Google has the gtin12 property to the Google product structured information documentation in its assist middle. Word, the gtin12 property was all the time supported however Google simply did not have it within the documentation till at the moment. Google additionally clarified that you should utilize the generic gtin property for all GTINs, however Google mentioned it recommends that you just use essentially the most particular one if potential.
It now reads “Embody all relevant world identifiers; these are described at schema.org/Product. Whereas you should utilize the generic gtin property for all GTINs, we advocate that you just use essentially the most particular GTIN that applies to your product, as that is essentially the most correct illustration of the product. Be certain that the GTIN worth is within the numerical type; we do not assist the URL type for GTINs.”
Naomi Gallula posted on Twitter:
🚨🚨One other replace on the GTIN property within the product structured information documentation- You need to 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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