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Sharing Guides with QR Codes

QR codes provide an instant, contactless way for visitors to access your guide. Learn how to effectively use and share your auto-generated QR codes for maximum convenience.

Automatic generation

Every published Navvi guide automatically gets a QR code that links directly to your guide. No setup required.

Getting Your QR Code

Where to Find Your QR Code

After publishing your guide, you can access your QR code from several places:

  • Publishing confirmation page: Displayed immediately after successful publishing
  • Guide dashboard: Click "Share" next to any published guide
  • Guide management page: Available in the sharing section
  • Email confirmation: Included in your publishing receipt email

QR Code Download Options

Navvi provides multiple formats for different use cases:

📱 High-Resolution PNG

  • • Perfect for digital sharing
  • • Social media posts
  • • Email signatures
  • • Website embedding

🖨️ Print-Ready PDF

  • • Optimized for printing
  • • Multiple sizes included
  • • Business cards to posters
  • • Professional signage

How QR Codes Work for Visitors

The Visitor Experience

When someone scans your QR code:

  1. 1. Open camera app: Modern phones can scan QR codes directly from their camera
  2. 2. Point at QR code: Hold steady for 1-2 seconds
  3. 3. Tap notification: Phone shows a link notification
  4. 4. Opens guide: Browser opens directly to your guide
  5. 5. Start navigation: Immediate access to location and directions

Device Compatibility

QR code scanning works on virtually all modern devices:

✅ iPhone (iOS 11+)

  • • Built into Camera app
  • • Control Center scanner
  • • Third-party apps

✅ Android (8.0+)

  • • Google Lens integration
  • • Camera app scanning
  • • Dedicated QR apps

Best Practices for QR Code Placement

Physical Placement Tips

At Entry Points

  • • Place near main entrances or reception areas
  • • Eye-level positioning (4-5 feet high)
  • • Clear line of sight without obstructions
  • • Protected from weather if outdoors

In Communications

  • • Email confirmations and reminders
  • • Booking confirmations
  • • Welcome packets or check-in materials
  • • Business cards and promotional materials

For Events

  • • Registration tables and welcome desks
  • • Event programs and schedules
  • • Venue maps and signage
  • • Badge holders or lanyards

Size and Quality Guidelines

Recommended Sizes

  • Business cards: 0.5" x 0.5" minimum
  • Flyers/handouts: 1" x 1" for easy scanning
  • Posters/signage: 2" x 2" or larger for distance viewing
  • Digital displays: Scale appropriately for screen size

⚠️ Important considerations

  • • Ensure good contrast between QR code and background
  • • Don't stretch or distort the QR code
  • • Leave white space around the code (quiet zone)
  • • Test scanning from typical viewing distances

Creative Sharing Ideas

For Airbnb Hosts

  • • Include QR code in booking confirmation emails
  • • Print on welcome cards left in the property
  • • Add to key lockbox instructions
  • • Include in pre-arrival messages

For Event Organizers

  • • Print on name badges or lanyards
  • • Include in event mobile apps
  • • Display on digital signage throughout venue
  • • Add to event social media posts

For Businesses

  • • Include in appointment confirmation emails
  • • Add to business cards and brochures
  • • Display in waiting areas or reception
  • • Include in email signatures

Measuring QR Code Success

Analytics and Tracking

Navvi's built-in analytics help you understand how your QR codes are performing:

📊 View Metrics

  • • Total guide views
  • • Unique visitors
  • • Daily/weekly trends
  • • Peak usage times

🎯 Engagement Data

  • • Completion rates
  • • Average time spent
  • • Mobile vs desktop usage
  • • User ratings (if enabled)

Troubleshooting QR Code Issues

QR Code Won't Scan

Common scanning problems and solutions:

  • • Check if camera lens is clean
  • • Ensure adequate lighting
  • • Hold phone steady and at right distance
  • • Try a different QR code scanning app

Poor Print Quality

If printed QR codes are hard to scan:

  • • Use high-resolution PNG files
  • • Print on white or very light backgrounds
  • • Avoid glossy surfaces that create glare
  • • Test different printer settings

Ready to share your guide?

QR codes make it incredibly easy for visitors to access your navigation guide instantly. Download your QR code and start sharing today.

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