Seems the bla.st folks in the UK have come up with a refreshing way to run a directory—using business cards instead of text links. The service is free but you can also bid for higher placement a la Google’s Adwords. I’ve received a few hits from the site but as of yet no request for quotes. It’s fun to see the visual design of some of the cards—always a plus from a designers’ viewpoint. The site works with a visual hierarchy so your newly submitted business card is displayed larger than all the rest until someone comes along and “bumps you off.” Give it a try, though my hits haven’t been overwhelming, any hit is a good hit, right?

P.S., I learned about it from David Airey’s blog. Thanks David!