E-Commerce & Online Business · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 4: Delivery and Listing Promotion · Lesson 2 of 3

Packaging

Protect products and make a good impression.

In this lesson you will

  • Choose suitable packaging
  • Include useful inserts

Key concepts

protectioncostbrandinginserts

The lesson

Packaging must protect products in transport — dust, rain and rough roads.

Simple branded touches, such as a sticker or thank-you note, build loyalty at low cost.

Include the order details and how to contact you.

Step by step

  1. Test packaging on a fragile item.
  2. Cost packaging per order.
  3. Design a simple insert.
  4. Standardise packing steps.

Practice activity

Design the shop's packaging and insert.

Expected result: Protective, affordable packaging with an insert.

Check your understanding

  1. What must packaging do first?

    Show answer

    Protect the product.

  2. What low-cost touch builds loyalty?

    Show answer

    A sticker or thank-you note.

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