Have you noticed these QR codes popping up all over? They are in magazines, store flyers and in a lot of news articles lately. From what I read, they originated in Japan and are popular in Europe. They are poised to take over North America?
I have a smart phone, but have never downloaded an app. It seems you have to do that from the browser on your smart phone. Of course all this translates into data charges! To read these QR codes you have to download a QR reader app. Then instead of taking a photo, you point the smart camera at the QR code and it will translate it into a website, or whatever information it stores. My fear is of getting left behind by technology. I already heard this new movie starring one of the Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen twins will be advertised solely via QR codes.
Have you noticed these QR Codes popping up all over? Are you comfortable with them?
8 comments:
I have but had no knowledge of them,, I don't really know much more than you have written here, actually I have no cell phone, i only started using the computer a few years back, slowly slowly I go!
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I've never seen them! Or if I have, I didn't give it a second look! Oh dear...see...I'm already being left behind!
I fear technology taking control of me! And potential marketers following me.
I keep on top of healthcare issues through Twitter, but most of my followers are selling something, and aren't interested in my point of view. I don't even contact Twitter except from my computer, not my phone!
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I'm seeing the codes more and more, but have no desire to download another app on my phone to read them.
I think any smart marketer would advertise with many methods, not just one.
Kathy, I agree with your point that any smart marketer would not force people to use QR codes...
I found this new "bar-code" info on SelfSagacity last week, and I will have to find the time to do this..
Thanks for reminding me.
Oh dear it seems to have already passed me by. How scary. And I always thought I was up on all of this. good job you have teenagers Christine so at least you know what is going on - although IT is what you did for a long time wasn't it? Thanks at least I can come here and learn...
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