{"id":1129,"date":"2011-07-27T16:10:11","date_gmt":"2011-07-27T23:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daveworks.net\/web-design-development-tips\/?p=1129"},"modified":"2011-10-14T17:04:57","modified_gmt":"2011-10-15T00:04:57","slug":"what-is-a-qr-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daveworks.net\/web-design-development-tips\/web-tips-and-tricks\/what-is-a-qr-code\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a QR Code?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Takeaway:<\/h2>\n
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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!<\/p><\/div>\n

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!<\/strong><\/p>\n

How is this useful for small a business?<\/h3>\n

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)<\/p>\n

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5 Star Auto Care Auburn CA | KCRA Vote QR Code on Store Front | Smart - Making it Easy for People to Vote Online!<\/p><\/div>
\n(note: 5 Star Auto<\/a> Rocks! — One of the Last Honest Auto Shops Around)<\/small><\/p>\n

QR code is trademarked by Denso Wave, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n

Some Types of QR Code Actions:<\/h3>\n