The Takeaway:

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Try it! Grab your smartphone, download a FREE QR Code Reader App and hover over this QR Code and see what happens... MAGIC!

QR codes (Quick Response codes) are simply specific matrix bar codes that can be read by “QR Readers” (via devices like your smart phone) to quickly show you information about something, someone or somewhere. Very cool!

How is this useful for small a business?

For one thing, you can create these codes and place them on your store fronts and link to a Google Place Page or perhaps a special discount product you’re offering? (It can give your customers a feeling of being involved in a virtual treasure hunt)

5 Star Auto Care Auburn CA | KCRA Vote QR Code on Store Front

5 Star Auto Care Auburn CA | KCRA Vote QR Code on Store Front | Smart - Making it Easy for People to Vote Online!


(note: 5 Star Auto Rocks! — One of the Last Honest Auto Shops Around)

QR code is trademarked by Denso Wave, Inc.

Some Types of QR Code Actions:

  • Browse to a Website
  • Bookmark a Website
  • Make a Phone Call
  • Send an SMS
  • Send an E-Mail
  • Create a vCard
  • Create a meCard
  • Create a vCalendar Event
  • Google Maps
  • Bing Maps
  • Geographical Coordinates
  • iTunes App URL
  • iTunes App Review URL
  • Android Market Search
  • Foursquare Venue URL
  • Youtube URL for iPhone
  • Encode Latest Tweet of a User
  • Tweet on Twitter
  • Twitter Profile Image Overlay
  • Create Blackberry Messenger User
  • WIFI Network for Android
  • Free Formatted Text

Create Your Own QR Codes

QR Code Readers for iPhones

QR Code Readers For Androids

Have a great idea for a QR code? Leave a comment below!

Cheers!