Are you ready for cut throat competition? Your web competitors are becoming smarter. They are providing instant access to their business to the potential clients. And you can do the same. But thinking how you can do that? It's simple. By using quick response (QR) codes.

But what is a quick response code? You need not to worry if you do not know what is a QR code is. It is a two dimensional black and white barcode readable by smart phones. The smart phone owners can easily download a code reader. This concept is relatively new, but its use is increasing with the increased use of smart phones. This code contains your web address in embedded form. It is a flat square code originally invented to track vehicle parts in automobile industry. You cannot read the embedded web URL with your eyes, but when you scan the code image with your smart phone, the address will be displayed on your phone's browser. It is a much better way than typing in the web address in your phone browser. As a smart phone owner all you need is a code reader.

The next question you might be having is what does this code do or how can it help you grow your busness. Whenever you will see a wavy QR code image, may be on a product level or on a hording or on a poster, just scan it with your smart phone, and it will take you to the website encrypted inside the code. It also helps you to grow your business and clients base. Put a code on your business card and office stationary, such as, envelope, writing pads, letter heads etc. This will give your clients not only your contact information; it will also direct them to a Google map for your office location. But how can you create a code? It is easy. There are lots of website offering this service for free. These free QR codesgenerators are easy to use. You don't have to be an expert programmer or web designer. In the generator insert your web address and leave all other settings as default. And it will generate the code for you. You can also customize your code by inserting an image or by changing the foreground and background color. All you have to do is, make your website QR code enabled so that your clients can easily read the information given in your website. For this purpose you may need a professional help. And if you are using this code for print media, better you download it in vector format, and have a wider raster.

The code can actually hold unlimited alphanumeric data. You can share your business video, images, products or service details with your customers using this code. The best part of this code is, you won't have to pay extra for the extra information you are sharing. You won't have to pay for extra air time or advertisement space. And you can also use this to collect name and number of your clients and that way can enhance your client database. Almost all type of businesses can use this code. If you are an event organizer, you can put the code in the invitation card and can redirect the people to a Google map for location, can also insert the seat number, car parking details, and information on food availability. Or if you sell some kind of products, you can insert the code on product label. When your clients will scan it they will be redirected to the new product page in your website. You can also get reader for your e-book using this code.