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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

How to Effectively Use QR Codes on Signage

Quick response codes, or QR codes have taken the world by storm in the past few years. Though popularity of these mini-barcodes has ebbed and flowed over time, one thing's for certain: Using QR codes effectively can add great value to your branding and marketing initiatives. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when deciding how to use QR codes on your company signage.
Make sure your QR code is valuable. Value is not only important for the brand, but for the customer as well. Consumers need incentive to scan a QR code, so give it to them! Because scanning a QR code through an application takes a bit more time than a simple Google search, sending your scanners to a company website or promotional advertisement is not enough. You want to make them feel like whatever’s on the other side of that code is exclusive and they need it!

Deliver on your promise. It’s not enough to convince consumers to scan. In order to reach whatever intended goals you have set you’ll need to make the deliverable or landing page just as exciting as the allure to scan was. For example, if you promise to provide an exclusive video clip with each scan, make sure the download is high quality. As a general rule, if your QR code redirects scanners to a private link, make sure that the website is mobile responsive since most scans will come from mobile devices.

Place your QR codes properly. Think about the likelihood of someone scanning your code based on where you choose to place it. While pamphlets, business-cards, or standing signage are a great choice, clothing, billboards or vehicles are not. Though car wraps and oversized advertisements can be effective marketing methods, it’s not plausible that a person will be able to stop and scan a code off of one. However, if your company’s office requires customers to sign-in, or you’re running a check-in table at a corporate event, adding a scannable QR code at the front desk or table can direct folks to easy online check-in, in seconds.

The expert designers at Chief Graphix know how important interactive signage is, and are ready and willing to help you utilize QR codes to optimize your marketing efforts. Call 516-883-SIGN to speak with a design consultant today.

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