QR Codes- What Are They? How To Use Them?

Raise Your QR IQ

More and more people are starting to associate the codes with action,

"Smartphone interactive, scan here."

but never assume your customers will know what to do. Make it a point to spell out how to scan the code, and help instruct customers on where they can grab scanner apps. Also, remember that digital codes should provide some kind of value to the scanner. It may be easiest to direct digital code scanners to your website, but remember that it also can be used to map your location, add your contact information to their phone, and more.

Try them...

On business cards: A fast and simple way to use digital codes for your own professional purposes is to place them on business cards. Generate a barcode that directs scanners to your online resume, small business Facebook Page or your website to help new contacts find you or your business faster.

On marketing materials: You've got fliers, brochures, programs, handouts, whitepapers and a myriad of other materials in your media kit. Add codes to direct viewers to a particular how-to video, get them to follow you on Twitter, or point them to a mobile-friendly landing page that promotes a new campaign. For inspiration, check out what the Detroit Red Wings* did with the codes in their arena programs.

In storefront windows: Google is sending out decals to top local businesses with Google Place Pages.

For freebies: If you really want people to pay attention to your digital codes, make them good for something fun. Say you've placed a code decal in your storefront window, why not reward those who scan it with 10% off their purchase or a free pastry? Give them something small to thank them for their patronage.

For networking events: They provide a quick, reliable way to add contact information to your smartphone.

*The Detroit Red Wings linked their code to a video. In tracking this effort, the Wings have found mobile devices to be the #1 viewing medium fans are using to see videos accounting for an overwhelming 22% of fans viewing linked videos nearly 2,000 times all the way through.



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