Nine QR codes that direct to Legion.org pages are now available for posts, districts and departments to use on flyers, brochures and for other marketing purposes.
QR codes are everywhere – on business cards, in restaurants for contactless menus and flyers – to drive people to websites, social media platforms and more.
Nine QR codes that direct to Legion.org pages are now available for posts, districts and departments to use on flyers, brochures and for other marketing purposes.
The QR codes drive people to the following Legion web pages: join, renew, Be the One, donate, find a post, find a service officer, The American Legion Media Alliance, Veterans & Children Foundation and Legion.org.
How to scan a QR code
1. Open the built-in camera app on your phone
2. Point the camera at the QR code
3. Tap the banner that appears on the screen
Sites to create a QR code
- QRCode Monkey, qrcode-monkey.com
- QR Code Generator, goqr.me/
- QR Stuff, qrstuff.com/
- Beaconstac, beaconstac.com/qr-code-generator
- Canva, canva.com (Canva users can use the app within the software to generate QR codes in their designs.)
What to avoid when using QR codes
- Research what size is best for your media. Going too big or too small with the QR code can cause scanning errors.
- Don’t put it on the web. Visitors on your site are already there and scanning a QR code is harder than tapping a link. The same applies for email.
- Dispatch