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HOW TO CREATE A QR CODE - [ INSTRUCTIONS 101]

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QR (Quick Response) codes are starting to pick up steam among the growing smartphone-browsing crowd - a statistic that has marketers brimming with creative ideas and promotions. Still, no one wants to open their device to a glut of text messages and alerts from codes they've scanned.

Fortunately, these companies have found innovative and unique ways to not only get you to scan their code, but boost their brand awareness in the process. Here are a few of the most memorable ones - and a few examples to get your mind stirring.

Who's Using QR Codes?

Nearly half of all smartphone users have used their phones while shopping in brick-and-mortar stores - 40% of them to compare the competition's prices. Statistics for who's scanning QR codes and with what device appear to be mixed, although most data places iPhone users at the top, with the user age range being 25-34. Japan and the U.S. are currently leaps and bounds ahead of other countries in QR code scans (around 60% approximately) - with Canada and the U.K. trailing dozens of percentage points behind.

Still, QR code creation jumped a whopping 1,253% in 2011, with two million of them created in less than three months. By far, most were used to lead users to a web address, but they can also store vCard details, Google Maps info and even Youtube video links.

1. Creative Ads for Apps

Even though QR codes in marketing are just starting to gain traction, there are still companies and individuals making their message loud and clear to early adopters. Here are two eye-catching ads, for Instragram and Angry Birds, both created by U.K. Ad Agency "Made by Stupid". Both QR codes take you directly to download the app, and are a great showcase for both ad creativity and self-explanatory promotion of the apps themselves:

Instagram and Angry Birds QR codes highlight their respective apps while taking users directly to the download page

2. Greeting Cards and Mixtapes

Here's a creative and interesting thought - what if you combined greeting cards with playlists? It's the new generation of mixtape and the QR images, as they're called, were developed by the same U.K. agency that did the aforementioned unofficial ads for Instagram and Angry Birds. If the user has the premium Spotify app on their phone, they can scan the barcode and instantly start the playlist. Music in the playlists spans nearly every interest and occasion including music for geeks, music for cooks, and everyone's mixtape favorite - love songs.

3. Breathe New Life into Boring Places

When was the last time you went to a museum? If you responded "on a grade school field trip" or "only old folks go to museums", you're in for a treat. Sukiennice Museum in Poland has added a whole new dimension to their paintings to turn each one into a series of stories about insanity, intrigue, deception, war and much more. Sukiennice Museum brought reenactors to tell the "Secrets Behind the Paintings". Visitors scan the QR code for a particular painting, and get the inside scoop direct from the "painter" themselves.

4. Get Festive with Personalized Gift Messages and Wrapping Paper

Although the holidays are behind us, you can't help but admire the clever ways in which marketers have attracted holiday shoppers using QR codes. This past year, JC Penney released "Santa Tags" which would let the gift giver record a personalized message that would be played when the recipient scanned the QR code:

5. QR Codes Share Your Life in a Single Graphic

While we've yet to see any QR codes on tombstones, they can be used to check in at the funeral (much like Foursquare) and notify the family who was in attendance. Currently, most of the older generation doesn't exactly know what they are, but once they're told about how the QR codes (or Remembrance Codes as they're called in the industry) work, they're amazed. Who else thinks that in the future, names and dates will be eclipsed by QR codes that share a story about a loved-one's life?

How to Get Your Own QR Code

An example of a stylized QR code by Custom QR Codes

The fastest way to get a QR code (for free) is over at QR Stuff. For a price, you can also get scan analytics. If you're looking for something a bit more stylish, Custom QR Codes designs the codes in much the same way as a logo. In fact, up to 30% of a code can be distorted or purposefully left out and it will still be readable by most scanning devices.

Potential Pitfalls of QR Codes

Before you jump on this new trend, be aware that there are some potential issues with QR codes. For example, spammers are now using QR codes as a way to flood smartphones with their gunk (you knew this was coming, right?) Savvy hackers and scammers can use them to disguise malware downloads and force your phone to send premium text messages non-stop at $1 each. Because some QR code scanners will let you use shortened URLs, there's currently no telling where those URLs could point to.

That's why, like with your computer, it's important to know how your QR scanner works, what's being downloaded, and whether or not you trust the source.

Action Steps for Working with QR Codes

So how can you take advantage of this growing trend for your business? Keep in mind that much more than web addresses can be scanned. For example, you could:

Direct employers to your resume, your LinkedIn profile or your Vcard

Use a QR code in a direct mail piece, business card or postcard to provide a discount

Give customers an inside look at your new Facebook promotion

Take them to a page with more detailed information that wouldn't easily fit in a print ad

Use them to deliver step-by-step instructional videos or a printable setup sheet

Have the QR code send a tweet when scanned, or check in with Foursquare

Let them enroll in an event such as a webinar or teleseminar

Use the QR code to let customers send themselves a reminder via SMS

Link them to a special "Exclusive" YouTube video

What are some of the most creative uses of QR codes you've found? Have you used a QR code yourself in a promotion? What sort of results did you get? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below!

About the Author: Sherice Jacob helps business owners improve website design and increase conversions with website reviews and SEO copywriting. Download a free conversion checklist and web copy tune-up at iElectrify.com.

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5 Genius Examples of QR Codes in Marketing

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Over the past few years we have seen a lot of examples of Quick Response (QR) codes being used well and not so well in marketing. From billboards, magazines and newspapers to business cards and even cupcakes (I know!!), QR codes continue to provide a way for businesses to connect and engage with customers.

QR codes are a two dimensional scanning barcode system that was first introduced by Denso Wave in 1994. Initially created to track Toyota vehicles during the manufacturing process, the QR codes have evolved in recent years into a new marketing technique thanks to in large part the growth of smartphones. Apple and Android devices in particular are able to scan a QR barcode to provide the user with information relating to the code or the message associated with it.

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QR codes have led quite a mixed existence in recent times in the marketing world. They were seen as the next big craze following their introduction to marketing plans across the world with many experts predicting a similar impact to the Twitter hashtag. Unfortunately the potential of QR codes has yet to really be fulfilled and with competition from new technologies like Blippar, Snap Tag and Touchcode the big question is what does the future hold for the QR code?

We have seen our fair share of QR codes at Digital Printing with many flyers, brochures and banners incorporating them in recent years. Despite these new technologies QR codes are still very much recognised by consumers and can still play a role in your printed marketing needs if used right.

If you are considering using QR codes in your printed marketing material in the coming months then be sure to use it in the right way and not just include it for the sake of it.

Here are some tips for getting the most from QR codes:

Visible:

First and foremost your QR code should be clear and easy to read. It should be easy for the user to see and also big enough for a smartphone to scan. There is no point in going to a lot of effort of creating web pages or adding a QR code to a flyer if it can't be seen or scanned by your customer.

Must have a purpose:

One of the big drawbacks of QR codes is the need for a customer to physically do something. Customers need to get their phone out to scan the code before getting the information you want to share with them. This may not be information they want so handling customer expectations can be a challenge.

To help with this, let the user know why they should scan the code and what they will get when they do. Discounts and offers can work well here so adding a message like "Scan here to save 15%" can provide a good call to action.

(Source: Scanlife.com)

Think of your message:

QR codes can be used with a number of file formats included PNG, HTML and general text files. You can also use them to insert a contact number or email address. Think of the message you are trying to get across to your customer and how QR codes will help. Customers will have certain expectations when scanning a QR code so make sure they get something unique. This can be a custom landing page or branded image, voucher or message that ties in with your campaign.

Think mobile:

Remember that anyone scanning the QR code will be doing so with a mobile device. If you are directing them to your website or a custom built landing page, be sure that this is a mobile responsive page that will provide information in an easy manner. The same rule applies to any images or messages you are sharing via your QR code. Make sure they can all be easily seen on a mobile device.

Platform:

QR codes work best in printed media and can work really well with any printed adverts, leaflets or brochures you are producing. Use them within brochures to provide more information on a product or service or with a flyer to drive customers to a product landing page to try and drive online sales.

QR codes weren't designed for all platforms though and it is highly recommended you avoid using them on computer screens and billboards as they can be hard to scan and may waste valuable space.

(Source: Scanlife.com)

Test:

Finally, if you are planning on using QR codes with your printed material, be sure to test them thoroughly before sending to a printer. It is important to make sure the QR code is easily scanned and all information within it is easy to read and understand.

When used properly QR codes can really add something to a leaflet or brochure and as we previously seen they can also be used effectively in business cards. The key is to make sure you are using a QR code to add something to your message and not to simply fill a space or to try something different.

You can create a QR code using a QR code generator app or website. Just search QR code generator on Google and create the code you want. You can also get creative with a visual QR code. Simply input the details you want to share with your customers (url, custom webpage, social media profile or general message) and save your code as a jpeg ready to use with your brochure. One of our favourite QR code generator sites is visualeads.com.

You can now connect with Digital Printing on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn. Connect with us today and share your experiences of using and scanning QR codes. Do you think they are useful or do you try to avoid them?

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Over the past few years we have seen a lot of examples of Quick Response (QR) codes being used well and not so well in marketing. From billboards, magazines and newspapers to business cards and even cupcakes (I know!!), QR codes continue to provide a way for businesses to connect and engage with customers.

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You can store anything that you want. For example, your resume, blog, media social, recipe, your website or anything that you want. Just in one QR code

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QR Codes - What Can I Store In A QR Code?

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QR Code FAQs - What Type Of Data Can A QR Code Store and Are There Any Restrictions?

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Descriptions of various types of QR Code

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GIVE EXAMPLE ABOUT THE MOST CREATIVE USES OF QR CODES?

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QR code can be use anywhere by own creativityHere is some creative example use of QR code :

AMAZINGG!!! They use QR code on Shushi !!!