This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to seamlessly add Gelato products to your Etsy store, allowing you to start selling your unique creations with ease. We'll cover everything from selecting your desired product to setting the perfect price.
Adding Products Directly from Gelato
To add products to your Etsy store directly from Gelato, follow these simple steps:
Go to your Gelato Dashboard.
Navigate to Stores and select your Etsy store.
Click on "Add product".
Let's break down the product creation process in detail:
Choosing and Designing Your Product
Select a product: Browse through Gelato's extensive product catalog and choose the item you want to feature in your Etsy store.
Select your variants: Choose all of the size and color variations you want to offer to your customers - this is also where you can select the production technique and enable Design Options (more on this here: Multiple design options for your products).
Add your design: This is where your creativity shines! Utilize the left-hand side menu to customize your product with your unique design. You can adjust the orientation, choose between single or double-sided designs, modify the size, and explore various other customization options depending on the product.
The top right of the design screen displays different variants of your chosen product, allowing you to apply unique settings to each.
Creating Stunning Product Mockups
Gelato offers a range of mockup options to showcase your products in the best light. Choose from various scenes and filters to find the perfect look for your Etsy listings.
You can customize the main product image by combining the "Primary" and "Main Image" mockup selections.
Additional mockups can also be selected and uploaded to your Etsy listing. However, please note that Etsy allows a maximum of 10 images per listing. The color of these mockups will be based on the "Main Image" selection in the Variant Images section.
To display mockups of other color variants, you can manually download and upload them in your Etsy listing settings.
Note: Downloadable mockups are available with a Gelato+ subscription.
Optimizing Product Information
Provide essential details for your product:
Title and Description: Use compelling language to attract potential buyers. You can start with Gelato's default product name and description and tailor them to your liking.
Tags: Add relevant tags to make it easier for customers to discover your products while searching on Etsy.
Publishing Options: Choose to publish your product directly or save it as a draft. Saving as a draft allows you to make changes before going live and avoids any Etsy listing fees until you're ready.
Free Shipping: Enable this option to assign your product to a free shipping profile automatically.
Disabling the "Show product to store visitors" option will save your product as a draft in the Drafts section of your Etsy Listings page.
Setting Your Product Price
Gelato provides a handy pricing tool to help you determine the best prices for your products. Feel free to adjust these prices to align with your desired profit margin.
Remember: The displayed Gelato prices don't include any taxes.
Review your Product Summary
The Review section lets you view a complete list of variants, including the price you've set for each one and the estimated profit.
It also allows you to edit the product option names. Use this tool to customize variant names if you prefer a different format than the default provided by Gelato.
Once you're satisfied, click Publish in the top-right corner to make your product live on Etsy.
After publishing, you can find your newly listed product in the Listings section of your Etsy shop.
Duplicating Existing Products
To offer similar products with different designs or formats, you can easily duplicate existing products within your Gelato dashboard.
Simply click the three dots next to the product you wish to duplicate and select Duplicate. The duplicated product will be saved as a draft, ready for you to review, edit, and publish to your Etsy store.
For guidance on connecting existing Etsy products to Gelato, refer to this guide.
FAQs
Q: Why isn’t the product I published in Gelato appearing in my Etsy store?
A: If the product is visible in your Gelato dashboard but not in your Etsy store, it’s likely in your Etsy Drafts. To access it:
Open your Etsy Shop Manager.
Click on Listings in the left-hand menu.
In the right-hand menu, find Listing Status and select Draft.
From there, you can review and publish your product to make it live in your Etsy store.