Scan QR Codes without additional apps!

iOS 11 introduced native QR code scanning directly into the camera app!

This is a huge step in terms of customer reach and ease of use for all iPhone owners. Your potential customer base has now grown automatically.

All QRReady QR Codes can be scanned and used with ease from any iOS device. Simply open the Canera app (built in) and position over any QRReady QR code. Users will be asked to open your website as normal.

 

 

QR Code Stats Map Overlay

Mobile View of Dashboard Landing Page with Google Maps Integration.
Mobile View of your Dashboard Landing Page with Google Maps Integration.

We’ve added Google Maps integration for Scan Statistics!

This feature is currently in beta with select member accounts, but rest assured we will be rolling it out to pro accounts early May, 2017.

By default the map data overlay will display the previous 30 days worth of data points on the map, this will give you a quick view of how your QR Codes are performing.

All time/aggregate scan data will be available as well, each view can be found under the corresponding tab on your dashboard.

Mobile View on Dashboard, All Time Scan Statistics Chart displaying breakdown by client.

As always, to create your own account visit the registration page, each account comes with a 14 day trial!

QR Code Designer Updates

We’re happy to announce new updates to our QR Code Designer tool!

In addition to choosing foreground, and background colors you can now set the background color to transparent. This allows the QR Code image to be placed on an existing photo and use that as the background color.

You can also choose the error correction level for your QR Code. Each level has its benefits so use the best one for you. Below is a breakdown of each error correction level, the higher the error correction level the more complex the QR Code will appear:

  • Low – 7% error correction level
  • Medium – 15% error correction level
  • Best – 25% error correction level
  • High – 30% error correction level

 

Low Error Correction

 

High Error Correction

 

We’re also introducing our QR Code Styles. You have several choices for how the QR Code will appear when rendered. There are currently 4 styles to choose from; Default, Outlined, Rounded, Disconnect.

 

Please let us know what you think of the updates, or if you have any questions in the comments!

QR Code Designer – Customize your QR Codes to Match Your Style!

We’re happy to announce our QR Code Design Tool.

In addition to Branding your QR Codes, You can now define the Background, and Foreground Colors.

To use the QR Code Designer; browse to your QR Code Management page and choose the QR Code you want to Design. Click the “QR Code Designer” button.

QR Code Design Tool

This will open up the QR Code Design Tool in which you will be able to set the Foreground Color, Background Color, as well as set your Branding Image.

 

QR Code Designer

We hope you enjoy the new QR Code Design Tool and we look forward to seeing what combinations you come up with.

Happing Designing!

QR Code Branding – Add Your Company Logo to your QR Codes

QR Code Branding

QR Code Branding

 

We’re happy to announce that you can now automatically brand your QR Codes with our newly added QR Code Branding Feature.

Many times our customers find themselves downloading a QR Code and opening it up in photoshop to add their own personal branding or logo. This can now be done automatically when you create a new QR Code or by updating an existing QR Code.

Your chosen Branding Image will be centered and scaled (maximum of 25% of your QR Code,) which is small enough to not lose the ability to scan the QR Code.

 

You can find the QR Branding Upload under QR Management.

QR Branding
QR Branding

 

Once you upload a Brand Image, you can Create a new QR Code and add the Branding Image.

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Create new QR Code with Brand Image

 

If you want to add your Brand Image to an existing QR Code, simply ‘Edit’ the QR Code and choose to add your Brand Image. You can then download the new QR Code with your Brand Image imposed on top.

Add Brand Image to Existing QR Code.
Add Brand Image to Existing QR Code.

 

Enjoy the new Feature, and know that we’re working hard to bring you the best QR tools possible.

 

Happy QR’ing!

Read Access – Give Access to ALL your Team Members

Our Customers love the ability to require a password for their QR Codes. Most of them work in teams where they need to collaborate with other team members. One request was to be able to allow team members to view Password Protected QR Codes without having to pass around passwords to view them.

 

So without further ado, we’re proud to announce that you can now do just that! We’ve also added an expiration date option to Read Access Users. This will allow you to set it, and forget it.

 

Manage Read Access

 

Read Access can be turned off at anytime afterwards, just click the “Revoke Access” button on the manage page and its off. Don’t forget to take advantage of the expiration date too. It just makes life easier!

As always, let us know what you think in the comments.

~ QR Ready

 

 

Welcome to QR Ready

 

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Scan Me!

Welcome to your one stop shop for Augmented QR Codes (AQR). Augmented QR Codes are intended to add functionality to existing QR Codes. QR Codes on their own are pretty basic and have not held up to consumer demands for interactive marketing content. Our revolutionary AQR Codes do not interfere with existing QR Codes, in fact they’re still standard QR Codes! So no need for proprietary software, any QR Code reader will work.

The intent of this blog is to be transparent about features and direction related to our products and how we can best provide you or your organization tremendous value using an existing and tested format; the QR Code.

We have developed a unique approach to using QR Codes that extend their intended purpose well beyond the limitations imposed by the architecture of the QR Code design specification. We give you complete control of your QR Code after you have released it to the public. This way you don’t have to reprint marketing material when you want to update your QR Code content. This can be done seamlessly with a few clicks without disrupting the consumer experience.

Features such as password protecting, disabling, redirecting, hosted content and usage statistics (among other features) are built into our AQR Code System. If you ever need to contact us please leave a comment below or email us at help@qrready.com and we’ll be more than happy to assist you.

Also, be sure to set up an account and try out our service free for 2 weeks by visiting the account signup page.

Check back to learn more about what Our Augmented QR Codes are and how they can benefit your business!

 

Thanks,

QR Ready