The Interactive eCard Experience

There are eCards, interactive eCards and then there are experience eCards that offer an interactive experience. What separates the these eCards is enough to make a recipient think a sender cared enough to send better than the best.

To understand the difference between regular eCards, interactive eCards and experience eCards, think of the subtle and no-so-subtle dissimilarities between a Pinto and a Mercedes. Now, add a few more things to that list and you'll be on track for seeing what makes an experience eCard stand out as the hands down winner.

The first thing recipients tend to notice about experience eCards is the visual quality most present. Unlike the simple single, or double-screen free eCard creations, these cards offer high quality animation from start to finish. The colors are dazzling and so are the designs and even musical selections.

The reality is that interactive experience eCard creations generally require much more work for graphic designers, animation teams, illustrators and programmers to craft. They often start in storyboard format - just like a movie. This is especially the case if the interactive eCard tells a story, sets a scene or has a cast of characters that do the talking for the sender. The idea here is to truly capture a recipient's attention from the first click right on through to the last scene of an interactive show, creating a personalized experience.

Beyond the beauty, experience eCards are also meant to engage viewers by having them perform actions, as well. Unlike paper cards or even other eCards, recipients of the high-tech designer quality creations are literally pulled into the show. If they want to read their greetings, they have to get in on the act. This is a really clever way to ensure that birthday, holiday or any time greetings are fun and enjoyable. Creating memories, rather than clutter, is the key perk of a great experience eCard.

Another standout feature that offers real appeal for experience eCard recipients - and senders as well - lies in the fact these cards do not come with those awful, distracting popup ads that others do. Forcing recipients to click through ads to get to the heart of the message, cards with annoying screen trash are often more of a hassle for a recipient than not getting a card at all. After all, who wants to read 4 advertisements just to get to a birthday or holiday greeting?

While it's true experience eCards cost a little and free cards are just that, if sending the right impression is desired, there simply is no better way to go. A finely crafted interactive experience eCard is a memorable gift that dazzles, delights and delivers on charm. Their free counterparts might get their message across, if you can get through all the advertisements and pesky pop ups that muddy the waters and distract from the meaning.

If making sure the card says you cared enough to send something special, go with a Mercedes and forget that Pinto. Nothing beats interactive eCards for delivering just the right sentiments wrapped up with a fun and perfectly personalized experience.