Leads", "Newsletter Subscribers", "VIP Clients")

Email Campaigns

Create and send professional email campaigns to nurture leads and engage customers

Smart Tagging

Leads are automatically tagged based on their source, making segmentation easy

Analytics

Track open rates, click rates, and engagement to optimize your campaigns

Getting Started with Email Marketing:
  1. Create Your First Mailing List: Go to your vCard dashboard and click "Mailing Lists" to create lists for different audiences
  2. Set Up Lead Collection: In your vCard settings, select which mailing list new leads should be added to
  3. Design Your First Campaign: Use the email campaign builder to create professional-looking emails
  4. Segment Your Audience: Use tags and lists to send targeted messages to the right people
  5. Track Performance: Monitor your email metrics to improve your campaigns over time
Email Marketing Best Practices:
  • Welcome Series: Send new leads a welcome email sequence
  • Value-First Content: Provide helpful information, not just sales pitches
  • Consistent Branding: Use your vCard colors and style in emails
  • Mobile Optimization: Ensure emails look great on all devices
  • Personalization: Use contact names and relevant content
  • Clear CTAs: Make it obvious what you want recipients to do
  • Regular Schedule: Send emails consistently but not too frequently
  • Test & Optimize: A/B test subject lines and content
Important: Always comply with email marketing laws (CAN-SPAM, GDPR) and include unsubscribe options in your emails.

Managing Reviews

Reviews build trust and credibility on your vCard page.

How It Works:
Visitors Leave Reviews

People visiting your vCard can click "Leave a Review" to share their feedback.

You Approve

Reviews are unpublished by default. You decide which ones to display.

Review Settings:
  • Show/Hide Reviews Section: Toggle reviews on/off
  • Section Title: Customize the heading (default: "Reviews")
  • Max Reviews: Limit how many reviews to display
  • Autoscroll Speed: Control carousel transition timing
  • Thank You Message: Customize the message after review submission
Best Practice: Actively request reviews from satisfied clients and customers to build social proof!

Best Practices

Visual Appeal
  • Use a professional, high-quality photo
  • Choose brand colors that represent you/your company
  • Keep your about section concise but informative
  • Add your company logo to the QR code
Keep It Updated
  • Update contact information promptly
  • Add new social media profiles as you join
  • Refresh your photo periodically
  • Update your about section with current focus
Strategic Sharing
  • Place QR codes where your audience is
  • Carry NFC cards to networking events
  • Add your URL to all digital properties
  • Include in email signatures
Track Performance
  • Monitor QR code scan count
  • Review leads generated
  • Follow up promptly with new contacts
  • Test different call-to-action buttons

Pro Tips for Maximum Impact

Create Multiple vCards

Create different vCards for different contexts (e.g., one for real estate, one for consulting)

Use Custom Buttons

Customize your lead button text to match your offer ("Get My Free Consultation", "Download My Guide")

Add Calendly

Integrate your Calendly link so people can book meetings directly from your vCard

Leverage Video

Add introduction videos to create a personal connection before you even meet

Test Your vCard

View your page on different devices (phone, tablet, desktop) to ensure it looks great everywhere

Collect Reviews Proactively

After successful projects, send clients your vCard link and ask them to leave a review

Automate Email Follow-ups

Set up welcome email sequences for new leads and nurture campaigns for different audience segments

Segment Your Lists

Create different mailing lists for different lead sources and send targeted content to each group

Ready to Get Started?

Create your Vinc Card now and start networking smarter!

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