Congratulations on your first Etsy sale! Now it’s time to ship your order with confidence. In this beginner-friendly video, I walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to ship your first Etsy package the right way.
In this video, I cover:
✔️ How to set up your Etsy shipping profile (and why it matters before your first sale)
✔️ The difference between processing time and shipping time
✔️ The basic shipping supplies you’ll need to get started
✔️ How to weigh, measure, and package your first order
✔️ How to buy and print your Etsy shipping label
✔️ How to create a USPS scan form for easier drop-offs and pickups
✔️ Common shipping mistakes new sellers make — and how to avoid them
Whether you’re shipping T-shirts, handmade crafts, or digital downloads with physical extras, this guide will help you avoid costly errors and get your orders out smoothly.
This is Part 1 of my Etsy Shipping Series — make sure to check out my upcoming videos on:
Etsy Shipping Costs: How to Price Your Items Without Losing Money
The Best Etsy Shipping Supplies (and Where to Get Them)
How to Ship Internationally on Etsy
Timestamps
00:00 – How to Ship Your First Etsy Order
00:52 – Setting Up Your Shipping Profile
06:09 – Creating a Shipping Profile
12:08 – Shipping Supplies You’ll Need
15:22 – Packing Your First Order
16:23 – Buying u0026 Printing Labels
21:10 – Creating a USPS Scan Form
24:39 – Common Shipping Mistakes to Avoid
26:55 – What’s Coming in the Next Videos
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