Pointy is available as a free download direct to your point of sale system for applicable POS integrations.
Download Pointy and scan your products as normal to add them to your product catalog and to your Business Profile on Google. They will also have a better opportunity of showing up in product-related searches on Google.
An optional premium feature is ProductAds, where you can create ads for all your products in two clicks.
Note: In order for Pointy to work for your store, you must be using UPC/EAN barcodes on your products.
Getting started:
How to sign up to Pointy
- Go to your eTailPet Dashboard and click on your "Profile Dropdown" and select “Settings”
- Scroll down to the "Third Party Integrations" section
- Click the "Pointy Store Sign-up" button.
- Your store information will auto-populate, please ensure it is correct and click "Submit"
- Go back to the "Third Party Integrations" page and ensure the API Key has auto-populated in the "Pointy Retailer Auth API Key" box.
- If the retailer key has auto populated then the set up is complete. If not please reach out to your support POC in eTailPet
Existing Pointy Customers
If a retailer is already signed up to Pointy but their POS provider has recently completed the Pointy integration the retailer can switch form using the Pointy box to the integration by following a few simple steps.
- If you are already using Pointy and wish to use an integration please reach out to Pointy support at support@pointy.com.
- The email should include your store name and address and a brief explanation of your query eg. I would like to connect my current Pointy account to the eTailPet integration.
- The Pointy agent will associate your current Pointy page to the correct integration.
- The pointy support agent will then give you your retailer key.
- Please now go to your eTailPet Dashboard and click on your "Profile Dropdown" and select “Settings”
- Scroll down to the "Third Party Integrations" section
- Input retailer key in “Pointy Retailer Auth API Key" box and click save.
FAQ
- I am already using a Pointy device. How do I switch over to using Pointy on my POS?
Contact support@pointy.com to start using Pointy on your POS.
- What information/data does Pointy receive when I connect it to my POS?
Pointy integrates with your POS by collecting all of your products' barcode numbers (UPC/EAN). We then find an image and description to match each one from our comprehensive database. This then goes on your Pointy Page.
To get the most out of Pointy, we need access to your POS inventory, stock levels and sales history (to estimate stock levels on your page). Your store's data is important to us and we ensure that it is protected at all times.
- How do I access my Pointy account?
After you sign up to Pointy you will receive an email from us to create a login for your Pointy Page. Once you have created your login details, you can access your Pointy Page by going to https://www.pointy.com/login.
- How much does Pointy cost for integrations?
The core Pointy service is completely free for integration POS users. The core service includes your Pointy Page, retailer dashboard, and access to SWIS.