Your stream just ended. You've got 47 sales, a pile of items, and buyers expecting fast shipping. Here's how top sellers handle the post-stream rush.
1. Print Labels During the Stream, Not After
With auto-print enabled in WhatLabels, labels print as sales happen. By the time your stream ends, every label is already printed and waiting.
2. Use Buyer Numbers
Enable "Number buyers on labels" in WhatLabels settings. Each unique buyer gets a number printed on their label. Sort items by buyer number to batch-pack orders.
3. Pre-Stage Your Packing Supplies
Before you go live, set up your packing station: mailers, bubble wrap, tape, labels. Go wholesale on supplies — set up a business account and your shipping material costs drop to almost nothing.
4. Batch by Shipping Method
Group orders by carrier and drop them off in one trip. Use Pirate Ship or your platform's built-in shipping for the best rates.
5. Use Print Notes for Special Instructions
Use WhatLabels' Print Notes feature to print a separate note label that goes right in the package. "FRAGILE — double box" or "combine with other order" becomes a one-click print instead of a mental note you might forget.
6. Ship Within 24 Hours
Whatnot enforces ship-by deadlines. Late shipments hurt your metrics, reduce your visibility, and lead to negative reviews. Buyers who receive items quickly leave positive feedback and come back. Buyers who wait 10+ days often don't return.
7. Review Your Stream Report
Check your sales/minute rate, average price, and top buyers. Use this data to plan your next show — what sold well, what time slot worked, which buyers to shout out next time.
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