Question For Offliners.

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One area I have not tapped into is QR codes but myself and a friend have some ideas for it that I want to develop quickly...

Can anyone teach me about QR codes here, what to price... any things that have worked with you for selling business owners...

I want to try unleashing the 2.0 system on a couple of ideas...
Mostly Im looking for a pricing idea, also what kind of mobile packages people are creating... also does anyone know of a desktop mobile app that will crank out mobile sites like crazy...?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks Warriors.

Ps. This is not a questionaire so I can write a report about what you tell me... I want to integrate mobile and QR into my offline endeavors.
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  • Profile picture of the author jacquic
    John, I've tended to give away QR Codes - easy stuff, yet very impressed business owners. This opens up dialogue for other services/consulting. I'm about to add a QR Cide generator to our site.

    As for mobile sites, I'm trying out a few things. There are a couple of WP plugins which generate (to my mind) plain mobile friendly sites but, once again, they go down very well. I started with those and now am experimenting with more sophisticated offerings - but if they weren't there, it would be fine without. XSitePro was offering that functionality some years ago.

    I charge accordingly, depending on whether it's for a sole trader or larger company, and also take into account whether it's mopre like a loss leader or a service.

    I know I haven't quite answered your questions, but at least it will get the ball rolling.

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  • Profile picture of the author redlegrich
    I think QR codes are really great as freebie door openers. They are so easy and take so little time. Check out quickmark.com: The Leading Educational Testing Site on the Net for some good info.
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    • Profile picture of the author walterbayliss
      Guys _ I am just starting offline.... What is a QR code..? (Sorry...)
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      • Profile picture of the author edakehurst
        Originally Posted by walterbayliss View Post

        Guys _ I am just starting offline.... What is a QR code..? (Sorry...)
        QR code - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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        • Profile picture of the author eibhlin
          Two days ago, I had only the vaguest idea of what QR codes are. I had to think about them for a couple of days before I saw any use for them in my business. (I'm not really into IM. I'm an artist & published author, and -- except for promoting my books & paintings online -- most everything I do is offline.)

          I just finished going through the first module of Leonard Payne's "QR Gold Mine" product and I'm beyond impressed. (That's not an affiliate link of any kind, it just takes you to the WSO page.)

          I'm new enough to QR codes that I have no idea what anyone else is offering, but I can't imagine needing anything more than this... not for a very long time, anyway.

          I can hardly wait for my husband to get home from work, to show him this. He's in a cubicle job (second shift) and they just started mandatory overtime for all employees, and... I think he might really like Leonard's ideas, and even turn this into a full-time business.

          Maybe it just reflects where we live, but I can see lots of potential for this, and almost no competition at all.

          I'm not sure if this is the kind of thing you're looking for, but it's a full business model and QR codes are an important part of it. Even if restaurants aren't your thing, there are several other modules in this product. Mixing & matching ideas will probably lead to even more innovative ways to combine mobile sites, QR codes, etc.
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          • Profile picture of the author John Durham
            Originally Posted by eibhlin View Post

            Two days ago, I had only the vaguest idea of what QR codes are. I had to think about them for a couple of days before I saw any use for them in my business. (I'm not really into IM. I'm an artist & published author, and -- except for promoting my books & paintings online -- most everything I do is offline.)

            I just finished going through the first module of Leonard Payne's "QR Gold Mine" product and I'm beyond impressed. (That's not an affiliate link of any kind, it just takes you to the WSO page.)

            I'm new enough to QR codes that I have no idea what anyone else is offering, but I can't imagine needing anything more than this... not for a very long time, anyway.

            I can hardly wait for my husband to get home from work, to show him this. He's in a cubicle job (second shift) and they just started mandatory overtime for all employees, and... I think he might really like Leonard's ideas, and even turn this into a full-time business.

            Maybe it just reflects where we live, but I can see lots of potential for this, and almost no competition at all.

            I'm not sure if this is the kind of thing you're looking for, but it's a full business model and QR codes are an important part of it. Even if restaurants aren't your thing, there are several other modules in this product. Mixing & matching ideas will probably lead to even more innovative ways to combine mobile sites, QR codes, etc.
            Second shift cubicle Job? What kind if you dont mind my asking?
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            • Profile picture of the author jimbo13
              John

              Unless he is a janitor and it is that type of cubicle I imagine he goes to work everyday and sits down at a desk with a phone.

              Hmmmm....

              Now if only there was a man on this forum with a modicum of knowledge about what could be accomplished with an idea and a phone.

              But alas..........

              Dan

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            • Profile picture of the author eibhlin
              Hi John,

              In response to Dan's comment, my husband is not a janitor and the only time he uses the phone is when one of the corporation's other offices has a question that only my husband can answer.

              My husband works in publishing. He works second shift because he likes the hours; he's not an "early to bed, early to rise" guy. Second shift is perfect.

              He's at a computer most of the time. If you live in the United States, even if you don't actually read books, every man, woman and child has seen my husband's work. That's a guarantee.

              If we live frugally, we can be a single-income household without much effort. I just hate seeing a brilliant, creative guy in a cubicle. He's proud of his work; it's the cubicle and dress code, etc., that drive him up the wall.

              He and I are a good match. I understand his work. I'm a published author (20+ years with publishers like Chilton, DK, Sterling, Publications International, and Schiffer).

              Our own publishing house -- using CreateSpace for the printing -- has been a good supplementary income. My books (and our six other authors') do pretty well, but this hasn't added up to enough consistent income to get my husband out of the cubicle.

              Leonard's QR-related WSO is something that we can do. It's a needed service, so I don't have to think about selling... nothing more than saying, "Here's what we do. Interested...?" I already have an enthusiastic beta client lined up; in the next couple of weeks I can see how much time this takes and how viable it is to replace the cubicle income.

              At the moment, it seems as close to a "sure thing" as it gets. Yes, there will be a saturation point, but where we live, it'll be quite awhile before that happens. Besides, since the restaurant module is the first of several in Leonard's WSO, we're not putting all the eggs in one basket.

              I've seen a lot of QR-related WSO products where I say, "Well, yes, that's a good additional income." Some of those WSOs provide great value for money. And, if you've seen one of my reviews, there was a QR WSO product that I thought was in the worst possible taste, without hinting at what the actual market is so we'd be forewarned. (My review is still at the WF.)

              Leonard's WSO stands out in the crowd, as far as I'm concerned. I'm not sure how much I even want to talk about it, because I'm happy not to encourage competition. (That said, I feel that Leonard is being ridiculously generous with the price of this product, and I want him to do well with everything he does online.)

              However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For me, it looks like a gold mine, just as Leonard says. And, it's a service I feel good about providing, because it's needed.

              My ideal work involves waking up happy each day, dealing only with happy clients who appreciate my work, and then going to bed happy at the end of a productive day. If I also have time to walk on the beach or paint at my easel as well, it's bliss.

              So, that's my background and what my husband does. He's not a janitor or a tech support guy, or *shudder* making cold calls in a phone bank.

              I hope that explains what a good value I think Leonard's WSO is, and the context of my reviews.

              Sincerely,
              Eibhlin (pronounced like "Eileen" -- it's one of those Celtic names)
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              • Profile picture of the author midasman09
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                Eileen and John....QR Codes are simply a FAST Way (faster than typing in a URL (www.websiteaddress.com) of bringing a website (or other info) ONTO Cell Phones....just by snapping a picture with their phone.

                Whala! Up comes the "Mobile-Ready" website right there....IN THEIR HAND! No need for a Laptop or Desktop. They can see whatever is ready for them to see...right there ON their phone.

                Now....where YOU come in is....charging them for making the info EASY to see....ON cell phones!

                QR Codes are just the "Gateway" to get to what YOU have set up to show.

                Many people are now offering FREE QR Codes (There are many FREE QR Code Generators available)....however....if there's nothing for the QR Code to see....it's useless.

                So....what YOU do is....Provide stuff for people with cell phones to SEE! This is usually in the form of a webpage of website.

                Along with Leonard's stuff....do a search for "Quentin Brown"...who has a Script you pay for once....and lets you set up any amount of "Mobile-Ready" websites....rather than paying for a "Mobile Service" that charges a monthly fee for each account you have.

                For example; I'm mounting "Info Boards" on the walls of Motel Lobbies. These boards provide Info to TOURISTS....and....I'll be placing QR Codes of each ad on my Boards...which, when a Motel Guest snaps a picture with their cell....will bring coupons of webpages....to their Cell Phone.

                We is in the Electronic-Age fer sure.

                See the attached photo to get an idea of how I'm providing a service to businesses that want to reach Travelers.

                Don Alm....idea guy

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  • Profile picture of the author WillR
    I agree that QR codes should be something you give away to local businesses. After all, when they show their techy friend and the friend tells them they can be made for free online in a couple of seconds, your offline client is not going to be too fond of doing business with you again.

    Give them the QR codes for free and then you can upsell them naturally to things like a Facebook fanpage or a mobile site - or both. Obviously the last place they should be sending mobile users is to their standard website. So once they understand the value of QR codes they should be able to see the value a mobile optimized site and/or Facebook fan page can add to that QR code.

    You could even go as far as getting some QR code window stickers printed out for some businesses and go along and give them to the business for free and explain what they are used for. Once they have that sticker up in the front window selling them the extra services should be a piece of cake.
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  • Profile picture of the author allegrity
    Like others have said...I also agree that QR codes should be something you give away for free or add in a package when selling mobile marketing services.
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  • Profile picture of the author krzysiek
    Hi John,

    I don't have experience with QR codes like yourself, so I won't comment. But I was also of the same mentality of 'cranking out sites like crazy'.

    As far as I am aware, is to get a designer/coder make you X amount of templates and have them also make a CMS for each of those templates (usually they can make one CMS and add it to all templates so it is not like they start fresh for each template) and from there you should be able to add/edit/remove pages & content without even opening it up in an editor, you can do it all online where the website is uploaded, etc.

    This, in my opinion, is how you crank out websites fast. The outlay is much higher than just buying or making templates, but the ease of use of the CMS system should allow for you to really easily manage websites and the content on them very quickly.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    Well it depnds on the angle and what you supply with the qr codes as to whether or not they are sellable. Im sure they are a great loss leader by themselves as a stand alone. Thanks for the great advice guys!

    @ Don you are brilliant! Idea guy indeed.
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  • Profile picture of the author krzysiek
    I must say... it was very surprising to see JOHN asking for advice!!! Just goes to show, we all need to learn! (You just seem like a typical 'guru' to me so that's why I was surprised, nothing offensive meant at all!)
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    • Profile picture of the author John Durham
      Originally Posted by krzysiek View Post

      I must say... it was very surprising to see JOHN asking for advice!!! Just goes to show, we all need to learn! (You just seem like a typical 'guru' to me so that's why I was surprised, nothing offensive meant at all!)
      Lol. You are used to people making up answers even when they dont know them to save face and maintain image..., or for an opportunity to sell something... Lots of agendas...

      Im not too good to ask personally, the merit of my experience is its own credibility.

      Whatever you hear me say, you can count on, because I dont act like I know things I dont, but you can bet , if I say I know something, I do.

      Know nothing about qr codes, but I bet I can sell em... again with an angle.
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      • Profile picture of the author WillR
        Originally Posted by John Durham View Post

        Lol. You are used to people making up answers even when they dont know them to save face and maintain image..., or for an opportunity to sell something... Lots of agendas...

        Im not too good to ask personally, the merit of my experience is its own credibility.

        Whatever you hear me say, you can count on, because I dont act like I know things I dont, but you can bet , if I say I know something, I do.

        Know nothing about qr codes, but I bet I can sell em... again with an angle.
        John,

        I'm not sure if you have seen this thread but it is definitely worth checking out. It has been going for a few months now and after reading through this you should know everything you need to know about QR codes:

        http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...-qr-codes.html
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  • Profile picture of the author allegrity
    Agreed, it is funny seeing the top dogs asking for help
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