Creating and selling custom merchandise through Printful is a straightforward process that combines ecommerce functionality with print-on-demand fulfillment. Here's how to get started:

Connect Your Printful Account

1. Open the "Custom Merch Products" menu
2. Click Connect
3. Create a shop if needed
4. Allow connection permissions
5. Complete Printful account setup

Set Up Your Products

1. Click "Add Product" in Printful
2. Select from the product catalog
3. Customize the design and pricing
4. Sync to your shop automatically

Configure Payment and Billing

1. Connect a payment processor (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal)
2. Add billing method in Printful
3. Set up tax rates
4. Submit resale certificates (optional)

Establish Shipping Options

• Flat rate shipping is automatically created for supported currencies
• Review suggested shipping rates
• Adjust zones and rates as needed
• Create fulfillment profiles for mixed inventory shops

Managing Orders

1. Orders automatically sync to Printful
2. Printful handles production and shipping
3. Order status updates automatically
4. Customers receive notification emails

Product Management Tips

• Edit product details in Squarespace
• Update design files in Printful
• Manage variants through Squarespace
• Delete products from both platforms

Important Considerations

• Review Printful's return policies
• Set appropriate profit margins
• Monitor shipping costs
• Keep product details synchronized
• Handle mixed-product orders carefully

For technical support:

• Contact Squarespace for connection issues
• Reach out to Printful for product and fulfillment questions

This integration allows you to sell custom merchandise without inventory risk, making it ideal for creators looking to monetize their designs or expand their product offerings.

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