Free Birthday Ecards

Why buy a birthday card when it is so easy to get free birthday ecards? More and more people are using them as they are not only free, but sending and receiving is instantaneous.

How to Find Free Ecards

Go online and use Google to look for these sites. It won’t take long before you come across free ecard websites. Look in the various categories and find one that suits your taste. Once you find the one you like, you can email it.

However, keep in mind that some sites are not really free. The free service may actually just be a trial period. Some sites will also let you print the card at no cost, but others will charge a fee. Websites have different policies so have a look around.

There are also websites that not only have free ecards, but they also have guides for making an envelope for the card. Many of these free sites will require some form of registration. Fill out the form and you will gain access to the site.

How to Choose the Right Free Birthday Ecard

There are many kinds of cards, from the humorous, serious, romantic and silly. There are also ecards designed for fathers, mothers and kids. Choose the one that is most suitable for the recipient. There are plenty of cards that allow you to insert background music.

When you find the right card, write your message. Some sites have limits on the letters allowed so keep it short. Next, add the date. You can choose to send it right away or you can email it on the person’s birthday.

Tips

Make sure the email address is correct before you send it out. Many sites have a preview option so you can check if there are errors.
Make any changes if they are necessary.

If you apply for membership, make sure you understand how it works. Some sites will continue to charge your credit card unless you specify you want to cancel membership.

How to Make an Ecard

If you see a card you like but want to make a few modifications, save it to your hard disk. Open your favorite photo editing program and make any changes. Save the original copy so you can reuse it. Your photo editing program should have all the fonts, colors and clipart you need. You can also use it to insert photos into the card.

You can also use programs like Microsoft Publisher to make greeting cards. It has cards not just for birthdays but also “missing you” cards, “I’m sorry”, Valentine’s Day and many more.

You can go with the default color scheme or make up your own. When the card is done, you can mail or print it. If you are printing, make sure the printer paper is of good quality. Be certain the printer is set at optimum settings.

When it comes to free birthday ecards, you have many options. You can find several on the Net. And as shown, you can make one easily too.