How to Create and Sell Physical Products in Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create and Sell Physical Products in Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Chen

December 20, 2024 at 04:46 AM

Physical products are items you can sell in your store, such as furniture, fashion, decor, books, and plants. Here's how to set them up properly:

Set up basics:

  • Choose "Physical" as your product type
  • Add product name, description, and images (drag and drop or click "Add Images")
  • Set prices, inventory levels, and SKU codes
  • Enable sales pricing if needed

Shipping icon in circle

Shipping icon in circle

Adding description to the product

Adding description to the product

Slider switch in off position

Slider switch in off position

Add product variants (optional):

  • Create options like colors, sizes, or designs
  • Customize images, SKUs, inventory, and pricing for each variant
  • Ensure SKUs are 20 characters or less

Organize your products:

  • Add categories (max 25 characters) and tags (max 80 characters)
  • Use case-sensitive labels that appear alphabetically
  • Categories automatically create navigation on store pages

Categories and tags menu

Categories and tags menu

Shipping details:

  • Add product weight and dimensions for shipping calculations
  • Set up at least one shipping or local pickup option
  • Configure carrier-calculated shipping if needed

Dropdown selector for variants

Dropdown selector for variants

Subscription options (if eligible):

  • Enable recurring billing
  • Customize renewal details
  • Automatic charging for subscribers

Subscription: Recurring charges to customers

Subscription: Recurring charges to customers

Optimize for search:

  • Add SEO descriptions
  • Include relevant keywords
  • Help search engines index your products

"Text and link for orchid"

"Text and link for orchid"

Publishing options:

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

Marketing your products:

  • Use email marketing campaigns
  • Sell on social media (Facebook and Instagram)
  • Create targeted promotions
  • Track inventory and sales performance

Remember to monitor your shipping settings and keep product information updated for the best customer experience.

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