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Patrick is a Customer Support AI Manager at Bitly. With over 10 years of experience in customer support, he has played a key role in shaping the Support Team and enhancing the customer experience, especially in the QR Code space. Patrick’s expertise in both QR Code technology and customer care continues to drive operational improvements and team growth.
Read article: The Top Ways To Use QR Codes on a Resume
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The Top Ways To Use QR Codes on a Resume

Can you make your resume stand out with a simple QR Code? Find out more here.

Read article: How to Use QR Codes for Gift Registries
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How to Use QR Codes for Gift Registries

Make your registry easy to scan and share with QR Codes.

Read article: How Do QR Codes Work For Offline Payments?
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How Do QR Codes Work For Offline Payments?

Let buyers pay with their phones—even if you’re offline. Here’s how QR Codes make it easy.

Read article: How Law Firms Use QR Codes to Gain Client Trust
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How Law Firms Use QR Codes to Gain Client Trust

Discover the different ways that QR Codes for law firms build client trust.

Read article: How Do Baby Brands Use QR Codes for Customer Engagement?
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How Do Baby Brands Use QR Codes for Customer Engagement?

Find out how baby brands can use QR Codes to improve engagement.

Read article: How to Use QR Codes for Product Warranty Registration
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How to Use QR Codes for Product Warranty Registration

Learn how to use QR Codes to register products for warranties.

Read article: How to Create a QR Code for a Google Maps Location
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How to Create a QR Code for a Google Maps Location

Share a location on Google Maps with a QR Code—fast and easy.

Read article: How Do QR Codes Support Curbside Pickup?
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How Do QR Codes Support Curbside Pickup?

Simplify curbside pickup with fast, contactless QR Code check-ins.

Read article: How to Use QR Codes in Direct Mail Marketing to Drive Engagement
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How to Use QR Codes in Direct Mail Marketing to Drive Engagement

Connect offline and online with QR codes in direct mail to increase response rates and ROI.

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