Entrecard was introduced at the Blog World Expo. Since then, all the big bloggers have used it. Its a great new idea, and I am going to start using it.

At first it was introduced as the new “vcard”, however personally I think it is far from it. It is much more of an advertising platform than a business card. Basically, if you own a blog you put the widget on your blog and other Entrecard users can drop their card. When this happens it shows up in your dashboard of your Entrecard Account.

As you can see, on the right hand side you see the “Inbox” section. Those are all the other bloggers who dropped their card for you on your blog. Every time you drop a card on another person’s blog you earn 1 credit. Credits can then be spent by buying advertising on other blogs. Advertising costs are based on how many people are in line for your widget.  If alot of people want to advertise on your widget, it is going to cost more. In turn, you get more credits.

It is a great idea, and a great system. However I have a feeling it is just going to be alot of spamming going on. People who want to get on JohnChow.com will be dropping their card on every blog possible, as currently his blog is 112 credits/day, and there is a 13 day wait. Either way, its a great extra for networking and bringing some small traffic into your blog. Sign up and try it out!

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