QR code and short link guides
Straightforward guides on making QR codes that scan, tracking them for free, and using short links to measure everything you print or publish.
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- Basics
What Is a QR Code? How They Work, in Plain English
A plain-English explanation of what a QR code is, how the pattern stores data, what the squares and dots mean, and when to use one.
6 min read
- How-to
How to Create a QR Code for Free (No Sign-Up)
Step-by-step guide to creating a QR code for free online: choose a type, enter your content, test the scan and download a print-ready PNG or SVG.
5 min read
- How-to
How to Make a Wi-Fi QR Code for Guests
Create a Wi-Fi QR code so guests join your network without typing a password. Covers WPA2/WPA3, hidden networks, iPhone and Android support.
5 min read
- Strategy
Dynamic vs Static QR Codes: Which One Do You Need?
The real difference between static and dynamic QR codes, what each costs, when editability matters, and how to get dynamic behaviour for free.
6 min read
- Strategy
12 QR Code Best Practices That Actually Increase Scans
Practical QR code best practices for print and digital — minimum size, quiet zone, contrast, calls to action, mobile landing pages and testing.
7 min read
- Basics
What Is a URL Shortener and When Should You Use One?
How URL shorteners work, what a 301 vs 302 redirect means, when short links help, and how to use them for tracking QR codes and campaigns.
5 min read
- How-to
How to Track QR Code Scans (Free Method)
Track QR code scans without a paid QR platform: encode a short link, read click analytics, and use one code per placement to compare channels.
6 min read