Before you start

Have these ready so you can finish in one sitting:

• Photos. Your best 2–3 shots from different angles. PNG, JPG or JPEG. The first photo becomes the main (hero) image.
• Measurements. The item's weight and size (for example, 14 x 14 in).
• Price and quantity. What you're charging and how many you have to sell.
• Shipping details. How many days you need to make and pack the item, and how long delivery usually takes.
• Optional: a SKU (your own inventory code), care instructions and a product video (MP4 or MOV).

To begin, go to Manage your store in the left menu, open Products and click Add a new product. Then follow the prompts to complete your product setup.

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1. Start: upload a photo (and get writing help if you want it)

• If you'd like help drafting your title, description and tags, turn on the toggle Looking for some writing inspiration on your product copy? The suggestions are based on your photo. You can edit or delete anything it writes.
• Click Select file or take photo and choose your main product photo. On this screen, use a portrait-orientation image under 10MB (JPG or PNG).
• Prefer to write everything yourself? Click Skip to continue.

2. Overview: title, description and tags

1. Product title. Say what the item is, using words a shopper would search for. This field is required.
   Example: Handcrafted Red Yarn-Wrapped Wreath with Felt Flowers and Leaves.
2. Product description. Describe the item in more detail: materials, colors, how it's made and how it's used. This should be in paragraph form.
3. Tags. Add keywords that help buyers find the item, separated by commas.
   Example: red yarn wreath, felt flower wreath, modern door wreath).
4. If you used writing help, read every word before you move on and fix anything that isn't accurate.
5. Click Save & Next: Details.

3. Details: category, attributes and product facts

1. Choose a Top Level Category (for example, Home Decor).
2. Choose a Parent Category (for example, Holiday Decor).
3. Choose a Product Type (for example, Wreaths and Garlands).
4. Under Attributes, tick the options that describe your item, such as size and color. These help buyers filter while browsing. Please note: Using the attributes checkboxes does not automatically create a product variation. You can add variations and options under the Pricing & Stock section.
5. Product highlights. Keep this to quick facts: size, use, key features. This is shown as a bulleted list to the customer and is separate from the Product desscription.
6. Enter the Weight and pick a Weight unit (for example, 3 Pounds).
7. Enter the Size of the item without packaging.
8. SKU (optional). Your own code for tracking inventory.
9. Care instructions and Other features (both optional).
10. Click Save & Next: Delivery.

4. Delivery: shipping profile and package

Every listing needs a shipping profile. If you already have one, pick it from the Shipping Profile menu. If not See below on how to create one.

If you've already setup Shipping Profiles:

• Select your profile in the Shipping Profile menu.
• Enter the Package Weight (the item plus its box) and pick a unit.
• Click Save & Next: Pricing & Stock.

If you have not setup shipping profiles you can create one from here.

• Open the Shipping Profile menu and click + Create a shipping profile.
• Choose a shipping fee option:
  • Free Shipping (Preferred) — buyers love it. If you can build shipping into your price, this is the best option.
  • Calculated Shipping (Automatic Rates) — the buyer pays the exact cost at checkout. Requires connecting a free Shippo account.
  • Shipping by Weight (You Set the Rates) — This is the only flat rate option. You set prices by order weight.
• Click Create a shipping profile.
• Name the profile. Only you see this name (for example, Free Shipping).
• Check your Store contact information and Store address. These fill in from your store details. Tick Use as return address if returns should come back here.
• Enter your Processing time (days to make and pack, up to 14) and Delivery time (business days in transit, up to 90). Both From and To are required. Then click Save changes.
• Once you save it will take you back to the delivery screen. Select your profile in the Shipping Profile menu.
• Enter the Package Weight (the item plus its box) and pick a unit.
• Click Save & Next: Pricing & Stock.

5. Pricing & stock

• Enter the Default price (for example, $62.00).
  
• Enter the Quantity you have to sell. This must be a number and can not be 0.
  
• Variations (optional). If you sell the item in more than one size, color, variation etc, click + Add a variation. You can use the attributes you picked on the Details page or create your own.
  
• Click Save & Next: Photos

Adding variations

Use variations when buyers choose an option, such as size or color. Once you add a variation, the single Quantity box goes away and stock is set per option instead.

1. Click + Add a variation.
2. In the Add a variation menu, pick an attribute you selected on the Details page (for example, Color) to use its standard options, or choose Create a new variation to make your own.
3. If you're creating your own, type a name in Name the variation (for example, Size). Each name can only be used once. If you have two similar variations, make sure they each have a unique name (for example: Fabric Color, Thread
4. Type an option in Add another option and click Add. Repeat for each option (Small, Medium, Large). Each option appears as a tag; click its x to remove it.
5. If you need a second variation, click + Add a variation again and repeat steps 2–4 before you fill in the table. It's easier to add all your options first, because the table then lists every combination of the two (Small-Red, Small-Black and so on).
6. Fill in the table. For every row, enter:
   • Price. Starts at your default price. Change it if this option costs more or less (for example, Large at $72.00).
   • Stock. How many you have of this option or combination. Required for every row.
   • Variation SKU (optional), Weight and Shipping weight. Weight fields fill in from the Details page; adjust if this option is heavier.
   • Visible. Make sure the toggle is on so buyers can choose the option.
7. To delete a variation, click Remove in the top-right corner of its box.
8. Click Save & Next: Photos. After saving, a variation you created yourself shows (Custom) after its name.

• Every option MUST have inventory. Enter a Stock number for every row in the table, not just some.
• A combination of options must be shown. When you add two variations, the table lists every combination (Small-Red, Small-Black, Medium-Red and so on). Each combination needs its own price and stock. If you don't see a table, your options haven't been added yet.

6. Photos

• The photo you uploaded at the start appears here, marked Thumbnail.
• Click Select file or take photo to add more. Aim for 2–3 good photos from different angles. PNG, JPG or JPEG, up to 20MB each.
• Portrait or Square orientation is recommended. Make sure you leave enough space around your product for cropping to different sizes depending on the customers screen size.
• Click Save & Next: Videos.

7. Videos (optional)

Handmade.com is a video-first platform. Any video you upload here will become the "thumbnail" of the product. It is recommended to use a different video for each listing, even if it just starts with a product image at the beginning of the video so your thumbnails are different.

• Click Select file to upload to add a product video. MP4 or MOV files under 500MB.
• No video? That's fine; go straight to publishing.