PSA: Adding Tracking into Etsy after Completing an Order

Hey guys,

Just a word of advice for newer sellers, as this always confuses people

You can add in tracking onto Etsy, after dispatching an order as complete!

Sometimes it takes 2-3 days for tracking to be available - so you don't need to wait for tracking to mark your order as complete!

In fact, it is much worse to have an order late in Etsys eyes. Some people say conflicting info about whether you can do this or not, but imo this is best practice. I have 2 shops that are star sellers, and I always add my tracking after marking an order as complete. In fact I'm quite lazy and sometimes forget to add tracking some days - these shops are still star sellers 😆

Sometimes, the option is obvious and it actually says 'Add Tracking'. However, sometimes this often is gone. In that case, click into more actions, and then 'Add a Package'. You can then add in your tracking this way.

I really think this makes everything easier to manage, and again, Etsy really doesn't mind this!

Keep killing it everyone - as always, we are here to help via here or email (hey@printshrimp.com) 😎

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