04 October, 2011
- ArtWanted.com Staff
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Introducing ArtWanted.com QR Codes!
We are excited to announce QR Code Integration for all ArtWanted.com members!
What is a QR Code?
"QR" stands for "Quick Response". A QR Code is a square black and white image with a specific pattern, like a bar code. When someone "scans" the QR Code using a QR Code reader app on their mobile device, then they are taken to the web URL programmed into the QR Code without having to type anything. QR Codes are getting more and more popular as a way to bring new visitors to a specific website.
New QR Codes for Your Portfolio & Your Images
We now provide you with a quick way to download QR Codes for your marketing materials that will link directly to your main portfolio page or to a specific image in your portfolio. If the user is on a mobile device when they scan the code, then they will be taken to the mobile version of our site, so the artwork is formatted to their mobile screen size.
To download the QR Code for your Main Portfolio, simply look at the bottom of the Main Members Area page in the "Marketing Your Portfolio" section.
To download the QR Code for a specific image, visit the "Edit Image" page from your "Manage Portfolio" section. On the bottom-left of the page, you will see the QR Code for the image you are editing.
Using QR Codes in Your Marketing
A QR Code is typically designed to take a user from a printed marketing piece to the web without the user having to type anything. With this in mind, you should have a QR Code on any marketing piece you create about yourself. This should be found on your business cards, postcards, flyers, brochures, magazine ads and any other printed marketing materials you create or advertise yourself in.
Using QR Codes in your marketing efforts will bring you additional portfolio traffic and provide a fast way for users to view your entire portfolio.
Getting Started With QR Codes
The first step is to download a QR Code Scanner App for your smart phone. You can download a basic QR Code reader app for free, or pay for one with additional features. Here is a list of popular QR Code Reader Apps for popular mobile phones.
Once you have a QR Code reader installed on your mobile phone, simply scan any QR Code found in your ArtWanted.com members area. You can do this by launching the scanner app, then pointing your phone camera to the black & white QR Code image inside your members area.
The final step is to download the QR Code images from our website and add them to your printed marketing materials. Simply "right-click" on the QR Code image and save it to your computer.
Enjoy!
