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QR Code guides & best practices

Practical articles on using QR codes effectively in business, marketing, events, and everyday life.

Explainer· 7 min

Static vs Dynamic QR Code — Which Should You Use?

The choice between static and dynamic determines whether your code can be updated after printing, whether you'll pay monthly, and whether you can track analytics. Most people choose dynamic when static would serve them perfectly — at zero cost.

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Guide· 6 min

QR Code Generator for Events — Everything You Need

QR codes have become essential for modern events. This guide covers 8 event use cases — registration, schedules, maps, networking, Wi-Fi, feedback — and how to create free event QR codes in minutes.

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Guide· 6 min

How to Add a QR Code to Your Business Card

A QR code on a business card transforms it into an interactive touchpoint. This guide covers what to link to, the right size, design tips, and how to generate one for free — no account required.

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Guide· 6 min

What Size Should a QR Code Be for Print?

The minimum is 2cm × 2cm — but the right size depends on scan distance, URL complexity, and material. Covers every major print format from business cards to billboards, with a DPI reference table.

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Tips· 7 min

10 QR Code Best Practices for Businesses

These ten practices cover CTAs, sizing, quiet zones, mobile optimisation, contrast, error correction, and the mistakes that kill scan rates. A poorly placed QR code does more harm than none at all.

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Explainer· 8 min

How Do QR Codes Actually Work?

A plain-English breakdown of finder patterns, encoding modes, error correction levels, mask patterns, static vs dynamic, and how a phone decodes a QR code in under 100ms.

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Guide· 7 min

How to Add QR Codes to Your Restaurant Menu

Step-by-step guide to creating, placing, and maintaining QR codes for restaurant digital menus — what to link to, how to update the menu without reprinting codes, and the most common mistakes to avoid.

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