Story By VIGNESH RAMACHANDRAN

Yes, more traditional business practices are going digital these days. Though sometimes, a good ol’ physical business card is just as effective for that networking event, trade fair or random grocery store encounter.

But to make yourself memorable, leave behind the ho-hum, stock-designed business cards in favor of something a bit more creative. Who knows? It might be worth that little extra investment when your company stands out from the stack of cards already on everyone’s desk.

We scoured the Internet and found some pretty clever designs. Check out our list below of 30 creative business cards (in no particular order) — they leave quite the impression.

1. Face to a Name

Truly put a face to a name with this design by REACTOR.

Embedded image courtesy of Card Observer.

2. Tabs

If multiple people from a company are passing out cards, this sort of tab style by Diesel Designkeeps things organized for recipients.

Embedded image courtesy of Card Observer.

3. Stencil

A eye-catching design by “itomizer” for Davide Gasperini.

Embedded image courtesy of Card Observer.

4. Your URL

If you’re looking to emphasize your online presence for a personal or corporate brand, this is a clear way to make a statement.

Embedded image courtesy of Imgur, donveto.

5. Hacker

If you’re a coder or web guru, why not show off your skills?

Embedded image courtesy of Imgur, BurgerGrease.

6. LEGO

This “card” doubles as a LEGO toy and memorable desk ornament.

Embedded image courtesy of Imgur, skmotay.

7. Not Just a Card

This card design complements what the company mission and includes actual lawn seeds. Designed by creative agency STRUCK.

Images courtesy of STRUCK.

8. Hungry?

Who wouldn’t love a business card you can eat? The only hitch would be noting down all that contact information before taking a bite. Dizzy Design created the card for The Bombay Bakery.

9. Snack Time

Organic beef jerky, anyone? Designed by the folks at Rethink, Canada.

10. Useful

A business card you can truly use as a tool. This design also from Rethink, Canada.

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11. Cheese Grater

Yet another useful business card.

Embedded image courtesy of Imgur, dogbombs.

12. Natural

This card gets back to nature with a wood design.

13. Just Stretch It Out

Since you have to stretch it to actually read the text, this flexible card is super playful. And hey, the design stretches the imagination (pun completely intended).

Embedded image courtesy of Imgur, kid_z.

14. Photo Genius

If you’re a photographer, this design conveys a visual career with a camera viewfinder display.

Embedded image courtesy of Imgur, lordla.

15. Clear

Another transparent-style card.

16. QR Codes

Though arguably QR codes may not withstand the test of time, they could be a good way to lead people toward your online content.

Image courtesy of Flickr, Thomas Low/Thomas Lowe Design.

17. Augmented Reality

Want to get more interactive? Augmented reality cards can be unique solution. But the recipient usually has to hold these special cards up to his/her webcam for the experience to work.

Video via YouTube, andysignerdesigner.

18. Shapes

A unique square card with color that pops.

Images courtesy of Flickr, Kyle Van Horn/kvanhorn.

19. Beyond The Square

Why be square (or rectangle)? Cards with different shapes stand out amongst a pile, but some might not fit nicely in your wallet.

20. Mini Me

Why does size matter? Go mini. Design by MOO.

Image courtesy of MOO Inc.

21. Circle

Another anti-rectangle design.

22. Double-sided

Mullet style: party on the back, business on the front. Design by MOO.

Image courtesy of MOO Inc.

23. Facebook Style

For true social media aficionados, emphasize your brand’s Facebook presence. Design byMOO.

Image courtesy of MOO Inc.

24. Minimalist, Yet Personal

These handmade cards with hand-stamped ink leave an original impression. Designed by The Awesome Project.

Via CardObserver

25. Sliding

A clever visual effect when you slide the card. Design by Chez Valois for Caroline Biosvert.

Via CardObserver

26. Skateboard

Think beyond plain paper — this design by JukeBoxPrint for Powell Peralta is quite unique.

Via CardObserver

27. Standing

This design by David Sjunnesson features a pop-out figure.

28. Words of Encouragement

Get direct with your text. Apple retail stores have reportedly used this card design for recruiting.

29. The Irishman

Sometimes, humor is the best way to break the ice.

Embedded image courtesy of Imgur, boomtownbuzz.

30. How Woz Rolls

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s card is totally sleek in a geeky kind of way.

Survey: Mobile Marketing Is Underutilized

While 69% of U.S. small-business owners believe mobile marketing is critical to their company’s growth, the majority of them admit they’re failing to effectively leverage the technology, a survey released by Web.com Group shows. According to survey data, about 60% of small businesses have a website, but only 26% have a mobile-friendly (adjusted for smartphone screens) site, and only 14% have a stand-alone mobile site.

“With more and more consumers specifically searching for local businesses on their mobile devices, it is imperative that small businesses invest in a mobile presence,” said David Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of Web.com. “Having a mobile presence can be a huge competitive advantage for small businesses trying to attract local customers by instantly introducing a potential customer to their business’ products and services in a mobile-enhanced way.”

Last year, firm comScore reported that out of 234 million U.S. mobile consumers, 82.2 million use a smartphone, providing an obvious incentive for businesses to appeal to on-the-go consumers. With that in mind, 64% of small-business owners surveyed by Web.com said they planned to increase spending on mobile investments in 2012. How exactly small businesses will upgrade is not clear, though, as 61% currently don’t have a mobile search strategy. The biggest hurdle to more mobile investments is time, as data revealed 64% of small-business owners don’t have a dedicated marketing team.

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