Google has the gtin12 property to the Google product structured information documentation in its assist heart. Word, the gtin12 property was at all times supported however Google simply did not have it within the documentation till at this time. Google additionally clarified that you should use the generic gtin property for all GTINs, however Google mentioned it recommends that you simply use essentially the most particular one if doable.
It now reads “Embody all relevant world identifiers; these are described at schema.org/Product. Whereas you should use the generic gtin property for all GTINs, we advocate that you simply use essentially the most particular GTIN that applies to your product, as that is essentially the most correct illustration of the product. Be sure the GTIN worth is within the numerical kind; we do not help the URL kind for GTINs.”
Naomi Gallula posted on Twitter:
🚨🚨One other replace on the GTIN property within the product structured information documentation- You should use the final property “gtin” in your Structured information however Google nonetheless recommends to specify and be correct with the gtin utilized to your product(gtin8,gtin12etc.) FYI-@rustybrick pic.twitter.com/9A7PHLvy1s
— Naomi Gallula (@naomig84) August 11, 2022
I fully agree with you- wired that Google is just not aligned with it.
— Naomi Gallula (@naomig84) August 11, 2022
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