Marketing

Using Location QR Codes to Drive Foot Traffic to Your Business

Help customers find you instantly — encode your exact location into a QR code that opens Google Maps with one scan.

05 June 2026 ⏱ 5 min read

Getting customers to physically find your business can be a real challenge — especially if you're tucked away in a complex, a lane, or an area that's hard to describe in words. A Location QR Code solves this instantly. One scan and Google Maps opens, showing the customer exactly where you are and how to get there.

What is a Location QR Code?

A Location QR Code encodes your GPS coordinates or a Google Maps link into a scannable image. When a customer scans it, their maps app opens immediately and shows navigation directions to your exact location — no searching, no typing, no confusion.

It works on both iPhone (Apple Maps or Google Maps) and Android (Google Maps), and requires no special app beyond what's already installed on the phone.

How to Create a Location QR Code for Free

  1. Open Google Maps on your phone or computer and search for your business or location.
  2. Click Share and copy the short Google Maps link (it looks like: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xxxxx).
  3. Go to GetGMBreview.com and select the Link tab.
  4. Paste your Google Maps link and click Generate.
  5. Download as PNG or SVG and use it anywhere.
💡 Alternative: You can also use the Location tab directly on GetGMBreview.com — enter your latitude and longitude coordinates and generate the QR code without needing a Google Maps link.

How to Find Your Google Maps Link

  • On desktop: Search your business on Google Maps → click Share → Copy Link
  • On mobile: Open Google Maps → search your location → tap Share → Copy Link
  • If your business is on Google: Search your business name → click Share → Copy Link — this links directly to your Google Business Profile, which is even better for local SEO

Where to Use Your Location QR Code

📄 Flyers & Brochures

Add a location QR code to any printed promotional material so potential customers can navigate to you directly.

🪪 Business Cards

Print your location QR code on the back of your business card so clients can find your office without asking for directions.

🖼️ Storefront & Signage

Place it on your shop window or entrance sign — passersby can scan to remember your location or share it with others.

📱 WhatsApp & Social Media

Share the QR code image in your WhatsApp status or Instagram story so followers can find your physical location easily.

📦 Product Packaging

Add your location QR on packaging so customers who love your product can visit your store or warehouse directly.

🎉 Event Invitations

Include a location QR code on event invitations, wedding cards, or party flyers so guests can navigate to the venue without confusion.

Why This Works Better Than Writing Your Address

Writing your address on a flyer requires the customer to manually type it into their maps app — that's friction. Many people won't bother. A QR code removes that friction completely:

  • One scan → maps app opens → navigation starts
  • Works even if the customer doesn't know the area
  • No risk of misreading or mistyping the address
  • Works for locations that are hard to describe (basements, upper floors, gated communities)
  • Can link to your Google Business Profile, which also shows your reviews and hours
🏆 Bonus Tip: If your Google Maps link points to your Google Business Profile (not just coordinates), customers who scan it will also see your business name, photos, reviews, and opening hours — a much stronger first impression.

Generate Your Location QR Code for Free

No sign-up needed. Create your location QR code in seconds and start driving more foot traffic to your business today.

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