Why I ditched business cards for a QR code. Story by Jared Newman • 1w. This story first appeared in Jared’s Advisorator newsletter. Sign up to get advice like this every Tuesday.

QR codes on business cards create an excellent opportunity to build a digital bridge, adding a modern, tech-savvy element to traditional networking while extending and enhancing the information ...

One big trend right now is adding a quick response (QR) code to your business card. The benefit of this is that the QR code can link to your portfolio, showcasing all of your talents.

And business cards are continuing in surprising forms. Some use QR codes to link to very detailed information. Others create contextual information and link users via video.

With a QR code, you can easily share your info with anyone regardless of platform, and you have more control over what gets shared in the first place. ... Why I ditched business cards for a QR code.