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How QR Codes Work Without Internet: Unlocking Offline Actions at Events

Yes, QR codes work without internet access for specific actions like SMS, phone calls, and contact cards. The QR code decodes locally on your device, no WiFi needed. However, actions like opening web pages require connectivity. Learn which QR code actions work offline, how Boop uses SMS-based QR codes for reliable event lead capture even when venue WiFi fails, and why cellular networks make offline QR workflows perfect for trade shows and conferences.

Horacio Rilo·February 1, 2026

Jan 26, 2026·Horacio Rilo

CES 2026: The $1M Booth That Didn't Know Its Own Product

I watched a mobility tech company let Stevie Wonder walk away from their exoskeleton booth at CES because the booth rep didn't recognize him. That $100K booth just evaporated its biggest opportunity of the year.

Dec 27, 2025·Horacio Rilo

The 2026 Guide to Lead Capture Tools for High-Performing Event Sales Teams

In 2026, event sales teams can no longer rely on badge scans and business cards to fuel their pipeline. Modern buyer expectations demand smarter, faster capture tools that do more than just collect contact information — they qualify intent, integrate seamlessly with CRM systems, and enable personalized follow‑up while interest is still hot. This guide breaks down the top‑rated lead capture solutions for B2B event teams, compares key capabilities like speed to CRM sync, qualification logic, offline support, and ease of use, and offers practical advice on choosing the right tools for your stack. Whether you’re evaluating Boop’s dynamic SMS/QR capture, tablet‑based tools like iCapture and atEvent, or engagement‑focused platforms like momencio, this resource delivers expert insights to help you drive more pipeline from every event. Learn how the right technology can cut time‑to‑contact, reduce manual work, and empower reps to focus on selling, not admin, and take your event sales performance to the next level.

Nov 27, 2025·Horacio Rilo

QR to SMS for B2B Lead Gen: How Boop Automates Text Messaging at Conferences and Events

Conferences are crowded and most lead capture methods slow things down. Boop flips that by turning a simple QR scan into an instant SMS conversation that delivers qualified leads to your sales team in real time.

Aug 31, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Best Conference Lead Capture Software: Boop.me Complete Solution Guide

Looking for conference lead capture software? Compare features, pricing, and ROI of top solutions. Get instant setup with Boop.me's QR to SMS technology.

Jul 4, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Collect Data for Research (Fast & Reliable Guide)

Need fast, reliable research data? Define your question, pick the right method, and use Boop to turn any QR scan into an instant SMS survey—no apps, no Wi-Fi, just real-time results that don’t miss a lead.

Jul 4, 2025·Horacio Rilo

QR to SMS (aka QR to Text): The Fastest Way to Launch Surveys and Share Digital Profiles

Instantly trigger a text message when someone scans your QR code — no app, no Wi-Fi, no waiting. Perfect for launching surveys, sharing digital profiles, or kicking off real conversations at live events.

Jun 29, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Track Event Metrics

Define clear event KPIs aligned with your business goals and adopt a multi-channel data collection strategy—combining surveys, app interactions, and real-time SMS—to capture comprehensive event feedback. Leverage an integrated technology stack to standardize data analysis, automate insights, and continuously optimize event performance.

Jun 29, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Optimize Profile Sharing

To maximize the impact of your digital profile, focus on three essentials: keep your contact details and social links current, use SMS and QR codes to share your profile instantly, and analyze engagement metrics to refine your strategy. App-free sharing tools like Boop let you capture leads and follow up in real time, even without Wi-Fi. Regularly update your info, tailor what you share to each context, and track scans or clicks to see what works. A modern digital profile isn’t just a virtual business card, it’s your engine for turning fast event encounters into real business conversations.

May 12, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Event Pages vs. Conditional-Logic Registration: Why the Tool You Choose Shapes the Experience

Not all event registration tools are created equal. While event pages like Partiful, Luma, and Posh are great for quick RSVPs at casual gatherings, they fall short for business-grade events where personalization, segmentation, and CRM integration are critical. Conditional-logic platforms like Cvent, Bizzabo, and Boop adapt to each registrant, streamlining data collection and improving attendee experience.

Apr 28, 2025·Horacio Rilo

6-Step Conference Sales Playbook

Turn every conference handshake into a high-intent pipeline with our 6-step QR-to-SMS playbook. Whether you’re a sponsor launching instant SMS surveys at boop.me or an attendee sharing your digital profile via boop.me/app, this workflow warms prospects, books meetings on the spot, and closes deals before the event buzz fades.

Apr 8, 2025·Horacio Rilo

7 Powerful Benefits of Modern Event Technology Solutions to Transform Attendee Experience

Modern event technology solutions are transforming how organizers plan, execute, and analyze events. By leveraging tools like digital profiles, QR codes, and SMS communication, planners can personalize attendee experiences, collect valuable zero-party data, and streamline engagement across the event lifecycle. These innovations not only simplify logistics but also deliver measurable ROI and lead qualification. Whether you’re hosting a small meetup or a global conference, integrated event tech is the key to success in 2025 and beyond.

Mar 31, 2025·Horacio Rilo

The Complete Lead Capture Guide

In today’s fast-paced, mobile-first world, traditional lead capture tactics just don’t cut it. The Complete Lead Capture Guide reveals how modern marketers are transforming engagement through SMS campaigns, intelligent surveys, and dynamic QR codes. Learn how to personalize conversations, streamline data collection at live events, and unlock the power of zero party data—insights your prospects want to share. Whether you’re aiming to boost conversions, enhance real-time analytics, or scale omnichannel follow-up, this guide offers a clear roadmap to next-gen lead generation with Boop at the core.

Mar 28, 2025·Horacio Rilo

The Ultimate Guide to Prospect Management

Turn QR scans into qualified leads with SMS automation and digital profiles. Real-time prospect management—no apps, no delays.

Mar 16, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Customer Engagement Analytics Guide

Customer engagement analytics unlock real-time insights across SMS campaigns and QR code interactions, empowering you to make smarter, faster decisions. From dynamic surveys to detailed scan tracking, these tools turn raw data into actionable strategies that drive meaningful results.

Mar 12, 2025·Horacio Rilo

The Best Event Technology Solutions

Embrace real-time data collection and personalized attendee experiences to elevate your event strategy, increasing engagement and feedback through dynamic SMS surveys. Leverage digital profiles and automated engagement flows to streamline networking and nurture relationships before, during, and after your event.

Mar 9, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Profile Management Fundamentals

Modern digital profiles are no longer just static pages—they are dynamic engagement tools that drive connections, capture leads, and optimize business growth. By strategically integrating custom CTAs, SMS features, and analytics-driven updates, professionals can maximize their profile’s impact and turn passive viewers into active relationships.

Mar 5, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Profile Sharing Made Simple

Transform your professional networking strategy with digital profile sharing via SMS, instantly connecting you to prospects and leads without traditional friction. Leverage custom event-specific CTAs, real-time analytics, automated contact management, and seamless CRM integration to simplify connections, boost engagement, and accelerate professional growth.

Mar 3, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Event Engagement Strategies

Event engagement is crucial for business success, with companies that prioritize engagement strategies seeing up to 3x higher conversion rates compared to those focusing solely on attendance metrics. SMS surveys offer a powerful solution, achieving 45% higher response rates than email surveys and enabling the collection of valuable zero-party data that improves attendee matching and networking success rates by 67%.

Feb 27, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Say Goodbye to Business Cards, Glitchy Digital Cards & LinkedIn Friction – Boop Is the Future of Networking!

Ditch outdated business cards, glitchy digital cards, and LinkedIn friction! With Boop’s SMS Digital Profiles, just scan & receive a text with business info, event details, or special offers—no apps needed for the recipient. Get started with the Boop app at boop.vip/app.

Feb 24, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Networking Tools Made Simple

Transform your networking approach by implementing digital profiles that work via SMS for instant connections.

Feb 22, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Use Event Dashboards

Event dashboards act as your command center, providing real-time insights that boost event performance. Organizations using these tools report 75% faster trend responses, 40% higher satisfaction rates, and 90% accurate attendance predictions. Through live monitoring, automated reporting, and integrated data analysis, managers can quickly transform metrics into strategic decisions that drive ROI.

Feb 20, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Set Up Mobile Check-in

Set up your mobile check-in stations with strategically positioned hardware, dynamic QR scanning software, and an integrated SMS notification system to ensure rapid and efficient attendee verification. Combine thorough staff training with rigorous simulated scenario testing to streamline event operations, reduce technical hiccups, and deliver a seamless check-in experience every time.

Feb 14, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Set Up Onsite Registration

Onsite registration is the critical first touchpoint where excitement meets logistics, setting the tone for your entire event. A seamless registration process minimizes wait times, leverages technology like Boop SMS Check-In for quick, contactless entry, and ensures venue layouts are optimized for peak periods. Well-trained staff, robust backup plans, and efficient systems for attendee verification, real-time tracking, and digital content distribution transform registration from a potential bottleneck into a smooth, welcoming experience that enhances attendee satisfaction and ensures event success.

Feb 13, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Use Event Analytics

Unlock the power of event data by tracking key metrics—attendance, engagement, conversion, and ROI—to create personalized experiences and actionable insights. Leverage digital registration, mobile apps, and SMS surveys for comprehensive data collection, build detailed attendee personas, and integrate real-time analytics with your business systems. Transform raw data into strategies that not only optimize current events but also inform future planning for exceptional outcomes.

Feb 10, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Build an Event Website

An event website should do more than inform—it should drive registrations and engage attendees. With strategic design, clear content, and seamless registration, you can maximize attendance and enhance the user experience.

Feb 7, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Engage Event Attendees

Successful event engagement goes beyond attendance numbers—it’s about creating meaningful interactions that drive business outcomes. This guide explores how to design an effective engagement strategy before selecting technology, personalize attendee journeys, and leverage mobile apps and SMS communication to boost participation.

Feb 7, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Mass Text Messaging Guide

Mass texting is a powerful tool for event organizers to instantly connect with attendees, ensuring important updates and reminders are seen in real time. With high open rates and interactive features, SMS helps boost engagement, streamline communication, and enhance the overall event experience.

Feb 7, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Network at Events

In 2025, strategic networking at events combines powerful elevator pitches with AI-driven matchmaking to create meaningful professional connections that extend beyond simple business card exchanges, requiring thorough preparation and authentic relationship-building for maximum impact.

Jan 30, 2025·Horacio Rilo

SMS Survey Implementation Guide

Boost event engagement and capture real-time attendee feedback with high-response SMS surveys designed for actionable insights and seamless mobile interaction.

Jan 29, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Use Survey Logic

Master the art of survey logic to create personalized event experiences, boost response rates, and capture zero-party data that drives actionable insights.

Jan 27, 2025·Horacio Rilo

How to Analyze Survey Responses

Transform your event survey data into actionable insights by systematically analyzing responses, segmenting audiences, and leveraging automated tools to uncover hidden patterns. Combine quantitative metrics with qualitative feedback to create a data-driven event strategy that enhances attendee experiences and drives meaningful improvements.

Jan 24, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Networking Tools: The Ultimate Guide

Revolutionize your networking strategy with SMS-based solutions that eliminate the need for app downloads, creating instant, frictionless connections. From dynamic registration flows and offline-capable surveys to real-time analytics, discover tools designed to maximize attendee engagement and ensure meaningful connections at every event.

Jan 16, 2025·Horacio Rilo

Zero Party Data: Definition, Collection Methods, Examples, and Its Role in Modern Marketing

Zero-party data is transforming customer engagement by enabling transparent, consent-driven insights for hyper-personalized marketing. QR code-triggered SMS surveys provide a seamless way to collect data, even in offline environments like events and conferences. Customers simply scan a QR code to receive dynamic, response-driven SMS surveys, ensuring efficient, privacy-compliant data collection. Ideal for demand generation, lead capture, and enhancing customer experiences, this approach empowers businesses to connect with their audience more effectively than ever.