What are QR Codes?

April 11, 2011 By Tim Somers 1 Comment

Still asking what are QR Codes?

Soon after posting Using QR Codes on Promotional Items I started seeing QR Codes pop up on all kinds of things, in stores on cars, in catalogs and yes Promotional Products.

Some are still confused at to what a QR Code is and what is purpose is, so here are some frequently asked QR questions broken down in a quick any easy format.

What is a QR code?

QR means quick response and is a barcode read by a smart phone.

How does someone read a QR code?

QR code scanners are “apps” that run in a smart phones. They are available from a number of providers for no charge.

What information does a QR code contain?

They contain a web page address (URL) and other information such as websites, e-mail addresses and contact information.

How is a QR code made?

It is generated by free software and is generally created by the company printing the media on which it is displayed.

QR are here to stay so start thinking up creative ways to use them in your Marketing strategies.

To your success!

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