Getting Started

Frequently asked questions about our listing process and some general data questions.

How do I categorize my products?
In separate spreadsheets of an Excel workbook (or if that is not feasible, in a separate column) separate your products by broad categories, or indicate w...
Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 12:17 PM
Can you send me a template to fill out?
If you have a database of your product data, and you are able to obtain consistent extracts of that data, it is probably much easier and faster for you to...
Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 12:25 PM
How is my product data reviewed before upload?
Each time a file is submitted, we conduct a thorough review of your product data including: File structure, specifications, data quality and formatting. ...
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 8:39 AM
What is the product listing process?
The Biocompare product listings process includes the following steps: Submit your product data file in accordance with our data guidelines. We’ll re...
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 8:40 AM
Why do you need a separate column with Target?
It can be difficult to cleanly derive or extract the Target information from another field (e.g. Product Name) so we request that you supply it in a sepa...
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 8:40 AM
What are your current product listings guidelines?
Click to view or download a copy of our current product listing guidelines for antibodies, assay kits, blood and tissue products, as well as general guide...
Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 2:44 PM
How Are Greek Symbols Handled on Biocompare?
When our data parsing system encounters a Greek symbol in your data file, it automatically converts the symbol into html so that the symbol will render co...
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 8:40 AM
Where can I find Gene IDs for my products?
There are numerous ways to obtain gene IDs for gene-based products. The most accurate methods require some sort of ID - whether it's from an Affymetr...
Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 2:56 PM
How are search terms handled by your search engine?
As you put together your data for our directory, it may be useful for you to understand how search terms are handled by our system. This way, you will kn...
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 8:40 AM
Can I list different prices for different countries or geographical regions?
Yes, country and/or region specific pricing can be listed. Please include the currencies in separate columns in your submission file. Also,...
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 8:41 AM