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Attach Smart QR Links to Your Orders Automatically
Learn how to replace static images with dynamic, rule-based QR codes that personalize the post-purchase experience automatically. Perfect for streamlining returns, VIP rewards, and product support directly on your Shopify invoices.
3 minutes, 57 seconds
Static QR codes are a thing of the past. For too long, Shopify merchants have been stuck pasting the same static image into every invoice or email, offering zero personalization or control.
With the launch of QR Codes in AI Order Tags & Flows, you can finally move from manual pastes to intelligent automation. This update allows you to create dynamic QR journeys where "who gets which QR" is defined by the same rule-based workflow engine you already use for tagging.
Why Use Automated QR Codes?
Most QR strategies fail because they lack segmentation. By connecting QR codes to the AI Order Tags & Flows engine, you ensure your customers receive the most relevant information at the right time.
- Rule-Based Distribution: You do not generate QRs on the fly; instead, workflows "route" existing QR Codes to matching orders, making distribution predictable.
- Flexible Consumption: Because Shopify-hosted QR URLs are written directly into order attributes, any app or template can consume and display them.
- Built for Your Stack: This feature works seamlessly with your existing ecosystem, including Order Printer Pro, Klaviyo, and the Shop Circle app suite.
4 Concrete Use Cases to Transform Your Post-Purchase Experience
1. Smart Returns and Exchanges
Stop sending return instructions to customers who are no longer eligible.
- The Workflow: Target orders that are still within their designated return window.
- The QR: Points directly to your returns portal or help center.
- The Result: Use Order Printer Pro: PDF Invoice app to render the QR on packing slips only when a return is actually possible.
2. Loyalty, Referrals, and VIP Upsells
Reward your best customers without cluttering the experience for everyone else.
- The Workflow: Identify high-value orders, VIP-tagged customers, or specific marketing campaigns.
- The QR: Links to loyalty enrollment, points dashboards, or referral sign-up pages.
- The Result: VIPs see specialized QR codes powered by SC Loyalty Rewards or SC Conjured Referrals.
3. Product-Specific Support Content
Provide value based on exactly what was purchased.
- The Workflow: Orders containing specific product types like "Electronics" or "Furniture".
- The QR: Links directly to digital setup guides, manuals, or care instructions.
- The Result: Reduce support tickets by giving customers instant access to the exact manual they need right on their invoice.
4. Streamlined Internal Operations & POS
Improve efficiency in the warehouse or at the pickup counter.
- The Workflow: Triggered by pickup orders, local delivery, or specific fulfillment statuses.
- The QR: Scanned at the POS counter or in the warehouse to pull up order details or internal tools.
- The Result: Staff can scan a code to instantly trigger scan-to-pick workflows or show fulfillment status.
How It Works: A 3-Step Walkthrough
- Create Your QR: Visit the QR Codes page in the app to define a name and destination URL.
- Attach to a Workflow: Assign a workflow that defines which orders should receive the code (e.g., orders over a certain value).
- Deploy Everywhere: The app writes the URL into the order attributes. You can now reference this in packing slips, emails (Klaviyo), or custom apps (Zapier).
| App | Category | QR Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Order Printer Pro / Templates | Documents | Render QRs on invoices, packing slips, and return forms. |
| SC Loyalty / Conjured Referrals | Loyalty & Referrals | Display enrollment or referral entry points for qualifying segments. |
| Hulk Order Status Tracker | Order Status | Link customers directly to a branded, live tracking portal. |
| Hulk NPS Post Purchase Survey | Surveys & CX | Link specific cohorts (like first-time buyers) to NPS survey pages. |
| EasyScan / Custom POS | Operations | Scan QRs to pull up internal routing or fulfillment info. |
Stop Sending Static Links and Start Creating Experiences
At the end of the day, your customers don't want more clutter; they want things to be easy. When a shopper opens their package and sees a QR code, they aren't looking for a generic homepage link. They are looking for the manual for the specific couch they just bought, a way to track their specific exchange, or a genuine "thank you" for being a loyal customer.
By moving your QR codes into AI Order Tags & Flows, you are finally treating your customers like individuals rather than just order numbers. You are removing the friction from their journey and the manual busywork from yours.
More Than Just a Scan
The real magic happens when your tech stack starts talking to itself. When your workflows handle the heavy lifting, you gain the freedom to focus on growing your brand while your automated systems ensure no customer is left searching for answers.
Your post purchase experience is the last impression you leave on a customer. Make sure it is a smart one.
Ready to see what automated QR codes can do for your store? Log in to AI Order Tags & Flows and build your first dynamic workflow right now.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Static QR codes are permanent images that send every customer to the same generic link. Dynamic QR codes are rule based and change depending on the specific order. This allows you to show a setup manual to someone who bought furniture while showing a loyalty discount to a repeat customer all using the same automated system.
You do not have to create codes one by one. You simply set up your main destination links once in the app and the workflow engine handles the rest. The system automatically attaches the correct link to the right order based on the rules you have set so the process is entirely hands off.
These codes are versatile because they are saved directly to the order attributes in Shopify. You can display them on printed packing slips using Order Printer Pro or include them in digital follow up emails through platforms like Klaviyo and Omnisend.
The system gives you total control over visibility. Since the QR codes are tied to your workflow logic you can choose to only show a returns QR code if the order is still within the thirty day window or only show a referral link to customers who have spent over a certain dollar amount.
These codes are excellent for internal operations. You can set up a workflow that generates a specific QR code for local pickup or warehouse staff to scan. When scanned at the point of sale or fulfillment station it can instantly pull up internal order details or trigger a scan to pick workflow.
