[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"glossary-en-deep-linking":3,"glossary-related-en-deep-linking":140},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":128,"cta":129,"description":130,"extension":131,"meta":132,"navigation":133,"path":134,"related":135,"seo":137,"stem":138,"__hash__":139},"glossary\u002Fi18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Fdeep-linking.md","Deep Linking",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":120},"minimark",[9,16,19,22,27,58,60,64,91,93,97,108,110,114,117],[10,11,12,15],"p",{},[13,14,5],"strong",{}," is a routing technology that directs mobile users to a specific location inside a native app (such as a product page, profile page, or checkout cart) rather than launching the app’s general homepage or opening a fallback website in a mobile browser.",[10,17,18],{},"In the context of QR codes, deep linking is essential for creating high-converting mobile experiences. When a customer scans a printed QR code, deep links ensure they are routed seamlessly into the installed application to perform actions like redeeming a coupon, reviewing a business, or completing a payment.",[20,21],"hr",{},[23,24,26],"h2",{"id":25},"types-of-deep-links","Types of Deep Links",[28,29,30,42,48],"ol",{},[31,32,33,36,37,41],"li",{},[13,34,35],{},"Standard Deep Links:"," Standard URIs (e.g., ",[38,39,40],"code",{},"myapp:\u002F\u002Fproducts\u002F123",") that open specific screens if the app is already installed. If the app is not installed, they fail to load, resulting in an error.",[31,43,44,47],{},[13,45,46],{},"Deferred Deep Links:"," Advanced links that direct users to the App Store or Google Play Store if the app is not installed, and then open the specific product screen automatically after the app is downloaded and launched.",[31,49,50,53,54,57],{},[13,51,52],{},"Universal Links (iOS) & App Links (Android):"," Standard HTTPS URLs (e.g., ",[38,55,56],{},"https:\u002F\u002Fmybrand.com\u002Fproducts\u002F123",") that native operating systems intercept. If the app is installed, it launches the app immediately; otherwise, it loads the webpage in the browser as a fallback.",[20,59],{},[23,61,63],{"id":62},"why-deep-linking-matters-for-qr-codes","Why Deep Linking Matters for QR Codes",[65,66,67,73,79,85],"ul",{},[31,68,69,72],{},[13,70,71],{},"Reduced Friction:"," Guide users directly to target actions, increasing app engagement and conversion rates.",[31,74,75,78],{},[13,76,77],{},"Smart App Launching:"," Launch native apps like Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, or Google Maps directly from a scan, rather than opening web versions requiring login.",[31,80,81,84],{},[13,82,83],{},"Unified Campaigns:"," Use a single QR code that works on desktop (opens website), iOS (opens native app\u002FApp Store), and Android (opens native app\u002FPlay Store).",[31,86,87,90],{},[13,88,89],{},"Personalized Onboarding:"," Direct new users to specific welcome screens or localized content post-install.",[20,92],{},[23,94,96],{"id":95},"deep-linking-in-practice","Deep Linking in Practice",[10,98,99,100,103,104,107],{},"When designing dynamic QR codes on QR Zam, deep linking enables features like ",[13,101,102],{},"Smart Routing"," and review gating. For instance, scanning a Trustpilot QR code triggers a deep link redirection (",[38,105,106],{},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.trustpilot.com\u002Fevaluate\u002F{domain}",") which leverages Universal\u002FApp Links to open the native Trustpilot app on the scanner's phone, allowing them to leave a review instantly.",[20,109],{},[23,111,113],{"id":112},"set-up-smart-routing-qr-codes","Set Up Smart Routing QR Codes",[10,115,116],{},"Try generating a standard redirect link QR code below. 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Unlike static QR codes, the actual data is not encoded directly into the QR pattern. Instead, it routes scanners through a secure redirect link. This architectural design enables you to change the destination URL, update the underlying file, or modify the user experience at any time without having to reprint the physical QR code.",[10,153,154],{},"In addition to editing capability, dynamic routing enables robust scan analytics, capturing critical performance data such as total scans, unique visitors, scan locations, operating systems, and time-of-scan details.",[20,156],{},[23,158,160],{"id":159},"how-dynamic-qr-codes-work","How Dynamic QR Codes Work",[10,162,163],{},"When a user scans a dynamic QR code:",[28,165,166,176,182,188],{},[31,167,168,171,172,175],{},[13,169,170],{},"Initial Scan:"," The camera app or scanner reads the QR pattern, which translates to a short link hosted on QR Zam (e.g., ",[38,173,174],{},"qrz.am\u002Fxyz123",").",[31,177,178,181],{},[13,179,180],{},"Server Lookup:"," The redirection engine query retrieves the current destination URL associated with that short link.",[31,183,184,187],{},[13,185,186],{},"Analytics Tracking:"," The system records anonymous scan metadata (timestamp, device type, location) in the database.",[31,189,190,193],{},[13,191,192],{},"Instant Redirection:"," The server redirects the user's browser to the target destination. This entire process happens seamlessly in less than 150 milliseconds.",[20,195],{},[23,197,199],{"id":198},"key-benefits-of-dynamic-qr-codes","Key Benefits of Dynamic QR Codes",[65,201,202,208,214,220],{},[31,203,204,207],{},[13,205,206],{},"Editability:"," Update campaign links, correct typos, or change target content (like replacing a PDF menu) instantly.",[31,209,210,213],{},[13,211,212],{},"Analytics & Tracking:"," Monitor scan volumes, geographic performance, and peak scan times to measure campaign ROI.",[31,215,216,219],{},[13,217,218],{},"Enhanced Security:"," Protect links with passwords, set expiry dates, or limit scan counts.",[31,221,222,225],{},[13,223,224],{},"Cleaner Design:"," Since the encoded URL is short, the QR code pattern remains simple and highly scannable, even at small print sizes.",[20,227],{},[23,229,231],{"id":230},"dynamic-qr-code-vs-static-qr-code","Dynamic QR Code vs. Static QR Code",[233,234,235,251],"table",{},[236,237,238],"thead",{},[239,240,241,246,248],"tr",{},[242,243,245],"th",{"align":244},"left","Feature",[242,247,143],{"align":244},[242,249,250],{"align":244},"Static QR Code",[252,253,254,268,281,294,307],"tbody",{},[239,255,256,262,265],{},[257,258,259],"td",{"align":244},[13,260,261],{},"Editable Content",[257,263,264],{"align":244},"Yes, anytime",[257,266,267],{"align":244},"No, locked after creation",[239,269,270,275,278],{},[257,271,272],{"align":244},[13,273,274],{},"Scan Tracking",[257,276,277],{"align":244},"Yes (Location, Device, Time)",[257,279,280],{"align":244},"No tracking possible",[239,282,283,288,291],{},[257,284,285],{"align":244},[13,286,287],{},"Short URL Redirection",[257,289,290],{"align":244},"Yes",[257,292,293],{"align":244},"No, direct encoding",[239,295,296,301,304],{},[257,297,298],{"align":244},[13,299,300],{},"QR Code Density",[257,302,303],{"align":244},"Low & simple (highly scan-friendly)",[257,305,306],{"align":244},"High (dense patterns for long URLs)",[239,308,309,314,317],{},[257,310,311],{"align":244},[13,312,313],{},"Use Cases",[257,315,316],{"align":244},"Marketing, menus, brochures",[257,318,319],{"align":244},"Wi-Fi setup, vCards, static text",[20,321],{},[23,323,325],{"id":324},"generate-a-dynamic-qr-code","Generate a Dynamic QR Code",[10,327,328],{},"Below is our interactive link generator tool. Try entering a URL to see how a simple QR code is structured, or sign up on QR Zam to access full editing, customization, and tracking capabilities.",[118,330],{},{"title":121,"searchDepth":122,"depth":122,"links":332},[333,334,335,336],{"id":159,"depth":122,"text":160},{"id":198,"depth":122,"text":199},{"id":230,"depth":122,"text":231},{"id":324,"depth":122,"text":325},"QR Code Types","Create a Dynamic QR Code","A Dynamic QR Code is an editable quick response code that allows you to change its target URL or content after printing, while also tracking scan data such as location, time, and device type.",{},"\u002Fi18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Fdynamic-qr-code",[343,344],"static-qr-code","deep-linking",{"title":143,"description":339},"i18n\u002Fen\u002Fglossary\u002Fdynamic-qr-code","AS_YWC4SPdoxL8SN3GdB9izn62dF31izRaDk7EmOT7s"]