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QR codes - what are they and how do they work

QR codes are similar to the barcodes used by retailers. The key difference between the two is the amount of data they can hold or share.Their ability to hold more information and their ease of use makes them practical for small businesses.

When you scan or read a QR code with your iPhone, Android or other camera-enabled Smartphone, you can link to digital content on the web; activate a number of phone functions including email, IM and SMS; and connect the mobile device to a web browser.

Any of these functions are easily achieved by creating your QR code.  It’s a simple process of entering the appropriate data into the QR code generator and it all takes just a few minutes.

The ability of QR codes to connect people with each other and to multimedia digital content is very useful for businesses and consumers alike.

QR code Generators – There are a number of sites for generating QR codes and they’re all free.  An Internet search for QR code generator will offer many choices.

QR code Readers – QR code readers are available for most smart phones with cameras. A simple search will offer you plenty of choice