Seen but not heard of QR codes – 10 most popular uses You may have seen QR codes on packaging and in magazines but aren’t really sure what they are and what they do.

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Seen but not heard of QR codes –
10 most popular uses
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2. Seen but not heard of QR codes –
10 most popular uses
You may have seen QR codes on packaging and in
magazines but aren’t really sure what they are and
what they do.
QR (‘Quick Response’) codes are 2D barcodes intended
to grab customers’ attention. In theory, they are quick,
easy and convenient to use.
A simple scan with your smartphone will open up a
new world relating to your favourite brand or company.
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10 most popular uses
Here’s our top 10 most popular uses!
1. Business cards – instant contact details stored in
your phone, plus you can add to corporate
stationery too.
2. Websites – add to your ‘contact us’ page to instantly
download your contact information.
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4. Seen but not heard of QR codes –
10 most popular uses
Here’s our top 10 most popular uses!
3. Maps and signage – ‘point and find’ ‘you are here’,
works well for guidance to get to events, theme
parks and companies.
4. Posters, banners store windows – direct response
codes on physical objects, you’ll even see them on t-
shirts that you can give away. can give away.
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5. Seen but not heard of QR codes –
10 most popular uses
Here’s our top 10 most popular uses!
5. Coupons and special deals – redeem offers in
specific locations within a time limit, great to
encourage the person to act now.
6. Add to social media – linked to a Facebook, LinkedIn
or Google Plus page they’ll draw people to your
website.
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6. Seen but not heard of QR codes –
10 most popular uses
Here’s our top 10 most popular uses!
7. How-to-advice - immediate support, visualised in
video or audio format, works well for DIY, recipes,
cooking advice.
8. Customer reviews – directs potential purchasers to
find out what others think of a new product.
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7. Seen but not heard of QR codes –
10 most popular uses
Here’s our top 10 most popular uses!
9. After sales care – if you’re struggling to assemble a
new purchase, you can find an extra pair of hands
online to support via the QR code link
10. Extra special – via a QR code, gain the reward of a
gift or discount if you sign up for a newsletter.
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10 most popular uses
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