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This 5-part post is a primer on QR Codes:
- Page 1: What are QR codes? What do they do?
- Page 2: How does QR codes work?
- Page 3: QR codes in action
- Page 4: Why QR codes are here to stay
- Page 5: Why do I need QR codes?
Page 2 of 5: How do QR codes work?
What is a smart cell phone?
A phone that can take a picture and use software. Blackberries, iPhones… there are so many! QRable.mobi is a great place to see if your phone is smart (hint: if it can take a picture, it probably is) and also to get QR code reading software, if you need it.
How does the cell phone read the code?
The cell phone needs a QR code reader, which is a piece of software. There are lots free ones you can quickly and easily install and many new smart cell phones come with a reader pre-installed. Click on over to QRable.mobi and then click on your phone’s manufacturer to get started.
How do you generate a code?
You can easily generate your QR code for free using any number of online tools (do a Google search for ‘QR code generator’), which is great if you want a quick code for a low-budget promotion. If you’re going to spend any real money on the promo, we highly recommend having a code professionally created for you. Someone experienced with the technology can make sure the code has the right amount of error correction built in for the size and type of use, is as simple as possible, and even help you make it look super-cool like some of these:
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