You want to sell your product online. You have uploaded all the information but it’s still not selling. Well, it might be lacking a barcode. Without a barcode, your products may not be accepted on popular e-commerce platforms or by retailers.
More than just a label, barcodes streamline stock control, sales tracking and quality assurance. The barcodes are crucial for exporting as they facilitate global tracking, ensure compliance with international laws and streamline customs processing.
While applying for a barcode might seem complex, it’s an essential step in bringing in your product to the digital marketplace and scaling your business.
We’ll go through the barcode registration process, understand its importance and more. Let’s start!
How to Apply a Barcode for a Product to Sell Online
It is very easy to incorporate a code into a product, here are the steps that one has to follow to create a bar code. Use these guidelines you will need to prepare your products for e-commerce and stores and selling.
Choose the Right Barcode Type
The first step in barcode registration is choosing the right type of barcode for your product. The two main types are:
- 1D (Linear) Barcodes: These are the traditional barcodes you see on most product packaging. They’re simple and widely recognized by retailers.
- 2D Barcodes: These are more advanced and can store more information. QR codes are a popular example of 2D barcodes, often used for more complex data storage.
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Determine the Number of Products Requiring Barcodes
Before you proceed with registration, consider how many products need barcodes. This decision influences whether you should use a global organization like GS1 or generate barcodes yourself. GS1 is a trusted source for barcode registration, offering unique barcodes through company prefixes. If you choose to generate your own, be cautious — duplicates can interfere with proper product tracking.
For businesses aiming to build a professional retail presence, GS1 is recommended. Their pricing varies depending on the number of items you need to barcode, so plan accordingly.
Determine Barcode Quantity
The number of barcodes will vary depending on how many products are going to be tracked. However, if you possess a vast number of products, it is better to join one of the organisations that issue barcodes, for example, GS1.
Register with GS1 (if necessary)
For barcode registration, you will need to create an account and register your products. This process involves providing information about your products, like product name, description, and category.
Obtain Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs)
After registration, GS1 will provide you with unique GTINs for each product. These numbers are essential for barcode creation and tracking.
Generate Barcode Labels
Once you have the GTINs, you can use barcode software or online tools to generate barcode labels. These labels will contain the GTIN and the barcode image.
Always double-check the information you are giving for the barcodes for your products. Incorrect information may result in the barcode scanner not scanning the products thus leading to inventory bottlenecks.
In case you need any further guidance with regards to Barcode Registration or its renewal, please feel free to contact us at 8881-069-069.
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