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.
How to install Pointy
- Go to settings on the side bar.
- Scroll down to the ‘Pointy Integration’ section. You must have Sale and System permission or Admin permission.
- Click on ‘Register for Pointy’ if you do not have a Pointy account - if you do, then go to step 4. Fill out the information using a well formatted address (incl. Postal code). Keep in mind that you can modify this later.
- If you already have a Pointy account, then reach out to Pointy (support@pointy.com) to request an integration with Box Labs. Pointy will email us your client key and we will use the following button to link your Pointy account.
FAQ
1. I am already using a Pointy device. How do I switch over to using Pointy on my POS?
See step 4 above.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.