{"id":29939,"date":"2024-06-14T21:43:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T21:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kudoboard.com\/?p=29939"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:52:26","slug":"what-is-an-ecard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kudoboard.com\/blog\/what-is-an-ecard\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an eCard? Complete Guide to Electronic Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From the ding of an email notification to the slam of the mailbox door,  there’s no better feeling than getting mail (unless it’s a bill).  There’s a personal connection that comes with a card\u2014virtual or physical<\/a>. But there’s been some recent (well, sort of recent) greeting card advances, and if you’re new to the digital world, you might be asking yourself, \u201cwhat is an eCard<\/a>?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, eCards are digital versions of greeting cards that you’d send out for an occasion (birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, congratulations, condolences), but they’re bigger than that. An e-card is an electronic greeting card<\/a> sent through the internet, usually to straight to someone’s email box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

eCards are making paper cards go the way of the dinosaur\u2014extinct. They are customizable, environmentally friendly, last forever, fun to make, quick, and cheap (which can come in handy if you need to send a card last minute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we’re getting ahead of ourselves on eCards. To bring you up to the 21st century, our greeting card experts put together this complete guide to electronic cards. So, let’s go from stationary to in-eCard-motion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an E-card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

E-cards are virtual greeting cards created through a website (like Kudoboard<\/a>). They’re typically shared via email, but e-cards can also be printed, viewed as a slideshow, shared via social media, or sent through direct links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other contexts, an e card can mean a virtual credit card or a replacement for your physical library card (but if you’re looking for that here\u2014you’re lost, friend). These can work like corporate cash or help you check out eBooks from a central library database. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

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As a greeting card, an e-card can be customized with unique backgrounds, use different types of media (photos, videos, gifs<\/a>, text), and more. These features make it easy to personalize the eCard for the person it’s being sent to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, you can purchase<\/a> eCards entirely online and send to the individual right away. That means no more wasted time thumbing through the traditional greeting card options at the store to find the perfect one. And think again about waiting in line, as online payment methods are easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for more about eCard vendors, check out Our 19 Picks for the Best eCards<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Create An E-Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Creating the perfect eCard is so simple, even a caveman could do it (wait, who’s line is that?). Start by find a website that offers e-cards that meet your needs (there are several, from Paperless Post to Kudoboard<\/a>). Some offer virtual invitations, simple birthday cards, or group cards<\/a> (that’s us!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re using Kudoboard<\/a> , go to the website and click \u201ccreate a Kudoboard<\/a>.\u201d Enter in the recipient\u2019s name, select an occasion, and decide if you want to collect funds for a gift card<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, choose your eCard type based on how many contributors you have. There’s a lite option for small groups, a premium e card that’ll bring lots of people together, and a milestone board<\/a> for unlimited contributors. there’s also a free eCard<\/a> demo to get you comfortable with the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now for the fun part, creating your digital greeting card. Customize the background, add a heartfelt post, and invite other. Anyone with the link can post their personal message to the board using any type of media they would like. To share with contributors, click \u201cadd contributors\u201d at the top of the card. Share the board via email, social media, direct link, or QR code. Finally, hit \u201cschedule delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sending an eCard is as easy as 1-2-3<\/h4>\n

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What are Some E-Card Ideas for Occasions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n
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An E-card is an amazing alternative to a paper printed card for many occasions. An electronic card is also personal and workplace appropriate, making it easy to celebrate the recipient and any special occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e-Cards are typically the preferred choice for the workplace, as they make rallying everyone around a special occasion and keeping budgets in check easy. In a virtual setting, it’s simple to track the eCard number to make sure every employee is celebrated, recognized, and appreciated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a small business to a large enterprise, organizations of all sizes use eCards to celebrate, often within their employee recognition software<\/a>. That way, they can accurately reward employees for hard work, acknowledge work anniversaries, and more. These platforms use premium eCards to create connections and build culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re an individual, it is important to consider the recipient\u2019s access to email when sending an eCard<\/a>. Grandma can’t read your personalized message or see her custom eCard if she struggles getting into her email. Even worse, if she thinks \u201cwhat is an ecard?\u201d and sends it to her spam folder, you might need to get her up to speed before sending a board signed by loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if your recipient is ready to go, send away and celebrate with a digital eCards. Here are some common types you’ll find on the ‘net: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fathers Day E card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why’d we choose this one first? So you don’t forget it! You dad’s Father\u2019s day card<\/a> is made easier with virtual greeting cards. A Father\u2019s day ecard is a wonderful way to celebrate the men in your life, whether it be your grandfather, father, brother, uncle, husband, son, or anyone else. Father\u2019s day eCards are a wonderful way to say \u201cthanks\u201d to the men that have made a difference in our lives (as well as show proof that you love them). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they have at any point acted in a fatherly role for you or for someone close to you, it is plenty appropriate to celebrate by sending them a Father\u2019s Day ecard. If you want to make the eCard even more special, you can show it as a slideshow<\/a> on Father\u2019s Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mothers Day E-card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Mother\u2019s Day Card<\/a> is a wonderful way to say “I love you” to the mothers and women who have made a difference in our lives. Grandchildren, children, and others can contribute to the digital card and add special photos, memories, and more. Mother\u2019s Day eCards can also include fun GIF\u2019s and sweet messages to your mom or grandma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to use Mother\u2019s Day eCards is for grandmothers who may live far from their grandchildren and children, everyone can contribute to the card no matter where they live, making Grandma feel extra special. Want to see more? Check our favorite Mother’s Day card example<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduation E-card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n
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E-cards are an excellent and fun way to celebrate the graduate<\/a>. It’s such a monumental moment for many and deserves recognition. Whether someone is graduating from high school, college, or even kindergarten, an eCard can help you celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Kudoboard, graduation cards<\/a> are made simple and fun. Friends, loved ones, and more have the ability to add fun graduation messages<\/a>, GIFs, memes, photos, memories, and more. The eCards can be made to be themed around the school that the student attended, centered around the graduate\u2019s chosen field of study, or sytled with some other extracurricular activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone loves prizes, so you can even add the option to collect funds for a gift card from contributors. Group graduation e-cards<\/a> are fun to make and will make the recipient feel special. We’ve even seen an alumni Kudoboard<\/a> to celebrate faculty and fellow graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engagement E-card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An engagement is definitely something special to celebrate (and we’re not just saying that). They are embarking on a fun and hopefully very long journey. There is so much hope wrapped up in a couple becoming engaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Share that moment by celebrating the now betrothed happy couple with a fun eCard from a group (or just from you). With Kudoboard engagement cards<\/a>, you can also add funds for a gift card for the happy couple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need we say more? Check out this engagement card example<\/a> that a group made for their newly engaged friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anniversary E-card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anniversary e-cards<\/a> are great for your spouse, partner, boyfriend or girlfriend, parents, grandparents, or anyone else who may be celebrating a special anniversary. If their relationship has had an impact on you, either directly or from their example, then you and the recipient would both enjoy celebrating their anniversary together with an e-card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farewell\/Retirement E-card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Farewells are never easy, and retirements are often bittersweet. A retirement or farewell digital greeting ecard<\/a> is a great way to celebrate this special occasion. It a great place for fellow coworkers to share farewell wishes<\/a>, memories for their careers, photos, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the farewell or retirement is sudden, it is still both convenient and still appropriate to send that the farewell or retirement ecard<\/a> to that person. There’s really never a bad time to receive an eCard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Funeral Memorial Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The death of a loved one is never easy. Often people may be at a loss for words or how to express condolences<\/a>. A wonderful and thoughtful way to express your sympathy<\/a> is through an e-card or memorial board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorial sites<\/a> are a wonderful way for families, friends, and loved ones to collaborate and share memories of one who has passed away. They’re a thoughtful and convenient way to give families and friends spread apart geographically an opportunity to share their thoughts and sentiments. They also last forever and can make a memorial slideshow to celebrate the life of their loved one. Loved ones can also use eCards as a virtual funeral guest book<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank You e-Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n
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Expressing gratitude with thank you cards <\/a>has been a tradition (for as long as we can remember, at least). While paper thank you cards have been a standard for literally centuries, the practice has fallen out of favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, thank you eCards are now the best option for any thank you occasion, and they are easily personalized and can include a virtual gift card to boot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need a visual? Examples of when you can use thank you cards include: thank you to healthcare workers<\/a>, teachers<\/a>, mentors<\/a>, leadership<\/a>, bosses<\/a>, and more. It is always free to say thank you, and putting a little extra effort into making a thank you special with an eCard will definitely show your appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birthday E-card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone loves being celebrated on their birthday! A birthday e-card<\/a> is a thoughtful way to celebrate someone you care about as a group. Make the event extra special for the birthday person by adding videos, fun memories, GIFS, and memes for a more animated eCard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a birthday e-card example<\/a> with contributions from family members and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations eCards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you may be expressing congratulations for, a congrats e-card<\/a> is the way to go. One can express congratulations<\/a> for many occasions such as a new job, personal accomplishment having finally been achieved, wedding\/engagement, graduation, promotions, work anniversaries and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday eCards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people send out holiday cards to show how their families have grown, update their loved ones on what has been going on with them over the year, and simply share holiday well wishes. A fresh way to share your yearly updates is through a holiday eCard<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best part? Holiday e cards avoid the cost of postage and printing. With an eCard you can send Christmas cards<\/a> to everyone in your network, even those that normally wouldn’t \u201cmake the cut\u201d (although we won’t tell them). Check our this sample holiday group eCard<\/a> from Kudoboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Baby E-card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A new baby is something to celebrate (big surprise). New baby eCards<\/a> are a great way to announce a new baby or congratulate new parents on their new bundle of joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents can also celebrate by creating a slideshow of the new baby slideshow with Kudoboard<\/a> (everyone loves looking at pictures of babies). You can even print the e-card<\/a> as a baby book and give it as a gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Well Soon E-card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When someone is sick, it is always nice to let them know that they are being thought of. A fantastic way to let someone know that they are on your mind is through a get well soon e-card.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The obvious benefit to using an digital greetings over a paper card is you don\u2019t have to risk getting another person sick (yuck!). Online cards<\/a> keep you protected within the digital world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Share and Send E-cards?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n
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Technology has made eCards easy to share and send. The typical way to share eCards is through email; however, Kudoboard offers four different ways to share an eCard: direct link, email, QR code, and social media. Kudoboards can also be viewed as slideshows<\/a> at parties, printed as a poster<\/a>, or even printed as a book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more info on sending eCards, read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n