
Increasing Your Click-Through Rate with QR Code Links
Learn how to create branded, trackable, and high-converting QR codes using custom domains and short links that actually get scanned in 2026.
How to Massively Increase Your Click-Through Rate with QR Code Links
QR codes are no longer just black-and-white squares. In 2026, smart brands use branded, trackable, dynamic QR codes built on custom short links — and they’re seeing 3–8× higher scan rates.
Here’s exactly how to do it right with LikeDo.
Why Generic QR Codes Are Dead
- Ugly → low trust → low scans
- No analytics → you’re flying blind
- Static → can’t update destination after printing
- Screams “2020 pandemic tech”
The 2026 Winning Formula: Custom Domain + Short Link + Dynamic QR
With LikeDo you get:
qr.yourbrand.com/summer → redirects to any URL
→ generates a beautiful, branded QR code instantly
→ tracks every single scan in real time
7 Proven Ways to Boost QR Scan Rates
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Use Your Own Domain
qr.nike.com/salelooks 10× more trustworthy than a random QR. -
Add Your Logo & Brand Colors LikeDo auto-generates QR codes with your logo in the center and brand colors — scan rates jump 80–200%.
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Make It Dynamic Print once, change destination forever. Perfect for menus, event tickets, product packaging.
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Short, Memorable Paths
qr.cafe/menu→qr.cafe/xmas2026→ easy to remember even if someone types it manually. -
Real-Time Scan Analytics See scans by city, device, time of day — optimize placement instantly.
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Password-Protected QR Codes Great for VIP events, private offers, or internal training materials.
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One QR → Multiple Destinations (A/B testing) Send 50% of scans to offer A, 50% to offer B — all from the same printed QR.
Real Results from LikeDo Users (2026)
- Restaurant chain: +312% menu scans after adding logo + custom domain
- E-commerce brand: 4.7× more conversions from packaging QR vs generic
- Conference organizer: 100% scan rate on badges using
qr.event.com/you
Stop using free QR generators that steal your data and hurt your brand.
Create unlimited branded, trackable, dynamic QR codes in seconds — free forever on LikeDo.
Start now: https://like.do
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