Official Blog of the Barcode Guru

By Erik Quisling

Among all the product identifiers used in Google Shopping, GTIN is arguably the most important. GTIN is one of the most commonly talked about identifiers around the world and is necessary for online retailers to learn if they want to see results from their shopping ads. 

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By Erik Quisling

As Amazon continues to be one of the top marketplaces for ecommerce sellers, there are some things to keep in mind when creating a listing. If you are new to selling on Amazon or need a refresher, here are a few do’s and don’ts that may be useful to know:

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By Erik Quisling

The invention and implementation of barcodes allowed many industries to undergo positive changes such as reduced costs, increased efficiency, and enhanced inventory management. Although barcodes are used in many industries-- healthcare, retail, transportation and logistics are the main ones. 

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By Erik Quisling

Barcodes are useful tools that help businesses track products, prices, and stock levels through a computer system to allow for significant increases in productivity and efficiency. The lines and patterns on a barcode allow product information to be easily read by a scanning device, and automatically enters tha...

By Erik Quisling

Buying a barcode should be a fairly simple and hassle-free process. If you are considering purchasing a barcode, the first step is to determine whether you require a unique retail barcode. This is most often the case if you have a retail product, as the majority of retail stores require products in their store...

A list of Amazon UPC Barcode Error Messages

Over the past several years, much has been written about Amazon’s evolving requirements with regard to UPC barcodes.  Needless to say, it has caused a great deal of angst among those attempting to list their products on Amazon.  The point of this...