How to Create a QR-Code to Support Your Product or Service

Invented by Denso Wave Inc. in 1994, Quick Response codes, QR-Codes, are a type of two-dimensional bar codes that contain digital data. When scanned with a smartphone, they can display different types of information stored online. These codes make communication more effective by connecting the real world with the virtual world. You can create your own code with the help of a smartphone and a QR-code generator.

Step 1

Decide what you want to link to your QR code and for what purpose. For example, you may wish to attract new clients to your website or potential buyers to a particular product such as a new property. Most online QR code generators allow you to create a number of content types, including a web address, text message, phone number, bookmark for a website and v-card. There are many different tools to help you create customized qr-codes for your business.

Step 2

Generate the code by using a free QR code generator . You do not need knowledge about coding to produce your own code. Just select a content type for example video or music file, add the URL and press “Generate”.

Step 3

Add the code you created to your marketing material, business card, T-shirt or whatever else you want people to scan.

Step 4

Download a QR code reader so that you can access the content of your code. Many free readers are available. Try a couple of them to determine which one works best for you.

Step 5

Open the QR code reader on your smartphone, and press “Scan”. The reader will decode the QR code and display the content on your phone.

There are many ways in which you can use QR-codes to market your products, engage consumers. Have you ever considered personalizing or customizing your QR-codes on business or greeting card? If you work in property as an estate agent why not create QR-codes to promote your different properties to that your customers can access additional details about a house they have found?

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