Unlocking the Power of QR Codes
I feel like every day I see more and more QR codes being used to promote products and advertisements. Below are a few use cases of how you can use QR codes that you may not know about.
Types of Data You Can Embed in a QR Code
1. URLs and Links
The most common use for QR codes is embedding website URLs
2. Contact Information (vCard/MeCard)
3. Text Messages
4. Plain Text
5. Email Addresses and Pre-Filled Emails
6. Phone Numbers
7. Wi-Fi Credentials
8. Geolocation Data
9. Event Details (iCalendar)
10. Cryptocurrency Wallet Addresses
11. App Download Links
12. Payment Information
13. Product Information
14. Multimedia Links
15. Authentication Tokens
How are you using QR codes? We would love to hear from you and learn what use cases you have for them!
Tim Leland
Tim Leland brings over 20 years of software development experience to the table, creating products used by millions around the globe. In 2019, he founded T.LY with a vision to build the world’s shortest URL shortener—and since then, the platform’s popularity has soared. Under Tim’s leadership, T.LY has evolved into a top-tier solution recognized for its reliability and ease of use, now
serving millions of satisfied users worldwide.
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