dotcarryMake a QR codeLink a business-card QR to a product page or sitemap
Choose whether your business-card QR opens one product page or a sitemap-linked category page, based on how you want repeat scanners to engage after the first contact.
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Decide the purpose of the scan
A business card is kept after a meeting or purchase, so the QR code on it may be scanned more than once. You must choose whether the first scan and any later scans should lead to the same destination, or whether the destination should serve different needs over time. A single product page gives specific information and a clear next step. A category page or sitemap-linked listing shows range and invites browsing. Your choice depends on what you want the card to achieve after the initial handover.
If you sell one high-margin item and want the card to drive direct interest in that item, link to the product page. If you want the card to remind people that you stock a range, and you expect them to return to see new arrivals, link to a category page or a page that lists your product groups.
Link to one product page
Use a single product page when the card supports a specific sale or consultation. For example, imagine you design custom desks and you hand your card to a prospect at a trade show. The QR opens the flagship desk model with pricing, materials, and an enquiry form. The destination is narrow and purposeful.
Test the final printed card with your actual printer before you distribute it. Dotcarry exports PNG files at 1024 pixels square and also offers SVG format, but print quality depends on your printer and paper stock. If you later update the product details, you can edit the destination in Dotcarry without changing the printed code, because each saved code has its own editable destination.
Link to a category page or sitemap
Use a category page or a sitemap-linked listing when you want the card to justify repeated scanning over months. For example, imagine you run a ceramics shop and your card goes into customer wallets. A scan opens a page that links to seasonal collections, workshop dates, and your full product range. The destination rewards someone who scans again in three months.
If your store platform publishes a public sitemap, Dotcarry can read it for whole-store import, though this is limited to 10,000 URLs across 50 sitemap files with a 25-second total timeout. Compressed sitemap files are unsupported. You can also paste a URL list directly. Bulk generation requires the $12 USD monthly subscription, even below the free allowance. Paid bulk generation runs in batches of 50, and repeated destinations reuse saved codes within your account. This lets you generate multiple codes for different categories if you later segment your cards by customer type.
Match the destination to the card's lifespan
Consider how long the card will stay in circulation. A product page may become outdated if the item is discontinued or seasonal. A category page or sitemap-linked structure is easier to keep current because you add or remove products within the existing framework. You do not need to reprint the card.
If you choose a single product page, set a reminder to check the destination periodically. If the product sells out or changes, update the Dotcarry redirect to a replacement item or to a related category page. Remember that saved downloads encode a Dotcarry redirect address, not the destination directly, so edits apply to the live redirect.
Check subscription and redirect status
You can create 10 editable codes without signing in. Sign in to keep the same links in your account and create up to 30 for free. Those first 30 stay active and editable without a subscription. Creating more requires $12 USD per month. Every created code stays active, downloadable and editable after cancellation, paid-period expiry or failed payment. The subscription unlocks unlimited new creation and bulk generation; it is not required to keep an existing QR code working. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the paid period.
Before you commit to a destination, paste the URL in Dotcarry, select Create QR and download its file. The first 10 codes are saved on this device without sign-in. Sign in to keep them across devices; clearing browser storage beforehand can lose access to the device library. Print and test the code to confirm it scans reliably to your chosen page.