Guides
Straight answers about QR codes that work: why they fail, how to design one that scans, and how to make it last.
How to make a QR code for a link
Making a QR code for a link takes about a minute. The decision that matters comes first: whether the link is allowed to change later. Here is how to get both right.
The honest pros and cons of QR codes in advertising
A balanced look at QR codes in ads: what they genuinely do well, where they fail, and how to decide whether one belongs in your ad at all. No hype, no sales pitch.
Who actually owns your QR code?
Bitly says own your QR codes, and they are right. Here is the half of ownership their guide leaves out, the half that decides whether a printed code stays alive.
What to write next to a QR code so people actually scan it
The words beside a QR code drive scans more than the design does. Here is how to write a caption that says what they get and why to scan now, with examples.
The hidden cost of a paid QR code
A paid QR plan has hidden costs too, the ones a plan selling you the plan will not tally: a bill that never ends, a monthly code ration, and analytics that expire by tier.
What Graklink tracks when your code gets scanned, and what it doesn't
No cookies, no fingerprinting, nothing that follows a person anywhere else. Here's the exact list of what a Graklink scan records, and what it deliberately doesn't.
Table tent, sticker, or poster: which surface should your QR code go on?
The same code fails differently on different surfaces. Here's how to pick between a table tent, a sticker, and a poster based on where it actually lives.
Total scans vs. unique scans: what your QR code numbers actually mean
A QR code with 400 scans might mean 400 people, or 60 people who came back a lot. Here's how to actually read the difference, and why it matters.
Which printed spot is actually working? Comparing QR code placements
A table tent and a window decal aren't the same bet. Use a separate code on each spot and let the scan count tell you which one is actually earning its place.
Are QR codes safe? The real answer, hijacking included
QR codes don't get hacked, they get physically swapped. Here's how hijacking actually works, and why your email security matters more than you think.
Static vs Dynamic QR Codes: The Difference, and Which to Use
A static QR code can never change; a dynamic one can be repointed anytime. Here is how each works, when to use which, and how to avoid the subscription trap.
QR Code With a Logo: How to Add One That Still Scans
Yes, you can put a logo on a QR code. Keep it centered and small, use high error correction, and test it. Here is how much logo is safe and why.
QR Code Not Working After Printing? Here's How to Fix It
A printed QR code usually fails for one of six reasons, from low contrast to a lapsed subscription. Here is the troubleshooting checklist to find and fix it.
QR Code Generator, No Subscription
A dynamic QR code for a one-time $7.99 with no subscription and no monthly fee. It keeps working forever; canceling anything never breaks a printed code.
How Big Should a QR Code Be for Print?
The rule of thumb: at least 1/10th of the scan distance, and never under about 0.8 inches. Here is a print size chart, the quiet-zone rule, and a checklist.
Free QR Code Generator
A static QR code is genuinely free here. A dynamic code you can edit is a one-time $7.99, never a subscription that shuts your code off when you stop paying.
Editable QR Code
An editable QR code lets you change where it points after printing. Graklink makes one for a one-time $7.99, editable forever, with no subscription.
Dynamic QR Code Generator
Make a dynamic QR code you can repoint anytime, for a one-time $7.99 with no subscription. Machine-checked to scan, logo optional, and it never expires.
Can You Change a QR Code After Printing?
Yes, if it is a dynamic QR code. You can repoint it anytime and every printed copy updates. A static code cannot change. Here is the difference and how to do it.
Bulk QR Codes
Generate many dynamic QR codes from one design, each pointing somewhere different. One-time pricing from $3.99 each, no subscription, editable forever.
Why QR codes don't scan, and how to design one that works
Most QR codes fail because of design, not printing, and a broken code usually looks fine. Here is why codes don't scan and how to design one that works.