Everything You Wanted to Know About QR Codes

So much has changed in our day-to-day lives since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; among those changes is a new focus on a contactless economy. Thanks to innovations in technology and a resurgence of the QR code, it’s hard to even remember a time when we exchanged paper tickets for events, handed paper menus back to our servers, and used cash for most of our purchases. Before the start of the pandemic, the question was “does anyone still use QR codes?” and now we are looking at a QR code future. Read below for answers for some of the most common questions including details about QR code products and QR code shopping.

What does QR Code mean?

– A QR (short for Quick Response) code stores its information in the distance between the squares within the code. Once a machine scans the assortment of elements, it is translated into data. Most QR codes expire, but some can be modified to remain permanent.

How to use QR Codes?

– It’s easy! Open the “camera” app on your smartphone
– Point the camera at a QR code
– Tap on the “scan QR code” icon or link notification that appears

What are the advantages of QR Codes?

– QR code benefits span far and wide, from saving paper waste to preventing the spread of germs and viruses. QR code adoption can mean important information is one click away from being displayed on someone’s personal cellular device.

How do I use a QR code for business?

– There are countless ways for businesses to interact with customers, receive feedback, and increase brand engagement by using QR code technology. A QR code can link to an advertisement, discount code, or website, thereby driving customers and clients directly to the business.

What are some products with QR codes?

– It is so easy to add a QR code to a flyer, sign, or mailer. If you’re creating a menu, you can even use a free QR code generator for restaurant menus to help you out.

Now that you know the FAQs for QR codes, give it a try! Do a quick search for a “free QR code generator” and try your hand at some creative uses for the codes.

P.S. At PS Post, we *love* QR codes! You could say we are QR greeting cards! It’s how we attach gift cards to the cards we send out without using single-use plastic gift card material (which can’t be recycled, by the way). Take a look at some of the cards and gift card options we have available at PSPost.co!