Promotional lanyards can be purchased and designed over the internet. Every step of the ordering process can be completed in only a few minutes. However, if you and your company want to design the best possible lanyard you should do some planning prior to placing the order.

One of the first things to consider is where and how you plan to use the lanyards once they are in your possession.

If you intend to give the lanyard to your employees, you need to determine how and when they will be wearing the cords. Below are a few ways that employees of a company can both use lanyards and make certain that they are promoting the business.

One way that employees can use the lanyard is to carry their ID cards. If this is your intention then it is essential that you select the right attachment. First you have to think about the design of the ID.

You need to know the exact dimensions of the cards. If you order a case that is too small then the cases will be completely useless. The next thing to think about is the orientation of the ID itself. Is it horizontal or vertical? Another matter is protection. Is there a chance of the ID cards being damaged by the sun? If there is then a case with UV protection may be essential. You may also need to consider damage that may be caused by rain. Does your business require that an employee swipe their card? If it does then a card holder should be selected which allows the person to swipe their card without having to remove it from the case.

Companies frequently design lanyards as key carriers for their staff to use while they are working. If this is the plan then you should select an attachment that will be suitable for keys. If the keys are traditional you might want to pick a slip key ring option. These rings are designed to carry more than a single key and once the key is on the ring there is little chance of the keys falling off accidentally.

Numerous businesses choose to purchase lanyards with holders that can advertize not only the company but special in-house promotions. The companies do this by ordering cases that have clear display options. They then use this option to hold cards which detail any specials. One of the benefits of this design is the fact that these cards can be changed whenever the company chooses.

Another way that the company can benefit from their own lanyard is to have their employees carry business cards in the pouches. This use of the lanyard ensures that an individual always has access to cards, regardless of where they are.

Lanyard pouches can also hold coupons and other kinds of promotions. Scratch cards and similar items can be held in the pouch. Employees can carry these with them wherever they go. This is an effective method for staff that works both on and off the premises.

These are only a few of the many ways that a company can make use of designing lanyards for their own staff. There are in fact hundreds!