Halloween is coming! Here’s 7 ways to use QR codes to prepare early

QR codes can be easily applied to display tags for Halloween related products, like costumes, decorations, media formats (DVD, Blu-Ray, etc.), and treats. These codes can link to more information about the products themselves, instructions, what you can do with them, and in the case of treats, recipes for Halloween themed snacks.
These can be placed on a product tag, on a shelf reader, or an ad for the products. 

Elaborate window displays are always a fun thing to do around Halloween! They help to attract customers from a distance and show that you’re committed to the experience. However, if your business is closed, it can be difficult for a passerby to engage.
Luckily, if you place a QR code on the display or in the window, this late night passerby can quickly scan it, find out what your business does, see your hours, and then plan a trip to you when you’re open. 

If you send out mail flyers related to your business and your Halloween promotions, then you can add a QR code onto them that will give potential customers to learn more about your business and further engage. This way they don’t even have to leave their home to learn about your various Halloween events and promotions. 

Halloween events are the best! Whether it be a party, concert, benefit, or trick-or-treat event, you can promote them on flyers, posters, and ads with QR codes. This will allow interested parties to see what your event is about and if they would like to attend.
QR codes can also be used for registration and parking to any in person events. 

One of the most common uses for QR codes in the modern day is as an easy and hands free payment method. A QR code can be set up and placed on a store counter which can allow customers to pay for goods and services all through their own devices. Because there’s nothing scarier than dealing with banks and cash. 

Alternate reality games, or ARGs, have increased in popularity exponentially in the digital age. These immersive experiences allow players to engage in media like never before, playing an active part in building a story rather than being a passive observer.
Many of these games use spooky and Halloween-esque themes to build their stories, and even more are set up as promotion for brands and businesses. QR codes can be used as an easy way to introduce ARG type elements into an event or a promotion, increasing your customer base and providing them with an unforgettable experience. 

All of the methods above can also be used to promote the social media channels of your brand or business. Getting more followers will increase brand awareness and allow you to reach more eyes than physical ads ever could. 

QR codes are both easy to use and easy to make through something like QR Code Developer. Just about every smart phone on the market has a QR code scanner built right in. All you need to do is point the camera at the code and tap the link when it pops up.
QR codes can also be scanned from almost any angle and even when visible damage has been done to the code. 

By now, most people with smart phones are at least familiar with QR codes and know how to use them. In many regions, QR code payment is more popular than cash or cards. 

QR codes can be heavily customized, with unique colors and appearances to fit your needs or branding. 

The usage of QR codes surged during the COVID 19 pandemic since it allowed for people to communicate with each other, access content, and share resources, all without needing to touch each other or even be in the same space. 

If you use something like QR Code Developer to make your codes, then it’s possible to monitor how your codes are used. This can include information like how many scans your code got, where they were scanned, and even on what device they were scanned.