What exactly are QR codes, then?
A QR code is a machine readable type of barcode, which imparts information to a scanner, such as an URL, profile on a Website or other digital information.
Why LinkedIn QR Codes?
Essentially, LinkedIn is aimed at securing business connections, whether its enterprise-to-enterprise couplings or job vacancy fulfillment, the application is all about financial prospecting & getting ahead in the world of high finance. Generally, businesses list their profiles on Site, & the members categorize themselves under that umbrella. Despite the overview aspect of defining a personal profile under an enterprise’s heading, LinkedIn has grown to accommodate much more than mere business listings, it has become a place for making social connections for business purposes. Nevertheless, many businesses conduct their networking in real life venues & situations, such as conferences & exhibitions, &, traditionally, business cards would be exchanged at these events, so that connections found could be fostered to the end of procuring progressive business arrangements.
However, business cards have become very staid & old fashioned in today’s digitally driven world. That being the case, it’s far more convenient to share a simple QR code with a potential business associate, than to share a card or, heaven forbid, attempt to spell out your name, & provide contact details at a busy social venue. That’s where the LinkedIn QR codes come in.
Using your QR Code for networking
The beauty of a QR code is that it’s instantly transportable into your peers’ digital contact list, on whichever device they have on hand. So if you’re networking at a party & find yourself chatting to a person who is a potential business prospect, all you need to do to share your contact information, is scan your QR code into their device, & voila. You won’t be forgotten. Obviously, your QR code can be used to air your business profile to the world in many other innovative ways, it’s really, only up to you – add the image as a signature to every email you send out, add it to your Website, put it on your social media Sites, have business ties(scarves, shirts) made with a print as the item’s logo – the options are limitless…
How do you find your LinkedIn QR code?
Tap the QR code icon on the search bar to reveal your personal code & a scanner to scan the codes of your peers. On scanning a code, the user is taken directly to the profile concerned.
In Conclusion:
LinkedIn is most certainly rising in popularity, so, the additional functionality offered by QR code connections, should see its user base & usage increase, because of the enhanced opportunity by way of QR code to increase networking opportunities.