QR code on back of Business Card - Virtual Assistant Forums

#1 (**permalink**) 06-02-2011

I'm designing my business cards and have decided to use a QR code on the back which links directly to my Facebook page. A 'like' button is also built into the code which people can click right from their phone linking directly to their own FB pages.

To use a QR code, folks will need a QR reader and a smart phone. I wrote a blog about it here with a tutorial.

Out of pure curiosity people tend to try the QR codes to see "what's behind the code" and if that engages them...then...I'll use it hoping my business cards will have a longer shelf-life.

Here's a code to my FB page. Let me know if it works for you.

Janine

#2 (**permalink**) 06-04-2011

Janine, I think this is a very forward thinking thing to do and I'm certain you're ahead of the pack in doing this. Soon EVERYthing is going to carry a QR code, especially with the proliferation of smart phones.

I'll look forward to hearing more feedback from you once you've been doing this for a while!

#3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011

That is an awesome idea for todays tech savy generation! I am seeing these codes more and more often these days, but never on a business card.

#4 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011

Here's a fun way that a QR code was just used at the Webby Awards...

I'm thinking of putting one on my car window when I go to the mall, tie it to analytics and see how many access it.

http://mashable.com/2011/06/14/qr-code-dress-webbys/

Janine

#5 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011

Janine,

I applaud you for keeping of with the times. Actually, like Tess said, I think you are ahead of the times right now. Please do let us know how using the QR code on your business card is received. I am interested to find out.

Now I have to go and read your post about the codes, because honestly, I am kind of out of the loop on this one.

Darlene

#6 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011

Janine - I had to tell you that just before I closed out of the thread, I caught site of the QR code in your original post. I ran and grabbed my iPhone, downloaded a QR reader and tested it out. Worked like a charm.

Do you know if a QR code would work on a t-shirt? I think that would be kind of cool too.

Darlene

#7 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011

Darlene...yes a QR code on a tee-shirt would work beautifully. I just posted a link above to the Webby awards where the attendee put a code on her dress and 100 people scanned her in an hour.

I also saw a QR code on a piece of paper sent to an HR rep from an applicant looking for a job. He wanted, obviously, to have his resume stand out so he attached his resume to the code which got the attention of several employers who thought he was creative. (That won't work for most jobs but I have been more aware of where they are showing up.)

Now if people would only make their website mobile-friendly....

Janine

#8 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011

I have a QR code on the back of my business card and it is very well received. I am thrilled with mine!

#9 (**permalink**) 06-15-2011

I'm getting ready to print my cards so I'm glad I read this! What a fantastic idea! I think I'll give it a try as well

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#10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2011

I used QR code on my postcard mailing, excited to see the results. QR codes are becoming very popular and YES, they work on t-shirts (i tried it

#11 (**permalink**) 09-19-2011

I used a QR code on the back of my new cards I just created them free at http://bizcardcreator.com.
Then printed them myself. Time will tell as to how useful the QR code will be.

#12 (**permalink**) 09-19-2011

I also just heard about this trend and it's gaining ground very quickly in New York.

This is an excellent tool !

#13 (**permalink**) 12-24-2011

I like having the QR code on the card. I have designed mine to have it as well, after having been given one by someone else (that had it on theirs). Very neat tool.

#14 (**permalink**) 12-24-2011

I love the idea of the QR code on the t-shirts, postcards, and in the car window. I cannot wait to try this. I think people would definitely be so curious and would have to scan it. I know some realtors who have taken to adding the QR code to their "For Sale" sign and then also to the circulars. Very cool idea. Thanks, Janine for posting this information! Appreciate it.

#15 (**permalink**) 12-24-2011

A networking biz acquaintance told me about this. You can insert a graphic into your QR code.

http://www.howtogeek.com/96226/how-t...with-pictures/

Have you seen Macy's QR code embedded in their big red star? It looks cool.