Guides to QR codes and mobile pages
Short, practical guides for anyone putting a QR code on paper. Where something is a rule of thumb rather than a standard, we say so.
- QR codes for print: size, contrast and the quiet zoneHow to print a QR code that scans: how big to make it, why contrast and the quiet zone matter, PNG vs SVG, paper finishes, and how to proof before a print run.4 min read
- QR codes for events: tickets, schedules, Wi-Fi and feedbackWhere QR codes help at conferences, markets, gigs and weddings: schedules, Wi-Fi, maps, feedback and social links, plus sizing for signs and badges.3 min read
- QR code menus: what works for restaurants, cafés and barsHow to run a QR code menu guests like: a fast mobile menu page, table tent sizing, Wi-Fi codes, accessibility, and why you should still keep paper menus.3 min read
- QR codes for musicians, bands and artistsPractical QR code ideas for bands, musicians and visual artists: merch tables, gig posters, album inserts and exhibitions, plus a link page you own.3 min read
- Dynamic vs static QR codes: what's the difference?Static QR codes hold the content itself; dynamic codes hold a short link a service can redirect. When each makes sense, the hidden costs, and a free middle path.3 min read
- How to track QR code scans with UTM parametersMeasure visits from printed QR codes without a paid service: add utm_source, utm_medium and utm_campaign tags to the link and read them in analytics.2 min read
- QR code security: how quishing works and how to stay safeHow QR code scams (quishing) work, from fake parking-meter stickers to urgent emails, what the FBI and FTC advise, and how businesses can protect printed codes.3 min read
- Mobile landing pages for QR codes: what to put on themWhat a page behind a printed QR code needs: fast loading, one clear action, readable text, thumb-sized buttons and a stable address. A checklist for small sites.3 min read
Tools
QR code generator
Links, text, vCard, Wi-Fi, SMS, email, phone and X. Colors, logo, error correction, PNG and SVG.
Square page builder
A one-page mobile site with your bio, links and contact buttons, exported as one HTML file.
Wi-Fi QR code
Guests point a camera and join. Escapes tricky characters in names and passwords for you.
Contact (vCard) QR code
Name, phone, email and address in one scan, ready for a business card.
QR code for X (Twitter)
Point a code at your X profile, a pinned post, or a pre-written post people can share.
Print templates
Business card, flyer, table tent and poster layouts with the code placed at a size that scans.
Size & distance calculator
How big to print a code for the distance people will scan from, and what that means in pixels.