
Setting Up and Selling Tangible Products: A Step-by-Step Guide
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:
- 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
- Pricing and Inventory
- Set regular price and sale price (if applicable)
- Define inventory quantity (or set as unlimited)
- Add SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
- 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
- Organization
- Add categories (25 characters max)
- Include tags (80 characters max)
- Note: Tags and categories are case-sensitive and display alphabetically
- Shipping Details
- Add product weight and dimensions
- Configure for shipping carrier calculations
- Set dimensions for each variation if needed
- 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.