QR Code Blog
Tips, guides, and best practices for creating and using QR codes effectively.
When a Broken QR Code Fails Someone Who Needs Help
In health and nonprofit contexts, a broken QR code isn't a lost sale — it's a person not getting help. The reliability argument for lifetime QR pricing on public-service use cases.
How WiFi QR Codes Work for Restaurants (and Why They Boost Table Turnover)
Learn how WiFi QR codes work for restaurants, why they increase table turnover by 15-20%, and how to implement them without monthly fees. Based on 50,000+ business deployments.
QR Code on a Business Card: What to Link, Size, Placement & Print Test
Add a QR code to a business card the right way. Compare vCard vs link, static vs editable QR, sizing, quiet zone, matte vs gloss, SVG vs PNG, job-change risk, and a real pre-print acceptance test.
What Is a vCard? The Digital Contact Format That Replaces Business Cards
vCard is the standard digital contact format used in QR codes and apps. Learn how it works, why businesses use it, and how to create your own vCard QR code.
How Real Estate Description Generators Work (and Why They Save Time)
Learn how AI-powered real estate description generators create compelling listings in minutes, saving agents hours per property. Includes practical tips and tools.
QR Codes for Construction Sites: Safety Docs and Equipment Tracking
Learn how QR codes improve construction site safety and equipment management. Practical guide with real examples, data, and actionable steps for small businesses.
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.