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Generate your own QR-code

Posted May 2, 2011, 8:55 AM by Jeff Mackey in Business, Technology, Tutorials. Comments are closed.

Have you need those new grid-based “bar codes” on items at your local store? They’re popping up everywhere now. They look something like this:

SIX15 solutions QR-Code

How would one use something like this? Well, in a print magazine for example, if you embed one of these codes in your add, and someone scans it with their smart phone, you could configure your QR-Code to navigate to a specific page on your website that somehow ties into a promotion you’re running.

How would someone scan the image?

There’s an app for that. If you’re lucky enough to own an iPhone, you can download (for free) the Red Laser app from the App Store (iTunes link). Once installed, run the app and simply point the device’s camera at the QR-Code and it will recognize it, then open up the web browser and automatically navigate to the page you want.

How to create a QR-Code?

Even easier. This website allows for anyone to create their own QR-Code for free (limited, non-commercial use for now).