Mobile Marketing &QR Codes
What are these QR Codes anyway?
"A QR Code is a two-dimensional bar code created by Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. The 'QR' is derived from 'Quick Response', as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed.”WikipediaQR Codes defined
“2D barcodes are to mobilewhat the URL was to the internet”John Puterbaugh/CEO - NellymoserQR Codes defined
Popping up everywhereSeattle-PI.com
Mobile-optimized Site defined“It’s a website that’s been designed specifically for a smartphone: it prioritizes what’s important for a user on the go, it features elements that are easy to see and interact with (instead of minuscule type, or rich media components that may or may not load), and ultimately, it leads to happy users, and customers.”Jason Spero - Head of Mobile Ads/Google
WelcomeMiles Austin@milesaustinmaustin@fillthefunnel.com206-660-0006www.fillthefunnel.com
I asked you to expect to…Learn how to create QR Codes at no costLearn why Mobile website optimization is importantUnderstand the power of Analytics & QR CodesView a fully functional campaign in action
I encouraged you to attendto reach a larger pool of clientsto stand out from your competitorsto learn about QR Codes and their buzzto learn what mobile-optimized meansSee live demo’s of the latest technology
I promised you I will share…Web tools which create QR CodesWhat you need to scan QR CodesReference sources for further learningBest practices for getting started with mobile marketing.
Data DelugeEvery 18 months for the last decade the world has doubled the data it pushes to you, underscoring the need for strategic, more efficient communications.New York Times, June 2010
Mobile Surge”Smartphones surpassed PC sales last week.  By the way, PC’s are not catching up.  Smartphones are the future of games, productivity, apps, everything we think about…you have the phone, the new PC, if you will.Eric Schmidt / CEO-Google February 2011
Is my customer scanning?Mobio.com
Is my customer scanning?Mobio.com
Is my customer scanning?Mobio.com
Is my customer scanning?Mobio.com
Is my customer scanning?Mobio.com
Let’s get a QR Code scannerhttp://m.clikbrix.comon your smartphone
What can a QR Code link to?Calendar EventContact InfoEmail AddressGeo LocationPhone NumberSMSTextURLWifi Network?http://zxing.appspot.com/generator/
Let’s create a QR code?http://zxing.appspot.com/generator/
Custom URL ShortenersConvenient in communicationsContinues your branding awarenessTwitter friendlyAnalyticsCustom URL ShortenersbudURL.pro
Best practices
Best PracticesTell them what to doShare a link to get a QR Code ScannerProvide a URL for every QR CodeUse a URL Shortener for analyticsLink to a Mobile optimized Site/Page
Tell them what to do
Share a link to a scanner app
Provide a URL for every QR Code
Mobile-optimized for my friend…Fat-finger Freddie
Where to use them?
Where to use them?
Let’s see what we have learned so far
What did they do wrong here?
How about this one?
What could you do with this?
Local restaurantMultiple locationsCaptive business audienceDaily menu changesSpecialty offeringsLoyal customersHere is a recent example…
From this
to this
Full Suite ExampleQR + Real Estate
A turnkey solution
Customers engage here
Menu of Choices
Integrated everywhere
All options from one screen
Look for robust features that get you instantly mobile – meaningfully differentiate and connect you
Your Professional Profile Page  Includes your personal headshot & company logo
 A visual list of your Property Listings
 All of your relevant contact information
 One-Click phone number dialing for users
 Include your Facebook and Twitter accounts
 ‘About Me’ and ‘My Welcome Video’ functionality to let perspective homebuyers learn about you and your expertise
 Automatically allow visitors to share you Profile  with others on Facebook, Twitter and by email Short URL automatically generated for you Profile Page
Your Profile Page is automatically search engine optimizedYour Property Listings Pages Property Photos
 Property Specifications
 Virtual Tour Mobile Video for each Property Listing
 Property Details – include all the unique details to make   it sell   Next Open House – add up to 3
 ‘Neighborhood Insider’ – write about what makes the  property and the area special Automatic Google Map to the property
 Contact the Agent
 Allow visitors to share your property on Facebook, Twitter   and by email Direct link back to your Professional Profile PageReporting Keep track of total and unique visitors to your   mobile & desktop Professional Page Track what day of the week and what time of day your pages are receiving the most visits
 Learn which properties get the most visits

Mobile Marketing and QR Codes

Editor's Notes

  • #14 Key Takeaways:The majority of QR scanning is coming from individuals in the 35-44 years of agebracket (25%). *Steady adoption is being seen amongst all age brackets between 18 and 54 years of age (84%)
  • #15 Key Takeaways:Majority of QR scanners are females (64%) - generally head of households.*Women show more interest than men in collecting information on products and services, entering contests, and making purchases using their Smartphone.
  • #16 Key Takeaways:*QR barcode scanning grew an impressive 1200% from July to December 2010.*Traffic peaked in Novʼ10 due to the pre-Christmas rush and advertiser marketing campaigns before a late December lull.*Fully integrated QR campaigns (print, web, TV) have seen a steady increase since Oct. 2010 helping drive the growth
  • #17 Key Takeaways:QR scanning to receive information on a product or service is by far the most popular type.Payment scans are still in the early-adopter phase accounting for only 5% of total QR scans
  • #18 Key Takeaways:*Mobile Payments grew 118% in 2H 2010 (July through December).*While payments only make up 5% of QR scans in total, the growth rate is impressive
  • #19 Think about how you could use a QR Code when you get back to your office today.