How do I use QR codes effectively on social media to drive people to my website?

QR codes on social media are not recommended. When someone views your content on their phone, they can’t scan a QR code displayed on that same screen—they’d need a second device. Also, online QR codes are often associated with phishing scams, so people tend to avoid them. QR codes work best in print (like at markets, on business cards, or posters). For social media, use clear calls to action like ‘link in bio’ instead.

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Asked by an artist experimenting with QR codes · Answered by Art Storefronts team member (Indra) · art-marketing-101 · 2026-07-20