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Links, QR, UTM, and cards – done right.

Practical guides on short links, QR codes, campaign tracking, and digital business cards – from the team behind the pay-once toolkit.

QR codes
What happens to your QR codes if you cancel the subscription?

Cancelling a dynamic QR subscription can kill codes you already printed. How to check your vendor's terms, what to do before a renewal, and how to move without a reprint.

Updated Aug 2026·7 min read
QR codes
Dynamic QR Code: Editable, Trackable, Rented by the Month

A dynamic QR code is editable and trackable, but you rent the redirect monthly: a 3-year rental runs $900 to $1,764. Own dynamic codes instead for $49 once.

Updated Jul 2026·7 min read
Digital cards
How to Make a Digital Business Card Free (Step-by-Step)

Make a digital business card free in the browser: enter your details, generate a .vcf plus QR code, and share it on any phone. No app, no signup needed.

Updated Jul 2026·7 min read
Digital cards
NFC Business Cards: How They Work and What They Cost in 2026

An NFC business card taps your profile to a phone in under a second at 13.56 MHz. See how the chip works, what it costs, and when a free QR code wins instead.

Updated Jul 2026·7 min read
Short links
The Best URL Shortener in 2026: 7 Tools Ranked and Priced

The best URL shortener in 2026? Whooshly is $49 once for up to 10,000 campaign assets vs Bitly, Dub and 5 rivals from $5/mo. An honest, priced comparison.

Updated Jul 2026·7 min read
Digital cards
Electronic Business Cards: What They Are and How to Make One

An electronic business card is a digital contact you save in one tap. See the four formats, how to make one free, and when a hosted card beats a static .vcf.

Updated Jul 2026·8 min read
Digital cards
Smart Business Cards, Explained: How to Make One Free in 2026

A smart business card links to your live details via an NFC tap (under 1 second), a QR scan, or a free .vcf. Here's how each works, and how to make one in 2026.

Updated Jul 2026·6 min read
Short links
What Is a Vanity URL? How to Create One in 2026

A vanity URL is a short branded link that redirects to a longer page. See how they work, why the '39% click-through' claim is a myth, and how to build one.

Updated Jul 2026·7 min read
Short links
Link Rot: How Long Short Links Really Last (We Checked)

We re-resolved 2,765 short links captured by Common Crawl from 2014 to 2023: 25% are dead in 2026, led by TinyURL (36%) and goo.gl (33%). Short links rot faster than you think.

Updated Jul 2026·7 min read
QR codes
Do QR Codes Expire? We Checked What 15 Popular Generators Actually Do

We checked 15 QR code generators: 8 can give a free or trial user a code that later stops working. Static codes never expire; only dynamic ones can.

Updated Jul 2026·7 min read
QR codes
How Big Should a QR Code Be? The Sizes That Actually Scan

QR and barcode size guide from the standards: the 10:1 rule is a heuristic, the real floor is 2.5 pixels per module. Sizes in mm, plus a free calculator.

Updated Jul 2026·6 min read
Short links
9 Best Bitly Alternatives in 2026 (Cheaper and Pay-Once)

Nine Bitly alternatives for 2026, compared on price and features: pay-once, open-source, and cheaper team shorteners. Real pricing and who each one is best for.

Updated Jul 2026·8 min read
Link-in-bio
The 7 Best Linktree Alternatives in 2026 (Free and Pay-Once)

Seven Linktree alternatives compared for 2026: free options, cheaper paid plans, and a pay-once toolkit. Real pricing, features, and who each is best for.

Updated Jul 2026·7 min read

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