QR codes are a great way to promote a small business and provide information to customers in an instant.
What are QR codes?
QR (Quick Response) codes are two-dimensional version of the barcode, typically made up of black and white pixel patterns that can be scanned by mobile devices to reveal a message, view information, or direct people to a website.
They are used for a variety of applications, from pulling up a restaurant menu to directing people to a podcast.
Creating a QR code is a relatively straightforward process, and it can be done on a computer or on your smartphone. Here’s how it’s done.
How to create a QR code with QR Code Generator
There are lot of QR code generators to select from. Here’s a step-by-step guide using a website called QR Code Generator.
1. Using any web browser, head to the QR Code Generator website.
2. Input the URL of the website you want the QR code to send people too.
Note: You can also choose a frame, change the shape and color, or add a logo to customize your QR code.
3. When you are done, tap Download to save your custom QR code.
4. A message will appear asking you to create a free account, but you don’t have to create an account. Just hold on for the QR code to finish generating and it will show in your downloads as an image.
How to create a QR code on iPhone with Google Chrome
1. On the Google Chrome app, switch to the website you wish to create a QR code for.
2. Click on the share symbol in the top-right corner next to the address bar.
3. Swipe down and click Create a QR Code.
4. Click Share.
5. Select how you want to share the QR code (through text, email, messaging app, etc.)
Note: You can click Save Image to save the QR code for future use.
How to create a QR code on Android with Google Chrome
1. On the Google Chrome app, switch to the website you wish to create a QR code for.
2. Click on the more icon, the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
3. Click Share in the drop-down menu.
4. Click on QR Code.
5. Under the QR code on the next screen, click Download to save the QR code to your device.
6. Once you have finish downloading, you can then send the QR code to others through text, email, messaging app, etc.