QR codes are powerful pieces of technology used globally for marketing and industrial purposes. With uses that can streamline your organization in a range of ways, the QR Code solutions available are vast, to say the least.
But what about QR Code editing? Is it possible to keep the same QR Code, but provide new information or a different destination, and how do you achieve this?
In this guide, we'll examine the process of changing the link of an existing QR Code. We'll also look at how you can achieve more QR Code scans, how to create a QR Code, the difference between a Static QR Code and a Dynamic QR Code, and more.
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Creating QR codes has never been simpler. In fact, it's as easy as counting to three when you use our QR Code Generator.
Step 1 - To kick things off, choose 'Create QR Code' which you can see above. Then, pick your QR Code type.
Step 2 - In the 'URL' field you can see in the above image, paste the web address or digital location you'd like to direct users to.
Step 3 - Finally, customize your code before you hit generate. Adding colors, unique frames, different sizes, and your logo or other imagery can help you achieve more scans, regardless of your QR Code type.
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When we're talking about QR codes, we're referring to either a Dynamic QR Code or a Static QR Code. There are key differences between the two and benefits of both, from the destination URLs you can use, the data you can access, and if you can log who's scanned your codes.
Static Codes work like any other code - they contain links or information that's provided when a user scans it.
However, while you can add a website page or URL to a Static Code, you can't change the link once you've hit save and download. You also can't track your codes or access analytics about the QR Code's content.
As a result, Static Codes are best for single-use campaigns or for information that won't change. Providing discount codes, for example, is popular with Static QR Codes because the information is limited. You can also share Wi-Fi details with a Wi-Fi QR Code, either for personal use or if you run a small cafe, for example.
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A Dynamic QR Code works in the same way as a Static QR Code, but only Dynamic QR Codes can be edited and tracked, so they're much more versatile. When you create Dynamic QR Codes, you can change the destination link and track analytics such as conversion rates, location and time of each scan, and other tracking data.
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You can change an existing QR Code as long as it's a Dynamic QR Code. This only applies to the link, however, and you can't change the physical appearance of the code once it's been downloaded.
Even a previously used QR Code can have its link edited when you create a Dynamic QR Code, which is why Dynamic Codes are much more popular.
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There are lots of reasons you may need to edit a QR Code, and why a Dynamic QR Code is so much more popular than a Static QR Code.
Firstly, if you make a mistake with your destination URL, such as a typo, a printed Static QR Code becomes useless. However, if you've created a customizable landing page rather than a simple link, you have more flexibility and can add a new URL with ease.
Next, the purpose of your code might change or you might want to recycle a QR Code for another campaign in the future.
If this is the case and your landing page needs updating or you want to add a new URL to your QR Code content, you don't need to abandon ship and create a new QR Code. With a Dynamic QR Code, the original QR Code can be used, just with a different destination URL in place.
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When you create QR codes, it's nice to know that you can do what you want with them down the line.
Whether that's updating your target URL, printing more codes for different purposes, or not worrying about using a long or short URL, a Dynamic QR Code provides versatility and most importantly, freedom.
A printed set of QR codes is incredibly powerful, but it can get expensive. Instead of creating a new code and bearing the cost of a new print job, instead, just edit your QR Code URL and let it continue to do its thing.
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We get it, things change, especially when it comes to marketing. So, when you create a code for a specific purpose, we understand that you might change your mind and want to focus on a new URL.
This can become a problem if you've already printed a large number of Static QR Codes because they can't be edited. However, a Dynamic QR Code lets you update your code URL as often as you like, so you can save money and reduce stress.
With a Dynamic QR Code, it'll never expire, no matter how often you redirect users to different links. A mobile-friendly way to communicate your message, users simply scan your code regardless of whether the data within it has changed.
This helps you plan for the future, using the same code with the same target URL while communicating new information and reaching new people.
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An old QR Code doesn't have to become obsolete just because something's changed. With a Dynamic QR Code, you can edit the URL and redirect your user base elsewhere, thus boosting functionality and extending the lifespan of a code.
Maybe you want to repurpose an Instagram QR Code as a Facebook QR Code, or any other social media platform for that matter. This can be achieved with ease by changing your Dynamic Code's target URL.
If you have a new landing page design to shout about, you don't need a new QR Code to do so. Simply edit the URL and redirect the user to the new digital location, be it a new landing page, homepage, or anywhere else online.
QR codes are a vital tool for any business and should be part of your marketing mix as an organization. However, while all QR Code technology is powerful, a Dynamic QR Code is a surefire way to achieve more from your campaign.
You can create and generate a QR Code, edit and redirect it with ease.
Yes, you can change the destination of your QR Code to a new target URL and achieve more scans as a result. To edit your code, simply visit your account and select the code you'd like to change.
You can also access tracking data associated with your code and make the most of printed QR codes that can be repurposed and reused for multiple campaigns. But be aware that this is only possible with Dynamic QR Codes.
All QR codes generated with QR Code Fusion can link to any digital location. This may be a social media platform, website landing page, or an app download link, both on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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This is the process of changing the target URL of an existing QR Code and can only be achieved for Dynamic QR Codes. You can also use a redirect URL as your target URL within your code, so users are sent to a specific landing page you've created that hosts a range of other pages or links.
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