If you have a Beacons Product and want to sell physical products in addition to digital items, you're in luck! While the platform is optimized for digital goods, you can still list and sell physical products with a few simple steps. This guide will walk you through the process of selling physical products on your Beacons Store.
1. Click on "+New Product"
2. Click on the digital product option
3. Click on Edit Product Section - Product files
4. Click on Upload file or Add URL
In order for store products to become active, you must have either a link or file uploaded in the product files section.. We suggest using a picture of the physical item, or linking to a video of the item.
5. Next click on the Checkout section
6. Click on Add field
7. Click on Location
8. Click on Full Address
To ensure you have the buyers shipping address
9. Toggle on the required option
This will ensure the buyer inputs their address before checkout
Step 1: Creating a New Product
Start by logging in to your Beacons Product page.
Click on "New Product" to create a new listing for your physical product.
Choose the "digital download" category, don't worry you can sell physical products here too.
Fill in the required fields, including the product title, description, and any other relevant details about the item.
Step 2: Uploading Product Information
Upload a file or provide a link that contains additional information about your physical product. Many creators choose to include a PDF file with instructions or a video tutorial on how to use the product.
If applicable, upload an image of the physical product for display purposes.
Step 3: Configuring Checkout Settings
Proceed to the "Checkout Settings" section for your product.
Toggle on the "Location" option to collect the customer's full address during checkout.
Make sure the address is set to "Full Address" to capture all necessary details, including city, state, postal code, and country.
Step 4: Updating the Confirmation Email
Customize the subject line of the confirmation email to mention that the purchase is for a physical product.
Update the email copy to inform the customer that the product they ordered is physical, and provide details about the shipping process. Let them know that you will email them with a tracking number or any other relevant information after the product has been shipped.
Step 5: Managing Orders
Go to your "Sales" tab.
Look for the order corresponding to the physical product you just purchased during testing.
Open the order details to view the customer's full address, including the city, state, postal code, and country.
Copy the address information and use it to ship the product to the customer.
Make use of the customer's email address to send them updates, such as a tracking code or any additional information related to their order.
That's it! By following these steps, you can successfully sell physical products on your Beacons store. If you have any further on how to improve the physical sell experience on Beacons, you can share that feedback with our team below.
If you have any questions, please contact our customer support
team by emailing [email protected].