How to Add a PGH Print Ship Product on LocalGood

The new PGH Print Ship product type allows LocalGood artists to offer professional, high-quality prints of their work. Follow these steps to set up your print-on-demand product:

1. Start a New Product

  1. Log in to your LocalGood artist account.
  2. Go to Products in your dashboard.
  3. Click Add New Product.

2. Enter Basic Product Details

  1. Add a Product Title (name of your artwork).
  2. Add a Product Short Description (this appears at the top of your product page).
  3. Add a Full Product Description (optional, for additional details or story behind the work).
  4. Upload your Main Product Image.

3. Select the Product Type

  1. Scroll to the Product Data section.
  2. In the dropdown, select Print Ship (instead of “Simple” or “Variable”).

This will load a new section called Print Ship Product Fields.

4. Complete Print Ship Product Fields

You’ll see three required fields:

  • Print Quality High-Res File
    • Upload your high-resolution artwork file.
    • Requirements:
      • Minimum resolution (details listed on the page).
      • File type (e.g., JPG, PNG, TIFF).
      • RGB color space.
    • A link is provided to Print Ship’s guidelines and our local partner, Bodega Film Lab, if you need support and live in the Pittsburgh region.
  • Available Materials
    • Choose from the list of print materials (e.g., photo paper, fine art paper, canvas).
    • Options are pre-set by LocalGood and may expand over time.
  • Available Sizes
    • Choose which sizes your artwork can be sold in.
    • These are also managed on the backend and will be available as dropdowns.

5. Add Pricing and Other Settings

  1. Set your Regular Price.
  2. (Optional) Add a Sale Price if you want to run a promotion.
  3. Select relevant Categories and Occasions.
  4. Adjust your SEO Settings (if using Yoast).

6. Submit for Review

  1. Double-check your details, images, and file quality.
  2. Click Submit for Review.
  3. LocalGood will review and approve your product before it goes live.

7. Support & Questions

  • If you have questions about file quality or printing requirements, reach out to LocalGood support.
  • We can connect you with Josh and the PGH Print Ship team, or you can visit the Help Center for FAQs.