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May 11, 2023
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Introducing Fourthwall’s new YouTube Merch Shelf app

Fourthwall creators can now easily showcase their favorite products below their YouTube videos with the YouTube Product Shelf
Fourthwall's YouTube Merch Shelf (YouTube Product Shelf) app

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We're thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new YouTube Merch Shelf (YouTube Product Shelf) integration. While Fourthwall has always supported YouTube Merch Shelf, we invested a ton of time into building the easiest way for YouTube creators to showcase their products, merchandise, and apparel under your YouTube channels via YouTube Studio. We've compared this with other integrations like on Teespring, Spreadshop, and Shopify and are confident that this by far the easiest way to sell ecommerce products online to your audience.

Today’s launch includes the following:

  • It’s now 10x easier to connect your Fourthwall site to YouTube
  • You can connect multiple YouTube channels to a single Fourthwall shop
  • And we highlight every step of Google’s product review process

The result is that you can show off your favorite products on your channel just like YouTuber Philip DeFranco sells hoodies and other apparel underneath each of his videos:

Philip DeFranco's showcasing products from his store on his channel

For creators that are eligible to monetize their YouTube account, this is a great way to showcase products with a merchbar.

The easiest way to showcase products from your store on your YouTube account

We’re excited to announce the official launch of our YouTube Merch Shelf app, which you can find under the “Apps” tab of your dashboard

Fourthwall's YouTube Merch Shelf app

Now with a single 1-click OAuth “Connect” button, you can:

  • Connect your YouTube channel with your Fourthwall shop 
  • Start YouTube’s ~24h product review process based on Google’s official policies
An example of connecting your Fourthwall shop to your YouTube channel

The goal was to make this 10x easier for creators looking to get started. One click, and then you can manage your Fourthwall shop seamlessly from your Channel Monetization settings. 

Connecting multiple YouTube channels to a single Fourthwall shop

One of the most requested Fourthwall features is the ability to connect multiple YouTube channels to a single site. Today, we’re excited to announce just that! 

Multiple YouTube channels connected to a single Fourthwall shop

This will allow you to showcase all your favorite Fourthwall products directly on ALL of your channels (not just the primary). We want your fans to find their favorite merchandise, products, and digital goods no matter which channel they watch your content on. 

Improved reporting when Google approves/rejects your products

One of the most challenging parts of the YouTube Product Shelf experience is that it’s managed by two internal teams at Google – the Google Merchant Center team and the YouTube team. Combine this with the fact that there are 1000s of reasons that Google may elect to not approve one of your products (e.g. dangerous goods. The result is that many products get rejected in ways that are not always obvious to creators. 

At Fourthwall, we’ve worked directly with Google to improve this experience for all creators. That way you can know when your products are approved (and why):

An example of connecting your Fourthwall shop to your YouTube channel

For rejections, you’ll be able to click into the details and see an explicit reason for why it was not allowed (for example, if you upload a digital product with an image that is too small):

An example of when Google rejects one of your products for a YouTube policy violation

This will ensure that you’re always in control of which Fourthwall products show up on your YouTube channel. 

Note: Each time you change a product, it can take up to 24 hours for Google to complete their review cycle.

How do I become eligible to sell products on YouTube

To promote shirts, hoodies, mugs, or any other product that you sell online on YouTube, you need to meet YouTube's monetization requirements below: 

Youtube defines eligibility requirements. Please note that they are subject to change at their own discretion. Please review their latest eligibility requirements or contact your Youtube support representative if you encounter any issues. 

Getting started with getting your shop live on YouTube?

If you're a content creator, sign up for Fourthwall and connect the official Fourthwall YouTube Merch Shelf app in your dashboard.

Be sure to check out our Help Center for a complete walk through of how to add YouTube’s Product Shelf (Merch Shelf) to your YouTube account for your subscribers and viewers. The help center article also reviews requirements related to the YouTube Partner Program for YouTubers that are looking to start their online store.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to use Fourthwall?

There are no monthly fees, no upfront costs, and no contracts to use Fourthwall. You set your prices and choose your own margins. Here is how our pricing and splits work when you sell:

  • Products from our product catalog. All products in our product catalog have a publicly listed flat fee, which gets deducted from the selling price you set. There are no extra percentages/margins. You keep 100% of profits.
  • Products you ship yourself. No fee (0% fee)
  • Digital products. 3% flat fee
  • Subscription memberships. 5% flat fee

Additionally, all US-based credit card transactions have an added 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee (same as Shopify). Fees vary for PayPal and other providers. Learn more.

How much money do I make on sales from the Fourthwall catalog?

Product costs are listed directly in our product catalog.

If a t-shirt is listed in our catalog at a $10 cost, we will automatically deduct that amount from your profits whenever you make a sale. You can sell products for any price you want.

For example, if you sell the shirt for $22, you'll make $12 in profit on each unit sold. If you sell it for $50, then you'll make $40 in profit on each unit sold.

Does Fourthwall ship worldwide?

Yes! Fourthwall works with manufacturing & fulfillment partners around the globe in the US, UK, EU, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan.

Shipping rates are dynamically determined by the size of package and destination. We work with most major carriers and pass through the true cost of shipping. That means that you can offer low-cost, fast shipping to your fans. Most items have a delivery window of 5-8 days.

Be sure to browse our product catalog to find products that are fulfilled out of your target regions to provide the fastest & cheapest shipping for your community.

Does Fourthwall handle sales tax?

Fourthwall operates as the "Merchant of Record", which means that we're responsible for handling all sales taxes. This includes nexus registration, collecting sales tax, and remitting this to US states & other countries.

That way you can focus on designing products and promoting your shop, not taxes.

Can I connect a custom domain to Fourthwall?

Yes. You can connect a custom domain or subdomain on Fourthwall. Learn More.

Does Fourthwall offer artwork & design support?

If you need help finding an artist or designer, check out our design community.

This is a vetted network of exceptional designers that can help you make great quality designs for your audience. We also recommend tools like Canva or Kittl.

Does Fourthwall provide customer support for my orders?

Yes. For any product from our product catalog, we'll handle all customer support for you.

From answering general order questions to making address changes, our team is there to ensure that your buyers are treated with the same level of care that you would personally give them. We have a 12-hour or less average reply time, including nights and weekends.

For any items that you source on your own and ship from home, however, you'll need to do customer support.

Can you show me examples of storefronts on Fourthwall?

Yes! Over 200,000 sellers use Fourthwall to power their storefronts. This includes creators, podcasters, artists, musicians, startups, non-profits, and more.

Get inspired and browse all examples sites.

What integrations does Fourthwall have?

Fourthwall supports many free integrations, including:

  • YouTube Product Shelf (Merch Shelf)
  • TikTok Shop
  • Facebook and Instagram Shopping
  • Twitch Product Gifting
  • StreamElements and Streamlabs stream alerts
  • Zapier
  • Klaviyo
  • Mailchimp
  • And many, many more

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Are there any requirements to join Fourthwall?

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