#monkey qr code generator

[srmt-zine]

At last, some details!

(A while back on @srmthg we had a zine interest check, and it remains open for any additional suggestions/feedback about what you'd like the zine to be (you can also shoot this blog an ask) but I don't plan on doing a second interest check. If enough people feel this is a mistake, there's still time to do one, but as it stands I don't see the point. I will continue to accept feedback and take it into account moving forward!)

By the way, my name is @netbug009 and I'm your friendly head mod for this project! This will be my first time running a zine, but I've been helping run projects in this fandom for 18 years!

The Format

SRMTHG Zine (cooler name tbd) will be a free PDF zine scheduled to release on September 18th, 2024, AKA the 20th anniversary of the series' first episode!

I know a lot of folks (myself included) like to have nice, shiny, hard copies of zines, and I hope to get the zine onto a publishing on demand site such as Lulu to let people buy them at-print-cost if they'd like, but a free digital edition will be the first priority. Since this zine is a celebration of the anniversary of a relatively small fandom, I want as many people to be able to access and enjoy it as possible! Plus, this is my first time running a zine, so I think it's smart to keep it simple. This also lets us worry less about page counts - if a lot of cool people contribute cool stuff, a PDF can be a chonk as we want!

The Content

The zine will include both fanart and fan fiction (and maybe even a few QR codes to some other digital goodies like AMVs and fanmixes if there's enough contributor interest!)

Light shipping will be allowed, with a few exceptions - no adult x child and no monkey x human ships will be allowed. (This was THE overwhelming request in the interest check and is not open for debate.)

We're going for a general vibe and love the idea of getting copies into the hands of voice actors/staff, which should give you a rough idea of the type of content we're going for - if it's too creepy/fetishy to hand to Ciro at a convention, it's too creepy/fetishy for the book. (That said, Monkey Team is a very silly and weird show with a love for classic horror tropes so I hope people don't let that limit their imaginations too much if they wanna do something spoopy!)

NO AI WORK WILL BE USED OR ACCEPTED IN THE CREATION OF THIS ZINE. I hope that'd be a given but just to be 100% clear, no.

The (Rough) Timeline

March 2024 - Contributor Applications Open!

April 22nd - Zine members selected and invited to Discord

May 1st - Zine members finalized

June 1st - Zine check-in 1

July 1st - Zine check-in 2

August 1st - Zine pieces due!

September 1st - Zine layout finalization due!

September 18th - ZINE RELEASED!

You might notice this is a pretty long timeline for a zine and we're starting pretty early; because this fandom is fairly small and this is a big occasion, I want to provide extra time so that as many people can hear about the project and participate as possible.

If you're looking for something to do until contributor apps open, SIGNAL BOOST, SIGNAL BOOST, SIGNAL BOOST! Reblog, post to Twitter, tell your friends, get the word out so this can be the biggest celebration it possibly can! If you make any graphics in your quest to help get the word out, PLEASE tag this blog so they can be shared!

Aaaand that's the basics! Again, feel free to send an ask with any additional questions. If you're considering applying in January, it's never too early to start sketching/considering ideas!

[acetheidiotinacloset]

TADC Incorrect Quotes (Zooble Edition)

That piece of art is still in the works, but I still feel guilty that Zooble didn't get the attention they deserve in the previous post, so here, take a bunch of incorrect quotes with Zooble in them :)

Jax: I wanna die.  Zooble: We all do, you aren't special

Ragatha: Can you recommend a book that'll make me cry?  Zooble: General Mathematics 8th Grade Edition

Zooble: I'm not funny, I'm just really mean and people think I'm joking.

Jax: Did you miss me while I was gone?  Zooble: You were gone?

Zooble: Tired of just deserving better. Gonna start taking it by force.

Computer: Please enter a password.  Zooble: *types in Jax*  Computer: Your password is too weak.  Zooble: KNEW IT-

Zooble: I started school with straight A’s. Now I’m not even straight.

Zooble: And then they ran into my knife. They ran into my knife ten times.  Ragatha: You mean you stabbed them!?  Zooble: They ran into my knife.

Jax, handing a balloon to Zooble : I have no soul. Have a good day!  Zooble, walking off: I don't have one either.

Ragatha: Are you sure Jax’s going to be able to handle that IKEA furniture? They’re not very good with technical stuff…  Zooble: Why are you worried? IKEA was never complicated; these days, it’s even easier! Everything’s color coded, numbered, and there’s even an assembly robot option to make it even easier for Jax, which we’ve obviously opted in for. All they need to do is press the clearly labeled ON button, scan the QR code on the front of the box, and it’ll take care of the rest. Even a monkey could do it!  *Zooble’s phone rings*  Jax: Hey, so I’m at Lowes…  Ragatha: …  Ragatha: I should have gone with the monkey.

Bonus: (these ones doesn't have Zooble in it, I just found them funny)

Pomni: Do you even know what an amulet is?  Jax: Of course I do! I eat amulets sometimes. I like the ones with cheese and onions!  Pomni: Jax, those are omelettes.  Jax: Oh. Then I’ve got nothing.

Ragatha: You shouldn't be using a straw.  Jax: I know, I know, it's bad for the environment and stuff.  Ragatha: Yeah, but I mean... it's a weird way to eat spaghetti.

Kinger, holding an antique bottle: Is this whiskey or perfume?  Jax: *grabs and chugs the entire bottle*  Jax:  Jax: It's perfume.

Caine: I am Caine, I speak for the trees. Chop them down and I snap your knees.

Jax, holding up their class notes: And then this doodle of a burrito because when I first read Aristotle, I thought it was pronounced like “Chipotle”.  Jax, in shock: Wait a minute, is it “Chip-o-tottle”?

[365runesoftheamalgamations]

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Ten Quotes of The Vagabond Child

The Man: All in all, a 100% successful trip. The Child: But we lost The Stranger. The Man: All in all, a 100% successful trip!

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The Child, at the slightest provocation: I came into this earth screaming and covered in someone else's blood and and I'm not afraid to leave the same way.

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The Stranger: This should be illegal! The Child: It is.

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The Stranger: Are you sure The Child’s going to be able to handle that IKEA furniture? They’re not very good with technical stuff… The Man: Why are you worried? IKEA was never complicated; these days, it’s even easier! Everything’s color coded, numbered, and there’s even an assembly robot option to make it even easier for The Child, which we’ve obviously opted in for. All they need to do is press the clearly labeled ON button, scan the QR code on the front of the box, and it’ll take care of the rest. Even a monkey could do it! [ The Man’s phone rings ] The Child: Hey, so I’m at Lowes… The Stranger: … The Stranger: I should have gone with the monkey.

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The Man: Surgery is basically just stabbing someone to life. The Stranger: Please never become a surgeon.

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The Man: My expectations are low, but they can always go lower.

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[ The Squad is on a hike ] The Stranger: It’s beautiful out here. The Child: And quiet. The Stranger: Too quiet. The Child: Did we lose someone? [ cut to The Man with a bear in a headlock ]

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The Child: Snow got me feeling some type of way. The Man: That's hypothermia. The Child: Damn, the paramedics told me it was the magic of Christmas.

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[ The Child is shopping with The Man ] The Child: Can I get a silenced pistol? The Man: If there’s one on sale.

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The Child: How does one turn their emotions off? The Stranger: Okay, so first go to settings. The Stranger: I'm a fucking idiot, I thought that said emojis at first. The Child: No, I'm still willing to try this, go ahead. I'm at settings, what do I do next?

[i-still-mask-because]

I'm working on updating the QR codes for these covid awareness flyers, because apparently the QR codes on them expired 🤦🏾. And the price to pay for a membership with bitly's QR code generator is ridiculous. Gonna try replacing the QR codes using QRCode Monkey instead, and I'll update the original post with the edited flyers.

Edit: All done!

[aakhil658]

Create QR Codes with Google: Easy Steps for Forms, Reviews, and More

In our fast digital world, Google QR codes are seamless online and offline connections. Be it a business owner collecting customer feedback, a teacher disseminating a survey, or an event organizer moving things along with registrations; learning to create Google QR codes will help save time and create engagement. This blog will show you through some easy steps to use a Google QR code generator for creating Google review QR codes, QR codes for Google Forms, etc. Such tools will help you simplify access to your content while increasing user interaction.

What Are Google QR Codes?

Google QR codes are scannable codes that link straight to Google services, such as Google Forms, Google Business Profile reviews, or any other URL. Scanners of a particular Google QR code would simply fill in a form, tend to a review, or navigate to a site without typing the lengthy URL. Such codes work especially well for businesses or educators or in marketing to expedite the process of data collection and foster customer engagement.

In this guide, we are going to elaborate on how to make QR codes with Google for all types of uses so you can take advantage of this technology. Therefore, let us dive into how to generate a Google QR code.

Why Use Google QR Codes?

Before we explore the how-to, here’s why Google QR codes are a game-changer:

Ease of Access: Users can scan a QR code for Google Form or review page with a smartphone, eliminating the need to type URLs.

Enhanced Engagement: Google review QR codes encourage customers to leave feedback, boosting your online reputation and local SEO.

Versatility: Use Google QR codes for surveys, event registrations, or sharing business details.

Cost-Effective: Many Google QR code generator tools are free or affordable, making them accessible to everyone.

If creating QR codes with Google, it becomes easier to open up content to a larger as well as more engaging audience.

Step-by-Step Guide to Create QR Codes with Google

This is how to make QR codes in Google for Google Forms, review forms, or any other Google services. Even though Google does not provide a native Google QR code generator for all its services, you can generate QR codes for Google services by using its tools or using third-party applications.

Step 1: Create Your Google Content

Before generating a Google QR code, you need a shareable link for your content. Here’s how to prepare:

For Google Forms:

Log in to your Google account and go to Google Forms.

Create a new form or open an existing one.

Click the “Send” button in the top-right corner, select the link icon (🔗), and copy the shareable URL.

For Google Reviews:

Log in to your Google Business Profile at business.google.com.

Navigate to the “Get more reviews” section and click “Share review form.”

Copy the review form link provided.

For Other Google Services: For Google Docs, Sheets, or Calendar events, generate a shareable link by clicking “Share” and copying the URL.

Step 2: Choose a Google QR Code Generator

To create QR codes using Google, a third-party tool or a Google Workspace add-on should be employed since there is no standalone Google QR code generator. Here are two trustworthy alternatives:

Google Workspace Add-Ons:

Open your Google Form and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.

Select “Get add-ons” and search for “QR Code Generator for Google Forms” in the Google Workspace Marketplace.

Install the add-on, such as “QR Code Generator” or “QR Code Maker,” and follow the prompts to generate a QR code for Google Form.

Third-Party QR Code Generators: Popular free tools like QRCode Monkey, QR Code Generator, or ME-QR allow you to paste your Google link and create a Google QR code. These tools often offer customization options like adding logos or colors.

Step 3: Generate the QR Code

To create QR codes with Google services:

Paste the URL: Copy the shareable link from your Google Form, review page, or other service and paste it into the chosen Google QR code generator.

Customize (Optional): Add your brand’s logo, adjust colors, or include a call-to-action (e.g., “Scan to Review Us”) to make the Google QR code visually appealing.

Generate and Test: Click “Generate” to create the code, then scan it with a smartphone to ensure it directs to the correct link.

Download: Save the Google QR code as a PNG or vector file for digital or print use.

For Google review QR codes, ensure the link points to your Google Business Profile review form to encourage customer feedback.

Step 4: Share Your Google QR Code

Once you’ve created your Google QR code, share it strategically:

For Google Forms: Add the QR code for Google Form to flyers, posters, or presentations. For example, teachers can include it in handouts for students to access quizzes.

For Google Reviews: Place Google review QR codes on receipts, business cards, or storefront signs to prompt customers to leave feedback.

Digital Sharing: Share the QR code on social media, email campaigns, or your website to drive engagement.

Step 5: Track and Optimize

For Google QR codes used in forms or reviews, consider using dynamic QR codes (available with premium plans on tools like QR TIGER or ME-QR). Dynamic codes allow you to:

Track scan analytics, such as location and device type.

Update the linked URL without creating a new QR code.

Monitor response rates for QR codes for Google Forms to optimize your campaigns.

Best Practices for Google QR Codes

To maximize the effectiveness of your Google QR codes, follow these tips:

Keep It Simple: Use clear, contrasting colors and avoid overly complex designs that may hinder scanning.

Add a Call-to-Action: Include text like “Scan to Complete Our Survey” or “Leave a Review” to guide users.

Test Across Devices: Scan the Google QR code on iOS and Android devices to ensure compatibility.

Size Matters: Ensure the QR code is at least 0.8 x 0.8 inches for print to ensure scannability.

Leverage Analytics: Use tools like ME-QR or QRCodeChimp to track scan performance and optimize placement.

Common Use Cases for Google QR Codes

Here are some popular ways to create QR codes with Google:

Google Forms: Share surveys, event registrations, or feedback forms with a QR code for Google Form. For example, a teacher can distribute a quiz link to students via a QR code.

Google Reviews: Encourage customers to leave feedback by placing Google review QR codes on product packaging, receipts, or in-store displays.

Google Maps: Link to your business location for easy navigation.

Google Calendar: Share event invites or reminders via QR codes.

Google Drive: Share files or folders with colleagues or clients.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

When you create QR codes with Google, steer clear of these pitfalls:

Unverified Add-Ons: Choose verified Google QR code generator add-ons from the Google Workspace Marketplace to ensure security.

Expired Codes: Some free QR codes expire (e.g., after 24 hours). Opt for dynamic codes for long-term use.

Poor Placement: Avoid placing Google QR codes in low-visibility areas or on materials that may distort the code.

Lack of Testing: Always test your Google QR code before distribution to avoid broken links.

Why Choose Google QR Codes?

Using Google QR codes offers several advantages:

Seamless Integration: Works with Google Forms, Business Profiles, and other Google services.

Cost-Effective: Free tools like QRCode Monkey or Google Workspace add-ons make it accessible.

Boosts Engagement: Simplifies access to forms and reviews, increasing response rates.

Improves SEO: Google review QR codes can enhance your local SEO by encouraging more reviews.

To get high-quality services from professional Google QR code generator companies, you can go with QRCodeChimp or ME-QR, which also provide more extensive customization capabilities and analytics options.

Conclusion

It is easy and reasonable to learn the creation of QR codes with Google to enhance one's digital and offline presence. Whether you create the QR code for a Google Form collecting survey responses or a Google Review QR code to improve business fame, these steps make it one fast and effective way effectively using a Google QR code generator - either as Google Workspace add-ons or third-party tools to obtain your professionally-looking scannable codes fitting into any specific needs.

Take the plunge, create your first Google QR code today, and see how access to your content becomes instantaneous. QR codes with Google can be used easily to connect with your audience from forms to reviews and beyond.

Tags:- #GoogleQRCodes #googleqrcodegenerator #googlecreateqrcode #createqrcodeswithgoogle #googlereviewqrcode #googleqrcode #qrcodeforgoogleform

[qrvio-qr]

Can QR Codes Be Different Colors? A Shortened Guide

Yes, QR codes can be different colors! While traditional QR codes are black and white, modern customization options allow businesses and individuals to create colorful QR codes that align with their branding, marketing materials, or event themes. Adding color can make QR codes more visually appealing and attention-grabbing, increasing the chances that people will scan them. However, it’s essential to maintain high contrast between the QR code and its background to ensure readability. By using reliable QR code generators, selecting the right color combinations, and testing before use, you can create eye-catching and functional QR codes for various purposes.

Why Use Colored QR Codes?

Branding & Aesthetics – Using your brand colors in QR codes makes them feel more integrated with your marketing materials.

Increased Visibility – A colorful QR code is more likely to grab attention than a standard black-and-white one.

Customization for Events – Whether it’s a wedding, conference, or product launch, colored QR codes can match the event’s theme.

Better User Experience – High-contrast colors make scanning easier and quicker.

How to Customize QR Codes with Colors

Use QR Code Generators – Platforms like QR Vio, QRCode Monkey, and Canva let you create and personalize QR codes with colors, logos, and images.

Choose High-Contrast Colors – To ensure readability, pair light backgrounds with dark QR codes and vice versa.

Add a Logo or Image – Many generators allow you to place your brand’s logo inside the QR code without affecting functionality.

Test Before Using – Scan the QR code on multiple devices and apps to ensure it works properly.

Best Practices for Colored QR Codes

✔ Keep contrast high for better scanning. ✔ Avoid overly complex designs that may reduce readability. ✔ Use high-quality images when embedding logos. ✔ Always test the QR code across different platforms before distribution.

Conclusion

Customizing QR codes with colors and logos is a great way to make them stand out while maintaining brand consistency. Just ensure the colors are chosen wisely for easy scanning. By using the right tools and testing the final design, you can create visually appealing and functional QR codes for marketing, events, and more!

[poecharlieodell]

Now that my website was all finished I needed to find a way to get a QR code to my website so I went back to youtube and found this tutorial

In the video she talks about two different websites that key you make qr codes

Qr code Generator and Qr code monkey

I originally went with the QR code generator but when I went to scan the QR code it said something like “ active for 15 days” and I got confused by it.

So I went I took a closer look at it and it said that it was only free for 15 days and that the’d charge money for it to stay active after that.

Which is a scam because it advertised itself as a “free” when actuality it is not.

So instead I went with QR code monkey and its worked a lot better, best part is that it's free!

So I added the QR code to the back of my card alongside some information about quintin

But it still needed something else,

It needed a title at the top.

And my website written at the bottom just incase the QR code stopped working for some reason, I also made the background more exciting

[customizedqrcodegenerator]

The Ultimate Guide to QR Code Generators: Create Customized QR Codes Easily

In today's digital age, QR codes have become an integral part of our lives. Whether you're a business owner looking to enhance your marketing strategy or an individual looking to share information quickly and conveniently, a QR code generator is a valuable tool. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about QR code generators, from the basics of creating QR codes to the best tools available and how to make customized, dynamic QR codes that stand out.

Chapter 1: What Are QR Codes?

Before delving into QR code generators, let's start with the basics.

What Is a QR Code? QR stands for "Quick Response," and a QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that can store a variety of information types. Originally invented in Japan for tracking parts in the automotive industry, QR codes have evolved to become versatile tools for information sharing.

How Do QR Codes Work? QR codes store data in a matrix of black squares on a white background. They can be scanned by smartphones, tablets, or dedicated QR code scanners. When scanned, the encoded information is instantly accessible.

Chapter 2: Why Use QR Codes?

QR codes offer numerous benefits, making them a valuable tool for businesses and individuals alike.

Convenience and Speed QR codes provide quick access to information with a simple scan. Whether it's a website link, contact information, or product details, QR codes simplify the process.

Contactless Interaction Especially in a post-pandemic world, QR codes reduce physical contact and enhance safety. Customers can access menus, pay bills, and more without handling physical materials.

Trackable Engagement Businesses can track QR code scans to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. This data helps refine strategies and improve customer engagement.

Chapter 3: How to Make a QR Code

Now that you understand the benefits of QR codes, it's time to learn how to create them.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making a QR Code Choose Your Information: Decide what type of information you want to encode in the QR code. This could be a website URL, contact details, or something else.

Select a QR Code Generator: There are many online tools available for generating QR codes. Some popular options include Scanova, QR Code Generator, QRStuff, and QRCode Monkey.

Enter the Information: Input the data into the generator and customize the QR code if needed. You can choose colors and add logos to make it unique.

Generate and Download: Click the "Generate" button to create your QR code. Download the image to your device.

QR Code Best Practices Ensure your QR code is of a reasonable size for easy scanning. Test your QR code to verify that it works correctly before distributing it. Consider the design and aesthetics of your QR code, especially if it's for branding purposes.

Chapter 4: Types of QR Codes

QR codes can be used for various purposes. Let's explore some common types.

QR Code for Website Links One of the most popular uses is creating QR codes that link to websites. Businesses often print these on promotional materials to direct customers to their online presence.

Contact QR Codes Save someone's contact details in a QR code for easy sharing. Scanning the code adds the contact to your device's address book.

Event QR Codes Event organizers use QR codes on tickets for entry or to provide additional event information.

Chapter 5: Customized QR Codes

Customizing your QR codes can make them more visually appealing and align with your branding.

Color Customization Most QR code generators allow you to change the color of the QR code. This is an excellent way to match it with your brand's color scheme.

Logo Integration You can add your company logo or a relevant image to the QR code. However, be cautious not to obstruct the code's scannability.

Chapter 6: Dynamic QR Codes

Dynamic QR codes offer flexibility and convenience, especially for businesses with frequently changing content.

What Are Dynamic QR Codes? Unlike static QR codes that store fixed information, dynamic QR codes allow you to update the encoded data without changing the code itself.

Use Cases for Dynamic QR Codes Menu Updates: Restaurants can change their menu items and prices without reprinting QR codes.

Marketing Campaigns: Update promotional materials without replacing QR codes. Event Details: Keep event information up-to-date for attendees.

Chapter 7: Best QR Code Generators

Not all QR code generators are created equal. Here are some of the best options available:

QR Code Generator This online tool offers a simple interface, making it easy to create QR codes for various purposes. It also provides analytics to track code scans.

QRCode Monkey QRCode Monkey allows for extensive customization, including color options and logo integration. It's suitable for creating eye-catching QR codes.

QRStuff QRStuff offers a wide range of data types to encode, from Wi-Fi network credentials to Bitcoin addresses. It's a versatile choice for different applications.

QRickit QRickit is known for its speed in generating QR codes. It's a reliable option when you need a QR code quickly.

Conclusion QR codes have evolved from their industrial origins to become indispensable tools for businesses and individuals. With the help of QR code generators, anyone can create customized QR codes for various purposes, from marketing campaigns to contactless interactions. Whether you choose static or dynamic QR codes, the key is to make them user-friendly, visually appealing, and aligned with your goals. As technology continues to advance, QR codes will likely remain a valuable tool for sharing information in a fast-paced world. Start generating your QR codes today and explore the endless possibilities they offer.

[qrmagick]

random QR code generator

There are several websites and online tools that offer random QR code generation, which can be useful for various applications such as testing, research, or encryption. Here are a few options:

QR Code Generator: This website offers a random QR code generator that allows you to generate multiple QR codes with different content types, such as URLs, plain text, or contact information. You can also customize the size, color, and error correction level of the codes.

QRCode Monkey: This online tool offers a random QR code generator that creates a QR code with a random string of characters or numbers. You can also customize the code by choosing the error correction level, size, and color.

Unitag QR Code Generator: This website offers a random QR code generator that allows you to create a QR code with a random string of characters or numbers. You can also customize the code by adding a logo, changing the shape, or adding a background image.

RandomQR: This website offers a simple random QR code generator that creates a QR code with a random URL. The codes are not customizable but can be useful for testing or research purposes.

Overall, these websites and tools offer a simple and easy way to generate random QR codes with various content types and customization options. However, it's important to ensure that the generated codes are safe and secure, especially when used for sensitive information or transactions.

[thepageloot]

If you are looking for a reliable google qr code generator to create different types of codes, then you can rely on Pageloot that works and has features as same as QR Code Monkey. This portal lets you create custom quick response codes of high-quality and also, allows people to scan QR codes. For more info, visit - https://pageloot.com/qr-code-generator/

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VIDEO DIDN’T KILL THE RADIO STAR...

VIDEO DIDN’T KILL THE RADIO STAR it just made him dress nicer 

By Pat Mellon 

Speaking of your brand evolving, PODCASTS are now a wise bullet to have in the arsenal of promotional weapons. In the early 2000's, for instance, you didn't have the option to record and distribute a PODCAST. The technology didn't exist to even IDENTIFY, much less create one- if you typed PODCAST into an email in 2002, it would have been flagged as a misspelling. 

But now, thanks to Audioblogging, re-branded as PODCASTING thanks to the iPOD, you can reach a targeted captive audience in a car on a long commute, with content that they've actually sought out. It's essentially a radio infomercial for the lifestyle of your product, without the PAID-PROGRAMMING aftertaste. Plenty of people have been slow to warm to the idea of such self-promotion and have waited to see if the technology and its effectiveness sustained or if it waned, the way QR codes did, or video discs did until the invention of the DVD. It can be an amazingly powerful part of your brand. 

Many rejected podcasting, as I did initially, as a waste of energy. In fairness, early on when there were no networks for podcasting and its business model was less focused than now, it smacked of self-congratulatory volunteer work. I saw it as an infringement on my profession. I have 15 years of radio hosting experience. I saw podcasts as competition. In my short-sighted view then, I didn't see the full potential of a podcast. I just saw it as people wanting my job. But as time went on, I began to see the ways, at least in terms of in-car entertainment, that podcasting was the future. And like the cryptic fortune cookie says, "Kill Your Darlings". Or maybe go with the less-confusing, "Reinvent Your Business Constantly. The End Goal May Be The Same But The Tools and Methods Evolve Constantly" which is a Ken Tucker quote I saw on a Snapple Cap. Or even the more direct, "You Have To Reinvent To Stay Fresh and In The Game" which Madonna said once. 

But early on, I saw it as the enemy - the way news journalists must have felt when FREELANCERS started getting a lot of the work in the late 90's. I thought, "If all you need to broadcast is a computer and an opinion, why the hell did I major in Broadcasting? It's like everyone becoming a Youtuber or a Social Media Influencer (seriously, that is NOT a good name. It's just saying what you're doing. It lacks creativity, like naming the glass thing you drink out of a "glass". Or the room with the bed a "bedroom". Or the thing you swing on a "swing". Or the... Sorry-I'll move on.) Anybody can become a Social Media Influencer these days, (and if they're under 14 and haven't been trying for half their lives then you might want to make sure they're breathing) and that means fame, sometimes money, but more important: LIKES. I overheard my 8 year-old playing with her friends and they were pretending there was a genie or something granting wishes and one girl asked for a pony, and another asked for a house of chocolate, and my daughter asked for a million LIKES on her video. LIKES are currency for pre-teen popularity. And LIKES or even merely PAGE VIEWS can be currency in the grown-up world of business. My point is that anyone with a computer and a camera can make money on Youtube if they hustle. It's simply the new normal. It's great, if not dangerous. We've yet to see the fallout of a generation raised on Youtubing, unless, of course, you count cautionary tales like Logan Paul or Jo Jo Siwa, both of whom are rich. It's simply another entertainment option for kids. I kinda thought podcasting was that, but for adults who only wanted quasi-fame; to show-off. But it's bigger than that.

If you're a plumber, for instance, and you want to maximize business, you probably want a decent social media footprint, some solid YELP reviews, and maybe even a podcast. Toilet clogged? Click here for an interview with master plumbers from all over. It's not the ONLY thing you should do. It's ONE of the things you should do.

On the consumer side, you have to realize that traffic, especially the bumper-to-bumper kind, is GOLD to a radio talk show host. People listen the most in their cars, so DJ's in New York and Los Angeles, the #1 and #2 radio markets depending on who you ask*, for instance, who entertain on the radio, are always on their toes to stay funny and relevant because it's so easy to push a button and change the station.

Then suddenly there was a new game in town. People were bypassing the radio altogether and plugging external sources into car sound systems, removing the commercials and unwanted Morning Zoo shenanigans, and rendering my entire college education and training void. My only hope was wishing death to the podcast movement, which I think I did a couple of times on the radio accompanied by a sound effect of a toilet flushing (Take THAT, Podcasting!). It didn't work. I kept hearing the word. Podcast. (eerie voice) PODD CAAAST! My head was in the sand. People would say to me, "you should do a podcast" and I'd cringe and wildly swing fists at imaginary ghosts who were accusing me of "Resting on your laurels" and "Holding on too tight.”

It took a while, but I get the appeal and, more importantly, the power of the Podcast. It's like a book-on-tape for the 21st century- 10 times as cool, though, because it's technologically relevant, and can be different every time you listen. So we agree that podcasts are real. And we acknowledge that there is room for many things on the dashboard of a car, be them outlets, or additional buttons. And we agree that the the way we do business is always changing and we have to adapt to some degree. So why all the hub bub? Because we can't have an intelligent conversation about the delicate existence of Podcasts without talking about Shane Gillis, the comedian who was hired and fired by Saturday Night Live in the same week last year. We need to understand the power of what it was that torpedoed his streetcar (tune into Mixed Metaphors with Pat Mellon Tuesdays on The Podd Couple, right after Poddamnit at 8, and Pod of Thunder with Gene Simmons at 8:17) He and a buddy do this show, this podcast, it's like a radio show but you don't listen to it on your grandpa's Victrola, you tether your MP3 player to the radio inside grandpa's Camry, and there's bad language, which there never is on traditional, boring old dumb talk radio, so right away, it's awesome (honestly, the only difference between Howard Stern on radio and Howard Stern on satellite is the F word) and the internet allows curses and take that, Mr. Suit and Tie, and this is going to be amazing. And on one particular show from 2018, Gillis said "chink" when describing someone in Chinatown. Not a huge scandal, but I guess you'd have to ask Roseanne Barr if the internet can get you into to any kind of trouble. She was exiled from the the entire US for a social media post that mentioned race and monkeys. And the same new normal that allows John Q. Anybody to do a podcast ALSO watches everything you do online and will sink you if it sees something it does not like. America can be confusing that way. Freedom of speech and freedom of complaining about freedom of speech are always at each other's throats, it seems. And you can't have it both ways. The guy who alerted the world to Bill Cosby's dating rituals online is loved by many but is also shunned by others, but that guy knows what he did and he knows not to complain about the ones who, well, complain. It's the price you pay.

The point is, you need to constantly be hustling and using all of technology’s modern tools to get your product out (they’re not burning DVD’s anymore) and maybe one of those avenues is a podcast with salty language, and maybe that podcast exists among your body of work that clients can enjoy whenever they want.

But we live in a new age of retroactive outrage. Eddie Murphy was on SNL and is arguably the most talented person the show has produced. He did a stand-up special in which he explores “What if Mr. T were a Faggot?” It was inflammatory and it was insensitive and it was homophobic (though that buzzword was still a decade from conception) because the premise of the joke- the attribution of homosexual behavior to a big, strong, black man being marginalized as solely predatory sodomy - crossed the line. When I spell it out like that it looks horrible. But it’s a simple comedic device: assigning unlikely behavior to someone for comedic purposes. It’s the fish-out-of-water gag. It’s why we had Mork, and Alf, and Balkie from Perfect Strangers. It’s Freaky Friday. It’s why The Rock playing a babysitter or a tooth fairy is funny. Murphy did this AFTER he was on SNL. But if has been released before he auditioned, do you think he’d have been hired? 

  Of course he would have. Because the Mr. T thing was a small part of that special (though, I recall, an extremely quotable part) and the people who didn’t like or appreciate the language didn’t have the bionic megaphone of the internet so they could get their outrage all over your conscience. The point is that your podcast is a reflection of your brand. You have to weigh your desire to speak freely and loosely with your desire to keep the Cancel Culture at bay. At a MINIMUM, though, you should keep things clean for your clients, listeners, and most importantly, your potential customers. Shane Gillis missed out of being on SNL and fame, instead on infamy because he broke one of society's biggest rules:he said something controversial out loud. Granted, it was in bad taste, but if that were a crime half of us would be in jail. It's just important to remember that your language on a work-based podcast should be professional, which I realize cannot be defined easily, but maybe stay away from slang and cursing. Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD.

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As tempting as it was to try and write this slightly in character, I’ve been sick these last several days so I’ll try and lessen it, especially for those of you who read this blog and aren’t particularly into Star Wars (That said, if anyone is here from my old SWTOR blog, a Rising Moons/Bright Suns to you depending on where you may be in the universe!). I’m also probably going to bring up a bit other facets of my trip to Disney World, but the focus is absolutely going to be in the brand new area– Galaxy’s Edge where you can visit Batuu and get a feeling of full immersion in the Star Wars Universe.

I wouldn’t really call myself the biggest Star Wars fan, but I like it enough to still enjoy several aspects of it. What I found myself most excited for was using the new Datapad mode through the Play Disney app once we arrived in Batuu. I absolutely adored collecting things in SWTOR so being in this immersive world where we can scan things and do jobs and quests and collect things? Completely up my alley.

While I wouldn’t mind my face not just being a black silhouette, there’s still some fun outfits. As hard as I tried though, I wasn’t able to do everything. I will say as much fun as I had with the Datapad, there were a few… issues I ran into with it. Less about the app itself, but oversights with having this type of connectivity and immersion.

For one, there isn’t a lot of seating. This isn’t really too surprising– besides for immersion reasons, it helps keep people moving and to be honest, it never felt incredibly crowded outside the shops a bit. Because of this though, people essentially make their own seats, whether it be the sides of plants or most commonly, the various crates lingering around. Which wouldn’t be so much of an issue if most of the crates weren’t used for the Datapad game. Various crates of all sizes have a QR code like this, either vertically like below or horizontally: There were many times I ended up passing by areas missing them because people were covering them– whether leaning on it or with their legs while they sat down on it. While some people knew about the app (or recognized it after seeing multiple people playing and having them ask people to move), most had no idea and didn’t realize they were blocking anything. And sometimes people need to sit and nobody really wants to interrupt someone who just wants to take some photos, but there were times I ended up just waiting around for 5-10 minutes for someone to be done to finally scan something for two seconds. Some can even be facing inward which, at least for me, weren’t always easy to reach.

In the end, I managed to get 9/15 Outfits, 3/8 Weapons, 7/11 pieces of Cargo, 12/20 Parts & Scraps, 2/4 The Interior Star Maps, 3/3 New Territories Star Maps, 1/4 The Slice Star Map, 0/2 Trailing Sectors Star Maps, 1/3 Western Reaches Star Map, 2/4 Unknown Regions Star Maps, 8/8 Vehicle Schematics, 0/1 Schematics Data (though, I swear I had this?*), 4/8 Droid Data Memories, 4/5 Dok’s Den Dealings Transmissions, 0/3 Kase Double-Cross Transmissions, 0/2 A Strange Feeling Transmissions, 0/3 A Lifelong Companion Transmissions, 1/3 Debts to Oga Transmissions, 0/3 Life in the Outpost Transmissions, 1/3 Dhoran’s Mistake Transmissions, 1/3 DJ R-3X Transmissions, 1/2 Droid Problems, 1/2 Resistance Operatives Transmissions, 2/4 First Order Comms Transmissions, 0/1 OTS Recruitment Transmission, and 0/1 Monkey Lizard Sighting Transmission. As for titles, I have 23/40 unlocked. I probably won’t unlock all the First Order ones, but I have 2/5 of them thus far. I really want to get the Galactic Explorer title. I also don’t see myself earning Bankrupt or a few others unless something with the requirements change.

*I believe this is the Credits Skimmer. I never really figured out how to utilize it properly. But maybe it just doesn’t show up properly while out of the park.

While you have full control over the crates (barring… anyone sitting on and/or blocking them), the transmissions I had a lot of trouble with. I found my phone just did not seem to pick them up often and they would be gone fairly quickly (like it’d be there and gone within the next refresh even if I didn’t move). Hacking seemed to work the best, but some just… worked in awkward ways (For example, I found I had nothing to hack in the Cantina despite a few things requiring DJ R-3X to be). It felt like I had to walk in circles to really get it to work. Speaking of the Cantina though, we actually went in for breakfast as I just… had to try the Moogan Tea: It was amazing. I actually got a second one to go. We also had some Batuu Bits which were really tasty. I’d love to go again for dinner, though, hopefully we can actually sit next time… Fingers crossed they will have the new dishes that their other location has too.

Moving on, the thing I had the most trouble with was actually the translating. The automatic rarely actually picked up anything I was near (and I needed to hold my phone up in front of it when it was) while it was also near impossible to really do so manually without holding up traffic. I don’t really know a better way to do it, but I ended up making no progress on it because of that. It would translate fine when it actually worked– the problem was just getting it to pick up what I needed.

The jobs were definitely the most fun and for the most part, worked the smoothest. I did almost every job with the exception of some of the First Order jobs– I only did the ones that would get me an item over just credits. I never received more jobs on a different day (though, I could repeat the ones I did), but I’m hoping more may be added in the future.

The exception to “working smoothly” though is “Flight Crew Wanted”, a big multi-step job that requires you accomplishing certain things while in the queue (normal queue– not fast pass and not single rider’s) for Smuggler’s Run. As much as I enjoyed the right (well, sort of– we’ll get to that), this is where I found some of the biggest oversights are for the Datapad mini-game. The job involves helping out Hondo Ohnaka and starts off wanting you to scan crates you will see along the line. There are a lot of crates and occasionally, you’ll be asked questions about where they go. How many crates you scan and how many questions you answer correctly determines what the characters will say about you and how well your performance was.

The biggest issue is that this is a moving line. If the line is moving incredibly slow and it’s a huge line, well, maybe it’ll work out, but unfortunately for health-related reasons, I actually can’t stand for long periods of time. If the line is moving that slowly, I wouldn’t even be able to stand in it. If the line is moving at a fair pace, you can’t scan fast enough and you end up blocking the line so I can either get separated from my party or end up just letting people pass me. It’s incredibly hard to balance and even when we tried to, it just became too much as we kept seeing more and more crates and even ones we missed due to not looking around enough.

Next, you’ll be memorizing various different IDs and then answer questions asked about it. I’m not sure how many you have to do in order to have “done enough”– but one surely was too little. You have a good amount of time to do this at least and this is probably the step you can work on the most as it really doesn’t require a specific area to be in to take care of something. You just need to be after the crates and before the look-out deck… which is where the next problematic step comes. You’ll be going past four large windows above the Millenium Falcon and again, depending on the line queue, this isn’t exactly the easiest to do. You will be asked questions about the ship and need to answer accurately in order to pass.

Once that is done, it’s time for the actual ride part and your performance matters. Whatever credits you earn from the ride will get you those credits in your datapad and even an achievement based off how much you can earn. At most, if you do everything perfectly, you can earn 13,000 credits, the amount going down based on your performance and how much damage the ship takes. And that is what brings us to our biggest oversight– each “party” for the game consists of six people. And not everyone is likely to want to do the ride just like you. There’s two pilots, two engineers, and two gunners. While you can see if someone may want a different pass than you (Someone is our group had been engineer before so I traded them my gunner pass as I didn’t want to be engineer), you can’t really do anything about having different ideas in mind for what you want to do. In general, there’s essentially these groups of people:

People who want to do everything perfectly

People who want to fail completely

People who just want to enjoy the ride for the heck of it

People who are just there for someone else

The other half of our party mentioned having an issue as one of the pilots was a little kid. A similar situation happened with a friend. There will be kids on this ride. That is absolutely expected. And while I absolutely believe some kids can do a great job, there are also plenty of kids who do not care in the slightest or are only there because their parent/guardian wants to be on the ride. And I genuinely worry slightly on the kids part because someone will absolutely get annoyed and take it out on their party members and that’s kind of the problem with these group teamwork things, especially if you do not know enough people to make a full party.

When we go to Disney, we have anywhere from 2-5 people usually. Not enough for a full group and one of those people would absolutely not go on it due to motion sickness. It ended up being three of us going on the ride with three people we didn’t know. My husband and our friend ended up being in the pilot seats with me as an engineer while our newly met crew members would be the two gunners and the other engineer.

In the end, while I managed to keep my side of the ship at 100%, the other engineer didn’t do as well with 15% damage done halfway through and even more by the end of it. My husband also messed up with the breaks at one point.

The ride is incredibly reflex intensive and the thing is, and unfortunately this is the other big oversight with it, the best chance you have at doing your best is not actually watching the ride at all. Maybe I could’ve done it regardless, but in the end, I had rarely watched any of the ride screen as I was too busy focusing on my buttons. You mainly just have to hit the buttons lit up and switch the appropriate switches as indicated. It’s very easy to read (likely due to the range of ages), but it’s also easy to get caught up in the screen or forget exactly where a button is if you’re not looking at it. And if you’re looking at the buttons, you’re missing what’s going on around you as you’re no longer looking out the window, but at your control panel.

I saw so little of the ride itself because I was so focused on doing well and not letting my crew down which I suppose our other Engineer didn’t care as much about. We had earned about 11,800 Credits, but due to damages, ended up losing over 3,000 in repairs. I actually hadn’t even known we would get them in the Datapad at the time of going on the ride– I just am a perfectionist, but this made me even more disappointed we failed. Especially considering how well we did.

And does this encourage people to go on the ride again? Yes, absolutely, but heck, it’s encouraged by being one of the best ways to earn credits too and when you have a full schedule or not a lot of time, while going on Smuggler’s Run over and over again for an entire day/week sounds fun, it’s not always plausible– not to mention the team situation again. And honestly, I wouldn’t even mind trying a “failure” run where I just… don’t do anything the entire time, but I’d want to actually do a perfect run first. Since the ride varies based off when you “fail” or succeed, I really want to see both paths definitely, but it feels like it’ll be a while before doing either.

Smuggler’s Run was actually one of the last things we found time to do because of a very busy schedule and just trying to find a good time where the line wasn’t too crazy. There is no fast pass for it (and I’m not sure if there is one planned) and to be honest, as it currently stands, I would assume that would take me away from my crate checking and everything involved in the Datapad job so I’m not sure I’d get a fast pass even if I could.

As for the ride just… on its own merits, it was fun and reminded me of essentially a smaller party version of Star Tours– it moves very similar, but obviously, it’s much more interactive.

I had hoped to go on the ride again, if only for another chance at scanning things and a perfect score, but we just didn’t manage to make it back unfortunately. I’m still bummed about it.

Moving onto things I did BESIDES the Datapad minigame, for one, my husband and I both made Droids! Mine is this cute BB Unit who I still have yet to think of a name of. We even got the bag for it too: I also got a personality chip for it and some stickers so I hope to style it up a bit at some point (mostly using the pink to cover up the black maybe…). My husband made an R6-Unit: I kind of wish more could’ve mixed and matched, but I’m not really surprised they couldn’t. I hope we’ll see more ways to customize our droid in the future.

We also stopped by Savi’s Workshop for some very important business.

I had gone the Elemental Nature route which also gave me this lovely pin: There were some pieces I liked from the Protection & Defense type, but in the end, Elemental Nature just kind of fit me more. Though, I wish they still kept the original coloring over the silver for the whale bone:

We also made sure to stop by the markets and I picked up these lovely handmade plushies:

This adorable Mouse Droid (plus a lovely droid group photo): (The top opens and the wheels move so it’s fun to just… move it about and have it old some things 🙂 Plus the lanyard to wear it around your next)

And a Holocron, currently with the purple crystal I had gotten with my lightsaber: 🙂 I also got white and green Kyber crystals. I sure hope they add pink ones.

As for food, I already spoke about the Cantina earlier, but we did our best to try everything at least once. Kat Saka’s Kettle was worth it for the Mouse Droid, but honestly, the popcorn just… wasn’t that great. It was kind of chewy in an almost stale-like way and I don’t know if we just got a bad batch or what, but it just… was not enjoyable.

We, of course, had to try the Blue Milk and Green Milk over at the Milk Stand. Both were enjoyable, but my husband and I both preferred the Blue Milk. I think my only complaint is I would’ve loved a less “smoothie-like” version– just actual milk or even a milkshake. Something more creamy, essentially. We wanted to get the special Milk container, but due to lack of time, we didn’t get the chance.

For breakfast, we had Ronto Roasters and got the Ronto Morning Wrap and Ronto Wrap (which seemed to be a combination of it and the Endorian Chicken Wrap at the time we went, but now seem to be more different things). Despite generally not being much of an egg person, I loved the Ronto Morning Wrap. It was perfect and the Grilled Pork Sausage was amazing. I’d absolutely get it again.

We got Docking Bay 7 Food for lunch (though, my mother had the breakfast and said it was great so I definitely want to try the Bright Suns Breakfast Platter next time we go). I had gotten the Endorian Tip Yip with mashed potatoes while my husband got the Felucian Garden Spread. I really enjoyed mine, though, if I picked, I’d say I liked my Ronto Morning Wrap more. While my husband liked his and I enjoyed my taste of it, it was a lot spicier than expected which took away from the flavor.

To go with our lunch, we also tried the [non-alcoholic] drinks and desserts! The drinks seemed to have been changed a bit since we last went, but both we had were great. As for the desserts, I got the Batuu-bon and my husband got the Oi-Oi Puff. We shared a bit though and both were really great. My husband can’t decide which he liked more, but I preferred my Batuu-bon.

Next time we go, I’d love to try the Batuuan Roast and/or the Smoked Kaadu Ribs. I’ve heard the macaroni and cheese is good too.

And of course, we’re not here to just talk about what we did, I have some pictures of the sights too 🙂 #gallery-0-37 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-37 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-0-37 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-37 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

The entire area has such high rocks and is set up in such a way that it genuinely does feel like its own planet/city. Even if it’s a bit awkward walking through Toy Story Land to get to it. And all kinds of familiar and new characters will just be walking around. And who knows, maybe you’ll run into a cool spy and have cool spy conversations like the person writing this did 😛

Moving on to the rest of Disney, it was honestly a bit of a mixed trip. In a way, it was less crowded than we expected despite some areas still being rather packed and I ended up being sick two days before we left and the day of. We normally go around this time for the cooler weather, but this year, it was about 90 the entire time, which sure I guess is to be expected when on a planet with three suns and also in Florida but usually it’s closer to 70-80 or so when we go. In the end, I quickly got hit with heat stroke which just kind of murdered me ahead of time for our trip. I’m not going to go into my health issues, but for several reasons, I do very very poorly with heat and with all the construction and things being moved back for the new gondolas, I was not doing well.

Because of that, a lot of our plans got cut a bit. We did our usual Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian where we had been hoping to stay before things ended up not working out: #gallery-0-38 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-38 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-0-38 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-38 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

I had gotten Zanzibar Chai as my tea and absolutely loved it. While I love all the courses, I will admit the scones and sandwiches are my favorite courses. We had planned to do the tea tasting they now have in Epcot at the England Pavilion, but due to me getting sick that day, we ended up having to cancel. I’m really hoping we’ll be able to go next year.

Due to the issues with our hotel stay, what we ended up doing was staying in a Polynesian Bungalow for a night (which was really nice, honestly): #gallery-0-39 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-39 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-0-39 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-39 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

The view was so pretty and we even got our own little private pool. While the Polynesian isn’t necessarily my favorite hotel, it at least has nice room service and I still love passing this every time we enter the hotel: #gallery-0-40 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-40 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-0-40 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-40 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

And then switching to a room at Saratoga Springs for the rest of our stay (in which I finally got to accomplish my dream of a two floor hotel room like in Home Alone 2…): Despite the size of it, the beds were not as comfy unfortunately and the pillows were… incredibly flat 😦 Which made sleeping a bit difficult. The room also wasn’t particularly close to a bus stop which meant a decent trek in the morning (and the room was one of the last due to the size) to not be late and an exhausting trek back after already walking all through the park.

While we hoped to do our usual “taste” around the world part of the Food Festival, due to lack of time, it just… did not fully work out. Because of this, we tried to focus on just our absolute favorites (and even then, still tried to narrow it down) for things we’ve had before and prioritized new things we hadn’t tried. I didn’t get many pictures because, again, time was just hard and honestly, I never want to plan a trip with so much overlapping again, but we did get a few pictures of some desserts plus the lovely Boba Milk Tea from China. #gallery-0-41 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-41 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-0-41 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-41 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

Lion King Panna Cotta

Cheesecake Sampler

The Cheese Crawl Victory Cheesecake

Panna Cotta isn’t usually my thing, but that one was pretty interesting. I liked the left-most cheesecake of the sampler best. And of course I had to do the cheese crawl– the cheesecake for finishing was really good too. And China always has an amazing Bubble Tea lately to be honest.

The only things I didn’t get to try were the Cheese Plate and Popcorn at the new Apple Orchard booth Someone ordered the last just before me and I’m still pretty bummed about it. It was our last day so not much I could do about it.

On the bright side, we FINALLY got to do one of the “special events” at the Food Festival. Because my husband and I don’t drink alcohol, it’s really hard to justify the prices of most of the events as alcohol is always included, but the Parisian Breakfast was one of the more reasonably priced events despite also giving alcohol. To be honest, I was worried we would miss it– there was a hurricane passing through and it was pouring like crazy. We ended up being completely soaked (and being super wet on the freezing cold bus was not fun) and then essentially had to book it from the entrance to Epcot all the way to the World Showcase and to Paris. Maybe if I was less out of breath and stressed out I could’ve tried explaining in French, but thankfully I eventually managed to get out that we had reservations (There has been people who had tried to come in for food and to be out of the rain who had not) and thankfully, they still sat us despite being about an hour late.

They were so nice and it was really good. Also lots of cheese which is always great. I absolutely loved the Hot Chocolate especially– I prefer my hot chocolate more light and creamy than really rich so this was literally perfect and I wish I had the recipe for it. I drank so many cups. And while part of it was so we wouldn’t get pneumonia, it was also because it was genuinely super tasty. #gallery-0-42 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-42 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-0-42 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-42 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

One other new thing we finally got to do was check out the Na’vi River Journey ride and Pandora in general over at Animal Kingdom. We rarely go to Animal Kingdom as it doesn’t have a lot of indoor areas and I kind of need that with my heat issues, but a lot has been added since we’d last been there. I had managed to get fast passes for the ride as I kept hearing good things about it and I have to admit, while the land wasn’t as amazing as Batuu, Pandora was still pretty cool: #gallery-0-43 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-43 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-0-43 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-43 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

Unfortunately, I can’t really say the same for the ride. It was pretty and sure, the Animatronic was impressive and very fluid, but it was just very… boring. Even most dark boat rides I’ve been on, there’s usually at least some… speeding up or amusing things to look at or some nice song or even a tiny drop, but this was literally just meandering around in a river in the dark and seeing some of the sights which, like I said, isn’t necessarily bad– I don’t regret going on it, but I don’t understand the hype and I would never go out of my way to do it again (and honestly, I’m not sure I would do it again even if I didn’t have to go out of my way).

On the bright side, we ended up eating at really lovely place– Tiffins. I loved the decor of it and while it was expensive, all the food was amazing. The drinks were really creative too. And that place alone may finally get my family to give Animal Kingdom another shot. And who doesn’t like seeing cute animals? #gallery-0-44 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-44 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-0-44 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-44 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

We also finally tried out the Frozen Ride which wasn’t too bad, but I do miss the old Norway boat ride. I really liked how the area for the line was decorated though.

In the end, we only went on about four rides total– besides the three mentioned above, we also went on Test Track again with our friend as it was his first time in Disney. I hope Disney will one day add an option to like… 3D-Print these over just getting it on a card. #gallery-0-45 { margin: auto; } #gallery-0-45 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-0-45 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-0-45 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

Regardless, we at least got a lot of the big important things done. I just really hope our next trip goes much smoother. And with that, I just have one last thing to say: Til the Spires 😛

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The Ultimate Guide to QR Code Generators: How to Create Customized and Dynamic QR Codes for Your Business

QR codes have become an increasingly popular tool for businesses to connect with their customers. These two-dimensional barcodes can be scanned using a smartphone camera, allowing users to quickly access information or content. QR codes can be used for a variety of purposes, including directing customers to a website, providing contact information, or offering special promotions.

One of the key advantages of using QR codes is their versatility. With the right QR code generator, businesses can create customized and dynamic QR codes that are tailored to their specific needs. In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of QR code generators available, and provide tips on how to create effective QR codes for your business.

What is a QR Code Generator?

A QR code generator is a tool that allows you to create QR codes. These generators typically offer a range of customization options, allowing you to create QR codes that are unique to your business. Some common features of QR code generators include the ability to add logos or images, change the color scheme, and select the type of data that the code will contain.

There are many different QR code generators available, ranging from free online tools to paid software programs. When choosing a QR code generator, it’s important to consider your specific needs and budget. Some factors to consider include the level of customization offered, the ease of use, and the cost.

How to Make a QR Code

Making a QR code is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. Here’s how:

Choose a QR code generator: There are many different QR code generators available, so take some time to research and find one that meets your needs.

Select the type of data: Most QR code generators will allow you to choose the type of data that your code will contain. This could include a website URL, contact information, or text.

Customize your code: Many QR code generators offer customization options such as adding logos or images, changing the color scheme, or selecting the size of the code.

Generate and download your code: Once you’ve completed the customization process, you can generate your QR code and download it as an image file.

QR Code for Link

One common use for QR codes is to direct customers to a specific website or webpage. This can be done by creating a QR code that contains a URL. When scanned, the user’s smartphone will automatically open the specified webpage.

To create a QR code for a link, simply select “URL” as the type of data when using your chosen QR code generator. Then enter the URL of the webpage you want to direct customers to. You can also customize your code by adding logos or images and changing the color scheme.

Customized QR Code

Customizing your QR codes is an effective way to make them stand out and reflect your brand identity. Many QR code generators offer customization options such as adding logos or images, changing the color scheme, or selecting the size of the code.

When customizing your QR codes, it’s important to keep in mind that they should still be easily scannable. Avoid using colors that are too similar or adding too many elements that could make it difficult for smartphone cameras to read the code.

Best QR Code Generator

There are many different QR code generators available, each with its own set of features and capabilities. Some popular options include:

QR Code Generator: This free online tool offers a range of customization options and allows you to create dynamic QR codes.

QR Stuff: This paid service offers advanced features such as analytics and tracking.

QR Code Monkey: This free online tool allows you to create customized QR codes with logos and images.

When choosing a QR code generator, it’s important to consider your specific needs and budget. Look for a tool that offers the level of customization you require and is easy to use.

Dynamic QR Code

A dynamic QR code is one that can be updated or changed even after it has been printed or published. This allows businesses to update their content without having to create new codes.

Dynamic QR codes are created using an online platform that allows you to manage and update your codes. When scanned, these codes will direct users to a landing page where they can access the most up-to-date information.

Using dynamic QR codes can save businesses time and money by allowing them to update their content without having to reprint marketing materials.

Conclusion

QR codes are an effective tool for businesses looking to connect with their customers in new ways. With the right QR code generator, businesses can create customized qr codes that are tailored to their specific needs. Whether you’re looking to direct customers to a website or provide contact information, there’s a wide range of possibilities when it comes to using QR codes in your marketing efforts.

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how to create a dynamic qr code

Creating a dynamic QR code involves generating a QR code that can be edited or updated even after it has been printed or distributed. This allows you to change the content of the QR code, such as the website URL or contact information, without having to generate a new code.

Here are the steps to create a dynamic QR code:

Choose a QR code generator that supports dynamic QR codes. Some popular options include QR Code Generator, QRStuff, and QRCode Monkey.

Select the type of content you want to encode in the QR code, such as a URL, contact information, or plain text.

Customize the appearance of the QR code, such as the size, color, and shape.

Check the "Dynamic" option to enable the editing feature.

Enter the content you want to encode in the QR code.

Generate the QR code and save it in a suitable format, such as PNG or SVG.

Distribute the QR code as needed, such as by printing it on marketing materials or sharing it on social media.

To edit the QR code content, log in to the QR code generator account and make the necessary changes. The QR code will automatically update with the new content.

Overall, creating a dynamic QR code is a simple process that involves choosing a generator that supports this feature, customizing the code, and enabling the editing feature. This allows you to easily update the content of the QR code as needed, without having to generate a new code.

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Smart QR Code Scanner And Data Analytics: How To Track And Measure Your Marketing Efforts

In recent times, QR Codes have gained popularity as a means to integrate offline and online marketing strategies. By scanning a QR code, consumers can be directed to a specific website or landing page, enabling marketers to track the success of their campaigns.

However, simply using a QR code isn't enough to measure your marketing efforts effectively. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of your campaign's performance, it is essential to utilize an intelligent QR code scanner alongside data analytics. 

Here's How To Track And Measure Your Marketing Efforts Using A Smart QR Code Scanner: 

1. Use A QR Code Generator :

There are some popular online tools like QR Code Generator, Scanova, and QR Code Monkey that helps you to generate QR Codes and track their performance.

2. Set up tracking parameters :

When you create a QR code, you can add tracking parameters that will allow you to track the performance of your campaign. This might include the source of the QR code (e.g., a specific print ad or billboard), the date and time it was scanned, and any other relevant information.

3. Monitor your QR code performance:

Once you've generated your QR codes and set up tracking parameters, it's important to monitor their performance regularly. You can use the data provided by your QR code generator to track how many times each code has been scanned, where it was scanned, and what actions consumers took after scanning the code.

4. Examine The Data :

After gathering data on the performance of your QR codes, you can conduct an analysis to extract valuable insights regarding the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns. By identifying patterns within the data, you can determine which strategies are yielding positive results and which ones are not. 

Conclusion

By utilizing a QR code scanning system and conducting data analysis, it is possible to monitor and assess the efficacy of your marketing initiatives. This approach enables you to obtain valuable information about the performance of your QR code Scanner and utilize the resulting data to make informed decisions, enhancing your marketing strategies.