Thanks for scanning the QR code that led you to this page. While QR codes may not be around forever, they are a fun and trendy way to differentiate your brand.

More than 25 million people scan a QR code every month, which is up 400% from a year ago.

What's more, 40% of all iPhone users and 48% of all Android users have scanned a QR code to get more information about a product or service.

Here are some other facts on QR codes that you might find helpful:

• Denso Wave, Inc. created the first QR codes for tracking vehicle parts
• A 159 square meter QR code was created by Audi to commemorate 100 years of car manufacturing
• 57% of Facebook and Twitter users said they have scanned a mobile bar code. 40% said they had done so five or more times in the previous 12 months
• Brands that have used QR codes for marketing purposes include Ford, Audi, Pepsi, Starbucks, Ralph Lauren, McDonald's and Best Buy

To learn how to generate your own QR code, read "How to Generate a QR Code" on the 60 Second Marketer blog.

Thanks,

Jamie Turner and Jeanne Hopkins

Co-Authors, Go Mobile