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Birthday ecards ideas

Looking for a unique and special way to start someoneā€™s birthday out right? Have you considered a birthday ecard? Likely, if you are here ā€“ youā€™ve thought about sending one, so congratulations! Youā€™re on track to sending a friend or loved one a bit of sunshine right to their inbox.

These days, so many people wake up, roll over, and check their phones. Notifications flood in asking them to respond, schedule meetings, and take on new tasks. It can be incredibly overwhelming, especially on their birthday! Sending them a birthday ecard gives the recipient a reason to smile and a great break from their usual email reading routine. But how can you choose what the best birthday ecards are so you can send them something great? Here are some tips to help you select the perfect ecard.

What are the Best Birthday ecards?

What the best ecard will be definitely depends on the recipient. Luckily, we have a range of ecard categories that will make finding the best ecard a snap! Here are some questions to ask yourself when choosing a birthday ecard:

- What is the recipients age? From kids to friends to the one you love, we have ecards for every age and relationship! Our child-friendly ecards are a fun and animated way to catch a kidā€™s attention. If they donā€™t have an email address, you can always send the ecard to their parentā€™s email so the whole family can enjoy the ecard. Want something that is geared toward an older crowd? We have a great line of humorous ecards sure to get some laughs while you send your birthday greeting.

- What does the recipient enjoy? With all of the ecard options that we have available, we divided our collection into a range of categories. This makes sending the best birthday ecards even easier because you can quickly find a category that matches your friend or family memberā€™s personality. Each category has a great selection of related ecards so that you can further refine your search.

If the person celebrating their birthday loves to laugh, you should absolutely check out our funny ecards section. Weā€™ve chosen ecards that cover different types of humor, so you can find something that is certain to get a chuckle! Whatā€™s better than sending a thoughtful card and a laugh to someone on their birthday?

- What is your price range? We offer different plans to help you select a great ecard at a price-point you are comfortable with spending. Just want a single ecard? You can choose a premium option that gives you a large sized ecard and absolutely no ads. Or, you can select the free option with a smaller ecard and ads included. With free ecards birthday celebrations are even sweeter! If you are on a tight budget, sending a free ecard for someoneā€™s birthday shows you care without causing you to spend anything at all. Want to continue sending ecards all month, or even all year? We have plans for you that will ensure you get access to the premium ecard sending experience for as long as you would like!

- How long would you like the card to be available? If you would like your ecard recipient to be able to open the card again and again, a premium ecard is the choice for you. If you think they will open it immediately, then a free ecard will work just fine as those ecards expire after 10 days. Changed your mind? You can always upgrade the free card to premium and keep it as a memory!

Theyā€™re Simple to Send!

Ecards make celebrating a special event easy. You donā€™t need to go to the store and wade through racks of potential cards. Instead, all you need to do is sit back at your computer and peruse the pages full of great options. Then, simply add the personā€™s email address and select the date you want them to receive the ecard, and send! Being able to schedule ecards ahead of time makes celebrating birthdays even easier. You wonā€™t miss someoneā€™s special day, because youā€™ve planned ahead. If you have multiple birthdays to celebrate in one month, you can select all of your ecards at once and set their send dates to each birth date. Itā€™s a great way to look like youā€™re on top of your game and never send a belated birthday greeting again!

However, sometimes a birthday slips your mind. Donā€™t worry, it happens to the best of us! If thatā€™s the case, a birthday ecard can really save you. As soon as you see that notification pop up that itā€™s the big day, you are just minutes away from being able to send a thoughtful ecard. Even if the date has gone by, you can still send a little something. We have a line of belated birthday ecards for you to send. After all, itā€™s better to send birthday greetings late than never. Some people even enjoy extending their celebration a bit longer when belated greetings unexpectedly arrive in their inbox.

A Great Way to Show You Care

An ecard is a fun, thoughtful, and low-cost way to show that you are thinking about someone on their birthday. In todayā€™s digital world, it can be hard to stand apart from the onslaught of likes, comments, and shout outs happening online when someoneā€™s birthday rolls around. Show that you care and want to send a special message with a personalized birthday ecard. Youā€™re certain to brighten their special day!