QR codes, explained
What they are, how they work, and how to make them work harder for your business.
What is a QR code?
A QR (Quick Response) code is a square barcode that phones read with the camera. It can hold a web address, phone number, email, Wi-Fi login, or short text. Most phones scan QR codes right from the camera app, with no extra app required.
Static vs. dynamic
A static code stores the destination inside the pattern, so it can never change. A dynamic code points to a short NowQR link that forwards to your page, so you can change where it goes after you print it and see how often it’s scanned.
Why ScanLogos
People skip codes they don’t understand. A ScanLogo puts the action in words around the code (Call Now, Order Now, Give Now), so people know what will happen before they scan.
Where they work best
- Menus, tables, and takeout bags
- Product labels and packaging (try the QR Cow)
- Signs, flyers, door hangers, and trucks
- TV, video, and presentations
- Business cards and name badges
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