How to Use QR Codes for Business: 40 Simple Ideas

QR codes are everywhere — you’ll see them on packaging, receipts, flyers and more.

They’re a great way for marketers to generate more engagement with your audience and earn new leads!

Customers can quickly scan a QR code and get immediate access to additional content and experiences.

We’re going to explore 40 ways you can use a QR code, but first things first …

What is a QR code? How Do QR Codes Work?

A QR code is a machine-readable matrix barcode and it stands for “quick response” code.

You can use the camera app on any phone to scan a QR code.

After being scanned, the QR code will send the user to a new destination, such as a website, coupon page, social media profile, etc.

Some QR codes will send users a PDF, image, or video — or prompt a text message conversation.

A QR code can even send you directly to Facebook Messenger and prompt an entire conversation (powered by a Facebook Messenger chatbot, of course).

You can put QR codes on just about anything — here are 40 ways you can use QR codes.

40 Ways to Use QR Codes for Business

1. On your business card
2. On product packaging
3. Posted in store to receive a coupon
4. Posted in store to invite to review
5. At a live event conference booth
6. During a music performance, whether onstage or on flyers
7. On museum exhibit descriptions
8. On a brochure
9. On a video endscreen
10. As a piece of jewelry
11. On sponsor swag like cocktail napkins
12. On a name tag
13. On a menu
14. On a flier
15. On handmade item packaging or tags
16. In print ads
17. On a direct mailer
18. On a book jacket
19. On newspaper and magazine articles online
20. On a pet’s collar
21. On your cell phone case
22. A sticker on your laptop
23. On artwork as a signature
24. On CD and DVD jackets
25. On press passes
26. On slides in your presentation deck download
27. On a mousepad
28. As your laptop screensaver
29. As the lock screen on your phone
30. As a tattoo #nextlevel
31. On a T-shirt
32. At the bottom of a receipt
33. As a form of contest entry
34. In your email signature
35. As your brand’s profile pic
36. On your author about photo/headshot
37. On a game entry
38. On a baseball hat
39. As a hand stamp
40. On a house’s “For Sale” sign

Get Started and Create Your Own QR Codes for Business

You can easily create a QR code for free with an app like QR Code Generator.

Using QR codes on your marketing materials and product packaging is a surefire way to stand out and earn more engagement.

It’s a unicorn move that will separate you from your donkey competitors.

Brainstorm how you can use QR codes in your marketing mix and make it happen!

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