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In the past few years, you have likely noticed several businesses using custom QR codes. Even though these scannable codes have been in use since the mid-’90s, they have only recently become more common as a result of the pandemic. There are many people who do not fully understand what
Ever since the increased popularity of digital products there has been a desire to create a successful integration of print with digital. QR Codes, those tiny black squares arranged in a grid that allow linking to a URL when used with an imaging device, have filled that gap for the
QR codes are one of the many great ways print and digital tactics are combined. They direct consumers to digital content instantly without needing to memorize a web address. For years, smartphone users have had to download the official QR code app to scan them. Sometimes it takes several attempts
QR codes have been in use since the early 2000’s, and while many marketers and designers predicted they would suffer an early demise much like HD-DVD or Myspace, in 2017 they are still alive and well. You don’t even need to download an app to scan them anymore, you can
Print is only one component in today’s complex communications channel, where value is derived from combining media options. According to market research firm InfoTrends, “print plus” is a major driver of cross-media usage. Several new technologies have emerged over the past few years to make print more interactive. Specifically, mobile has
I’ve had several conversations recently about the basics of creating QR Codes, and how to track visits to your site via a QR Code scan. So, I’d like to share a couple options for creating trackable QR Codes for your direct marketing and variable data printing, with step-by-step instructions. New to
