The Blinq blog

Practical guides, product updates, and the occasional strong opinion on the future of first meetings.

Blinq Raises US$25m Series A to Reimagine the Start of Every Professional Relationship

Blinq Raises US$25m Series A to Reimagine the Start of Every Professional Relationship

With over 2.5 million users across 500,000 companies in 189 countries, Blinq is scaling the platform that powers first impressions - and everything after.

May 6, 2025
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Jarrod Webb
11 benefits of using digital business cards as a real estate agent

11 benefits of using digital business cards as a real estate agent

In the real estate industry, staying connected with potential buyers, sellers and industry peers is crucial. 

March 21, 2025
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Travis James
Easily Add Your Email Signature with Blinq

Easily Add Your Email Signature with Blinq

Step-by-step instructions on how to add your Blinq email signature to Outlook

February 9, 2024
Updated
Travis James
Blinq is Now SOC 2 Type II Certified

Blinq is Now SOC 2 Type II Certified

Blinq has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, demonstrating its commitment to data security and operational excellence.

April 11, 2023
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Travis James
Essential QR Code Security Tips

Essential QR Code Security Tips

QR codes are everywhere, but are they putting you at risk? Here are 6 things you need to know to keep yourself safe from QR code scams.

March 3, 2023
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Travis James
Enterprise Solutions with Digital Business Cards

Enterprise Solutions with Digital Business Cards

Digital business cards for enterprise: how they work, what they save on printing, and how teams use them for branding, CRM sync and HR directories.

February 23, 2023
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Juliet John
Digital Business Cards: Are They Worth It?

Digital Business Cards: Are They Worth It?

Learn why digital business cards are better than printed business cards. Plus discover ways to maximize the potential of your digital business cards.

February 8, 2023
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Akachukwu Obialor
The Pros and Cons of QR Codes on Business Cards

The Pros and Cons of QR Codes on Business Cards

Wondering whether to put a QR Code on your business card? This blog explores whether it’s a good idea to do so.

February 1, 2023
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Andrew Childress
Adapting to Digital Transformation in Real Estate

Adapting to Digital Transformation in Real Estate

As digital transformation causes waves in the real estate sector, use this blog to plan how you’ll adapt in 2023. Essential reading for realtors.

January 25, 2023
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Tom Gil
Examples of Professional Headshots That Work

Examples of Professional Headshots That Work

Learn the importance of professional headshots. Get inspired by 15 headshot examples so you can create the perfect headshot for your brand

January 19, 2023
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Juliet John
Free Excel Templates Realtors Love

Free Excel Templates Realtors Love

Excel templates to help realtors track commission, mortgage rates, notes, maintenance, profitability and more! All free to download and easy to modify.

January 12, 2023
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Andrew Childress
Key Customer Service Skills Realtors Need

Key Customer Service Skills Realtors Need

Are you a realtor? Want to improve your customer service skills? This list compiles some of the skills that great realtors possess

January 5, 2023
Updated
Tom Gil
Personal Branding Tips for Real Estate Success

Personal Branding Tips for Real Estate Success

Real estate agents can embrace personal branding to win the trust of prospective clients. We discuss how to grow your personal brand as a realtor.

December 19, 2022
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Tom Gil
Top Tools to Boost Your Networking Success

Top Tools to Boost Your Networking Success

8 business networking tools for meeting and keeping up with people, from Blinq and Hunter to Slack and Clay, plus tips like giving first and following up.

December 16, 2022
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Juliet John
Effective Realtor Tips for LinkedIn Posts

Effective Realtor Tips for LinkedIn Posts

Are you a realtor looking to improve your social media game? Need help nailing LInkedIn? This blog shares some top tips on what to share.

December 14, 2022
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Tom Gil
Be Inspired by These Digital Business Card Examples

Be Inspired by These Digital Business Card Examples

8 digital business card examples from a realtor, a photographer, a CFO, a cricket club and more, with the design and link choices that make each one work.

December 8, 2022
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Andrew Bond
Using Photoshop to Design NFC Business Cards

Using Photoshop to Design NFC Business Cards

How to design a custom NFC business card in Adobe Photoshop, from choosing a style and colors to picking the imagery that goes on your card.

December 5, 2022
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Andrew Childress
Designing NFC Business Cards with Illustrator

Designing NFC Business Cards with Illustrator

How to design a custom NFC business card in Adobe Illustrator with Blinq's SVG template, covering card color, text, your logo, a QR code and file export.

November 28, 2022
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Andrew Childress
Create a Personal Brand Statement That Shines

Create a Personal Brand Statement That Shines

Read this post to gain a better understanding of personal brand statements and learn how to write them successfully.

November 3, 2022
Updated
Jenna Bunnell
Scan QR Codes from Your Camera Roll: Step-by-Step

Scan QR Codes from Your Camera Roll: Step-by-Step

How to scan a QR code in your camera roll on iPhone using the Google app, in 7 steps, with fixes for storage, Apple ID and network problems.

October 20, 2022
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Andrew Bond
Tips for File Sharing Success in Real Estate

Tips for File Sharing Success in Real Estate

Sharing files and documents with clients? We’ve rounded up the best file sharing software for realtors and provided some extra tips and best practices.

October 6, 2022
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Andrew Bond
Get Paid Faster with These Online Tools

Get Paid Faster with These Online Tools

From online payment providers to invoice financing. These online services will help you chase your invoices, take payment and get paid faster.

September 21, 2022
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Andrew Bond
Creative QR Code Applications in 2025

Creative QR Code Applications in 2025

Learn about the interesting and innovative ways businesses are using QR codes in 2023. From car magnets to tattoos!

September 9, 2022
Updated
Andrew Bond
Simple Networking Techniques to Find a Mentor

Simple Networking Techniques to Find a Mentor

Follow these tried and tested networking techniques to find a mentor who can take your career or business to the next level.

August 26, 2022
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Andrew Bond