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August 7, 2013

Card.biz – Build a Company Directory

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Hierarchy matters in many corporate settings, but understanding which employees report to which executives can be challenging without a strong organizational framework. Card.biz is a web-based tool that organizations can use to create public or private company directories.

Try Card.biz for free by connecting to your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Google account. Start by giving your directory a name, then customize your directory by adding a logo and selecting unique colors. As the directory admin, you can invite your colleagues to participate by creating their own “cards.” Cards serve as miniature profiles, providing other users with basic information about each employee, including a photo, title, contact details, resume information, and links to social networking accounts. Card.biz also lets you import information for your directory from Gmail, Outlook, or your address book as a .CSV file.

Once you’ve selected the “boss” in your directory (likely, your company’s CEO or President), Card.biz will go to work handling any remaining structural issues. The application works with matrix organization to create “picture-centric” displays. Make your directory public and share it on your website, or keep it private by adding a password that only your employees know. Card.biz offers a dedicated smartphone interface, allowing users to find their colleagues’ phone numbers or email addresses when they’re outside the office.

Practical Uses:

  • Create a directory to post on your company’s intranet site
  • Help employees find contact information for their colleagues
  • Learn more about the people you work with each day
  • Generate a list of all the employees at your company

Insider Tips:

  • Multiple admins can be added to a single account
  • Import employee data from Gmail, Outlook, Google Apps, or as a .CSV file
  • Card.biz connects to all major social networks
  • The dedicated smartphone interface works on most mobile devices

What we liked:

  • Directories are private by default
  • Companies can customize their directories
  • Card.biz makes it easier for colleagues to communicate with one another
  • Company charts can be embedded elsewhere online

What we didn’t like:

  • Card.biz doesn’t offer an iOS or Android app

Alternatives:

Company Info:

  • Launched: 2012
  • Privately Held
  • Headquarters: Paris, France
  • Web site: https://card.biz

Costs:

  • Free

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