You have created your Mantika profile. You have added your contact details and perhaps created cards for your Products, Offers and Services.
Now comes the important question: how do you get people to discover it?
A QR code is useful when it reaches the right person at the right moment. The goal isn't simply to get people to scan it. The goal is to help them understand what you do, discover what you offer and take a meaningful next step.
Here are practical ways to get more value from your Mantika QR code.
1. Add It to Your Visiting Card
Your visiting card is one of the easiest places to start. Whenever you meet someone at a networking event, business meeting or professional gathering, your card gives them a way to revisit your details later.
Add your Mantika QR code to your printed card and include a short instruction such as:
- Scan to Explore
- Scan to View My Products & Services
- Find Me on Mantika
Choose wording that tells people what they will find after scanning. Keep the code large enough to scan easily, and test the printed card before ordering a batch.
2. Use It During Business Meetings
When you meet a potential customer or business partner, you may spend several minutes explaining what you do. Your Mantika profile can help continue that introduction after the meeting.
You can share your QR code and invite the person to explore your profile when convenient. They can revisit your contact details and browse the products, services or offers you have chosen to showcase.
This is especially useful when your work involves several services or a range of products that would be difficult to explain on a small printed card.
3. Display It at Your Shop or Workplace
If you run a shop, studio, office, clinic or other customer-facing business, consider displaying your QR code where visitors can comfortably scan it.
For example, you could place it:
- At the reception desk or billing counter.
- Near a product display.
- On a stand at the entrance.
- On printed brochures or information sheets.
Add a simple message such as "Scan to Explore Our Products and Offers". This helps visitors understand why the code might be useful to them.
4. Make Your Products Easy to Discover
If you sell products, use Mantika's Products cards to showcase the items you want people to notice.
Rather than trying to list everything on a visiting card, direct people to your profile. They can swipe through the available cards and scroll through the page to explore what you have shared.
Choose products that are relevant to the people you expect to scan your code. Keep the information clear and the images suitable for the products being presented.
5. Highlight Your Offers
Offers give people a specific reason to pay attention to your business. If you have a current promotion, seasonal offer or special deal, use an Offers card to make it visible on your Mantika profile.
Then share your QR code where the offer is relevant — for example, at your shop, during a customer interaction or on suitable printed material.
Make sure the offer is accurate and clearly explained. If it has an expiry date or specific conditions, include those details so customers know what to expect.
6. Explain Your Services Clearly
For service providers, the challenge is often helping people understand exactly what they do.
Use Services cards to explain your offerings in a way that prospective customers can browse at their own pace. Consultants, freelancers, professionals and small business owners can all benefit from making their services easier to discover.
Think about the questions people commonly ask you. Use your profile to answer the basic ones and make it easier for interested visitors to take the next step.
7. Make WhatsApp the Next Step
Discovering your business is only part of the journey. Interested people may want to ask a question, enquire about a product or understand your services in more detail.
Mantika supports WhatsApp action buttons, allowing visitors to start a conversation from your profile when that option is available.
Make sure your WhatsApp number is correct and that you can respond to enquiries in a reasonable time. A useful profile combined with a helpful conversation can make the interaction more valuable for both sides.
8. Share Your QR Code Online
Your Mantika QR code doesn't have to be limited to printed material. You can share your profile link through online channels where it makes sense.
- Include your profile link in relevant social posts.
- Share it with a potential customer after a conversation.
- Add it to a suitable email signature or business message.
- Share it in relevant professional or business communities.
When sharing online, a direct profile link may be more convenient than asking someone to scan a QR code displayed on the same phone they are using. Choose the format that makes the next step easiest.
9. Keep Your Profile Useful and Up to Date
A QR code is only as useful as the destination it opens. If someone scans your code and finds outdated information, an expired offer or incomplete details, the experience may disappoint them.
Make it a habit to review your profile regularly:
- Check that your contact details are correct.
- Review your Products and Services cards.
- Remove or update expired offers.
- Check that your WhatsApp action works as expected.
- Scan your QR code occasionally to test the full experience.
If you update the information behind the same profile URL, you can generally continue using the same QR code without reprinting it.
10. Give People a Reason to Scan
One of the simplest ways to make your QR code more effective is to explain the benefit before someone scans it.
Instead of only displaying a QR code, try a message like:
- "Explore our products and current offers."
- "See the services we provide."
- "Scan to discover more about our business."
- "Have a question? Connect with us on WhatsApp."
Match the message to the location and audience. Someone standing near a product display may be interested in products, while someone you meet at a networking event may want to learn more about your business.
A Simple Plan to Start Using Your Mantika QR Code
You don't need to do everything at once. Start with a few practical steps:
- Complete your Mantika profile and check your contact details.
- Add relevant Products, Offers and Services cards.
- Scan your QR code and review the visitor experience.
- Add the code to your visiting card or display it at your workplace.
- Share your profile during relevant conversations and online.
- Review your profile periodically to keep it useful.
Make Every Scan Count
Your Mantika QR code can be a small but useful part of how you introduce your business. Use it to connect the people you meet with the information they need — your products, offers, services and contact options.
Don't think of it as just a code to print. Think of it as an invitation for people to discover more about what you do.