{"id":1775,"date":"2022-09-02T10:20:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T10:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/?p=1775"},"modified":"2026-01-18T04:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T04:21:54","slug":"sweepwidget-qr-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/docs\/sweepwidget-qr-code","title":{"rendered":"Generate A QR Code For Your Hosted Landing Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SweepWidget automatically generates a QR code for your hosted landing page, making it easy to share your giveaway in print materials, at events, or anywhere a scannable code is useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Access This Feature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The QR code option is found on the “Your Giveaway is Ready!” page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. After creating a new giveaway:<\/strong> Click Save & Publish<\/strong> at the bottom of the giveaway builder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. From an existing giveaway:<\/strong> From your Dashboard, find the giveaway and click Embed Into Your Website<\/strong> or Embed Into HTML Of Your Site<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Scroll down to the Hosted landing page<\/strong> section to find the QR code option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Generate Your QR Code<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. On the “Your Giveaway is Ready!” page, scroll to the Hosted landing page<\/strong> section<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Check the box “Get a sharable QR code”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Your QR code will be generated and displayed immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click the Download QR Code<\/strong> button to save the image file<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      What the QR Code Links To<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The QR code automatically links to your hosted landing page URL. Below the QR code, you’ll see a message confirming the destination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      “This QR code will link to your giveaway here: https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/c\/82760-d97i26tq”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you’ve created a custom URL for your hosted landing page, the QR code will link to that custom URL instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Use Cases for QR Codes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      QR codes are perfect for bridging offline and online experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Print Marketing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Flyers and brochures<\/strong> \u2013 Add the QR code to promotional materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Posters<\/strong> \u2013 Display in storefronts or at events<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Business cards<\/strong> \u2013 Include on promotional business cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Postcards and mailers<\/strong> \u2013 Direct mail campaigns with easy entry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        In-Store and Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Point of sale displays<\/strong> \u2013 Let customers scan while checking out<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Trade show booths<\/strong> \u2013 Quick entry for booth visitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Event signage<\/strong> \u2013 Conference banners, table tents, name badges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Product displays<\/strong> \u2013 Scan to enter a giveaway related to the product<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Product and Packaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Product packaging<\/strong> \u2013 Include QR code inside or outside product boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Receipts<\/strong> \u2013 Print QR code on customer receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Thank you cards<\/strong> \u2013 Include in shipped orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Product inserts<\/strong> \u2013 Add to product documentation or instruction manuals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Tips for Using QR Codes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • Test before printing<\/strong> \u2013 Always scan your QR code with multiple devices to ensure it works correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Ensure adequate size<\/strong> \u2013 QR codes need to be large enough to scan reliably (at least 1 inch \/ 2.5 cm square for close-range scanning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Provide contrast<\/strong> \u2013 QR codes work best with dark codes on light backgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add a call to action<\/strong> \u2013 Include text like “Scan to enter!” or “Scan for a chance to win!” near the QR code<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Consider placement<\/strong> \u2013 Position QR codes where they’re easy to reach and scan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Include the URL as backup<\/strong> \u2013 For accessibility, print the URL alongside the QR code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              QR Code File Format<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              When you click Download QR Code<\/strong>, you’ll receive a high-resolution image file that can be used in most design and print applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              SweepWidget automatically generates a QR code for your hosted landing page, making it easy to share your giveaway in print materials, at events, or anywhere a scannable code is useful. How to Access This Feature The QR code option is found on the “Your Giveaway is Ready!” page: Scroll down to the Hosted landing page section to find the QR code option. How to Generate Your QR Code What the QR Code Links To The QR code automatically links to your hosted landing page URL. Below the QR code, you’ll see a message confirming the destination: “This QR code will link to your giveaway here: https:\/\/sweepwidget.com\/c\/82760-d97i26tq” If you’ve created a custom URL for your hosted landing page, the QR code will link to that custom URL instead. Use Cases for QR Codes QR codes are perfect for bridging offline and online experiences: Print Marketing In-Store and Events Product and Packaging Tips for Using QR Codes QR Code File Format When you click Download QR Code, you’ll receive a high-resolution image file that can be used in most design and print applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-how-to"],"yoast_head":"\nGenerate a QR code for your hosted landing page<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Generate a QR code for your SweepWidget giveaway hosted landing page. 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