Free Virtual Birthday Cards

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Free virtual birthday cards are a fun and simple way to extend birthday wishes to almost anyone. All you need is an e-mail address to send your family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances happy birthday greetings.

What Are Virtual Cards?

Virtual cards, also known as ecards, are greeting cards that are sent from you to the recipient via e-mail. To send one, all you need to do is choose the card you wish to send, customize it by adding your own message, and enter your name, as well as the name and e-mail address of the recipient. A message is then sent to the person receiving the card, with a link for him or her to follow in order to see the greeting.

Ecards are available for all occasions, along with cards expressing sympathy and congratulations, thank you notes, and any other type of card you would find in an actual card shop. Designs vary a great deal, from inspirational to humorous.

Why Use Free Virtual Birthday Cards?

There are many reasons why you might want to send a free virtual birthday card instead of, or in addition to, the traditional paper variety. Consider some of these benefits:

  • Virtual greeting cards are environmentally friendly, creating no paper waste.
  • These birthday cards can be sent anywhere in the world at no cost, so you don't even need to buy a stamp.
  • Virtual cards can be sent at the last minute, even on the date of the birthday being celebrated, and still arrive on time.
  • There is a huge variety of cards available, with lovely pictures, humor, animation, and even sound included.
  • You won't need the recipient's mailing address. Simply enter his or her e-mail address to send a card.
  • You don't need to go out to the store to pick up a card, since you can send a virtual greeting from home in your pajamas, from work, or from a mobile device just about anywhere.
  • If a birthday party or other special gathering is being held on a different date, you can send a virtual card on the actual birthday to let the recipient know you're thinking of him or her.

Where to Find Virtual Birthday Cards

There are loads of virtual greeting card websites out there, and it can be daunting to browse through all of them looking for the perfect birthday card. Here are some established, fun, and unique sites with great offerings for you to choose from.

Simple and Sweet

These birthday cards feature cute and pretty designs, and are appropriate for all ages.

  • Hallmark – The most recognizable name in greeting cards, Hallmark also offers free virtual cards online. Browse carefully, however, as they do charge for some of their designs.
  • The Birthday – Choose from romantic cards, greetings for mom and dad, or even birthday cards for pets.
  • Blue Mountain – Blue Mountain used to be very limited in its free ecard offerings, but if you haven't been there in a while, check them out. They have an impressive number of cards available now.
  • Day Spring – Day Spring specializes in Christian cards, many of which contain inspirational messages and Bible verses.

Funny and Animated

These sites offer Flash-animated greetings that often contain audio sounds and music, as well as funny jokes and age-related birthday barbs. Some of them are adult-themed, so take care when making your selections.

  • 123 Greetings – A standard in virtual cards, 123 Greetings has been around for years and has a wide selection of funny and animated birthday cards.
  • E-Greetings – E-Greetings offers lots of animated birthday cards, some of which are interactive and allow the recipient to play a short game to get to the message.
  • Regards – Regards.com has many different styles, from classic television animation to singing creatures and more.

Safety and Security Reminders

As you're browsing for virtual cards, there are a few things to keep in mind.

  • If you encounter pop-up windows and intrusive ads at an ecard website, avoid sending cards from this vendor. Chances are your recipient will encounter the same things, which will take away from the experience.
  • When filling out the "to" and "from" fields while sending a virtual card, there is often a box to check or uncheck to join a mailing list. Keep an eye out for these, and make sure your selection is correct.
  • Many sites will ask you to register before you can send a card. Even if you don't mind registering, check to see if your recipient will have to register as well to retrieve his or her card – this might be off-putting for some.
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