Choosing the right badge will help you to create a smooth check-in experience that matches your event's needs and budget. This article will help you understand the different badge options available through EventMobi and the benefits of each one.
- Digital Badges
- Print PDF Badges
- Pre-Print Badges with EventMobi
- Print Badge Labels Onsite
- Full Service Onsite Badge Printing
Digital Badges
EventMobi's digital badge is fully integrated into the People profiles that you create, and serve as a great option when you are focused on confirming attendance or access to the event, but don't need a name badge to introduce attendees.
A digital badge is automatically created with a unique check-in code each time that a new profile is added to the People library, and are fully integrated with EventMobi's Onsite App, so your team can check attendees into the event or into sessions without having to import and export from your registration tool, or resort to manually checking names off of an attendee list.
Check-in codes can also be customized in the Experience Manager to support any check-in solution that you are using at your event.
Key Benefits:
- Digital badges are automatically created for each profile you add to the People library
- You can track attendance without manually checking people off of a list
- Digital badges are automatically integrated with EventMobi's Onsite App
Print PDF Badges
Printing PDF badges gives you complete control over the printing process by giving you more flexibility to work with custom badge sizes and choosing between printing in-house or with a printing house.
Badge printing can be done in-house using 16 pt or 20 pt paper stock, or Avery name badges. Handling this project using your own team means that you will also have more flexibility when it comes to timelines and costs.
Using the Badge Bleed feature, you can also make sure that your badge designs are protected during the printing process, by incorporating a safe space around the badge design.
Key Benefits:
- Badges can be printed in custom sizes to support different shapes
- Ability to DIY the printing process using your own team
- Share the PDF file with any printing house you want to use for print
Pre-Printed Badges with EventMobi
Pre-printed badges can be ordered directly from the Badge Designer for delivery anywhere in the continental United States, Canada, or Germany.
Professionally printed badges can be ordered in 4 x 3 in or 4 x 6 in sizes as firm laminated (U.S. & Canada), or recyclable badge stock (Germany).
Pre-printed badges offer your event quality and convenience, without having to source vendors or worry about logistics.
Key Benefits:
- You can cover large attendee numbers efficiently without managing the logistics for badges
- Badges arrive to your office or venue within 7 days
- Blank badges can be ordered to cover any onsite registrations
Print Badge Labels Onsite
Printing badge labels onsite gives your event the flexibility to manage last-minute and onsite registrations.
EventMobi's badge label printer allows you to create 2.4 in x 3.5 in white or transparent labels that can be used with your branded blank badge stock.
Using EventMobi's Onsite App, you can print badges and check-in your attendees at the same time to really make your registration process smooth and efficient.
Key Benefits:
- Print badges on-demand to offer branded badges to last minute registrants
- Print from anywhere using a compact wireless printer
- Reduce costs over multiple events by ordering your blank badges in bulk
Full Service Onsite Printing
Working with EventMobi's badge printing experts can add resources to your onsite team to help deliver a smooth check-in process.
Full-service printing provides comprehensive support when you need to:
- Delegate badge printing to experts
- Focus your team on other event aspects
- Print 4" x 3" or 4" x 6" badges
- Create two-sided fanfold badges
- Use firm laminated badges with transparent stickers
- Print on PVC for durability
- Offer biodegradable badges with transparent stickers
- Handle complex printing logistics
Making Your Decision
Consider these factors when choosing your badge type:
- Event Size: Larger events might benefit from pre-printed or full-service options, while smaller events can work well with PDF or digital badges
- Budget: Digital badges offer the most cost-effective solution, while full-service printing provides comprehensive support at a premium
- Sustainability: Digital badges eliminate paper waste, while biodegradable options offer an eco-friendly physical alternative
- Registration Timeline: Onsite label printing provides flexibility for last-minute changes, while pre-printed badges require advance planning
- Staff Resources: Full-service printing reduces staff workload, while PDF badges require internal handling