What can be encoded into a QR Code?
In its simplest sense a QR Code is an 'image-based hypertext link' that can
be used offline - any URL can be encoded into a QR Code so essentially any
webpage can be opened automatically as a result of scanning the barcode. If
you want to encourage someone to like your Facebook page - have your
Facebook profile page as the URL. Want your video to go viral - encode the
URL in your QR Code. The options are endless.
In addition to website URLs a QR Code can also contain a phone number - so
when it is scanned it prompts the user to call a particular number.
Similarly you can encode an SMS text message, V-card data or just plain
alphanumeric text. The smartphone or 2D barcode reading device will
automatically know which application to use to open the content embedded
within the QR Code.
If you have any questions or comments please contact me.
Regards Gerald
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E-mail: gerald@webcraft.ws
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In its simplest sense a QR Code is an 'image-based hypertext link' that can
be used offline - any URL can be encoded into a QR Code so essentially any
webpage can be opened automatically as a result of scanning the barcode. If
you want to encourage someone to like your Facebook page - have your
Facebook profile page as the URL. Want your video to go viral - encode the
URL in your QR Code. The options are endless.
In addition to website URLs a QR Code can also contain a phone number - so
when it is scanned it prompts the user to call a particular number.
Similarly you can encode an SMS text message, V-card data or just plain
alphanumeric text. The smartphone or 2D barcode reading device will
automatically know which application to use to open the content embedded
within the QR Code.
If you have any questions or comments please contact me.
Regards Gerald
Website: http://www.webcraft.ws
E-mail: gerald@webcraft.ws
Twitter: WebcraftGuru
Facebook: Webcraft Guru
I'm protected by SpamBrave
http://www.spambrave.com/
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