What Are QR Codes (and how can I benefit from using them)? (Summary) #SocialCafe 2.17
#SocialCafe Chat Topic: What Are QR Codes (and how can I benefit from using them)?
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- What is a QR code and how do I use them?
We started by talking about what a QR code is and how you can access them. They are not new, but they are new to some people.
QR Codes have been around since 1994 and were used to track car parts during manufacture. But now they are used socially #SocialCafe #TBW— Tamara W (@tamarawilson) April 24, 2013 | A1. A QR Code is a barcode that contains data that can be read by your phone or readers camera #SocialCafe #TBW— Da Vinci (@YourLifeAfter25) April 24, 2013 |
- What is your experience with QR codes?
We have had different experiences with QR codes, sometimes being born out of boredom. However, for anyone who has played with them, there is a "fun" element to scanning things like QR codes.
A2: I haven't really used QR codes, didn't even know they existed until this chat. lol #TBW #socialcafe— Marisa Anderson (@moppetmissy) April 24, 2013 | @socialwebcafe A2 mainly at resturants like you, I want to start doing stuff locally (off line) so I will be using them more. #TBW— Tamara W (@tamarawilson) April 24, 2013 |
- How can you benefit from using QR codes?
We discussed the benefits of QR codes, many of which are offline benefits that draw people into the internet. It is much easier to scan a QR than to try to read a domain and type it into the phone, especially if the domain is a play on words or alternate spelling. There are so many other things that can be done with those codes, as well, beyond just a visit to a site. However, the use of a code to get people to your site is an excellent start.
A3.Great ways to use them would be exchanging v-cards at conferences, seminars etc. Quick, easy way to grab details.#SocialCafe #TBW— The Blog Workshop (@TheBlogWorkshop) April 24, 2013 | @socialwebcafe A3 helps with mobile marketing #tbw— Tamara W (@tamarawilson) April 24, 2013 |
- What innovative ways have you used them effectively?
There are more opportunities and ideas for how to use QR codes than could be discussed in one hour. Check out the archive to read more and get your creative juices flowing. Some of us are already making our lists!.
A4. Take your offline community & get them involved online a QR Code is a great way to connect them to a giveaway #SocialCafe #TBW— The Blog Workshop (@TheBlogWorkshop) April 24, 2013 | @socialwebcafe @theblogworkshop QR enable us 2 drive job seekers 2 specific sites & track exactly where they came from #TBW #SocialCafe— Paul Norman (@pmnorman) April 24, 2013 |
Final Thoughts and Action Steps
Wow, that chat went quick. There is so much information, too. Don't miss out, check out the transcript slideshow, above, or click on the link and visit the page version. Also, join us next week as we talk about Infographics.
Thank you @theblogworkshop and @socialwebcafe for the great chats every week #tbw— Tamara W (@tamarawilson) April 24, 2013 | Lkg fwd to it!@socialwebcafe @theblogworkshop Next Week’s Twitter Chat: Infographics: What Are They & How Can I Use Them? #SocialCafe #TBW— @.l.interpretations (@alinterpretatio) April 24, 2013 |
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