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How to write a tap-to-open page people find useful

Content tips for the page behind an NFC tag or QR code: what to put first, how much to write, and how to keep it useful over time.

Audience at a talk

The tag or QR code gets someone to your page. What happens next depends on the page. A cluttered or out-of-date page wastes the tap; a clear one answers the question and leaves a good impression.

Start with the most common question

Think about why most people tap. In a room it is often Wi-Fi. At a table it is the menu. At an event it is the agenda. Put that first.

Use plain labels

Buttons labelled "Wi-Fi", "Menu", "Your stay" or "Agenda" are easier to scan than creative names. People should know what each item opens before they tap it.

Keep it short

  • Aim for five to eight items on the main page.
  • Use short sentences and lists.
  • Put detail one tap deeper, not on the main page.

Include a next step

Give people something to do: leave a review, book again, follow you or get in touch. One or two clear actions work better than many.

Keep it current

An out-of-date page is worse than none. Set a regular time to review it, and update it as soon as something changes.

How TAPP helps

A TAPP page is built from items such as Wi-Fi details, notes, menus, lists, links and forms. You preview it before publishing and update it from your TAPP account, and changes are live straight away for everyone who taps or scans.

Questions

How many items should a tap-to-open page have?
Around five to eight on the main page works well. Put more detail one tap deeper.
What should go first?
The answer to the most common question in that place, such as Wi-Fi, the menu or the agenda.
How often should I review the page?
Regularly, and whenever something changes. An out-of-date page loses people's trust.

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