Technology is a great thing. Smart phones are becoming more popular and the efficient transfer of information from the people who have it to the people who want it is always needed. This information transfer is often in the form of websites or apps but can also a variety of other sources such as RSS feeds and QR bar codes. Even though we are moving toward a more digital world, much of the communication and information we receive is in print form or other method of one-way communications. To help bridge the gap between print and digital communication, we have the QR, or Quick Response, bar code.
QR bar codes have a variety of uses and they are becoming more popular. It is common to see the strange looking square symbols on products, menus, and buildings. A while ago I wrote a post entitled Practical Small Business Technology Marketing about the benefits of QR bar codes and a few ways to use them to help your business. As with all technologies, there are improvements and updates. In an effort to stay up-to-date with those advances, I have compiled some information concerning the creation of QR bar codes, their possible uses, and the results when scanned on a smart phone.
UPDATE: If you are using QR codes, check out my other website ScanThisGuide.com. It has tons of QR code reviews from real products that you can learn what to do and not to do. Plus, you can download my free ebook that has more in depth QR code goodness. Now, back to the post…