How to Generate QR Codes for Your Business
QR codes connect the physical world to your website. Learn what they are good for, how to make one that scans reliably, and how to create QR codes for free.
A QR code is a scannable shortcut that takes someone from the physical world such as a poster, menu, package or business card straight to a web page, contact card or Wi-Fi network. They are cheap, fast and work with any modern phone camera.
What you can put in a QR code
- A website or landing page URL.
- Contact details so people can save your card instantly.
- Wi-Fi credentials for guests.
- Plain text, an email address or a phone number.
Make a QR code that actually scans
Use the free QR Code Generator to create your code, then follow these rules so it works reliably:
- Keep a good contrast: dark code on a light background.
- Do not shrink it too small; leave clear space around it.
- Always test-scan with more than one phone before printing.
- Point it at a short, clean URL.
Ideas for using QR codes
Add them to product packaging, restaurant menus, event flyers, business cards and shop windows. Track scans by linking to a dedicated landing page so you can measure what works.