This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to create a Business Card QR Code using the Scanova QR Code Generator, along with information on updating existing VCard Profile QR Codes.
Introduction
A Business Card QR Code encodes personal or professional details such as name, contact information, address, and social media profiles. When scanned, it directs users to a landing page displaying these details and includes an 'Add to Contacts' button, allowing users to save the contact information directly to their mobile devices.
In addition to creating a new Business Card QR Code, this guide explains how to update existing VCard Profile QR Codes to the new Business Card version for a more enhanced and customizable experience.
A. Create a New Business Card QR Code
- Go to Scanova and log in (For new users, a 14-day free trial account is available for sign-up)
- In the left sidebar, click on Create QR Code
- Select Business Card QR Code from the available options. Alternatively, use the search bar with the keyword 'Business'
- Select one of the predefined templates for the landing page. The design can be further customized based on requirements
- The landing page is divided into three main components:
- Profile Information: Add details like profile image, name, pronouns, designation, company, personal description, and company logo
- Contact Details: Include phone numbers (with country code), email addresses, website URLs, custom fields, and address information (which can also be displayed on Google Maps).
- Social Media: Add social media profile links or custom URLs
- These components can be customized further by modifying the theme, colors, and fonts, and making the 'Add to Contacts' button a floating button for a better user experience
- Preview the landing page on the right-hand side of the screen. Once the design is ready, click Continue
- On the next screen, specify the QR Code Name and optionally add tags for better organization
- The QR Code will be Dynamic—editable and trackable. Advanced settings such as Customize Short URL, Lead Generation, Exact GPS Location, and Password-Protection are also available on advance plans. For more details on advanced settings, refer to: QR Code Advanced Settings
- Click Create QR Code to generate it
- Customize the QR Code design if needed, and download the QR Code in various formats (PNG, JPG, SVG, EPS, etc.). Ensure the QR Code is tested for functionality before finalizing. For design options, see: Customize QR Code Design
B. Update Existing VCard Profile QR Codes to Business Card QR Codes
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VCard Profile QR Code Status: Existing VCard Profile QR Codes will continue to function as before, but this category will no longer appear in the Choose Category step of the QR Code creation process. It is possible to update these codes to the new Business Card format
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Steps to Update
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Navigate to My QR Codes in the left sidebar
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Click View/Edit on the desired VCard Profile QR Code
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In the content section, click Try Now in the top-right corner
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Choose a template for the new Business Card QR Code and click Continue
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The previously encoded information will be migrated automatically, with options for further editing
Note: Once the VCard Profile QR Code is updated to the Business Card version, reverting to the VCard Profile format will not be possible
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If you still have questions related to this topic, feel free to reach out to our customer relations team at support@scanova.io