QR Code Blog
Tips, guides, and best practices for creating and using QR codes effectively.
The Laundromat Beat the Coffee Shop: What One Customer Taught Me About Flyers
A solo real estate agent handed out flyers for three years without knowing if anyone read them. One week of per-location QR tracking rewrote his map — and mine.
How Small QR Codes Work: The 2026 Size Limits You Need to Know
QR code size limits explained with real data. Learn minimum dimensions, scanning distances, and practical guidelines for 2026 deployments. Based on 50,000+ business tests.
How Photo QR Codes Work: Save 80% on Printing Costs
Learn how photo QR codes actually work, why they reduce printing costs by 80%, and how to create them properly. Includes real business examples and technical details.
QR Code Call to Action: What Text to Print Next to Your Code
Learn what text to print next to QR codes to boost scans. Practical examples for small businesses, events, and marketing. Avoid common mistakes with actionable tips.
QR Codes on Product Labels: FDA Rules and Packaging Compliance
Learn how to use QR codes on product labels while meeting FDA requirements. Practical guide for small businesses on compliance, design, and implementation.
Frequently asked questions about QR codes
Do QR codes expire?
Static QR codes never expire because the destination is encoded directly into the image. Dynamic QR codes keep working as long as the redirect stays active. With OwnQR, the US$15 one-time plan has no monthly renewal. Its dynamic QR codes still rely on OwnQR's hosted redirect service.
Can I change where a QR code points after it's printed?
Only with a dynamic QR code. A static code locks in the destination, so changing it means reprinting. A dynamic code points to a short redirect you can edit anytime, even after printing, and the code image stays the same.
Are QR codes free to create?
Yes. Generating a static or redirect QR code is free. Upgrading a code to dynamic, which adds an editable destination and scan analytics, is a one-time US$15 with OwnQR, with no recurring subscription for that plan.
How do I track how many times a QR code is scanned?
Use a dynamic QR code. Your dashboard shows total scans, scans in the last 7 days, the top device, and the top cities, so you can see how a printed code is performing.
What can a QR code link to?
Any destination URL: a website, WiFi network, vCard, PDF, social profile, music or video link, restaurant menu, or event page. The QR simply opens whatever URL it points to.