QR Code Business Cards
QR Code Business Card
A QR code business card is the newest technology for exchanging online contact information. This business card embeds your contact information into a “Quick Response” (QR) bar code that can be automatically scanned into someone’s cell phone, computer, or other device. A square code is imprinted on a business card for easy scanning of contact information, URLs, or other information you wish to share with potential customers.
The QR code business card includes a four-color printing process, printed on 2 x 3.5 inch 12pt+ weight card stock or durable plastic. Also consider other printed materials such as flyers, postcards, coupons and discounts, conference/meeting badges, and capture business cards that include peel-off stickers, for embedding QR codes.
Note: Technology is changing daily, but QR codes currently talk to cell phones that include cameras and require a quick installation of a QR reader. Once a QR code is scanned into a cell phone, the information may be added to Contacts. New phones may already have the app installed.
Advantages
For an emerging high-tech solution to transferring business card information from paper to online devices, the QR code business card is the way to go. It is impressive and trendy. It may be used for additional business solutions such as conference and meeting badge tracking, static contact information, coupons and discounts, etc.
QR code business cards use the standard four-color printing process in a 2.5 x 3 inch size with vibrant colors and basic text and graphic elements needed by most businesses. The process is only slightly more expensive than standard business cards and uses high-quality 12pt+ weight card stock or other durable materials such as plastic. This is an impressionable low-cost solution for high-volume customer bases.
Disadvantages
Printing QR code business cards is slightly more costly and usually requires the recipient have a cell phone or computer with a camera. It also requires the recipient to download a free code reader. If you rely solely on a scan of your contact information in lieu of business card exchange, you may miss some potential clients who are using dated technology. You may be somewhat limited in creativity, since some of your business card space will be dedicated to the QR code.
Design Ideas
Consider the following design ideas for QR code business cards:
- Contact Information. In lieu of large amounts of text printed within the small space on your business card, opt for a QR code including the information. This gives you more space for creative images and typefaces.
- Flyers. If you have a flyer describing your business, include it in a QR code on the back sides of your business card. Your flyer can be scanned into phones and social media websites for visibility.
- Postcards. Design a promotional post card for your business that may be scanned by your potential customers for future reference.
- Coupons and Discounts. Include coupons and discounts as QR codes on the back sides of your business cards for an unexpected bonus.
- Conference or Business Meeting Badges. Use printed QR code badges on the flip side of your business cards to manage team security at your conferences or business meetings.
- Capture Business Cards. Use capture business cards to print QR codes as stickers on the back sides of your business cards. These stickers may include embedded QR codes with all of the above design ideas.
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Here’s The Deal
If your business demands emerging technical solutions for transferring business card information, consider the QR code business card. It is a cost-effective and cutting-edge design that is sure to impress customers in the high-tech industry. QR code business cards print using the standard four-color printing process in a 2.5 x 3 inch firm 12pt+ weight card stock or durable plastic. Choose from distinct and vibrant colors in any shades you need for clearly printed images and text. Design your QR code business cards with a ready-made design template and place your order with an online commercial printer.