A guide to QR codes
What are QR codes? QR codes are 2D barcodes that when scanned can direct the user to a web page or to compose an email or text message.
Insider will now be incorporating QR codes into our magazines to allow readers to quickly access relevant information, special features and extras on the go via their smartphones.
How to: Start Using QR Codes
Follow these three simple steps below to start using QR codes on your smartphone today.
Step 1
Download a QR code reader app onto your smartphone (there are lots of free ones available) by accessing the App Store (Apple iPhone), Android Market, or the equivalent, and searching for the term "QR Reader".
Step 2
Open up the QR code reader on your phone and choosing the camera option scan the QR code.
Step 3
Each code will direct your mobile browser to relevant content. No more typing, sending or searching, just immediate access to exciting new content.
Calling All Advertisers
If you would like to know how QR codes can enhance your advertising and enable you to generate measurable response then please contact Andy Slim on 0161 907 9729.
Contact details
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Manchester (North West) David Smalley 0161 907 9721 Leeds (Yorkshire) Steve Wilson 0113 220 4411 Sheffield (South Yorkshire) Steve Allen 0114 279 2800 Birmingham (West Midlands) Richard Carey 0121 232 0980 Nottingham (East Midlands) Lisa Muckle 0115 959 7952 Bristol (South West) Adrian Simcox 0117 906 5902 Cardiff (Wales) David Dulieu 02920 434 501 North East, South East, East of England, Northern Ireland & Dealmakers guides Rebecca Baron 0161 907 9718 National advertising campaigns Andy Slim 0161 907 9729
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