Power of QR Codes for Local Business

QR codes are the hottest thing in advertising now for business. What is a QR code you ask?  A QR code, (QR means “Quick Response”),  is like a bar code,  but it is scannable by most smart phones. here is the QR code for my web page;

If an individual were to scan this code, they would be taken to my website. You can also use it for text and phone numbers.

How might you use this tool for your business? here are some suggestions;

* Put them on your business cards. It’s an excellent conversation starter! Most will say they never heard of it, and ask you for details. Once they see the power of QR Codes they’ll be asking YOU how to get started!

* Give away or sell song downloads for your band! Single songs, or entire CDs!

* Give away or sell your apps – example: iphone apps- user scans code and is taken to iTunes to purchase!

* Print QR Codes on fliers or other material for your business.

* Coupons are an excellent way to offer both offline and online rewards and discounts. Make QR Codes with exclusive coupons or discounts!

*  Make a QR Code to an online map to your business and customers will find you with ease. You can easily do this with Google Places!

*  Make a QR Code to your Facebook fanpage and customers will find information about your business easily. You can gather their contact information to build up a promotional campaign and market directly to them!

Still confused? Watch this short video on QR codes that recently appeared on the CBS Early Show;

QR codes give you the power to communicate directly with your customer.

• You can use it on business cards, fliers, newsletters, emails, t-shirts, hats, billboards, etc….

• You can use it to point your csutomer directly to your website, Google Places page, or Facebook fanpage…

• You can use it to collect contact information for further marketing….

• You can use it to establish a relationship with your customer….

Start using QR codes today! Call Jack at 803-477-2506, or email him direct, jack@webmarketinglocal.com.

Here is the QR code for this article;