With the rise of smartphones over the past few years, more and more people have access to a QR code reader. The awareness that the use of these QR codes is growing and the ease with which company information can be shared should not be overlooked by companies. QR codes can also be interesting for personal use. In this article, you will learn how to create a QR code for yourself.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Create a personal QR code
Step 1. Look for a free QR code generator program
If you are interested in creating a QR code for your personal website or contact card, you can use a free QR code generator. These online programs will create a QR code for you, but without providing any advanced analytics or detection.
- There are several sites that offer the possibility to generate the code for free: QR-Code Generator, Visualead.com, …
- There are also several applications available for iPhone and Android.
Step 2. Choose the information you want to enter
Most free generators have several formatting options available. You can enter a phrase, the address of your website, a phone number or a text message or vCard (contact card). The device that will read the code will then automatically start the program or application to read it. For example if you have entered your phone number in the QR code, when the code is analyzed the dialer on the phone will automatically open and enter your phone number!
Step 3. Enter your details
Enter your data in the fields assigned by the generator. If you enter a URL or text, try to stay under 300 characters. Some older telephones and devices have difficulty analyzing codes with more than 300 characters.
Step 4. Change the color
By default, QR codes are black and white, but they can actually be made in any shade you want. Most of the free code generators give the ability to change the colors of the QR code.
Some free generators also allow you to change the size of the code, while others require registration or give this option for a fee
Step 5. Share the code
All free code generators allow you to download code in-p.webp
Some websites that generate the QR code provide a code that you can use to embed it on your site
Method 2 of 2: Create a Business QR Code
Step 1. Search for a site that creates QR codes
There is a wide variety of additional services related to QR codes, most of which are provided only with a paid account. It is possible to analyze if the code gives good results, carry out multi-channel marketing campaigns, quickly change and update existing codes and much more.
These services are priced and most companies offer different levels of service at different prices
Step 2. Customize your QR code
The paid services give the possibility to create personalized QR codes, with shapes, style, logo and images that you prefer. Use these tools to make your QR code unique!
Step 3. Create the codes
You can create codes with a direct link to the coupons or offers page, take the user to an archive page, send business cards, link directly to your personal or business Facebook page … in short, an infinite number of possibilities. Use QR codes creatively to ensure the success of your marketing campaign.
Step 4. Use QR Codes
After creating the codes, start your marketing campaign. The use of QR codes is almost unlimited, you can use them in print advertising campaigns, on websites, business cards, television commercials, billboards and much more. Many companies that make QR codes also offer printing and distribution services.
Step 5. Analyze your campaign
The main advantage of using a paid service is the tracking functionality inserted within the QR codes. This function allows you to check which codes are most used by customers and therefore which codes give the best results. It is evident that this peculiarity will allow you to optimize your marketing campaign.
