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Business card QR: vCard vs URL (which one should you use?)

Choose between a vCard QR (save contact) and a URL QR (landing page) for business cards. Pros/cons and best practice.

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  1. vCard QR (save contact)
  2. URL QR (landing page)
  3. Practical tip

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Both work. The best choice depends on what you want people to do after scanning.

vCard QR (save contact)#

URL QR (landing page)#

  • Best for: portfolio, booking, company page, link-in-bio.
  • Short URLs scan more reliably.
  • Use: URL QR generator.

Practical tip#

If you print very small, prefer a short URL or a minimal vCard. Use dynamic (redirect) QR if you must change links later.

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Quick answers

Common questions

Should I use static or dynamic QR for campaigns?
Use static for stable destinations and dynamic for editable or trackable campaigns.
How do I add tracking without breaking scans?
Keep UTM parameters short and avoid long redirect chains to reduce QR density.
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