What are QR codes?

What are these codes popping up everywhere from billboards to food packages? QR stands for quick response. These codes are similar to the barcodes that are on product packaging at your local retailer. QR codes are able to hold more data than regular bar codes.

QR codes have actually been around for quite a while. They were first invented by a branch of Toyota in Japan to track cars in the manufacturing process

How does one use a QR Code?

You can only use a QR code if you have a smartphone. It does not matter if it is a Droid or IPhone.

1.       Download a QR code reader application

 For IPhone you can try for Free: QR Reader for iPhone, ShopSavvy, RedLaser Barcode  

For Droid: Zxing, QR Droid, Scan

 2.       The app will use your phone’s camera to take a picture of the code. It will ‘read’ the code and take you to a picture or a website.

Read more here to find out how to use QR codes in your small business.