How do I check the quality of a QR code?

Okay, so you wanna make sure your QR code isn’t a dud, huh? Makes sense! There’s nothing more frustrating than whipping out your phone, trying to scan something, and… nothing! Been there, trust me. So, how do you avoid that QR code fail? Here’s what I usually do:

First, scan that bad boy with EVERYTHING you’ve got! I’m talking your phone, your friend’s phone (Android AND iPhone, gotta cover all the bases!), maybe even that old tablet you haven’t touched in ages. The more devices, the better. Think of it like a scientific experiment – more data points!

And then, try scanning it under different conditions. Bright sunlight? Dimly lit room? From close up? Far away? You never know how people are going to try and scan it. I remember this one time, I printed a QR code on a poster, and it looked great in my office, but outside, the glare from the sun made it totally unscannable. Lesson learned!

Next up, and this one’s crucial: double-check the URL it takes you to. Does it go where it’s supposed to? No sneaky redirects, right? One time, I scanned a QR code that promised a discount on shoes… and it took me to some weird survey site. Talk about disappointing! So, yeah, verify, verify, verify!

Finally, test it across different screens and internet connections. Like, if it’s supposed to take you to a website, does that website load okay on your phone’s data? How about on your home Wi-Fi? What about that dodgy cafe Wi-Fi you sometimes use? (We all have one of those, don’t we?) You want to make sure it works for everyone, no matter what their setup is.

Basically, what I’m saying is, be thorough! Think of all the different ways someone might interact with your QR code and test it accordingly. A little bit of testing now can save you a whole lot of headaches later. Good luck!