A Step-by-Step Guide to Sending eCards through Email

The electronic greeting card sector expands annually. In truth, forecasts suggest that the digital greeting card arena reached a revenue of $2.6 billion in 2023. This significant figure alone indicates it’s time to adopt eCards. 

A prominent value generator for the field is its simplicity, particularly in how they are automatically delivered. eCards can be dispatched in various ways, with email being the most common method. It’s clearly the most flexible choice and easily reachable.

If you utilize Inkspired Gifts for your group greeting card requirements, the procedure is made incredibly straightforward. Let us explore the process of sending an eCard via email.

Steps to Dispatch an eCard via Email

Sending your Card Manually through Email

Once your eCard is crafted and everyone has signed, you are all set to send it to your recipient. When your Inkspired Gifts is complete, you shall obtain a bespoke link that directs to the eCard.

To grab this link, log into your profile and access your Dashboard. From there, you can select the Inkspired Gifts you wish to dispatch. Then locate the eye icon in the top right corner to switch to recipient view.

Next, just copy the board URL and paste it into an email. Input the recipient’s email address, jot down a brief subject, include an introductory note, and send it off. The board is instantly conveyed via email to your recipient’s inbox.

Arranging Automated Dispatch via Email

Inkspired Gifts also provides the ability to automate your custom digital greeting card’s dispatch by scheduling ahead of time. You can set it to send the card on a particular date and time automatically, or schedule it to remind you to send it. 

To arrange your automated email dispatch, sign in to your profile and navigate to your dashboard. Go to the board you wish to send and choose “View Board.” At the top right of the display, you will notice different icons. Identify the paper airplane icon. This is the schedule dispatch button.

Subsequently, fill in the recipient’s name, email, and an optional note. Then hit “Schedule Dispatch.” Now you will simply input the dispatch date, time, time zone, and decide whether you desire Inkspired Gifts to automatically send the eCard at this time, or remind you to dispatch it.

Finally, hit save changes and you are set!  

Why Choose to Send an eCard? 

There are numerous benefits to dispatching an eCard. We have consolidated it to four main reasons for opting for digital greeting cards. 

• Convenience. Digital greeting cards excel in convenience compared to traditional greeting cards. They eradicate the need for unwanted trips to the store. Everyone has occupied lives and sometimes a visit to the store is simply not feasible. You can create and dispatch an eCard via email from home or your desk. They also eliminate the requirement for advance planning since they take just minutes from inception to completion. 
• Personalization. Have you ever stood too long in the greeting card section hoping to find the flawless card for your recipient? Often you end up compromising because the ideal card is not found. Digital greeting cards are highly personalizable with numerous templates available. There truly is something for everyone and every celebration. 
• Group-Friendly. Inkspired Gifts digital greeting cards allow inviting a group to sign or post to their board for a collective card. You no longer need to chase each group member for their signature, as with physical cards (like in the office). Members can sign the card and contribute to a virtual gift card from any device, wherever they are, saving you a significant amount of time and stress. 
• Additional Features. Digital greeting cards offer numerous features not available with physical ones. You can incorporate media like photos, videos, and GIFs, as well as attaching a digital gift card. Printing options are also available for those desiring a physical element. 

How to Design a Group eCard

With Inkspired Gifts, just two uncomplicated steps and your card is ready to reach your recipients in no time. 

1. Create your eCard

NavigateTo get started with Inkspired Gifts, click on “Create a Board” and select the event you wish to celebrate. Then, pick the card design that best suits your preferences.

Adhere to the straightforward instructions to tailor your board. Insert your primary message, followed by composing your personalized post on the board. 

2. Invite the Group to Contribute

Now, you are able to invite acquaintances, colleagues, and relatives to add their posts to your customized ecard. Once the eCard is created, a link will be produced which you can share with those you wish to take part. This link can be distributed via email, text message, or Slack. Participants will click on this link to contribute their posts. Virtual greeting cards offer infinite room, so there’s no need to cram your text into a small area. You will get a notification after everyone has signed the card, and then it is ready to be sent! 

Send Those eCards Today

Do not allow a significant moment in someone’s life to pass without proper acknowledgment. Virtual greeting cards from Inkspired Gifts provide an ideal and easy way to honor someone on their special day.

Creating a group card adds an extra touch. Whether it’s a birthday, work milestone, retirement, or a welcome event, Inkspired Gifts has a wide array of templates to choose from.

Sending an eCard through email is a great solution. You can either send it manually or set it up for automatic delivery. With these options, you’ll make someone’s day unforgettable.