[napl owners conference 2011] print + mobile: understanding qr codes

Print + Mobile: Understanding QR Codes

John Foley, Jr.

Print + Mobile: Understanding QR Codes

John Foley, Jr.

Copyright 2011. interlinkONE, Inc.

John Foley, Jr.John Foley, Jr.• Grow Socially, Inc –

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Media• Plan, Manage, Execute and

Measure

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Management Software• Plan, build, manage,

execute and measure all marketing activities

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• A guide to help you become a Marketing Services …


Before I Begin …Before I Begin …Before I Begin …Before I Begin …

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What’s on the AgendaWhat’s on the Agenda

• QR Codes – Why Should We Care?

• Creation and Design• Best Practices for

Implementation • Answers to Common Questions


QR Codes: QR Codes: Why Should Why Should We Care?We Care?


Results of USPS PromotionResults of USPS Promotion

• “Nearly one third of all Standard Mail in the past two months contained a QR code”

Source: http://multichannelmerchant.com/printchannel/postal/usps-qr-code-promotion-0831jt1/


The Game-ChangerThe Game-Changer


July 2011 StatisticsJuly 2011 Statistics

58% of Americans between the ages of 25 and 34 now own a smartphone.

68% of smartphone owners access the internet/email on their handheld daily.

Source: Pew Internet research and American life Project


Knowledge is SpreadingKnowledge is Spreading

• “Almost half of all smartphones have downloaded an app capable of scanning a QR code”

Source: InternetRetailer.com: http://ilnk.me/9c89


Meet the QR CodeMeet the QR Code

42967089


Year of Birth = 1994Year of Birth = 1994

Term - QR code is a Registered Trademark - Denso Wave, Incorporated.


QR = “Quick Response”QR = “Quick Response”


Applications for ScanningApplications for Scanning


Solution in ActionSolution in ActionSolution in ActionSolution in Action


QR Codes: QR Codes: Creation & Creation & DesignDesign


Creation OptionsCreation Options


What To Look for In a Creator

What To Look for In a Creator

• Can you change the URL?• Does the solution shorten the

URL?• Bulk-Upload Capability• Measurement and Tracking?


QReateAndTrack.comQReateAndTrack.com


QR Options Other than URLs

QR Options Other than URLs


Simple vs. ComplexSimple vs. Complex


Not Every Pixel is NeededNot Every Pixel is Needed


Insert A LogoInsert A Logo

http://ilnk.me/QRLogo


Color Choice OptionsColor Choice Options

• Contrast is key!• Test, test, test!


Use of Color, Logo, & Pattern

Use of Color, Logo, & Pattern

Tips on how to do this: http://ilnk.me/QRPattern


Important! Include Padding

Important! Include Padding


Super-Sizedfor Buildings& Billboards


Business Card SizeBusiness Card Size


Custom QR CodesCustom QR Codes


Best Practices Best Practices for for ImplementingImplementing

QR CodesQR Codes


Shorten the URL!Shorten the URL!


Provide Clear DirectionsProvide Clear Directions


Mobilize Your Content!Mobilize Your Content!


Mobile Needs…Mobile Needs…

Inquiry Forms

Social Integration

Easy to See & Click


Mobile NetworkingMobile Networking


Ask – Why Would You Scan?

Ask – Why Would You Scan?

• Provide Directions / Map• Click-to-Call or Click-to-SMS• To Easily Learn Important Details• To Opt-In for More Information


Track, Measure, TestTrack, Measure, Test


How Do I…How Do I…


Make MoneyMake Money• Custom QR Code

Design

• Mobile Website Creation

• Build their Database!


Make Money (cont.)Make Money (cont.)• Reporting

• Multi-Channel (i.e. PURL vs. QR vs. Email, etc.)


Create Personalized QR Codes

Create Personalized QR Codes


Bulk/PURLs QR Codes (cont.)

Bulk/PURLs QR Codes (cont.)

QReateAndTrack.com


How to Create a Mobile Website

How to Create a Mobile Website

• Custom Code• Third Party Services• Mobile Website Building

Applications


Mobile CMS: Product Features

What to look for?

Mobile CMS: Product Features

What to look for?Easily Build Mobile Websites

Color-Scheme Pickers

WYSIWYG Editor

Form Builder

Real-Time Reporting

http://iFlyMobi.com


Templates For Different Needs

Templates For Different Needs


Easy to Use Admin Features

Easy to Use Admin Features


Color Scheme/Picker Options

Color Scheme/Picker Options


Mobile FormsMobile Forms-For surveys, inquiries, lead generation, registrations, etc.

-Specify response routing information for each form


Don’t Forget FundamentalsDon’t Forget

Fundamentals• Give a compelling reason to scan• Know your audience• Focus on the mobile experience


Download QR Code Tool Kit

Download QR Code Tool Kit

TheQRToolKit.com


Contact MeContact Me

iFlyMobi.com

QR Code


Thank You!Thank You!

• Any questions?


How Can interlinkONE Help?How Can interlinkONE Help?

• QReateAndTrack.com

• iFlyMobi.com

• Call us with questions!978-694-9992

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