How to Create a QR Code Online Using Your Browser
The process of generating QR Codes has changed a LOT in the last few years, and that too for the better.
I remember downloading and installing QR Code software, struggling with the design, and finally creating a QR Code that was 50% there and did not match my brand identity entirely.
Cut to today, with instant QR Code generators like Uniqode, creating professional QR Codes on your browser becomes as easy as pie. That, too, without the hassle of downloading and installation.
The result is personalized QR Codes with your brand colors, fonts, and frames, downloadable in any format you prefer.
In this article, I will guide you in creating customized QR Codes on your browser. Let’s get started.
Steps to Create a Website QR Code
Here, I am using Uniqode’s QR Code generator, and you can use the same platform to generate QR Codes for other browsers.
Follow the below steps 👇
Step 1: Go to Uniqode and sign up for the 14-day free trial (you can click here to go to the signup page directly). Best part? You don’t need to submit your credit card details, and you can create a QR Code absolutely free (since you are on the free trial, duh)
Step 2: Once you log in, a dashboard will open. Click on “+Create QR Code”.
Step 3: Choose the campaign from the dynamic and static QR Codes list. Let’s choose the “Website” option.
Step 4: Copy the website link for which you want to create the QR Code. Paste the link in the box given and click Next.
Step 5: This will open the customization page for your QR Code. You can choose from the templates, logo, eye, pattern, background, color, and frame. Let’s pick a frame and click Next.
Step 6: Download the QR Code in your preferred format, and you are done.
Creating QR Code using Google Chrome Share Feature
You can also create a QR Code using Google Chrome’s built-in share option that lets you create and share a QR Code.
Here’s how to do that 👇
- On your Chrome browser, open the URL you want to create a QR Code.
- Click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner and go to ‘Save and Share’
- Click on Create QR Code to generate a static QR Code
- Download it and share
While this is also an excellent way to create QR Codes for your business needs, this option lacks creativity and branding opportunities with QR Code generators like Uniqode.
By picking Uniqode, you will have the following benefits over Chrome-generated QR Code:
- Access to multiple QR Code templates
- Adding compelling background colors, fonts, and frames
- Using the drag-and-drop feature to add your brand logo to the QR Code
- Check your scanability score to ensure no last-minute troubles after the QR Code is live
3 Simple Use Cases of Browser QR Codes
QR codes are easy to use and simplify online and offline store connections. With Uniqode this potential explodes, enabling you to use your browser and easily create QR Codes for your business.
These use cases will inspire you to create and use your QR Code for your business.
For a better customer journey
QR Code helps in a lot of ways to streamline the entire journey of customer interaction with your brand.
For example:
- QR Code on packaging provides easy access to warranty information, user manuals, troubleshooting, after-sale service, and customer care.
- QR Code makes online payment a seamless process, enabling customers to pay in just a few clicks
- QR Codes can be used on a Thank You note or on the packaging to get feedback and product reviews. The easier it is for customers, the more likely they are going to buy and leave a review.
- Get people to your website and generate leads or connect on social media using QR codes in events. Show the QR Code generated using Uniqode on your Apple Watch and voila. Fancy, right?
Marketing and promotion
Once considered weird squares, QR Codes have evolved into creative marketing tools to create unique experiences for customers and personal branding.
For example:
- Using a QR Code on visiting cards linking your portfolio, contact information, etc.
- Adding a QR Code and compelling CTA to your paper-based product marketing material like magazines, brochures, print media advertisements, billboards, flyers, etc.
- Offering special discounts and freebies for signing up or following you on social media using a QR Code
- Printing QR Code on payment receipt for discounts on next shopping
- Creating interactive brochures with QR Codes leading to product demos, testimonials, and user reviews
- Using QR Code customization to add your brand elements like brand color and logo and display them at prominent locations to establish a brand identity
- Embedding QR Codes in your marketing to allow customers to scan and play interactive games and win special discount codes redeemable on the app. This engages with users and also brings them to your app. Starbucks is a classic example of this marketing technique using QR Codes
Immersive experience
Going above and beyond the traditional uses of QR Codes, creative minds use them to create immersive experiences for customers that leave a lasting impact on them.
For example:
- Creating a QR-triggered AR experience for customers, like scanning a QR Code to a piece of furniture and placing the virtual version of the furniture in their home
- Creating a 360° virtual tour of physical locations, like cafes, boutique hotels, etc, using a QR Code for remote customers to experience the ambiance. This can also be used for public spaces like museums and historical places
- Product trials by scanning a QR Code on the packaging and trying to see if the cosmetic shade matches, if the dress style suits the customers and more
And There You Have It!
How you use these QR Codes depends on your creativity. You can embed QR Codes into your product packages, use them for payments, as interactive marketing tools, or just share your contact information on your visiting cards; the possibilities are endless.
To help you create QR Codes online using just your browser, Uniqode (Formerly known as Beaconstac) offers the most easiest and convenient QR Code creation option.
