I have added a new feature to the Ace Hypnosis website today and included a page in the Frequently asked Questions area about it, but i thought i would summarise it here too.
It’s all about the strange square code box at the bottom of each page, and how you can use it.
I am an avid reader of blogs from other professionals in the field of Hypnotherapy, NLP and other subjects that relate to the well being of my own clients. Every week, and sometimes daily, new ideas and discoveries are made that move us all forward and enhance our skill set, allowing us to offer even more support.
Today, whilst reading through my regular intake of latest news, I noticed that at the bottom of one of the articles was the small 2D Barcode or Quick Code as they are also known. I have seen these in recent months appearing all over the place, and some major chains are now using them for their loyalty cards, as they can easily be displayed on your suitably equipped mobile telephone.
Thats all fine but what is the point of them here I hear you say – well at least I did!
The Quick Code is a simple way of saving the web address or Url of a particular page to your mobile device, so that you can read it later. There is a wide range of modern telephones equipped with a camera that can take advantage of this simple system. When you have the quick Code app installed on your mobile, you just take a snap shot of the code on the screen, and the device reads the code and changes it into the web address or Url of the page you were reading.
Now you may have a great memory and be able to recall with ease, the long Url that you need to type into your web browser when wishing to view the same page again elsewhere. You can also email a link to that page to yourself so that you can navigate back again. You could have a fancy set up that links your bookmarks and favourites between all the computers you use, perhaps if you use a computer at work and at home. Or, you could use the sociable options at the foot of each page here, and share the pages with your friends and colleagues, making it easy for you to find it again yourself.
Perhaps you do none, some or all of these things, but it is important that we embrace change and have as many options and possibilities available to us.
Why not try it for yourself and have a go!
There are various applications available to allow you to read these codes, and a simple google search will show you your options. I opted for the app from QuickMark which is available for the Apple iPhone, Android devices, Windows Mobile and S60. If you have a suitable device, you can visit their site and download the application. There may be a small fee for these applications.
Once ‘scanned’ into your phone, you also have the option to Send to a friend, Email or post to Twitter or FaceBook.
Now I love technology and I make as much use of it as possible to make my life easier, freeing up more of my time for the things I class as important to me. You may not be so keen on taking advantage of ideas like these and that’s fine too. At least after reading this article, you will know what these strange little squiggly boxes are all about in future.
Alan Herbert – Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner | acehypnosis.co.uk | follow me on twitter
