Print-on-Demand Integration Guide: How to Connect & Set Up POD Extensions in Squarespace
Print-on-demand extensions allow you to create and ship custom products through your Squarespace store. When customers place orders, they're automatically sent to your chosen provider for production and delivery, eliminating inventory management.
Step 1: Create a Store Page
- Set up a store page to display your products
- Connect a payment processor
- Remove any existing products you want to sell through print-on-demand
Step 2: Connect Print-on-Demand Extension Available providers include:
- Art of Where: leggings, scarves, t-shirts, bags, notebooks
- Printful: printed, embroidered, and engraved products
- Printify: custom products on demand
- Printique: acrylic prints, framed prints, photo puzzles (US/Canada only)
- Spreadconnect: clothing and accessories
To connect:
- Open Extensions panel
- Search for your preferred provider
- Review pricing details
- Click Connect
- Grant permissions
- Complete provider setup
Step 3: Add Products Create products through your provider and sync them with Squarespace. Refresh your store to see changes.
Step 4: Set Up Payments
- Connect payment processor (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal)
- Add billing method to print-on-demand account
- Set product prices to ensure desired profit margins
Step 5: Configure Shipping
- Add shipping options in Squarespace
- Create logistics profiles for different shipping costs
- Research provider's shipping rates
- Set up appropriate fixed-rate shipping options
Step 6: Set Up Tax Rates
- Enable automatic tax rates for US sales
- Manually create tax rates for international sales
Managing Orders
- Orders automatically sent to provider
- Provider fulfills orders
- Track orders in Squarespace Orders panel
- Customers receive automatic notifications
Tips for Mixed Product Stores Create separate logistics profiles for:
- Print-on-demand products
- Regular inventory items
- Different shipping rates
- Separate order management
Remember: These are third-party integrations. Contact providers directly for specific product or fulfillment support.