Setting Up and Selling Tangible Products: A Step-by-Step Guide

Setting Up and Selling Tangible Products: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

December 20, 2024 at 05:56 AM

Tangible goods are physical products like furniture, clothing, decorations, books, and plants that customers can purchase from your store. Here's how to set up and sell tangible products effectively:

Basic Setup Requirements:

  • At least one shipping option or local pickup method
  • Tracking number integration for shipment monitoring
  • Can be sold as one-time purchases or subscriptions

Adding a New Product:

  1. Product Information
  • Select "Tangible" as product type
  • Add product name, description, and images
  • Upload multiple product images by clicking "Add Image" or using drag-and-drop
  1. Pricing and Inventory
  • Set regular price and sale price (if applicable)
  • Define inventory quantity (or set as unlimited)
  • Add SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
  1. Product Variations
  • Create options for different colors, sizes, or designs
  • Customize each variation with:
    • Unique images
    • SKU (20 characters max)
    • Unit quantity
    • Regular and sale prices
  1. Organization
  • Add categories (25 characters max)
  • Include tags (80 characters max)
  • Note: Tags and categories are case-sensitive and display alphabetically
  1. Shipping Details
  • Add product weight and dimensions
  • Configure for shipping carrier calculations
  • Set dimensions for each variation if needed
  1. Additional Features
  • Enable subscription options if applicable
  • Add SEO description under Marketing
  • Include custom forms or additional product information

Publishing Options:

  • Publish immediately
  • Save as draft
  • Schedule for later release

Marketing Integration:

  • Email campaign integration
  • Social media selling (Facebook and Instagram)
  • Custom promotional tools

Important Considerations:

  • All shipping rates must be configured before selling
  • Product dimensions must comply with carrier limits
  • Categories automatically create navigation on store page

This comprehensive setup ensures efficient product management and optimal customer experience when selling tangible goods.

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