On the day when everyone in America tends to feel a little Irish, many are looking for a great free way to spread a little Irish cheer. With hundreds of companies promoting free ecards on the internet, this can be a great way to brighten someone’s day with a quick St. Patrick’s Day greeting.
There are many traditions which go along with St. Patrick’s Day including the big Parades and meals like Corned Beef and Cabbage (see our recipes), shamrocks, and the wearing of green. Another great way to share the “luck of the Irish” cheer is to send your friends a free ecard using the internet.
eCards as a free gift idea are a growing trend across America and the world. While some in the greeting card industry had concerns about losing revenue or a potential end to traditional print greeting cards, by embracing the change, the opposite has actually occurred.
The greeting card industry, like many other industries, has evolved and adapted to the changing market. This St. Patrick’s Day, greeting card companies like Hallmark and others have already started their push to entice online shoppers with free St. Patrick’s Day ecards.
Many of the free ecards are customizable and interactive, and overall a good laugh. For manufacturers, the ecard promotions bring in customers to whom they can the offer some great ideas for St. Patrick’s Day gifts and party ideas.