What Inspired Me to Offer QR Codes
Hi! My name is Quentin Brown. I have been providing QR Codes since 2011. We provide QR Codes to a wide range of businesses from start ups, government, local councils, large and small business, and everything in between.
How It All Began
In 2011, my business focused on developing websites for businesses and organisations. We created 800 mobile websites for clients and partners while also training marketers on how to build them. These sites were simple and basic—ones you might still remember. The biggest problem back then was getting people to visit your website as we were still using a lot of offline marketing back then.
Smartphones were just gaining traction, with Australia’s first arriving on July 11, 2008—the 3G iPhone. While adoption took time, businesses soon realised their websites weren’t mobile-friendly. To keep up, they rushed to create separate mobile sites, ensuring users could access content without endless scrolling and zooming.
Unfortunately for the next 9 years, my business experienced a continual uphill battle. It seemed destined to fail.
Then Came QR Codes – A Game Changer
In 2019, we traveled to China to visit our son, his wife, and our two grandchildren. My son and his wife were teaching at an international school.
There, I witnessed QR codes in action—used for everything from product details to full eCommerce solutions. It was a simple yet powerful way for businesses to connect printed content to online experiences with just a smartphone scan. QR codes instantly store and share information with a quick scan. “QR” stands for “quick response,” reflecting their speed and efficiency.
How the Pandemic Revived My QR Code Business
By late 2019, I was ready to shut down my QR code business, planning to close it by February 2020—but then everything changed. Then the world shifted overnight—the pandemic hit, and QR codes became essential for contactless interactions, transforming the way businesses connect with customers. To help businesses and web clients expand their marketing reach, we provided QR code solutions tailored for seamless engagement.
By 2022, businesses everywhere recognised the power of QR codes for seamlessly bridging traditional marketing with digital content. From products and promotions to payments, signups, maintenance, hospitality, and more, QR codes became an essential tool for engagement and efficiency.
Trend Micro QR Scanner for Android and IOS
Today, QR codes are more accessible than ever, with built-in scanners on most smartphones and plenty of free apps available. We recommend the Trend Micro scanner for Android and iOS, as it also detects viruses and unsafe URLs.
- Scans all QR codes easily, quickly, and safely
- Dangerous apps or websites are blocked and reported instantly
- It contains no 3rd-party advertisements
- You can scan from the live camera or from saved images
- It’s 100% Free.
The Rise of QR Codes in a Mobile-First World
By January 2022, 62.5% of the world’s population had access to high-speed mobile internet, with internet users growing 4% year-over-year. Notably, 92.1% of device ownership belonged to mobile phone users, making digital engagement easier than ever.
Fast mobile internet allows users to instantly access webpages, download apps, and interact with marketing content. While QR code scanning once required third-party apps, that’s no longer the case—most modern smartphones, including iPhone, Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, and Lenovo, now have built-in QR scanners in their camera apps.
Even if a phone lacks this feature, popular apps like Snapchat, Pinterest, WeChat, Opera Mini, Chrome (iOS), and Samsung Internet now include QR scanning capabilities. Apple itself recognised the trend, integrating QR scanning into iPhones with the iOS 11 update in September 2017.
As QR codes became essential, we embraced this shift. We are a proud Australian-based QR code provider, with servers located in Melbourne, ensuring reliable and fast service for businesses nationwide.
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