it needs to be 300 dpi in cmyk mode for offset printing
and you need to set up bleeds
so if a business card is 3.5x2"
it needs to be 3.625x2.125"
or 3.75x2.25" depending on the printer
Then bring in your guidelines normally 1/8" on all sides
the background image should extend all the way to the edge
but none of the important text or images should go past the bleed line (the cards are cut down to be 3.5x2" in the printing process)
or just hit me up and we'll design it for you at a good price and you don't need to worry about all these specs
