QR Codes for Direct Mail Campaigns
The postcard becomes a landing page in one scan.
Direct mail still gets opened - its weakness is the gap between reading and responding. A QR code shrinks the response path from "type this URL" or "call this number" to one scan, and it stamps the channel with something it never had: per-batch analytics. Split your list, print a different code per segment, and the scan report tells you which list, which offer, and which envelope treatment pulled. Mid-campaign, a dynamic code lets you fix a broken landing page or extend an expiring offer without reprinting ten thousand postcards.
Why use a dynamic QR code for this
Response without friction
One scan from couch to landing page - no URL typing, no phone queue, no business-reply mail.
Per-list attribution
A code per segment turns the mail campaign into a measurable experiment - lists ranked by scans, not gut feel.
Mid-flight corrections
Offer extended, page moved, promo changed? Edit destinations while the mail is still landing in boxes.
How to set it up
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Build the landing page with the postcard's offer front and center
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Generate one dynamic QR code per list segment in QRmaker
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Mail, then read the scan report - your next drop targets the segments that responded
FAQ
QR code or vanity URL on the postcard?
Both: the code for the majority who scan, a short readable URL for the rest. The scan-to-type ratio in your analytics will show how lopsided it really is.
Do personalized codes work in mail merge?
Yes - the bulk generator turns a CSV of per-recipient links into a ZIP of codes for the merge, giving you per-recipient response tracking.
Can I change where the QR code points after printing?
Yes - with a dynamic QR code. It encodes a short redirect link, so you can update the destination anytime from your dashboard and every printed copy instantly points to the new URL. Static codes encode the destination directly and can't be changed.
Do these QR codes expire?
No. Static QR codes are free forever and never expire - they encode your destination directly and don't depend on our servers. Dynamic codes keep working as long as your account is active, and you can pause or re-point them whenever you like.
Can I track how many people scan it?
Yes. Dynamic QR codes come with real-time scan analytics: total scans plus device, location, and time-of-day breakdowns, so you can see exactly which placement is working. Scan tracking is part of the Pro plan.
Is there a watermark on the QR code?
No. Every QR code you create - free or paid - is watermark-free and downloadable as a crisp PNG or scalable SVG, ready for print at any size.
Do I need an app to scan the code?
No. Every modern iPhone and Android camera scans QR codes natively - just point the camera at the code and tap the link that appears. No special app required.
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