CITYPEEK  has a QR code-do you have a QR reader?

QR Codes 101 If you’re not yet familiar with QR codes, they’re similar to the barcodes used by retailers to track inventory and price products at the point of sale. The key difference between the two is the amount of data they can hold or share.

Bar codes are linear one-dimensional codes and can only hold up to 20 numerical digits, whereas QR codes are two-dimensional (2D) matrix bar codes that can hold thousands of alphanumeric characters of information. Their ability to hold more information and their ease of use makes them practical for small businesses.

Get yourself a QR reader on your smart hone--simple search "QR Reader and download it and try the code below or above to "LIKE" my facebook page.

When you scan or read a QR code with your iPhone, Android or other camera-enabled Smartphone, you can link to digital content on the web; activate a number of phone functions including email, IM and SMS; and connect the mobile device to a web browser. Any of these desired functions are easily achieved by properly creating your QR code.

It’s a simple process of entering the appropriate data into the QR code generator, described below, and it all takes just a few minutes. The ability of QR codes to connect people with each other and to multimedia digital content is very useful for businesses and consumers alike.

The Future of QR Codes and Tags

The potential for QR Codes is limitless.  What’s most exciting is how they take what social media is doing well now, bringing people together with technology, and extending it to enhance the experience.

The next generation of barcodes will hold even more information – so much that an Internet connection will not even be necessary.  The content will be effectively embedded in the code.  Imagine scanning a digital code to manifest physical reality?

It’s amazing to consider where this can go.

Social Media Examiner Contributed.