QR Codes & WordPress Plugins

#WPyall SCAN IT! Incorporating QR CODES intoStephanie True Moss

#WPyallAbout MeStephanie True Moss @truemc @Qrmedia Co-host #QRchat True Moss Communications  TrueMoss.com  Qrmedia.us  QRmediaGuide.com

#WPyallQR Codes: they’re everywhere By now you’ve probably scanned QR Codes.

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#WPyallSource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code

#WPyallAbout QR codes 2D Barcodes QR = Quick Response Learn how they work What they are capable of doing Created for Auto industry Multiple Ways to use QR CodesQR codes are capable of using the smartphone’s camera, GPS, phone, SMS, internetconnection and more.

#WPyallHow much information? 1D Barcode – Code 39 2D Barcode – PDF417 QR Code

#WPyallWhat Can QR Codes Do? Browse to a website Bookmark a website  Android Market Search Make a phone call  Foursquare Check-in Send an email  YouTube, Vimeo - Play Video Send a SMS / Text Msg  Play MP3 Create a vCard  Tweet on Twitter Create a meCard  WiFi Networks - Android Create a vCalendar Event  Plain Text Google Maps  LinkedIn Profile Bing Maps  Image, Photo Geographical Coordinates  Facebook Likes iTunes Store  Paypal payments/donations iTunes App URL  & More

#WPyallWhere Can QR Codes Go? Business Cards  Building Permits Magazines  Labels Newspapers  Scoreboards Direct Mail  Nametags Signs  Television Buildings  Websites T-Shirts  Billboards Jewelry  & More

#WPyallQR Code Scanning20.1 million mobile phone owners in the U.S. usedtheir phones to scan a QR code in the 3-monthaverage period ending October 2011. 59.4% from home 44% from a retail store 26.6% from a grocery store. 21.4% while at work 11.2% while outside or on public transportation 10% while in a restaurant.

#WPyallThink Mobile Resist the urge to put a QR code on your website that leads to:

#WPyallThink Mobile Resist the urge to put a QR code on your website that leads to: the very same full-size website! … You will certainly lose the impact and disappoint the end users.

#WPyallThink Mobile Where will your QR Code take the scanner?

#WPyallThink Mobile Where will your QR Code take the scanner? Create a mobile landing page. A traditional website is hard to read.

#WPyallGive Something Extra  Think Creatively and Consumer Focused.

#WPyallGive Something Extra  Think Creatively and Consumer Focused.  Offer Video Instructions or Care & Maintenance Information.

#WPyallOffer, Call to Action

#WPyallAdd QR Codes - PluginsShortCodes / Quick TagsQR Tag [qrcodetag]content[/qrcodetag]5 Second QR Codes [qrcode]content[/qrcode]WCS QR Code Generator [wcs_qr_code] (permalink)

#WPyallPluginsQR Code Redirect custom post type

#WPyallPlugins[qr_code id=xx size=xx]

#WPyallAdd QR Codes - WidgetsWidgets• WolframAlpha.com Embed Code (shortcode plugin)[wolframalphawidget id=“xxx”theme=“orange”]

#WPyallAdd QR Codes - WidgetsWidgets• WolframAlpha.com

#WPyallAdd QR Codes - WidgetsWidgets• Mobile-Barcodes.com Embed Code <iframe>

#WPyallAdd QR Codes - WidgetsWidgets

#WPyallAdd QR CodesGoogle Chart API• Add the code to single.php file• Place extended URL in browser, save resulting QR Code

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#WPyallCreate Campaign QR Codes

#WPyallQR Code Services

#WPyall QR Codes/Shortener URLs http://qrmedia.us/the-atl-welcomes-travelers-with-qr-codes-discounts-deals/bit.ly or goo.gl Long URL Shortened URL http://bit.ly/fUJxTH

#WPyallInclude Instructions Include instructions on how to scan QR codes. Remember that not everyone knows what QR codes are or that they can have fun scanning them. Perhaps list a few QR Code scanners that work on multiple platforms. • Open QR code scanner application on your smart phone. Point the phone’s camera at the code, scanner will do the rest.

#WPyallInclude Instructions

#WPyallInclude Instructions QR Codes extend the possibilities! StopAfib.org, a non-profit organization, shares information via QR codes. They also give instructions for scanning and even for downloading QR code scanning applications. StopAfib.org Source: QRmedia

#WPyallInclude Instructions Source: QRmedia See them, Scan them

#WPyallTest, Test, and Test Again!  Test your QR code to make sure that it resolves to the correct mobile optimized URL or content.  Be sure to test using different smart phone and QR code scanner/ reader apps.

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#WPyallQR Code Generators List!

http://birminghamblogging.com	1167
http://qrmedia.us	121
http://youngsblog.com	110
http://geekalabama.com	46
http://feeds.feedburner.com	1
http://translate.googleusercontent.com	1

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