The Link QR code
A QR code can point to many different things, such as a webpage, text, or a file. However, the most popular type is the link QR code! This code directs users to any webpage you choose. How does it work? Let us explain!
In short
- With the link QR code, you can direct people to any webpage you want.
- It is possible to let other people pay with this QR code, as well as many other applications.
- Create this QR code for free with our generator!
Why the link QR code?
With the link QR code, you can:
- Send people to any webpage of your choice.
- Let people pay with your QR code
- Edit the webpage you’re linking to at any time.
- Track the number of scans.
- Choose between a free or paid version. The paid version costs $8.99 and comes without our logo!
Scan this example! A link QR code that directs to the BBC website.
How to create it:
- Log in or create an account.
- Click on ‘+Create QR Code’.
- Select ‘link (website)’ in the pop-up window.
- Give your QR code a name.
- Enter the URL where the QR code should direct users.
- Optionally, you can customize the QR code.
- Test the QR code by scanning the draft version.
- Click ‘finish and save’.
- And you’re done!
Tips & Tricks
- Customize your QR code to make it more attractive for people to scan!
- If you want to provide specific information or prompt a certain action: use the URL of the relevant page in the QR code. You don’t always have to link to your homepage!
- Consider using the social media QR code if you want to link to multiple websites using one QR code.
FAQ
For dynamic QR-codes we currently offer the types link, video, audio, pdf, text, image, vCard, Review and social media.
The most asked question! It also frustrates us if our customers use other QR platforms. The QR codes created there are often unexpectedly dynamic, and suddenly you as customer are forced to pay for a subscription, or you QR code expires. We can do better. So do your QR codes expire?
Answer: No.
If you create a QR code at our generator it wil never expire. It will work forever. This is true for both static and dynamic QR codes.
1 exception to clean up the system. If your dynamic QR code is not scanned (free version) for more than 3 months it will be archived. You will receive a warning email before it will be archived.
This is very easy with our QR code generator, and works as follows:
At QRcode.me you can choose to edit the colors, block patterns, the edges, insert your own logo, add a customized frame, adapt the quality, choose a size, and more. With dynamic QR codes you can even enter a customized link which everyone will see when scanning your QR code. There are a lot of options to make your QR code perfect! Looking for more explanation about all our options and how to use them? Click here.