One powerful and very simple method to increase leads is to use QR codes...

Yep, those boring old code thingy's you scan with your mobile phone.

But, the thing is .. they are VERY valuable and most business owners just don't realize how easy it is to get new leads and sales by simply creating & using their own QR codes.

Plus, with new technology, you can now create branded customized QR codes that actually look cool!

First, what is a QR code? ... just in case you don't know, they are a weird looking square code image that is linked to a website or some other link. People simply point their smartphone camera to one of them and the phone scans the code and sends the user to the link .. pretty simple.

Here are some great ways to use them

Step 1:

Create a branded QR code (with your logo on it AND call-to-action) that sends people to your website.

BUT, why stop there? I will reveal a new platform that can actually do SO much more with QR codes you probably never even thought of!

In fact, imagine creating QR codes to do the following:

✔️ Website URL - Add any website URL

✔️ Social Media - Link to all your social handles

✔️ Business page - Share your business information

✔️ Feedback - Ask for valuable feedbacks & reviews

✔️ Images - Share your image gallery

✔️ Multiple links - A tree for different types of links

✔️ Menu - Serve your customers a digital menu

✔️ App - Download Android & iOS apps

✔️ Profile Card - Share your customized personal profile details

✔️ Coupons - Give attractive discounts & offers

✔️ Video - Share customized videos

✔️ PDF - Give access to important PDFs

✔️ Event - Promote an upcoming event

✔️ Music - Share an audio file

Step 2:

Download your QR codes as image files and do one or several of the following:

Here are 11 high-visibility, community-focused spots—both free and paid—where you can place branded QR codes to drive traffic, leads, and sales:

1. Community Bulletin Boards (Free) – Libraries, coffee shops, rec centers.
2.  Window Decals at Partner Businesses (Free/Low-Cost) – Cross-promotional stickers in complementary shops.
3. Farmers’ Markets & Street Fairs (Paid Booth or Free Handouts) – Table signage or flyer handouts.
4. Direct Mail Postcards (Paid) – Targeted mail routes via services.
5. Yard and Park Signage (Free Permit or Paid Ad Space) – Temporary sandwich boards or lawn signs.
6. Community Event Sponsorship (Paid) – Logos and QR codes on banners, shirts, programs.
7. Bus Shelters & Transit Ads (Paid) – Poster space inside shelters or on buses.
8. Public Bulletin Boards Online (Free) – Local Facebook, Nextdoor, Kijiji, Meetup posts.
9. Receipt and Invoice Footers (Free) – Printed or emailed footers prompting reviews or loyalty sign-ups.
10. Local Media Ads & Inserts (Paid) – Community newspapers, real-estate mags, utility bill inserts.
11. Vehicle Stickers (Free–Low Cost) – Vinyl wraps, decals or magnets on cars, vans, or trucks for a rolling mobile ad.

Bonus TIP: Add a QR code sticker to your kid's vehicles (get them working for you ha ha)

Step 3:

Login to view all your QR code analytics ... and instantly see things like how many views, operating systems, device statistics, geographic locations, browsers, city-wise scan distribution, and even custom feedback messages!

YES, there is an awesome new platform just released that can create nice looking branded QR codes with call-to-actions directly on the QR code itself!

It's called, Qroq

➤ See it here 

(start using QR codes, its SO easy and EVERYONE has a smartphone!)

Plus, you can still get access at their launch discount price.

Also .. to really get the most out of using QR codes: Mix and match free placements (bulletin boards, partner windows, digital community posts) with strategic paid spots (transit ads, direct mail, event sponsorship) to balance cost and reach

...and always drive your QR code to a mobile-friendly landing page with a clear incentive (discount, downloadable guide, contest entry) to maximize scans → conversions.

PRO TIP: One ninja method I am working on is to send leads directly to a mailing list from a QR code! .. and guess what, Qroq also provides a variation of doing this!

They have a built in feature that allows you to create landing pages using AI, and on the landing page you can add your email optin form to collect leads.

One powerful way to collect leads is to offer a 10% off coupon after they enter their email, then create a 3-part short email sequence reminding them to claim their coupon. I do a variation of this on several of my sites and its incredibly effective!

➤ Get Qroq here here