With Their Own QR Code Trick, Bit.ly Eats Google’s Balls
Back in April, Google added a very nifty feature to their URL shortener, goo.gl. If you simply add “.qr” to any shortened URL, you will be taken to a page with a QR code for that URL. If you scan that image with a QR code reader, it will take you to the link that was originally shortened.
I didn’t know creating a QR Code was now so easy.
Although I just tweeted that this means writers can embed QR Codes in their eBooks — for their websites and other available eBooks — I wonder if a QR Code displayed on an eInk screen would register on a cellphone camera? (Yes, you can tell I have zero personal experience using QR Codes …)
Anyone out there want to try and report in Comments?
In fact, let me try that trick here. Tell me where this QR Code leads you:
Update:
@artistikem in Comments said:
I downloaded the picture [of the QR Code], had to convert it into a PDF to sync it with my Sony Reader and it worked perfectly.
That’s an old school Sony PRS-600.
Previously here:
QR Codes In Advertising
Springbox – What Everyone Should Know About QR Codes
Video: Contrasting eBook Device Visions