A Brief History of QR Codes
QR Codes (Quick Response Codes) are 2-dimensional bar codes that have actually been around since 1994. They have widely used throughout Japan and in parts of Europe. With the increased adoption of mobile phones, they are increasing in popularity in the United States.
Simply put, here’s how it works…
STEP 1: A QR Code can be placed on a piece of media – it might be a postcard, marketing collateral, clothing, an outdoor sign, educational papers, and more.
STEP 2: A person can take a picture of the QR Code with their mobile phone, and software on their phone will decode the QR Code.
STEP 3: At that point, the person will be instantly directed to a website or a landing page. Or they might be presented with a special offer code for a coupon. Or they might simply see a special text message.
Here is an example of a QR Code:
To put the QR code to use, all you need is a smart phone with a camera, and a QR Code-reading application.
Go ahead! Give it a try!
Need a QR Code reader for your phone? Click here.
How do I create QR Codes?
You can create QR Codes with interlinkONE’s QR Code generator – QReate & Track. Our tool is easy to use. You have the ability to create QR Codes for items such as these:
- Website URLs
- Email Addresses
- Phone Numbers
- Business Cards
- and Events
The generator works like this:
You enter the text that you want converted into a QR Code.
Then, you hit “Get Your Code!”
The system will instantly provide a QR Code that you can download, and start putting on your marketing materials.
