What Cardeleine Offers That LinkedIn Doesn’t

Paper business cards are disappearing from drawers.
Great, the company thinks - lower printing costs, less impact on the environment.
But what’s really happening?

Employees are using digital channels, especially LinkedIn. They connect, post, and build their own profiles. Sounds like modern networking. And it is - but not for the company.

LinkedIn is a private network, not a controlled, professional solution for business contacts. That’s the big difference with Cardeleine, which not only offers digital business cards but also automates lead generation and syncs everything with the company’s CRM in a brand-compliant way.

1. Control over your brand image

On LinkedIn, everyone decides how their profile looks. Some go for a professional style, others for the “holiday selfie at the beach” vibe.
The problem? No consistent brand image.

Cardeleine solves that:

• matching design in full corporate branding.

• Automatic updates when roles or positions change.

• A professional look and feel that strengthens your brand.

2. GDPR? No problem with Cardeleine

LinkedIn is a U.S.-based social media platform. Data privacy? Often unclear.
Cardeleine, however, is fully GDPR-compliant:

• Data stored on European servers.

• Contacts saved with encryption.

• Full company control over data flows.

3. Contacts that really count

A nice chat at a trade show, a click on “Connect” - and the contact is on LinkedIn. But then?

• No phone number.

• No email address.

• No CRM integration.

With Cardeleine, it’s different:

• Contacts are scanned in seconds with AI.

• All data flows securely and GDPR-compliant into the CRM.

• Automated follow-ups mean no leads are lost.

4. Protecting company relationships

Every LinkedIn connection is personal. If an employee leaves, they take their network with them.
Cardeleine ensures that:

• Contacts are saved in the company’s CRM.

• Knowledge and connections stay with the business.

• The company network grows sustainably - regardless of staff changes.

5. Not an either-or - but a power duo

LinkedIn remains important - no question. It’s the world’s largest job platform and a great place for personal branding. But:
LinkedIn is not a replacement for digital business cards.

The ideal solution:

• LinkedIn is included in the digital business card.

• Cardeleine provides the professional, brand-compliant foundation.

• Companies keep control, security, and efficiency - while employees stay visible online.

Conclusion: Professional networking needs Cardeleine

Digital channels are changing networking. But relying only on LinkedIn means losing potential:

• No central database.

• No GDPR security.

• No brand management.

Cardeleine offers:

• Brand-compliant digital business cards that are always up to date.

• AI-powered lead automation for measurable efficiency.

• Data security and control modern companies need.

LinkedIn is social media.
Cardeleine is smart, professional networking - with real value for companies, teams, and sales

👉Try Cardeleine free for 10 days and see for yourself.