Business Card Magnets
That Don't Get Thrown Away.
A paper business card ends up in a junk drawer or the trash. A photo magnet goes on the refrigerator and stays there for years. Every time your customer opens the fridge, they see your name and number.
Realtors, HVAC technicians, plumbers, insurance agents, and personal trainers all use them for the same reason: the fridge is prime real estate for staying top of mind.
50-pack economics
$2.36
per magnet in a 50-pack
Works for any service
that goes to someone's home.
Real estate agents
Close a deal, leave a magnet. Your clients see your face every time they open the fridge, and when their friends ask for a referral, your number is already on the fridge.
HVAC and plumbing
After a service call, leave a magnet on the unit or the fridge. When the same customer needs service again in two years, they're not searching the web. They're calling the number on their fridge.
Insurance agents
A photo magnet keeps your relationship visible. Clients are far more likely to call you first when a life event requires a policy change if they see your face regularly.
Personal trainers
A magnet on the client's fridge is a subtle daily reminder. It's also a conversation starter when friends visit. Your name and specialty are visible in the kitchen, which is where health decisions happen.
Catering and food businesses
A catering company whose magnet is on the fridge gets called for the next event. Meal prep services, caterers for corporate lunches, and specialty bakers all benefit from fridge visibility.
Any home service
Electricians, landscapers, pest control, house cleaners, dog walkers: any service professional who visits a home has an opportunity to leave something behind that generates repeat calls.
What to put
on your magnet.
A business card magnet has to work at 2-2.5 inches. That means simple, high-contrast, and readable at a glance. Every element you add competes for space.
Your photo or headshot
Puts a face to the name. Professional headshots work best, but any clear photo against a simple background reads well.
Name and business name
First and last name plus your company. Short business names work better than long legal names at this size.
Phone number
The most important piece of information. Make it the largest text on the magnet.
Website
Optional. Include it if your site is where customers book or get quotes.
One key service line
e.g. 'Licensed HVAC' or 'Residential Real Estate'. Don't list every service you offer.
2x2 or 2.5x2.5,
depending on your content.
The 2x2 inch magnet is compact and easy to keep in a work bag or truck glove box for handing out. It reads well for a simple headshot with a name and phone number.
The 2.5x2.5 gives you a bit more room for a photo plus text, and it's more prominent on the fridge. Most service businesses find the 2.5 size the right balance between cost and visibility.
The 3x3 is best if you want to include a team photo or a before/after image where detail matters. It costs more per magnet but commands more attention.
Business card magnets vs. promotional magnets
A promotional magnet is mass-distributed brand advertising, usually a logo and tagline. A business card magnet is personal. It has your face on it. It creates a relationship rather than an impression. Service businesses that rely on repeat customers and referrals benefit more from the personal approach than from mass distribution.
Business magnet
questions answered.
Is there a minimum order for business card magnets?
No minimum. You can order a single magnet or a 50-pack. Most service businesses find the 25-pack or 50-pack most practical since they want to leave one at every customer's home.
What information should I put on a business card magnet?
Keep it to the essentials: your photo or headshot, name, business name, phone number, and one primary service (e.g. 'HVAC Service & Repair'). A website URL is useful if customers are likely to look you up. Don't try to fit your full list of services on a 2.5x2.5 magnet.
What photo works best for a business card magnet?
A professional headshot with a clean background reads best at small magnet sizes. Team photos work well if you want to convey that you have a crew. Product or before/after photos can work for trades businesses that want to show their work rather than their faces.
How long does it take to receive business card magnets?
We prepare orders for shipment from our Florida studio. Standard shipping reaches most of the continental US in 2-5 days. If you need them for a specific appointment or event, order a few days in advance.
What is the per-magnet cost for a 50-pack?
A 50-pack of 2x2 magnets is $117.99, which comes to $2.36 per magnet. For a service professional who leaves one magnet per job, that is a very low cost per customer touch versus a business card that ends up in a drawer.
How are these different from generic promotional magnets?
A business card magnet is personal. It has your face or your team's photo on it, which makes it a relationship tool rather than a mass marketing item. Generic promotional magnets with just a logo feel like advertising. A photo magnet with a friendly face feels like a connection.
Stay on every
customer's fridge.
Upload your photo, add your contact info, choose your size, and we prepare orders for shipment.