Friday, March 17, 2017

What You Might Want To Know About Holiday Ecards

By Betty Barnes


Remember getting birthday cards and Christmas cards from family and friends through the postal service? Well, those days are a thing of the past because of the development of the internet and smart phones. The internet has helped millions of people around the world keep in touch with those that are important to them in real time. Because it is so easy to send an email or message to someone that could be half way around the world, it is not a surprise that many people use birthday and holiday ecards instead of the traditional paper type.

Social media has changed the way the world communicates and keeps in touch with those that are important in their lives. It is nice to know that the message or pictures are delivered in real time and is also easier to let someone know that you are thinking of them.

The use of smart phones has greatly improved the way we can communicate with our loved ones, friends, and coworkers. The most popular social media sites have apps that can be installed on just about any device allows instant access. Pictures and comments can be uploaded in seconds allowing you to stay in touch with anyone.

The use of the internet and social media can help reduce the amount of paper work. Just about anything can be done online. You can receive and pay bills, make appointments, and even apply for a job without ever leaving home. Banking can even be done online, therefore you avoid sitting in the drive thru in order to deposit a check.

For those times in life that your friends and family should know that you are thinking about them or wish them well, a card is often a good choice. It is as easy as clicking a mouse to let someone know you care.

To find the ecard that is appropriate for the occasion is as easy as looking online at the many sites that offer them. There are many styles that are free so sending an electronic card not only helps save time, it also helps save money.

Another thing to remember if you decide to send a card using the postal service is that it can take up to a week for them to receive it. So be sure to send the card early so they will get it in time for the occasion. When sending gifts, you will still have to use a delivery service. It is possible to pay for shipping and arrange for pick up so you may not have to go to the post office.

There are a couple really good reasons to use electronic cards versus the traditional paper cards with envelops. Although the cards themselves are not very expensive, the time and gas used to find one can be more than you realize. Most ecards are free and can be sent by email or message on a social media site. Using them also saves time which could be done finding the perfect gift. It is also a great way to let someone know you are thinking about them.




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