Read to the bottom to see really cool ones.
You may have seen this before.
or they can look like this 
This is a QR or quick response code.
The QR above is Wedding Stories URL The one on the right it a URL to Your Eye on Photo
They were originally invented by in 1994 Denso Wave for use in the automotive industry. Denso has since released the patent and we are now all able to use QR Codes thanks to them. You can read more about them here
One needs a reader or scanner to decode it . There are apps widely available for smart phones and tablets that allow you to read the codes. These QR codes can be a coupon, a message or a link to a web site. They are now seen everywhere and are great to link your written material with your internet business. For example: In a magazine add you can add a QR at the bottom of the add to be scanned as a coupon. Or the Qr can contain all the information you would normally find on a business card.
But wait... how does one get one of those??? There are many places where you can find help. To know more about QR codes, to generate your own, and to find a lot of resources. This is a good place to start. QR Stuff
These codes have only been around a short time and are already undergoing a transformation. As you can see with the code at the top of the page. They can look pretty plain. There are graphic design companies that now specialize in personalizing your codes. I have seen a few on line but this one inspired me the most Be Q rious Custom qr code design.
I have only starting seriously looking into those last week and here is my latest creation
Tattle Tales URL
Your Eye on Photo URL
It was a lot of fun to do. Try scanning these with your smart phone. See where they take you.
There are hints below each one.
Going to work on one for Wedding Stories by Desiree
Aren't we lucky to be around in this age? Just love all this new stuff :)
See you next time,
Désirée
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