What is this?

This is a PHP web application that enables you to monetize offline publication by running adverts as well as to enrich it by providing dynamic content.

The application gives you the opportunity to generate unlimited trackable Datamatrix barcodes for each article that you want to expound on. It will also gather analytics data when people scan them, and offer you the opportunity of your article being propagated to social networks like Twitter.

It will also generate image overlays for you to use alongside your articles.

How does it work?

Each article that you create has its own trackable Datamatrix barcode. You can then have the Datamatrix barcodes displayed alongside your printed article. When people scan these Datamatrix barcodes, or type in the URL, they will be able to view dynamic content that supplements the articles they were reading.

All Datamatrix barcodes scanned are tracked and the reporting is shown in your admin account.

Why would I need it?

You would need this application if you are an offline publisher and:

• -You want to monetize your offline content using ads from Admob and Google.
• -You want to supplement the printed articles by providing dynamic content.
• -You want the ability to collect and view data gathered from scanned Datamatrix barcodes.
• -You want the maximum audience by reaching mobile users with or without Datamatrix barcode readers.
• -You want a streamlined end-user experience.

Custom Datamatrix Barcodes

You can generate Datamatrix barcodes that can be labeled with call to action keywords e.g Scan For Savings. You could also label it with a web link, color them or shrink their sizes down using url shortner services.

Generate Datamatrix Barcode Overlay

You can generate Datamatrix barcodes already overlaid on an image. You simply indicate the position you want the Datamatrix barcode to be placed at.

It is ideal for creating a simple flyer!

Real time editing

You can edit the article details using the HTML editor.

All changes made are reflected immediately.

You can also archive old events.

Geo-tracking and geo-stats

You will be able to view the most popular locations.

You will also be able to view the locations where the Datamatrix barcodes were scanned from.

Phone model statistics

You will be able to view the phone models that were used to scan the Datamatrix barcodes.

Graphical reports

You will get graphical reports showing you weekly, monthly and yearly scans. You will also be able to compare scanning trends easily by viewing the line graphs.

Advert support

You have a choice to use ads from Admob or Google Adsense or any other ad vendor.

Mobile Admin access

You can log in from your mobile phone and view the statistics of all active campaigns.

Emergency stop

Incase there is something wrong on Datamatrix barcodes already in circulation, you can simply disable them and direct people who scan them to an alternative site/page.

Multilingual interface

You can translate all the text to any language you want.

Requirements

VPX DM for Offline Publishers Version 1.3

Licence: Creative Commons

This application comes with an installation wizard. Just ensure your server meets the requirements below:

• -PHP 5 or higher
• -MySQL Database, or any other database supported by the Adodb Database Library.
• -Curl