How to Make an eCard

Do you enjoy sending friends and family cards during the holidays, but often finding it difficult to get them mailed out in time? If so, then you might be interesting in learning how to make an eCard, which is quickly becoming a popular way to not only stay in touch, but also not to mention less expensive than a traditional card or letter. With increasing interest in social networking, eCards are getting an additional boost, and attracting millions of users.

Making and sending ecards is simple and environmentally-friendly. With this How to Make an eCard guide, you'll discover a few simple tricks that will have you mailing ecards to friends near and far.

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This video walks you through the process of making and sending an Ecard. The video demonstration uses the website EcardsStore.com, where you are not only able to make and send your Ecard for free, but do not have to register either. The video walks you through the process of choosing an Ecard theme, in this case a birthday card theme, and then goes through the steps of creating the card -- choosing the type of cake and frosting, decorating the cake and finally choosing how many candles to add to the cake. When you have created the card, you will then fill in the necessary information, including your name and e-mail, the e-mail of the person you are sending the ecard to, and then the actual message you want to put inside the Ecard.

Step 1: Choose an eCard Provider

There are many available eCard websites with varying attitudes and graphics depending on your mood, and the occasion. You can also use Photoshop to create your own personalized eCard.

Several popular eCard sites, some of which require you to become a member after a free month trial, are:

There are also a few sites that allow you to add photos, videos, or other personalized messages to your greetings. Smilebox, for example, allows you to upload iTunes and post to your personal blog or your Facebook page. But they don't have a platform to support Mac users yet. Hallmark hosts a similar personalization service with eCard purchase.

NOTE: Some cards require a small fee (generally less than $2), and premium service necessitates becoming a member.

A variety of sites are operated by charitable organizations, some of which focus on the environment:

Step 2: Select Your Card

It's time to choose the perfect greeting for your occasion!

Almost all eCard sites divide cards into groups according to event or sentiment: holidays, birthday, get well, etc. Because eCards are so easy to send, there are also plenty of options for simple greetings that let you stay in touch.

You may be able to customize your card with photos or video. As long as you have digital images, simply upload your photos and edit them to your liking.

You may also choose sounds. Keep your recipient in mind when making this decision: a former co-worker may not appreciate a card that sings Happy Birthday so the whole office can hear.

Write a personal message. Direct your card to a recipient and write a message to him or her.

Sign your name, and you're ready to send.

Step 3: Send!

It's as easy as that! Input email addresses for your recipients (often you can upload these from your email address book), and you're ready to go.

If you write a somewhat neutral message (Happy Holidays from the Chens!) you can send cards to multiple recipients at once.

NOTE: Be sure to bookmark the eCard sites you prefer so you can use them again in the future.