HOW TO LIST A PRODUCT FOR SALE

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of how to list a product for sale on our marketplace. If you’re looking to import a product list, we’ll cover that in a separate tutorial soon.

Step 1: Prepare Your Product Images Before you start, ensure you have your product images ready. We recommend using images with a white background.

Step 2: Log In to Your Account and Go to the Seller Dashboard Log in to your account and navigate to the Seller Dashboard.

Step 3: Access Your Product List Once on the Seller Dashboard, look at the options on the left. Click Products to access your product list.

Step 4: Add a New Product Click Add Product in the top-right corner of the page.

Step 5: Upload Your Product Image You’ll be taken to the product creation page. Start by uploading your image. We recommend a clean, white background for consistency.

Step 6: Enter Product Title Next, enter a product title. This should clearly describe your product.

Step 7: Add a Short Description Enter a brief snippet of information about the product. You can provide more details later in the long description section.

Step 8: Choose a Category Now, select a category for your product. We’ve made this easy, but as a seller, you can’t create new categories. If you can’t find a suitable one, reach out to us for assistance.

Step 9: Add Tags Enter tags related to your product. It’s helpful to use multiple tags to improve searchability. You can create new tags here—just type the text and select the option when it appears.

Step 10: Provide a Long Description Use this section to add more detailed information about your product, including anything a customer might want to know before purchasing.

Step 11: Choose Your Next Action After filling in the basic information, you can choose one of two options:

Create Product: This saves your product and allows you to add more details, such as variations, visibility, and more.
Create & Add New: This saves the product and prepares the form for adding another one.

Step 12: Edit Product Details You can always edit your products later by going to the Products tab in your Seller Dashboard.

Step 13: Create Your Product After you get the hang of it, you can upload simple products in under a minute.

For now, let’s assume you clicked Create Product. This will take you to the page where you can edit more details. We’ll go through each section below.

Editing Your Product

Product Title This should already be filled out from the previous step.

Permalink This is the URL for your product page. It’s automatically generated but can be edited. We recommend using dashes between words for readability.

Product Type Here are the available product types on our marketplace:

Simple: A single, standalone product with no variations.
Variable: A product with multiple variations (size, color, etc.).
External/Affiliate: An external product that redirects customers to another site.
Grouped: A collection of related products sold together (e.g., a laptop, mouse, and keyboard bundle).
Simple Subscription: A product with recurring payments (e.g., a subscription box or magazine).
Variable Subscription: A subscription product with different options (e.g., different subscription durations or levels).
Auction: A product where customers can place bids, and the highest bidder wins.
Bookable: A product that requires a reservation, like an appointment or event ticket.
Downloadable: A product that the customer can download after purchase (e.g., digital files).
Virtual: An intangible product, like an online course, that doesn’t require shipping.

Price Set your product’s regular price here.

Discounted Price If you want to offer a discount, enter the sale price here.

Schedule Sale Use this option to schedule your product sale. Set the start and end dates for the promotion.

Category This field should be filled in based on your earlier selection. If needed, you can add your product to multiple categories.

Tags Your tags should already be added from earlier.

Short Description This should already be filled out from the previous step.

Long Description This should also be completed from earlier.

Inventory

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit): If applicable, enter your product’s SKU number.
Stock Status: Select the product’s availability (In Stock, Out of Stock, or On Backorder).
Enable Product Stock Management: Check this box to enable inventory management. The stock quantity will automatically update when products are sold.
Stock Quantity: Enter the number of products available.
Low Stock Threshold: Set a quantity at which you’ll be notified when stock is running low.
Allow Backorders: Check this box to allow customers to place orders for out-of-stock items.
Limit Quantity per Order: If you want to restrict the customer to purchase only one unit per order, check this box.

Geolocation If the product is located in your store, you can select the Same as Store option. Otherwise, deselect it and enter the product’s location.

Add-Ons: A Flexible Option to Boost Sales

Product add-ons are a great way to increase your sales and provide added value to your customers. With add-ons, you can offer additional services or products that enhance the customer experience. For example, you could offer custom engraving, gift wrapping, or even let customers pay what they want for a service.

Add-On Types

Here’s an overview of the different types of add-ons you can use:

Multiple Choice: Customers can select one option from a list. Prices can vary depending on the option chosen. This is like an “either/or” selection.
Checkboxes: Customers can choose multiple options, perfect for when you want to offer more than one choice (e.g., pizza with multiple toppings).
Short Text: Allows the customer to type in a short text (e.g., a special engraving request).
Long Text: Allows customers to provide more detailed descriptions for what they want (ideal for custom requests).
File Upload: Customers can upload files (such as a design or photo) that will be emailed to you for processing.
Customer Defined Price: Allows customers to set the price they’re willing to pay. This is useful for donations or pay-what-you-want models.
Quantity: Customers can choose the number of add-ons they want (rarely needed).
Heading: A section title used to organize your add-ons or provide instructions. This isn’t a selectable option but helps structure the choices for customers.

How to Display Add-Ons

Choose how you want the add-ons to appear on the product page:

Multiple Choice: Displays a list of selectable choices. Customers can pick one or more options.
Dropdowns: Shows add-ons in a drop-down menu, ideal for a long list of options or to save space.
Radio Buttons: Circular buttons where customers can select one option, automatically deselecting others.
Images: Show visual representations of add-ons, especially useful for options like colors, patterns, or designs.

Add-On Details

Title (Required): Each add-on must have a title, which will appear on the product page.
Format Title: You can choose whether to display the add-on title as a label, a heading, or hide it.
Add Description: You can add a description for each add-on to provide more details. Customers can hover over an option to read the description.
Required Field: You can make the add-on mandatory before customers can add the product to their cart.
Option: Enter the available options for the add-on, such as “Engraving” or “Gift Wrapping.”

Pricing for Add-Ons

You can set different pricing structures for your add-ons:

Flat Fee: A fixed price for the add-on, regardless of the product or quantity (e.g., a $5 gift wrap service).
Percentage Based: The add-on price is a percentage of the product price. For example, a 10% gift card would add $5 to a $50 product.
Quantity Based: The add-on price depends on the quantity of the product purchased. For example, an additional $10 for each extra battery.

Managing Add-Ons

Add Field Button: Use this button to add each new add-on option.
Import: Import add-ons from other products for quicker setup.
Export: Save your add-on configurations for future use.
Exclude Add-Ons Checkbox: Exclude specific add-ons for certain conditions or products. For example, you can choose not to show add-ons for specific products or when a product is already on sale.

Exclude Add-Ons

You can customize the add-on experience by excluding them based on certain conditions:

Conditions-Based Exclusion: Set rules to exclude add-ons when certain conditions are met (e.g., if a customer adds a specific product to their cart, the add-ons won’t apply).
Product-Based Exclusion: Choose specific products that will not allow add-ons to be applied (e.g., if a product already includes the add-on, you can exclude additional selections).

By using this feature, you can ensure that add-ons are only applied when appropriate, avoiding unnecessary or incompatible options for your customers.

You can manage the SEO for each product to help it rank better in search engines. While our system automatically optimizes SEO, you can further refine it to improve visibility.

Edit Snippet

Click the Edit Snippet button to access SEO editing options. This will show a preview of what your product will look like in search results, and you can adjust the content accordingly.

SEO Title

The SEO Title helps determine how your product appears in search results. You can use the dropdown menu labeled “Insert Snippet Variable” to easily insert variables that are relevant to your product. Be careful: if you change the product title or description later, make sure to revisit this section to keep your SEO optimized.

Slug

We recommend keeping the Slug the same as the product title, but with words separated by dashes. For example, “custom-engraved-necklace” instead of “customengravednecklace”.

Meta Description

At the product level, Meta Description is typically not necessary. However, it can be helpful for certain product types or pages.

Focus Keyword

The Focus Keyword field is where you should enter the primary keyword that you want search engines to associate with your product. This keyword helps search engines understand what your product is about and increases its chances of appearing in relevant search results.

Shipping and Tax Setup

To ensure your customers are charged correctly for shipping and tax, make sure to complete this section for each product. You’ll input key information related to the product’s weight, dimensions, shipping class, and tax rates.

Weight

Enter the weight of your product in pounds. Note that if the weight exceeds 150 lbs, it will no longer be eligible for parcel shipping and won’t be calculated during checkout. For items over 150 lbs, you should use LTL Freight Class (Less Than a Full Load, for semi-truck capacity). For items under 150 lbs, leave the shipping class as “No Shipping Class,” and we will automatically calculate the shipping for you.

Length, Width, and Height

Fill in the dimensions of your product in inches. If any dimension exceeds 48 inches, you’ll need to set the shipping class as LTL Freight Class.

Shipping Class

We offer two main shipping options:

No Shipping Class: This is for packages under 150 lbs and 48 inches in any direction. We automatically calculate the shipping based on the product’s weight, dimensions, and the destination.
LTL Freight Class: Use this for products over 150 lbs or with dimensions exceeding 48 inches in any direction. These require freight shipping and special handling.

Tax Rate

Set your tax rate for the product. The most common option is the Standard Tax Rate, which will be automatically applied to most products at checkout.

Tax Rate Options:

Standard Tax Rate: The default tax rate applied to most products.
Reduced Tax Rate: Applied to specific products like food, books, or medical supplies.
Zero Rate: Applied to exempt products like certain exported goods or educational services.

Linked Products, Upsells, and Cross-Sells

You can suggest related products to customers:

Upsells: Recommend higher-end, more expensive items instead of the current product.
Cross-Sells: Suggest products that complement the item the customer is currently viewing.

Attributes

Attributes help make your products searchable. Add attributes (like color, size, material) so that customers can filter products when browsing your store.

Discount Options

You can offer bulk discounts for customers who purchase a minimum quantity of products. Here’s how to set it up:

Minimum Quantity: Set how many products must be purchased to unlock the discount.
Discount Percentage: Enter the discount percentage that will be applied when the minimum quantity is met.

RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)

You can set up product-specific return policies:

Label: Choose a title for your warranty (if applicable).
Type: Select between no warranty, warranty included, or warranty as an add-on.
RMA Policy: Clearly describe your return and warranty terms.

Wholesale Options

If you sell in bulk, you can set up wholesale pricing:

Wholesale Price: Set the price per unit for wholesale buyers.
Minimum Quantity for Wholesale: Set the minimum quantity that must be purchased before the wholesale price applies.

Other Options

Here, you can define additional settings for your product:

Product Status: Choose between “Online” (live) or “Draft” (only visible to you).
Visibility: Choose how the product is displayed on your site (Visible, Catalog, Search, Hidden).
Purchase Note: Add a note that will be emailed to the customer upon purchasing.

Additional Features

Advertise Product: Purchase advertising to feature your product on the homepage..

Enable Product Reviews: We recommend enabling reviews to build customer trust.

We hope this tutorial helped answer How to List a Product For Sale in our marketplace.

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