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Thousands of dollars in 2011 begging for a home

by Quentin
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I just got my new Android HTC Wildfire to test new android apps and one was for the QR Codes.

I was simply amazed at how many big companies using QR Codes and mobile advertising but do not have a mobile ready site.

Its just work sitting there asking for you to make them an offer.

Quentin
#2011 #begging #dollars #home #thousands
  • Profile picture of the author myob
    You can create a QR code for your own offer easily just by entering your url for it at this website:

    QR Code Maker (not affiliate link)

    Save the QR code to your computer, send it out SMS, or print it on stationery, advertising or packaging, a t-shirt, or even a Facebook page.

    This works for all android-enabled phones, not sure about iPhones.
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    • Profile picture of the author Quentin
      Originally Posted by myob View Post

      You can create a QR code for your own offer easily just by entering your url for it at this website:

      QR Code Maker (not affiliate link)

      Save the QR code to your computer, send it out SMS, or print it on stationery, advertising or packaging, a t-shirt, or even a Facebook page.

      This works for all android-enabled phones, not sure about iPhones.
      I was not wanting to know how to create a code but saying lots of people are doing it but forgetting that people are on smart phones so when you use the link you should be taken to a mobile friendly site.

      Q
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  • Profile picture of the author vndnbrgj
    Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what is this code for?
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    • Profile picture of the author myob
      Originally Posted by vndnbrgj View Post

      Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what is this code for?
      It's a small graphic code. You will soon see QR Codes (Quick Response codes) in magazine advertisements, billboards, web pages or even on someone’s t-shirt. Once it is in your cell phone, it gives you details about that business (allowing users to search for nearby locations), or details about the person wearing the t-shirt, show you a URL which you can click to see a trailer for a movie, or it may give you a coupon which you can use in a local outlet, etc.

      The reason why they are more useful than a standard barcode is that they can store (and digitally present) much more data, including url links, geo coordinates, and text. The other key feature of QR Codes is that instead of requiring a chunky hand-held scanner to scan them, many modern smartphones can scan them.
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  • Profile picture of the author GreenMachine
    Originally Posted by Quentin View Post

    I just got my new Android HTC Wildfire to test new android apps and one was for the QR Codes.

    I was simply amazed at how many big companies using QR Codes and mobile advertising but do not have a mobile ready site.

    Its just work sitting there asking for you to make them an offer.

    Quentin
    The problem with this is that many phones are all ready equipped to view full webpages... many of these big companies don't want to shell out the $$$ that is required for a mobile site with the functionality that they require. It is just work sitting there but I don't know if its worth the time to try to get that work unless you are a good designer who can get some of these complex mobile sites whipped out quickly.. Of course then again I don't do design so who knows... I do love the convenience of QR codes though.. and just for mentioning... I've yet to find a QR that leads me to something I can't view on my iphone (sure enough the next one I scan will probably be a flash website )
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    • Profile picture of the author steelhead
      The advantage of mobile sites is that you generally don't need to squint and scroll so much. Smart phones can detect a mobile site and will display it rather than the customary, shall I say, desktop site when encountered.

      This means that you can't display as much information on a mobile site. If you as a client were considering having a coder develop a mobile site, you have to limit the design to the most imprortant two or three things you want to display for navigation and the like.

      So, yes. If you are a coder there is work to be had. If you are a marketer, then it depends on the kind of traffic you are driving and the marketing channels in use.

      One example, QR codes could be the interactive response mechanism when placed on an outdoor analog advertisement. The code could simply point to the mobile site where the inquirer would quickly acquire a discount or giveaway.

      -Steve
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