How to set up QR codes for your business
- Start with the job customers repeatFor most shops that is paying. Pick the matching tab above and fill it in.
- Add your name and logoYour shop name and logo tell customers the code is yours, and make a swapped sticker easier to spot.
- Print one and test itScan the printed copy from where a customer stands. For payment codes, send ₹1 and confirm it arrives.
- Add the next code only if it helpsTwo clear codes work better than five. Label each one with what it does.
Which QR code does your business need?
| Business | First code | Second code | Where to place them |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirana or general store | UPI | WhatsApp orders | Counter, carry bag |
| Salon or spa | UPI | Google review | Mirror, payment desk |
| Clinic | Location on the prescription pad | WhatsApp appointments | Reception, visiting card |
| Tuition or coaching class | UPI with the fee as a note | Attendance | Classroom, fee slip |
| Cafe or small restaurant | Menu | WiFi | Tables |
| Gym | UPI | WhatsApp group for updates | Reception |
| Freelancer or home business | Visiting card | UPI | Card, invoice |
Pick from this table, make the first code, and see if customers use it before you print more.
Do you need to pay for QR codes?
For most small businesses, no. Paid plans sell dynamic codes, which pass each scan through the company's server. You get scan counts and can change the destination, but the code usually depends on that subscription.
| You want to | Static (free here) | Dynamic (paid) |
|---|---|---|
| Take UPI payments | Yes | Not needed |
| Open WhatsApp, WiFi or directions | Yes | Not needed |
| Change a menu or price list | Yes, by updating the page or Drive file it links to | Yes |
| Count scans | Partly: add UTM tags to a website link | Yes |
| Keep working if you stop paying anyone | Yes | Often no |
Consider a paid plan only if you need scan reports across many locations. Read static vs dynamic QR codes before you decide.
Make people want to scan
A bare code gets ignored. Say what happens and what they gain:
- Payments: "Scan to pay by any UPI app"
- WhatsApp: "Scan to order on WhatsApp"
- Reviews: "Enjoyed your visit? Scan to review us"
- WiFi: "Free WiFi: scan to connect"
Type this into the frame under Frame, or use the printable templates for a ready stand, table tent or poster.
Keep your codes safe and working
- Check payment codes daily. Fraudsters paste their own code over a real one. Confirm every payment in your own bank alert, not on the customer's screen.
- Protect printed codes from wear. Dust, scratches and sun fade codes quickly on a counter. Use a stand or laminate with a matte finish.
- Print large enough. Use at least 4 cm on a counter and more on walls. The size calculator gives the size for your scanning distance.
- Link to pages you control. Then you can change the content without changing the print.
Frequently asked questions
Which QR code is best for a small business in India?
A UPI QR code is usually the most useful first code, because it works with every UPI app. Add WhatsApp or Google review codes after that.
Are these QR codes free for business use?
Yes. You can print them on stands, bills, packaging and ads with no fee, no credit and no scan limit.
Will the codes stop working if I stop using PloraKit?
No. They are static, so your details are inside the code and nothing depends on our site.
Can I put my shop logo on the code?
Yes. Upload it in the Logo section, then test the printed code. We raise the error correction automatically.
How many QR codes should one shop use?
One or two at each spot. Label each clearly, because people hesitate when several similar codes sit side by side.
Can I see how many people scanned my code?
Not with a static code on its own. Add UTM tags to a website link and read the visits in your analytics, or count the orders or reviews that arrive.
Can I change a code after printing it?
A static code can't be changed. Link to a page or Drive file you can update, and the printed code stays useful.
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