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title: In-Store QR Code Strategy
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created: '2026-04-05'
updated: '2026-04-05'
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- qr-codes
- in-store
- e-bikes
- seo
- website
- client/crazy-lennys
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# In-Store QR Code Strategy

## Overview

Placing QR codes next to bike models on the showroom floor gives customers instant access to detailed product information without requiring staff assistance. The concept was raised by [[clients/crazy-lennys/_index|Crazy Lenny's]] owner Steve Lindenau, inspired by a similar setup at a friend's store in Los Angeles.

The core strategic question is not whether to use QR codes — that part is straightforward — but **where the QR codes should point**. That destination decision drives the cost, timeline, and long-term value of the project.

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## The Two Options

### Option A: Link to Manufacturer Pages (Simple)

Each QR code links directly to the bike manufacturer's existing product page for that model.

**Pros:**
- Very low cost — generating QR codes is trivial
- Fast to implement; no new content needs to be created
- Manufacturer pages are typically well-maintained and detailed

**Cons:**
- Sends customers off the Crazy Lenny's website
- No SEO benefit for the store's own domain
- No control over the destination page's content or availability

**Best for:** Quick wins, tight budgets, or a pilot to test whether customers actually use the QR codes.

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### Option B: Link to Custom Catalog Pages (Complex)

Each QR code links to a new, detailed product page built on the Crazy Lenny's website — effectively creating an on-site catalog of all ~35 floor models.

**Pros:**
- Keeps customers on the Crazy Lenny's domain
- Builds keyword-rich content, improving organic search rankings
- Creates a reusable digital asset (catalog pages can support ads, email links, etc.)
- Positions the store as an authoritative resource, not just a reseller

**Cons:**
- Significantly more time and cost to build (~35 pages)
- Requires ongoing maintenance as inventory changes
- Not practical if the store is in a budget-reduction period

**Best for:** Long-term investment in SEO and content marketing; worth doing when there is budget and stable inventory.

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## Decision Framework

| Factor | Option A (Manufacturer) | Option B (Custom Pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Low | High |
| Time to launch | Days | Weeks–months |
| SEO value | None | High |
| Content control | None | Full |
| Maintenance burden | None | Ongoing |
| Customer stays on-site | No | Yes |

**Key question to answer first:** Does the store want to invest in building owned web content, or is the goal simply to give floor customers quick access to specs?

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## Current Status

As of the [[clients/crazy-lennys/meetings/2025-11-24-marketing-meeting|2025-11-24 marketing meeting]], the decision was **deferred**. Steve indicated he needed more time to think through which destination made sense. Karly is waiting on his direction before scoping the work.

**Pending action:** Steve to clarify desired QR code destination (manufacturer site vs. custom catalog pages) and inform Karly.

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## Implementation Notes

- QR code generation itself is trivial and essentially free
- For Option A, the main work is compiling the correct manufacturer URLs for each of the ~35 floor models and producing printed stands or tags
- For Option B, page creation cost scales linearly with the number of models; prioritizing top-selling or highest-margin models first is a reasonable way to phase the work
- Either option can be combined with the SMS opt-in QR code flyers already planned as part of the [[knowledge/sms-marketing/sms-marketing-strategy|SMS marketing rollout]] — the in-store QR code infrastructure (stands, placement) is shared

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## Related

- [[clients/crazy-lennys/meetings/2025-11-24-marketing-meeting|Crazy Lenny's Marketing Meeting 2025-11-24]]
- [[knowledge/sms-marketing/sms-marketing-strategy|SMS Marketing Strategy]]
- [[clients/crazy-lennys/_index|Crazy Lenny's Client Overview]]