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Decide whether a single product page or a broader category page is the better destination for a QR code printed on one physical package.
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Match the page to the label
For packaging that identifies one exact product, start with that product’s page. For example, imagine a bag of a particular coffee roast: link to the page you maintain for that roast if it contains the information you want someone holding the bag to see. Check the product name and variant before you print.
For packaging representing a group, a category or collection page may be a better fit. Imagine a rotating gift set with one shared code. Consider a collection page if you want the recipient to browse the range, and review it when the contents change.
Plan for changes
Before printing, decide how you will review the destination if a product is renamed, replaced or discontinued. Open the current page and confirm that it matches the words on the package. For a hypothetical seasonal range, you might prefer a collection page; for a named item with its own instructions, you might prefer the product page.
Dotcarry lets you edit a saved code’s destination without changing the printed code. You can create 10 codes without signing in and keep your first 30 account codes free, active and editable. Creating more requires the $12 USD monthly subscription. 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. Consider those conditions when deciding how you will maintain the printed code.
Compare the pages on your phone
Imagine someone comparing two boxes in a shop. If you want to show the details for one exact item, consider its product page. If the code represents several options you want the reader to explore, consider a category page. Open both candidates on your phone and choose the one that matches the words printed beside the code.
If your goal is post-purchase help, consider a page containing the relevant instructions or registration form. For discovery, consider the range you want to show. Review the destination you actually plan to use rather than choosing by its page type alone.
Find candidate URLs in your sitemap
Use your sitemap as a list of candidate URLs, then open the page you intend to link. Google describes a sitemap as a file containing information about pages and other files, and their relationships. A sitemap does not guarantee that a page will be crawled or indexed.
For a hypothetical store with separate product and collection pages, compare those destinations directly. Check the product name, page contents and the address you intend to print. Use the sitemap to locate options, then make the destination choice yourself.
Test the printed code
Once you choose a destination, test it properly. In Dotcarry, paste the URL and select Create QR. The code is saved on your device, ready to download without sign-in within the first 10 codes. Download the file, print it and scan the physical result. Sign in to keep your codes across devices. The exported PNG is 1024 pixels square; SVG and ZIP exports are also available if your printer prefers vector input.
Dotcarry exports use error correction level M and include a four-module quiet zone. Keep the clear margin in your artwork. Print a sample at your chosen size and test it yourself before committing to a larger run. If your own checks fail, adjust the artwork or placement and test again.
Update the destination when needed
Your first choice is not permanent. Each saved Dotcarry code has its own editable destination, and updating one code does not affect any other. If you start with a product page and later need a category page, change it. If a product is recalled or renamed, redirect without reprinting.
Keep a record of which package uses each saved code. After an edit, scan an existing printed sample and confirm it opens the intended page. Review your destinations when the products or information on the packaging change.