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Một bản mô tả hấp dẫn là một trong những yếu tố dẫn đến thành công của các Seller bán thương mại điện tử. Đặc biệt là khi khách hàng không thể trực tiếp chạm vào hay trải nghiệm sản phẩm, thì một bản mô tả cụ thể, chi tiết và cuốn hút sẽ giúp khách hàng hiểu rõ hơn về chất liệu, thông số và tính năng của sản phẩm, từ đó dễ dàng đưa ra quyết định chốt đơn hơn. Vậy đâu là cách viết mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quả cho các sản phẩm POD? 

Hãy cùng Merchize khám phá ngay trong bài viết này!

Một số tiêu chí đánh giá mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quả 

Mô tả sản phẩm là những thông tin ngắn gọn, chi tiết và hấp dẫn có nhiệm vụ cung cấp cho khách hàng tiềm năng thông tin quan trọng về sản phẩm. Chúng thường xuất hiện trên các website thương mại điện tử, catalogue và các tài liệu marketing khác. Mục đích chính của một miêu tả sản phẩm là truyền đạt rõ ràng và thuyết phục về đặc điểm, lợi ích và những điểm nổi bật của sản phẩm, từ đó thúc đẩy khách hàng chốt đơn mua sắm.

Cách viết mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quả

Khi viết miêu tả sản phẩm, Seller cần lưu ý các yếu tố sau:

  • Tiêu đề thu hút: Tiêu đề là thứ đầu tiên khách hàng chú ý tới, vì vậy Seller hãy đảm bảo rằng nó thật ấn tượng nhé! Seller có thể chơi chữ hoặc sử dụng ngôn ngữ hài hước để thêm phần thú vị.
  • Nhấn mạnh tính năng sản phẩm: Hãy chú trọng tới những tính năng nổi bật và khác biệt nhất của sản phẩm. Điều gì khiến cho sản phẩm của bạn đặc biệt hơn hàng ngàn người bán khác? 
  • Lợi ích mà sản phẩm đem lại cho người dùng: Đừng chỉ liệt kê một cách tẻ nhạt, Seller hãy giải thích thêm rằng sản phẩm này có thể giúp ích cho khách hàng như thế nào. Ví dụ như chiếc Custom Shape Photo Night Light sẽ làm nên món quà Valentine độc nhất vô nhị mà khách hàng có thể dành tặng người yêu thương và không thể trùng lặp với bất cứ món quà tặng đại trà nào khác. 
  • Thông số kỹ thuật: Bởi khách hàng không thể mặc thử hay tự tay cảm nhận sản phẩm, Seller hãy chú giải thật chi tiết thông số sản phẩm để khách dễ hình dung và lựa chọn hơn nhé. Một số thông tin quan trọng là chất liệu, bảng kích thước, số đo, kích thước, điện năng tiêu thụ (đối với các sản phẩm điện tử). 
  • Đính kèm hình ảnh và video: Hình ảnh và video là những vũ khí mạnh mẽ hơn ngôn từ rất nhiều! Seller hãy cố gắng đính kèm nhiều hình ảnh và video nhất có thể để khách hàng dễ dàng hình dung sản phẩm hơn nhé. Ví dụ như hình ảnh mặt trước – mặt sau, ảnh detail sản phẩm hay video hướng dẫn sử dụng sẽ là điểm cộng rất lớn cho sản phẩm của bạn đó!
  • Đưa ra các ưu đãi hấp dẫn (nếu có): Theo nghiên cứu của Liên đoàn bán lẻ Quốc tế (NRF), 58% người tiêu dùng tham gia khảo sát chia sẻ rằng các ưu đãi và giảm giá là lý do chính khiến họ đưa ra quyết định mua hàng. Vì vậy Seller đừng bỏ lỡ tiềm năng từ các ưu đãi giảm giá nhé! 
  • Đánh giá tích cực từ khách đã mua hàng: Những đánh giá chân thực từ những vị khách uy tín đã mua hàng sẽ chứng tỏ độ đáng tin cậy của shop đối với khách hàng mới. Seller có thể tăng thêm đánh giá cho shop bằng cách dành tặng những ưu đãi nho nhỏ khi khách hàng viết review sản phẩm. 
  • Câu CTA (Call To Action) thuyết phục: Hãy đưa ra những lời kêu gọi cụ thể về việc bạn muốn khách hàng làm gì và ở vị trí dễ nhìn nhất. 

Cách viết mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quả

Để viết mô tả sản phẩm print on demand, Seller cần kết hợp giữa ngôn từ thuyết phục, cách kể chuyện hấp dẫn và làm nổi bật các tính năng và lợi ích độc đáo của sản phẩm. Hãy cùng Merchize khám phá từng bước về cách viết mô tả sản phẩm “bách phát bách trúng” nhé!

Bước 1: Hiểu rõ khách hàng của bạn là ai 

Nền tảng cho sự thành công ở bất cứ lĩnh vực nào cũng bắt đầu từ việc thấu hiểu chân dung khách hàng của bạn. Ai là người có tiềm năng quan tâm tới sản phẩm của bạn nhất? Trước khi viết mô tả sản phẩm, Seller đừng quên tìm hiểu kỹ lưỡng về nhân khẩu học (demographics) và tâm lý học (psychographics) của những khách hàng tiềm năng. 

Một số tiêu chí mà Seller có thể cân nhắc là: 

  • Tuổi tác, giới tính, vị trí, mức thu nhập 
  • Mối quan tâm, sở thích, ưu tiên và vấn đề họ đang gặp phải (pain point)
  • Hình thức liên lạc và kênh mua sắm yêu thích

Một mẹo nhỏ cho Seller là hãy đặt mình vào vị trí của khách hàng để đưa ra những nội dung chính xác. Ví dụ như thông điệp nào sẽ thu hút sự chú ý của họ? Họ đang lăn tăn về những vấn đề gì khi mua sắm online? Mô tả sản phẩm của bạn càng tiệm cận với nhu cầu, mong muốn và sở thích của khách hàng thì tiềm năng chốt đơn càng cao. 

Ví dụ bạn kinh doanh một thương hiệu mỹ phẩm thiên nhiên với đối tượng khách hàng tiềm năng là phụ nữ từ 25-45 tuổi, quan tâm đến những sản phẩm với nguyên liệu tự nhiên và bền vững. Vậy thì khi miêu tả các sản phẩm của bạn, hãy nhấn mạnh vào việc các công thức được nghiên cứu kỹ lưỡng thế nào để chiều chuộng cả những làn da nhạy cảm nhất, đồng thời chúng an toàn và dịu nhẹ ra sao. Bằng cách này, bạn cho khách hàng thấy rằng bạn đem đến những giá trị mà họ đang quan tâm tới. 

Seller có thể tìm hiểu những thông tin về khách hàng (insight) thông qua các khảo sát, bình chọn trên mạng xã hội, hoặc thông qua Google analytics. Đừng nên viết quá chung chung, hãy nghĩ rằng bạn đang viết cho một người bạn đang rất hào hứng khám phá sản phẩm của bạn. 

Bước 2: Tập trung vào lợi ích của sản phẩm

Trong khi các tính năng cho khách hàng biết rằng sản phẩm của bạn “có gì” thì lợi ích nói lên rằng “làm thế nào” mà sản phẩm của bạn có thể giải quyết được những vấn đề họ đang gặp phải. Lợi ích càng hấp dẫn thì động lực mua hàng càng gia tăng.

mô tả sản phẩm print on demand

Bạn có thể tự đặt cho mình những câu hỏi sau đây để liệt kê lợi ích sản phẩm đầy đủ và chính xác: 

  • Khách hàng của bạn đang gặp phải vấn đề gì? 
  • Sản phẩm này giúp ích cho họ thế nào? 
  • Kết quả nào sẽ khiến khách hàng vui thích? 

Một khi bạn trả lời được những câu hỏi trên thì việc liệt kê lợi ích sản phẩm trở nên rất dễ dàng. Ví dụ như một chiếc máy pha cà phê không chỉ là một công cụ kim loại khô cứng, nó mang đến niềm vui của việc nhâm nhi ly cà phê thơm ngon mỗi sáng mà không cần ra khỏi căn nhà ấm cúng. Như vậy có thể thấy rằng sản phẩm không hề thay đổi, nhưng giá trị mà nó mang lại thì tăng lên rất nhiều. 

Bên cạnh đó thì việc nhấn mạnh vào lợi ích sản phẩm cũng sẽ mang lại cho bạn những lợi thế vượt trội trong thị trường với hàng ngàn sản phẩm cùng công năng. 

Một số ví dụ về việc nhấn mạnh vào lợi ích sản phẩm mà Seller có thể tham khảo là: 

  • Nhà có tiệc cũng chẳng lo – chiếc lò “ma thuật” giải quyết mọi món ăn khó!
  • Chẳng còn ngại đường xa mưa nắng hay phòng gym đông người! Bộ tạ đa kích thước giúp bạn “điêu khắc” vóc dáng trong mơ tại chính ngôi nhà của bạn! 
  • Tận hưởng trọn vẹn hương vị tươi mát với máy ép lạnh đa năng, giúp bảo toàn trọn vẹn vị ngon và chất dinh dưỡng! 

Bước 3: Sử dụng ngôn ngữ thuyết phục

Mô tả sản phẩm hấp dẫn không chỉ là liệt kê, mà còn phải thuyết phục và thúc giục khách hàng mua hàng! Bí kíp nằm ở cách dùng ngôn từ khéo léo, biến những thông tin bình thường thành lời mời chào hấp dẫn.

Seller có thể lồng ghép những tuyệt chiêu sau để chinh phục trái tim khách hàng:

  • Từ ngữ ấn tượng: Dùng những từ gợi cảm xúc mạnh như “tuyệt vời", “bất ngờ", “không gì sánh bằng" để khiến sản phẩm trở nên hấp dẫn hơn.
  • Tạo cảm giác khan hiếm: Hãy nói về số lượng có hạn hoặc flash sale để thúc giục khách hàng mau chốt đơn. Ví dụ: “Chỉ còn 5 sản phẩm duy nhất!" hoặc “Flash sale 24 giờ!”
  • Dẫn dắt tinh tế: Dùng ngôn từ khéo léo để khiến khách hàng tự nhận ra sản phẩm của bạn là lựa chọn số 1, vượt trội hơn hẳn so với các sản phẩm khác. Tạo cảm giác tin tưởng, chân thật về giá trị sản phẩm.
  • Uy tín đã được kiểm chứng: Seller có thể trích dẫn những lời khen, đánh giá tốt để tạo niềm tin cho người mua. 

Ngoài ra, lời kêu gọi hành động rõ ràng cũng rất quan trọng. Seller hãy cho khách hàng biết bước tiếp theo cần làm là gì, như “Mua ngay" hoặc “Thêm vào giỏ hàng" để thúc đẩy họ hành động.

Cách viết mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quả

Trong thế giới thương mại điện tử đầy ắp sự lựa chọn, sử dụng ngôn từ thuyết phục sẽ tạo ra động lực lớn để khách hàng chọn sản phẩm của bạn. Học hỏi từ những tips trên và đừng quên luôn luôn trung thực và nhấn mạnh giá trị sản phẩm. Như vậy thì việc tăng doanh thu và phát triển danh tiếng cho Seller sẽ đến sớm thôi!

Bước 4: Truyền cảm hứng qua một câu chuyện

Thay vì đơn thuần liệt kê công dụng hay thông số sản phẩm cụ thể nhưng có phần khô khan, bạn hãy biến sản phẩm của mình thành nhân vật chính trong một câu chuyện chạm đến trái tim khách hàng. Một câu chuyện dễ nhớ, dễ liên tưởng, và lôi cuốn về mặt cảm xúc. Đồng thời đừng quên lồng ghép những yếu tố sau đây vào câu chuyện của bạn: 

  • Đặt vấn đề: Hãy bắt đầu câu chuyện bằng cách chỉ ra những điều khiến khách hàng phiền muộn. Cho họ thấy rằng bạn hiểu rõ vấn đề của họ để đưa ra giải pháp phù hợp
  • Đưa ra giải pháp: Giới thiệu rằng sản phẩm của bạn như một vị cứu tinh và mô tả chi tiết tính năng, cách sản phẩm giải quyết vấn đề tốt hơn các lựa chọn khác.
  • Cung cấp trải nghiệm: Hãy giúp khách hàng mường tượng cuộc sống với sản phẩm của bạn. Dùng ngôn ngữ sống động, tác động đa giác quan để khiến lợi ích sản phẩm trở nên rõ ràng và dễ nắm bắt.
  • Chia sẻ kết quả: Chia sẻ cái kết viên mãn với những mục tiêu đạt được, cuộc sống tốt đẹp hơn sau khi sử dụng sản phẩm. Hãy cho họ thấy những điều tuyệt vời có thể xảy ra một cách chân thực.

Đừng quên giữ cho câu chuyện ngắn gọn nhưng sinh động, kích thích trí tưởng tượng mà vẫn liên quan đến sản phẩm. Việc storytelling giúp bạn bỏ qua sự cường điệu, đánh vào cảm xúc để xây dựng mối quan hệ tin tưởng với khách hàng. Cuối cùng, khách hàng sẽ bị cuốn hút đến mức việc dẫn dắt họ mua hàng trở nên suôn sẻ. 

Cách viết mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quả

Bằng cách lồng ghép cốt truyện tự nhiên như thế, bạn đang mời khách hàng bước vào thế giới bạn tạo ra. Câu chuyện hay sẽ bán được hàng. Vậy bạn đã lựa chọn được câu chuyện hấp dẫn nào cho sản phẩm của mình chưa? 

Bước 5: Nhấn mạnh những tính năng độc đáo

Trong muôn trùng sản phẩm “na ná” nhau, làm sao để nổi bật giữa đám đông? Bí quyết nằm ở chỗ tìm ra và nhấn mạnh những điểm khác biệt độc đáo của sản phẩm. Đừng nên cho rằng những tính năng bình thường với bạn cũng bình thường với khách hàng. Thay vào đó, hãy tìm điểm nào khiến sản phẩm của bạn “chất" hơn hẳn các lựa chọn khác.

Để tìm ra sức hấp dẫn riêng của sản phẩm, hãy tự hỏi mình:

  • Sản phẩm của mình có gì độc, có tính sáng tạo mà đối thủ không có?
  • Lợi ích nào của sản phẩm là khó copy hay thay thế nhất?
  • Khách hàng của mình sẽ thấy đặc điểm nào của sản phẩm là lợi thế hiếm có và quyết định mua hàng?

Sau đó, hãy kêu to những đặc điểm đáng tự hào đó trong phần mô tả sản phẩm, dùng những cụm từ như “Công thức đặc biệt giúp…", “Thiết kế đột phá mang lại…", “Sản phẩm duy nhất có…"

thế nào là mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quả

 

Ví dụ, nếu bạn bán ốp điện thoại in theo yêu cầu, hãy nhấn mạnh có những mẫu độc quyền không có ở đâu khác. Nếu bạn bán dụng cụ nhà bếp, hãy nói về thiết kế tiện dụng, mang lại sự thoải mái khi sử dụng trong thời gian dài. Chỉ ra bạn chăm chút đến từng tiểu tiết, và quan tâm tới trải nghiệm của khách hàng. 

Hãy cho khách hàng thấy cuộc sống của họ sẽ tốt đẹp hơn như thế nào nhờ những điểm độc đáo mà chỉ sản phẩm của bạn có. Thuyết phục họ rằng họ sẽ bỏ lỡ nhiều thứ nếu không chọn sản phẩm mang lại giá trị riêng biệt mà bạn mang lại. Sự độc đáo sẽ giúp Seller bán sản phẩm với giá cao hơn và xây dựng được tệp khách hàng trung thành. Vì vậy nên hãy khoe những gì khiến bạn vượt trội hơn đối thủ ngay thôi!

Bước 6: Ưu tiên sự đơn giản và dễ hiểu

Khi viết mô tả sản phẩm, tốt nhất là chọn những từ đơn giản, dễ hiểu để truyền tải thông điệp đến người đọc nhanh chóng. Tránh dùng thuật ngữ chuyên ngành hay ngôn ngữ kỹ thuật phức tạp mà khách hàng bình thường khó hiểu. Thay vào đó, hãy biến những thông số kỹ thuật thành những lợi ích thực tế, dễ hình dung trong cuộc sống hàng ngày.

Để đảm bảo mô tả sản phẩm tạo ra hình ảnh rõ ràng trong tâm trí khách hàng, Seller có thể tự đặt ra những câu hỏi:

  • Liệu thông tin này có khiến khách hàng tò mò và thích thú không?
  • Liệu nó có truyền đạt rõ ràng về điều gì khiến sản phẩm của tôi nổi bật?
  • Liệu một khách hàng nhí có thể hiểu được thông tin này và háo hức muốn thử sản phẩm của tôi không?

Ví dụ như khi chào bán một bức tranh canvas, Seller có thể nói rằng: “Với chất liệu canvas cao cấp đạt chuẩn bảo tàng, từng chi tiết tuyệt vời sẽ hiện lên như một khung cảnh sống động. Chúng tôi sử dụng mực in riêng biệt giúp mang đến những tông màu hài hòa, lâu phai, đưa bạn đắm chìm vào thế giới của nghệ thuật.” 

Bằng cách nói đơn giản nhưng khơi gợi cảm xúc, bạn sẽ khiến khách hàng dễ dàng hình dung và yêu thích sản phẩm của mình. Với ngôn từ dễ hiểu, dễ chạm đến trái tim, khách hàng sẽ phải thốt lên “Mình phải có cái này!" 

Bước 7: Tối ưu SEO cho mô tả sản phẩm

Mô tả sản phẩm hay không chỉ thu hút khách hàng mà còn chào đón cả những người mua sắm thầm lặng – các công cụ tìm kiếm (search engine)! Tối ưu SEO cho mô tả sản phẩm sẽ giúp trang của bạn vươn xa trong thế giới thương mại điện tử, thu hút người dùng đang thực sự quan tâm đến sản phẩm. Đây là một công cụ marketing miễn phí mà hiệu quả, giúp gia tăng đáng kể sự nhận diện thương hiệu và khả năng chốt đơn.

Cách viết mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quả

Để đáp ứng yêu cầu của cả thuật toán và người dùng, Seller hãy chú ý đến những điểm sau:

  • Từ khóa: Lồng ghép khéo léo các từ khóa liên quan mà người dùng tìm kiếm, như “ốp điện thoại in theo yêu cầu" hay cụ thể hơn như “ốp iPhone 14 Pro in ảnh collage phong cách vintage". Tuy nhiên Seller đừng quên cân bằng giữa tối ưu SEO và độ dễ đọc (Readability) nhé.
  • Siêu dữ liệu (Metadata): Xây dựng tiêu đề trang, phần mô tả và thẻ alt hấp dẫn để các search engine dễ dàng nhận diện. Đồng thời có sự gắn kết chặt chẽ với các từ khóa mục tiêu.
  • Hiệu suất website: Tốc độ tải nhanh và thân thiện với thiết bị di động sẽ giúp Seller tăng thứ hạng SEO. Seller có thể giảm kích thước file media và sử dụng các công cụ nén dữ liệu để site load nhanh hơn nhé! 

Bằng cách tinh chỉnh mô tả sản phẩm cho cả người dùng và máy móc, bạn sẽ tối đa hóa khả năng được tìm thấy. Thu hút cả những người lướt web ngẫu nhiên từ trang kết quả tìm kiếm (SERP) đồng thời cung cấp thông tin hấp dẫn để biến lượt truy cập thành doanh thu.

Mẹo hay: Hãy đặt các sản phẩm có thứ hạng SEO cao nổi bật trên trang Home page và đặt đường dẫn đến các sản phẩm cùng chủ đề trong gian hàng. Điều này vừa báo hiệu sự liên quan cho Google vừa giới thiệu nhiều lựa chọn cho khách hàng.

Có thể bạn quan tâm: 4 công cụ giúp bạn tự động hóa quy trình bán Print on demand dễ dàng.

Bước 8: Đính kèm hình ảnh và video chất lượng

Khi bán hàng print on demand, một trong những tiêu chí quan trọng dẫn đến tỷ lệ chốt đơn cao là sử dụng hình ảnh và video chất lượng cao. Ấn tượng thị giác đẹp mắt không chỉ thu hút sự chú ý, mà còn truyền tải những tiểu tiết mà ngay cả ngôn từ hoa mỹ cũng khó phô diễn hết.

Cách viết mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quảKhi chụp ảnh sản phẩm, Seller hãy tập trung vào việc thể hiện:

  • Chất lượng: Bắt nét và màu sắc sống động để thể hiện trọn từng chi tiết nhỏ, chất liệu và kết cấu tinh tế. Đối với quần áo, hãy thể hiện sự vừa vặn và tôn dáng trên cơ thể người mẫu.
  • Công dụng: Thay vì chụp sản phẩm rời rạc trên nền trắng, Seller hãy cho thấy cách mà sản phẩm được ứng dụng trong thực tế. Điều này giúp khách hàng dễ hình dung hơn về công năng và mục đích sử dụng của sản phẩm.
  • Phong cách: Đừng quên lồng ghép cá tính thương hiệu vào ảnh thông qua lựa chọn thẩm mỹ và cách bố cục. Để hình ảnh “nói" lên tất cả!

Thêm video vào trang sản phẩm cũng là một công cụ hữu ích bởi video có thể mang đến cái nhìn bao quát 360° mà ảnh tĩnh khó có được. Thế nên Seller hãy sử dụng video để phô diễn form dáng, kích thước, và hướng dẫn sử dụng chi tiết nhé. 

Mách nhỏ: Merchize hỗ trợ quay chụp theo yêu cầu của Seller, vì vậy hãy tận dụng lợi thế cực lớn này để mang đến những hình ảnh và video chất lượng, sắc nét cho khách hàng nhé.

Nội dung hình ảnh hấp dẫn chính là thứ gần gũi nhất với việc trải nghiệm sản phẩm trực tiếp. Hãy “thổi hồn" vào từng pixel và truyền tải cảm giác háo hức sở hữu sản phẩm tuyệt vời qua ấn tượng thị giác nhé! 

Kết luận

Hy vọng rằng bài viết trên đã giúp Seller khám phá cách viết mô tả sản phẩm hiệu quả. Hãy không ngừng sáng tạo, đặt mình vào vị trí khách hàng và viết về sản phẩm bằng tất cả niềm đam mê để phần mô tả này trở nên hữu ích và thu hút khách hàng! 

Và nếu bạn đã sẵn sàng, hãy bắt đầu sự nghiệp kinh doanh Print On Demand thắng lợi rực rỡ với Merchize ngay thôi!  

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Are you ready to level up your Etsy Shop and maximize your profits? Then the key is to find effective strategies for selling print-on-demand products. Print-on-demand can be an incredibly powerful way to leverage automated printing, ordering, and shipping technology in order to minimize your costs while offering customers a one-of-a kind product they’d love! 

But it all hinges on promotion: if no one knows about your shop, then no one will buy from it. That’s why we’re here today with 12 business ideas that can help promote an Etsy store running a POD business strategy! From content marketing tips to social media automation tools, these strategies about how to promote Etsy Shop can empower entrepreneurs of any experience level turn their small Etsy businesses into unqualified success. So let’s get started learning how – together – we can make print-on-demand work wonders for you!

1. Understand your Marketplace

It’s crucial to comprehend your market before you begin marketing your Etsy store. It’s important to know who your target customers are and what they’re searching for because Etsy is a special platform that draws a particular audience.

what is Marketplace on Etsy

Here are some pointers to assist you in comprehending your Etsy marketplace:

  • Research Your Competitors: See what other vendors in your specialized market are providing. This can help you gain a better understanding of what customers want and how you can set yourself apart from competitors.
  • Understand Your Target Customers: Determine who and what your goal customers are. Think about things like age, gender, location, and hobbies.
  • Use Etsy’s Tools: Etsy provides a number of resources to assist you in comprehending your market. Check out what customers are looking for using the Etsy search bar, and take a look at the “Trending Items" area to see what’s hot right now. 
  • Consider Seasonality: Seasonality can significantly affect your revenue. Analyze previous sales data to determine the peak demand periods for your products and modify your marketing strategy appropriately.

You can modify your marketing strategy to better satisfy the needs of your target customers by understanding your market. This will help you draw more customers into your store and boost revenue.

2. Optimize Your Etsy Shop for SEO

You can raise your position on search engine results pages and make it simpler for potential customers to locate your store by putting these strategies into practice.

Optimize Your Etsy Shop for SEO

Conduct Keyword Research

Researching keywords is the first stage in optimizing your Etsy shop for SEO. Your shop’s titles, tags, and descriptions should contain the words and phrases that your target audience uses to seek online. To find the most lucrative and relevant keywords for your store, use tools like Google Keyword Planner or EtsyRank.

Optimize Your Shop Title

One of the key pieces of information for SEO is your store title. It must be succinct and contain pertinent terms. Make sure it is simple to recall and accurately represents what you sell.

Create Clear and Descriptive Product Titles

You must pay attention to your product titles in addition to optimizing your store title. These headings ought to be concise, descriptive, and contain pertinent terms. Avoid using ambiguous or general words because they will hurt your search engine ranking.

Use High-Quality Product Photos

High-quality product pictures are crucial for optimizing your Etsy store. They must correctly depict your products and be crystal clear and well-lit. By doing this, you can increase click-through rates while lowering the amount of returns and refunds.

Write Compelling Product Descriptions

Your opportunity to persuade potential customers to buy your products is through your product descriptions. They ought to be thorough, instructive, and emphasize the special qualities and advantages of your goods. Don’t stuff your descriptions with keywords; doing so can hurt your ranking. Instead, use pertinent keywords.

Use Relevant Tags

The use of tags is crucial for Etsy merchants. They enable clients to look for your goods using important words and phrases. Use descriptive tags that are accurate and pertinent to your goods, mentioning any unique features or advantages. Useless keywords should be avoided because they can undermine your SEO efforts.

Encourage Customer Reviews

On Etsy, customer reviews can significantly affect how visible and well-ranked your store is. When customers buy your products, encourage them to write reviews. Positive reviews can boost the credibility of your store and raise the possibility of future purchases.

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3. Link Your Blog or Website to your Etsy Shop

Linking your blog or website to your Etsy store is one efficient method. We’ll show you how to do that.

Step 1: Create a blog or website

It’s time to start a journal or website if you don’t already have one. Your blog or website will act as the center of your brand, enabling you to highlight your offerings, tell your tale, and interact with visitors. Many website builders make it simple to construct a professional-looking website without any coding knowledge, like Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress.

Step 2: Add a link to your Etsy shop

Once your website or blog is operational, the moment has come to include a link to your Etsy store. Visitors to your blog or website will find browsing your goods on Etsy simple. Here is how you do it:

  1. Find your Etsy shop link: You can discover your shop’s link by visiting the Etsy homepage for your store and copying the URL from the address bar.
  2. Add the link to your blog or website: Depending on your website builder, you can add the URL to your navigation bar, footer, or sidebar. Alternatively, you could make a specific page for your goods on your website with a link to your Etsy store.

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Step 3: Promote your blog or website

It’s time to advertise your Etsy store now that it is connected to your blog or website. Here are a few tactics to get you going:

  • Post links to your website or journal on social media: Utilize your social media platforms to increase website traffic. Encourage your followers to visit your Etsy store by distributing links to your most recent blog posts or product pages.
  • Offer exclusive discounts or promotions: Use your blog or website to give your followers special discounts or promotions. This will encourage them to visit and buy something from your Etsy store.
  • Collaborate with other bloggers or websites: Join forces with other websites or writers. Ask to collaborate on a guest article or product review by contacting other bloggers or websites in your niche. As a result, more people will learn about your company and visit your website.

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4. Utilize Etsy Ads

Millions of people purchase and sell handmade, vintage, and one-of-a-kind items on the well-known online marketplace known as Etsy. You can advertise your store on Etsy and reach a larger audience by using the platform’s advertising tools. This guide will go over using Etsy ads to advertise your Etsy store.

Set up your Etsy Ads account

You must set up your Etsy Ads account before you can begin. Go to the dashboard for your Etsy store, select “Marketing," and then click “Etsy Ads." To set up your account, follow the instructions and enter your spending limit, target market, and advertising objectives.

Choose your advertising budget

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is the basis of Etsy Ads, so you only pay when someone hits on your advertisement. You can allocate a daily budget for your advertisements beginning at just $1 per day. Pick a spending limit that fits your comfort level and your promoting objectives.

Choose your target audience

You can target your ads to particular audiences using Etsy Ads based on their region, language, and interests. Ads can also be directed at customers who have previously interacted with your store or its goods. To make sure that the correct people see your advertisements, carefully select your target audience.

Create your ad

It’s time to make your ad after you’ve set up your account and selected your target market. Carousel advertising, sponsored listings, and promoted listings are just a few of the ad formats that Etsy advertising provides. Select the format that best serves your goods and objectives.

Optimize your ad

You must optimize your advertisement to get the most out of your advertising money. To find out what works best, try various ad creatives, headlines, and descriptions. To monitor the effectiveness of your advertisement and make necessary changes, use Etsy’s ad statistics.

Monitor your ad performance

Once your advertisement is live and running, it’s critical to frequently check how it’s doing. To find out how many clicks and conversions your advertisement is generating, keep a watch on your ad analytics. Utilize this information to modify your funding and advertisement as necessary.

5. Respond to customer reviews

An efficient strategy for promoting your Etsy store and cultivating customer loyalty is to respond to customer evaluations. Following are some pointers for answering client reviews:

  • Respond to All Reviews: Whether a review is positive or negative, you should always react to your clients. This demonstrates your worth for their opinions and your concern for their experience.
  • Be Polite and Professional: Even if a review is negative, you should always react to it in a polite and professional way. Steer clear of being combative or protective, and always act honorably.
  • Show Appreciation: Express gratitude by thanking clients for their favorable evaluations and for taking the time to provide feedback. This can promote repeat business and increase consumer loyalty.
  • Addressing Negative Reviews: If a customer writes a negative review, respond to their issues and, if you can, provide a resolution. This demonstrates your concern for client happiness and willingness to make things right.
  • Keep it Short and Sweet: Be succinct and direct in your answers. Avoid writing lengthy replies that could overwhelm readers and distract them.

Always Respond to customer reviews

You can demonstrate to your customers that you respect their feedback and care about their experience by responding to their online reviews. This can promote repeat business and increase consumer loyalty.

6. Use Social Media to Build Brand Awareness

Social media is an effective instrument for advertising your Etsy store and establishing your brand. Here are some pointers for promoting your print-on-demand goods on social media:

  • Choose the Right Platforms: Decide which social media sites best suit your intended community. For instance, Instagram and Pinterest may be more effective than LinkedIn or Twitter if you offer handmade jewelry.
  • Create a Social Media Strategy: Develop a social media plan that supports your company’s objectives. Create a content calendar, identify your target group, and decide on key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge your success.
  • Post Regularly: To keep your audience interested, post frequently on social media. Nevertheless, refrain from bombarding your followers with too many entries. The secret is quality over quantity.
  • Use High-Quality Visuals: Showcase your goods using high-quality visuals, such as pictures and videos. This can help draw notice to your content and increase traffic to your Etsy store.
  • Engage with Your Audience: Interact with your audience by answering their questions and remarks. This can promote repeat commerce and help you develop relationships with your followers.
  • Use Social Media Advertising: To reach a larger population, think about using social media advertising. You can reach your ideal customer by targeting particular demographics and hobbies on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

You can increase brand recognition and market your print on demand products to a larger population by using social media strategically. Always remember to customize your strategy for each medium and to keep your content engaging and audience-relevant.

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7. Participate in Etsy Teams and Affiliate Networks

To promote your Etsy store and make connections with other sellers in your field, joining Etsy teams and affiliate networks can be a great idea. Here are some tips for promoting your print-on-demand goods using these networks:

  • Join Etsy Teams: Etsy teams are collections of vendors with a similar focus or market. You can network with other sellers in your niche, gain knowledge from their experiences, and share your own through joining pertinent teams.
  • Participate in Team Activities: A lot of Etsy teams host events, promotions, and team tasks. You can develop connections with other sellers and reach a larger public by taking part in these activities.
  • Join Etsy Affiliate Networks: Join Etsy affiliate networks to promote other sellers’ goods on your website or social media channels in exchange for a commission. This can be a great way to market your own goods while monetizing your blog or social media following.
  • Promote the Products of Other Sellers: By promoting the products of other sellers, you can forge connections with other Etsy vendors and raise your own profile. Additionally, advertising the goods of other vendors can help you draw in clients who might be interested in your own offerings.
  • Work Together with Other Sellers: Working together with other sellers can be a fantastic way to cross-promote your goods and improve your visibility on Etsy. If you want to make product bundles, promotions, or events, think about collaborating with other sellers.

You can network with other online merchants in your specialized market, expose more people to your print-on-demand goods, and gain knowledge from others’ experiences by taking part in Etsy teams and affiliate networks. Keep in mind to approach these networks with a cooperative mentality and concentrate on developing connections with other sellers.

8. Offer Promotions and Discounts

Promoting your Etsy store and generating sales can be done by offering deals and discounts. Here are some pointers for promoting your print-on-demand goods with special offers and discounts:

  • Set Goals: Specify your objectives for providing discounts and promos. Do you want to boost revenue, get rid of stock, or draw in more clients? You can choose the best promotion or discount to provide by considering your objectives.
  • Choose the Right Type of Promotion: You can give a variety of promotions and discounts, including free shipping, percentage off-rates, and buy one, get one free offers. Select the promotion strategy that will best serve your objectives and attract to your target market.
  • Promote Your Promotion: Once you’ve decided on a promotion, advertise it through all of your marketing platforms, such as social media, email marketing, and your Etsy store. Make sure to draw attention to the advantages of your deal, such as the size of the discount or the offer’s expiration date.
  • Monitor Your Results: During your campaign, keep track of your sales and other key performance indicators (KPIs). This will enable you to evaluate the success of your campaign and make necessary modifications for subsequent promotions.
  • Offer Exclusive Promotions to Your Email List: Giving your email list access to only certain promotions can be a terrific way to honor devoted customers and encourage repeat purchases. Think about providing your email subscribers with a special discount or first access to new goods.

You can encourage customers to make a purchase and attract more customers to your print on demand goods by providing promotions and discounts. To maximize the efficacy of your promotion, choose the appropriate type for your objectives and distribute it across all of your marketing channels.

9. Utilize Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing is a powerful tool that can be used to promote your Etsy shop and increase visibility for your products.

  • Identify Potential Influencers: Finding potential influencers who support your brand and products is the first step in using influencer marketing. On social media sites like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, search for influencers that have sizable followings. To locate influencers in your niche, you can utilize programs like Influencer.co and HypeAuditor.
  • Reach Out to Influencers: Reach out to potential influencers with a tailored message once you’ve established who they are. Tell them you’re interested in working together and share why you believe their target market would be a good fit for your products.
    Set Expectations: Clearly communicate your expectations to your influencer partner in advance. Talk about the collaboration’s parameters, such as the kind of content they’ll produce and the number of posts they’ll share. Clarify your expectations for payment and any other matters.
  • High-Quality Products: To make the cooperation successful, make sure you are giving the influencer high-quality products. You want to be certain that they are satisfied with what they receive because they will be endorsing your products to their audience.
  • Track Results: Monitoring the outcomes of your influencer marketing effort is crucial. Use software like Google Analytics or Etsy’s Shop Stats to monitor the amount of traffic and sales the partnership brought in. You can use this information to improve your strategy going forward.

Utilize Influencer Marketing to promote your Etsy Shop

10. Collaborate with other Etsy sellers

Collaborating with other Etsy sellers can help you promote your shop and increase sales of print on demand products. Here are some pointers for working with other Etsy sellers:

  • Find Relevant Sellers: Look for other Etsy sellers who sell products that are similar to yours. If you sell printed t-shirts, for example, you might want to collaborate with a seller who sells custom jewelry or accessories.
  • Reach Out to Sellers: Once you’ve identified potential sellers, contact them and propose a collaboration. You can propose cross-promotion of each other’s products on your respective Etsy shops, or you can even collaborate on a joint product or collection.
  • Define the Terms of Collaboration: When working with other Etsy sellers, it’s critical to define the terms of the collaboration ahead of time. This includes the collaboration’s scope, timeline, and any compensation (if applicable).
  • Promote the Collaboration: Once you’ve collaborated with other Etsy sellers, publicize it on your respective Etsy shops and social media channels. This can help increase visibility and sales for both of your stores.
  • Evaluate the Outcomes: After the collaboration, assess the outcomes to determine its effectiveness. Examine metrics like traffic to your Etsy shop, sales, and social media engagement.

Collaborating with other Etsy sellers can help you promote your shop and increase sales of your print on demand products. For maximum impact, remember to find relevant sellers, define the terms of the collaboration, promote the collaboration, and evaluate the results.

11. Use Email Marketing to Keep Your Customers Engaged

Email marketing can be an effective way for keeping your customers engaged and promote your Etsy shop.

Use Email Marketing to Keep Your Customers Engaged

Here are some email marketing tips to help you promote your shop:

Build an Email List

Building your email list is the first step in any successful email marketing campaign. This entails gathering the email addresses of your current and prospective customers. You can accomplish this by providing a freebie, such as a coupon code or downloadable guide, in exchange for their email address. Make a sign-up form available in your Etsy shop, website, and social media pages.

Segment Your List

It’s critical to segment your email list after you’ve built it. This entails categorizing your list based on specific criteria such as their purchasing habits, interests, or location. This enables you to send targeted messages that are more likely to be received by your target audience.

Create Engaging Content

Your emails’ content is critical to their success. You want to create engaging content that will pique your customers’ interest and keep them engaged with your brand. This could include product updates, special offers, or glimpses behind the scenes of your creative process.

Personalize Your Emails

Personalization is essential for making your emails more relevant and valuable to your customers. In the subject line and opening greeting, use their first name. You can also use their previous purchases to suggest products they might be interested in.

Use a Consistent Brand Voice

When it comes to your brand voice, consistency is essential. Maintain consistency in tone and language across all of your emails, social media channels, and marketing materials. This will aid in the recognition and trust of your customers.

Include Clear Calls-to-Action

Each email you send should have a clear call to action (CTA). This could be a link to your Etsy shop, a discount code, or a request for social media followers. Make your CTA stand out and easy to find.

Test and Measure Your Results

Finally, it’s critical to test and measure your email marketing campaigns to determine what works and what doesn’t. Experiment with various subject lines, content, and CTAs to see which ones produce the best results. Track open rates, click-through rates, and other metrics with analytics tools.

12. Offer gift cards

Gift cards are an excellent way to promote your Etsy shop and encourage repeat business.

Benefits of Offering Gift Cards

  • Attract New Customers: Giving gift cards to potential consumers can help you draw in new ones who would not have otherwise found your store. For special occasions like birthdays, marriages, and holidays, they make wonderful presents.
  • Boost Sales: Especially during the holiday season, gift cards are a simple approach to boost sales. Customers are encouraged to spend more than the value of the card, which can increase sales for your business.
  • Create Brand Awareness: When people buy gift cards from your store, they are essentially telling the receiver about your brand. This might increase brand recognition and attract new clients.

Tips for Promoting Gift Cards

Tips for Promoting Gift Cards

  • Display Gift Cards Prominently: Make sure to display your gift cards prominently on the homepage of your store and in the product listings. Customers will find them and buy them more quickly as a result.
  • Provide Gift Cards in a Variety of Denominations: To appeal to a larger clientele, provide gift cards in a variety of denominations. Customers will be able to select a gift card value that fits their budget as a result.
  • Promote on Social Media: Use Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to spread the word about your gift cards. Make compelling graphics, then distribute them to your followers.
  • Include in Order Confirmation Emails: Mention your gift cards in the emails you send out after placing an order. This will serve as a reminder to customers that you sell gift cards in your store.
  • Offer as a Prize or Incentive: Try presenting a gift card as a prize in a contest or as an incentive for consumers who make purchases totaling more than a specific amount.

Continuously Improve and Experiment

You can stay competitive and discover new ways to advertise your Etsy business by constantly enhancing and experimenting with your promotional strategies. Here are some pointers for ongoing experimentation and improvement:

  • Monitor Your Analytics: Pay close attention to your Etsy shop analytics to determine which tactics are effective and which areas require improvement. Use this information to modify your marketing tactics as necessary.
  • Try New Strategies: Don’t be hesitant to experiment with different marketing approaches to see what works best for your store. This can be working with fresh Etsy vendors, experimenting with new social media sites, or testing out various marketing layouts.
  • Analyze Your Competitors: By examining your rivals, you might spot market inefficiencies and discover fresh ways to advertise your Etsy store. See if you can apply the tactics used by other successful Etsy sellers in your own store by taking a look at what they are doing.
  • Seek Feedback: Don’t be shy about requesting feedback from your clients and fans. You can use this to find fresh career options that you might not have discovered on your own, as well as areas where you might develop.
  • Stay Up-to-Date: To make sure that your promotional methods are pertinent and successful, keep up of the most recent trends and developments in the e-commerce sector. To keep informed, sign up for industry newsletters and go to conferences.

You can remain ahead of the competition and discover new ways to advertise your Etsy business by constantly enhancing and experimenting with your advertising strategies. For optimal impact, keep an eye on your analytics, experiment with new approaches, research your rivals, ask for feedback, and keep up with market trends.

By taking the time to implement these 12 effective strategies, how to promote Etsy shop is no longer a problem, you can start promoting your Etsy shop and increasing sales. With a mix of creative content marketing, personalized emails, and gift cards, you can engage more customers and drive growth for your business.

Remember to track the results of your efforts so that you can continuously improve. If one strategy isn’t working, switch it up or try something new. With time, patience, and dedication, you’ll be able to see success in promoting your Etsy shop. Good luck.

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Selling print-on-demand greeting cards on Etsy is a great way to generate a source of passive income by the global POD market for greeting cards is projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2026, indicating strong growth potential. This means that there is a great opportunity to tap into this growing market by selling print-on-demand greeting cards on Etsy. Therefore, Print on demand cards comes with peaks of unique designs and high personalization level and ease of production that can appeal to a huge range of customers.

In the following part, we will explore all Etsy print on demand card companies that will help you in your journey of becoming a successful print on demand card seller on Etsy.

What is print on demand?

Print-on-demand, also known as POD, is an order fulfillment service that allows sellers to develop and sell their own customized products online without having to buy in bulk or maintain a huge inventory. That means you don’t have to pay for the product until after it’s been sold, and only in the quantity specified in the order.

When a product sells, print-on-demand suppliers fulfill the order, ship the goods directly to the buyer, and you earn a profit on each sale. POD services allow you to experiment with new designs without incurring any upfront expenditures for you or the printing supplier.

Only when a customer makes a purchase will a bespoke design be printed. Sellers and online businesses can now profit without having to carry a significant inventory of products thanks to POD sites. To know exactly what is Print on demand and how POD works, you might find more information on our blog sites!

Print on demand offers a wide range of print on demand products to sell. All you need to do is personalized them, set your profit margins, and wait for the orders to come in.

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There are various choices for your print on demand niches such as greeting cards, phone cases, canvas prints, tote bags, apparel, and home decor …but you’d better make a good choice to fill the demand on the market. You can find some ideas from our blog before deciding which is the best niche for your Etsy online store.

what is the best niche

Today, more and more print-on-demand firms are being formed every year, and setting up an account is as simple as setting up a Facebook Page. But when it comes to high competition on the market, you have to make your products become unique and easy to customize.

Why Etsy Print on demand Cards Are More Profitable Today?

Before the print on demand industry, card sellers had to rely on local printing providers to complete their projects. Most printing providers would only print things in bulk, requiring the producers to make a considerable investment. The sellers would cover the expenditures if the product did not sell.

But now thanks to print-on-demand suppliers, everything has changed. The majority of print-on-demand services come with no minimum and large investment gives everyone a chance to sell print on demand products such as cards.

print on demand cards

Print on demand cards was the second most popular gifting category, according to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), with each consumer intending to buy three to four gift cards in 2020. Not only that, but the National Retail Federation predicts $27.5 billion in gift card sales this holiday season.

Nowadays, postcards and greeting cards are a profitable print-on-demand specialty. According to IBISWorld, cards industry sales in the United States was predicted to reach $4.1 billion in 2022.

Thus, print on demand cards is the potential niche that you can sell on Etsy and get a huge profit. Especially with handmade cards, the right place to reach your target audience should be Etsy where the unique and high-customized level is valuable.

This post will show you the top 5 Etsy print-on-demand cards companies that offer postcards and greeting cards at a reasonable price with high-quality and rapid delivery to help you get started selling them economically.

Which types of print on demand cards have the most potential?

The first step in selling handcrafted greeting cards online or print-on-demand greeting cards is to create an Etsy store. With Etsy, you can simply sell a variety of personalized cards with the help of marketing tools. Here is the list of the most potential print on demand cards that you can consider:

You can also check our our guide on 7 steps to start a greeting card business. The article mainly focuses on greeting cards, but many of the tips can be applied to other types of print on demand cards, such as how to choose your niche market, research, plan and promote for your card business.

What do you need to know before choosing print on demand cards partners?

Etsy now integrates with almost print-on-demand companies like Merchize, Gooten, Printify to make it simple for sellers to create online print on demand businesses.

The quality of the product is critical for repeat business and the reputation of your company. Therefore, it is a good idea to order a single card or a pack of cards sample to see if the material and print quality are good before choosing the printing partner.

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Shipping costs, particularly if they are higher than the card’s cost, may have a detrimental impact on sales. Research the shipping costs for a single card and a pack of cards to see if the print-on-demand company is best for your business. You might find a list of the best POD businesses on your blog post and find ones for yourself!

Best Print On Demand Companies For Print on demand Cards

Merchize

Merchize is a fast-growing POD company based in Vietnam that provides an end-to-end fulfillment solution to help you grow your business.

Merchize operates a 43,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Vietnam that supports a variety of printing techniques, including direct-to-garment printing, cut-and-sew heat transfer sublimation, UV printing, laser cutting, and more. It has covered everything from sourcing high-quality, high-demand items to integrating with the greatest eCommerce platform like Shopify or Etsy, global supply chain network and centralized order management.

merchize website

Furthermore, Merchize offers the most cost-effective all-over print products on the market with US manufacturing which takes a very short time to deliver to US customers.

merchize print-on-demand products

Merchize has a highly cheap price for top products that have great demand, such as t-shirts, and be one odd the top POD supplier on the market.

For greeting card products, Merchize has a wide range of products, from the basic evelop greeting cards or thank you card to rare find like wood ornament cards. Plus, for sellers who want to us card for brand building, Merchize also offers Branding Services or Branding Packaging Kit products. You can opt for one of these to add branded cards into your packages before sending out to the customers.

Pros

  • Worldwide delivery within 4-20 days.
  • Pre-made storefronts with SSL certificates, powerful marketing tools.
  • Get sample products with 20% discounts.
  • High-volume merchant discounts.
  • Pay with Paypal and Payoneer.
  • Print-on-demand integration with Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Google Shopping.

Cons

  • Might need up to 8 days to process orders (for products such as doormats, bedding set).

Pricing

  • Postcards & Greeting Cards: Starting from $3.99/standard card.
  • Shipping Costs: from $5.4 to the US, from $16 to the EU, and $7 to the rest of the world.

Prodigy

Prodigy headquartered is in the United Kingdom, with offices in London, Alton, and Cardiff. Prodigy is recently rapidly acquiring reputation and appeal, particularly in the UK market.

This print-on-demand company also has in-house printing manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands. Prodigi has two fulfillment locations in the United Kingdom, one in Farnham and the other in Alton.

prodigy website

It aspires to be an environmentally conscious print-on-demand firm, with giclee classic/fine art postcards and greeting cards (both outer and inner printing) manufactured from sustainably sourced paper or wood and printed with water-based inks as its signature product. Customers can now get products in white-label cardboard boxes made from recycled resources.

Pros

  • Within 14 days, worldwide delivery is available.
  • Within 24-72 hours, 80 percent of things are created and shipped.
  • Accept credit and debit cards as payment.
  • Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, SquareSpace, and Etsy are all supported.

Cons

  • Personalized labeling and packaging are not supported.

Pricing

  • Greeting cards and postcards start at $0.5.
  • Shipping costs start at $5.95 for Economy shipping and go up to $19.95 for Express shipping.

Printify

Printify is a digital firm founded in 2015 and financed by Silicon Valley angel investors. What sets it apart is that it connects you to the greatest network of 35+ dependable print providers in the US, CA, EU, UK, AU, and China, with 90+ printing facilities, allowing you to compare pricing and delivery times and choose the finest partners for your business needs.

Printify offers 300+ other low-cost print-on-demand items, including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, athletic wear, skirts & dresses, hats, etc. ), home decor & lifestyle goods (mugs, tumblers, candles, puzzles, blankets, pillows, doormats, etc. ), and pet supplies.

printify website

Printify enables you to offer quality greeting cards to your clients quickly and easily. They enable you to manage your product supply chain and choose the most cost-effective printer.

Pros

  • Blind shipping worldwide within 15 business days via USPS, FedEx, DPD, UPS, DHL, Royal Mail, etc.
  • Great customer service and clear policy to protect customers’ rights.
  • Customized solutions for different seller groups: students, established influencers, and creators.
  • Free design library.
  • Accept payment with Paypal and credit cards.
    Integrate with Etsy, Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, BigCommerce, PrestaShop, eBay, and more.

Cons

  • Up to 7 business days to print orders.
  • No personalized labeling and packaging solutions.
  • There aren’t many options for Greeting cards

Pricing

  • Postcards & Greeting Cards: From $2.37 (From $1.83 on Premium),
  • Shipping Costs: From $3-$6 to the US and $6-$8 to the rest of the world.

Gelato

Gelato is gaining popularity among card designers. It has been dedicated to developing an easy-to-use toolkit that allows artists to release their inner creativity since 2007.

Gelato has locations in thirty countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Germany, India, China, and Russia. and clients love the 72-hour shipping time. They also make it simple to sell cards on Etsy and Shopify. Make your design, and they’ll handle the printing and delivery for you.

gelato website

Gelato specializes in business cards and supplies, such as 2-sided cards with white envelopes, quality silk, glossy paper business cards, flyers, brochures, folders, letterheads, and roll-up banners.

It also excels at print-on-demand wall art prints, with canvases, aluminum prints, acrylic prints, foam prints, posters, photo books, and calendars available.

Pros

  • Shipping time within 4-15 business days.
    5%-16% discounts based on your monthly sales.
  • Allow your customers to easily personalize their products with options from a pre-set list.
  • Accept payment via Paypal, credit cards, and Gelato Wallets.
  • Integrate with Shopify, WooCommerce, Squarespace, Wix, Etsy, and more.

Cons

  • 2-6 business days to process orders.
  • Doesn’t provide custom labels and packages.

Pricing

  • Postcards & Greeting Cards: From $6.16 (a pack of 10 cards).
  • Shipping Costs: From $3 to the UK, $6 to the EU, $8 to the US/Canada/Singapore, and $20 to other countries.

StationeryHQ

StationeryHQ is a San Francisco Bay Area-based family-owned and operated company. It focuses on assembling print-on-demand stationery items such as double-thick cards, flat greeting cards, folded cards, foil-stamped cards, die-cut cards, boxed card sets, portrait/landscape postcards, envelope liners, wrapping paper, stickers, notebooks & journals, office supplies, wedding supplies, and more, as the name suggests.

Despite its tiny size, StationeryHQ guarantees two business days for one-off and short-run production of most products.

stationaryhq

Pros

  • International delivery (ship within 6 business days to the US)
  • Discount up to 50% as your order volume increases
  • Payment through: Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX and JCB

Cons

  • Doesn’t have POD dropshipping app
  • No personalized package & labeling
  • Shipping delays might happen for large orders

Pricing

  • Postcards & Greeting Cards: From $1/unit (MOQ is 10).
  • Shipping Costs: From $10

Redbubble

In 2006, Melbourne, Australia, saw the birth of Redbubble, a platform that aimed to connect independent artists with a broader audience. Over the years, they have brought over 700,000 designers and artists to millions of consumers.

The greeting cards offered by Redbubble are simply stunning and come in various unusual designs. Whether you want to use them for birthdays, weddings, or letters, they have it all!

Pros

  • They ship their products worldwide.
  • Their products are unique and quirky compared to those of their competitors.
  • You get connected to thousands of artists and designers.

Cons

  • The shipping cost is not definitive, so you may not know the exact amount you will pay.

Cost

  • Greeting card: starting at $1.84 per card.
  • Shipping: Costs vary depending on the destination.

Gooten

Gooten, the print-on-demand service provider of greeting cards, has established itself as a valuable business tool. They offer a vast array of sizes, materials, and patterns to choose from, ensuring that their customers are spoilt for choice. Some of the materials that Gooten uses on its cards are matte covers, light covers, uncoated covers, and silk covers, to name a few.

Gooten’s attention to detail is awe-inspiring, with every card you order accompanied by an envelope, adding an extra touch of elegance to the greeting cards.

Pros:

  • International shipping
  • Integrations with popular platforms and marketplaces.

Cons:

  • Expensive prices

Pixel

Pixels, one of the largest print-on-demand companies in the world, works with a broad range of products, including customizable greeting cards. The company collaborates with numerous artists to help them produce cards tailored to customer preferences and market them to a broader audience.

In addition to greeting cards, they sell wall art, clothing, home furnishings, and other items. They provide several services, including packaging, printing, matting, framing, and shipping.

Their greeting cards start at $3.95, but their printing prices are higher than others. Shipping prices vary according to the destination, starting at $4.14 in the US, $5.95 in the UK, $11.00 in Canada, and $19.04 in Europe. However, their orders don’t require a minimum quantity, and bulk orders come in packs starting from 10 or 25 cards.

Pixels offers some benefits to its customers. They have a fast production time, so customers can expect quick delivery. They also ship worldwide and provide a 30-day return policy for defective or damaged products.

Overall, Pixels offers a variety of products and services to its customers, making it an excellent choice for businesses looking for print-on-demand solutions.

Q&A

Can you sell custom greeting cards on Etsy?

Yes, you can. Selling your handcrafted handmade greeting cards on Etsy, where you have complete control over pricing and the appearance of your shop, and there are no rent or utilities to pay. There are expenses associated with what you sell on Etsy, but there are no upfront costs to entice buyers to buy your cards.

What type of greeting cards sells the most?

Birthday cards continue to be the most popular, accounting for more than half of all cards sold. Birthday cards are mailed in about two-thirds of cases. Print on demand custom greeting card prices range from $1 for each item, so it is the ideal gift for every occasion.

In closing

Over the last five years, online fine art sales have exploded, and they appear to be on the rise again. A print-on-demand provider may be your best option for selling greeting cards, whether you sell your work on Etsy, your website, or in a store. Allowing someone to buy a personalized greeting card with no upfront charges is a win-win situation for you and the consumer.

People can now run a successful art Etsy shop online and earn money from a variety of sources, including selling print on demand greeting cards, which could help them gain a lot of profit since it is very popular and in high demand on the market.

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10 Profitable Christmas Ornaments to Make and Sell In 2024 https://merchize.com/christmas-ornaments-to-make-and-sell/ https://merchize.com/christmas-ornaments-to-make-and-sell/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:16:16 +0000 https://merchize.com/?p=53165 If you're looking for profitable Christmas ornaments to make and sell, we got you covered! Read on to find unique ornament ideas and how to win the market. 

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Christmas is around the corner, and customers around the world start seeking holiday decor items from both physical stores to online shopping platforms. Of all the Christmas decorations, ornaments are timeless and all-time favorites for customers worldwide. If you’re thinking about a profitable print on demand product to sell this Christmas, we got you covered! In this article, we will reveal 10 profitable Christmas ornaments to make and sell and provide you with a step by step guide on how to sell print on demand ornaments in 2024. 

Let’s find out! 

An overview of the most profitable Christmas ornaments to make and sell

Ornament Type Material Features Base cost
Printed Acrylic Ornaments Acrylic Classic, durable, customizable, glossy surfaces $2
Cut-out Acrylic Ornaments High-quality acrylic Laser-cut to intricate shapes $2
Wood Ornament Ash plywood Vintage vibe, commemorates special occasions $2
Custom Shape Window Hanging Acrylic Ornament Acrylic Eye-catching, festive vibe, customizable $10
Engraved Wood Ornament Wood Delightful addition, thoughtful gift $2
Custom Shape Wood and Acrylic Ornament Acrylic with wood layers Stunning combination, eye-catching $4.50
Suncatcher Ornament Acrylic Captures sunlight, shiny and glowing colors $4.50
Ceramic Ornament Ceramic Highly sought-after, exquisite design $2.50
Aluminum Ornament Aluminum Durable, practical, exquisitely designed $2.30
Glass Ornament Glass Beautiful decorative accent, timeless $4.00

10 profitable Christmas ornaments to make and sell in 2024

According to the 2023 Christmas Ornament Sales Report by Research and Markets, the global Christmas ornament market is expected to reach $20.5 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.2%. The United States is the largest market for Christmas ornaments, accounting for over 30% of the global market share. Other major markets include Europe, Canada, and Australia.

These insights prove that Christmas ornaments are a profitable print-on-demand product for you to win the year-end season. Now, let’s find out the most potential Christmas ornaments to make and sell!

Printed Acrylic Ornaments

Printed acrylic ornaments are the most classic choice for holiday decoration items. They are great-looking, durable and customizable, making them a perfect gift for family and friends on many special occasions! With bright and color prints and glossy surfaces, acrylic ornaments are stunning pieces of house decoration that will last for many, many seasons.

Cut-out acrylic ornaments add a twist to the classic printed acrylic ornaments. Made from high-quality acrylic material and laser-cut into intricate shapes, cut-out acrylic ornaments are a great way to add a personal touch to your Christmas tree or home décor.

christmas ornaments to make and sell printed acrylic

Customers have the flexibility to customize their printed acrylic ornaments and cut-out acrylic ornaments in various ways. These ornaments can be printed on one or both sides, allowing for personalized designs or simple yet elegant single-sided visuals. Additionally, customers can choose from a selection of fixed shapes or opt for customized shapes to match their unique preferences. For those seeking a more minimalist aesthetic, clear one-sided acrylic ornaments are also available, offering a subtle yet stylish touch to any décor.

This customization flexibility ensures that acrylic ornaments can seamlessly blend into any style or theme, whether it’s a vibrant and festive holiday decoration or a more understated and sophisticated addition to a home’s décor. The combination of printing options, shape variations, and the availability of clear acrylic provides customers with ample opportunities to personalize their ornaments and create truly unique pieces that reflect their individuality.

Wood Ornament

Made from high-quality ash plywood and cut with precision to present the smallest details, the custom wood ornament adds a vintage vibe to your Christmas tree. There are 3 common decoration types, including: 

  • Printed Wood Ornament: one-layered printable & cutout shape.
  • Layered Wood Ornament: double-layered printable & cutout shape.
  • Cutout Wood Ornament: one-layered cutout shape.

christmas ornaments to make and sell wood

Wood ornaments are also a perfect way to commemorate a special day. Whether it’s for a wedding, anniversary, birthday, company party, Christmas, or another life event, your custom wood ornament will be a bestseller in your stores. 

Custom Shape Window Hanging Acrylic Ornament

Ornaments are not always meant to be hung on the Christmas tree. Eye-catching custom shape window hanging acrylic ornaments bring a festive vibe to your home, making your window joyful and giving your guests a warm welcome. 

christmas ornaments to make and sell window hanging

Custom shape window hanging acrylic ornaments can be used indoors or outdoors and can be hung on curtains, chandeliers, windows, walls, or cars. Like other print on demand products, the custom shaped window hanging acrylic ornament is customizable, making it a nice gift for not only Christmas but also for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, valentine’s day, weddings, parties, and more.

Engraved Wood Ornament

Crafted with care and attention to detail, engraved wood ornaments can be a delightful addition to your holiday decor or a thoughtful gift for your loved ones. Imagine hanging this engraved wood ornament on your Christmas tree, the delicate details catching the glow of the twinkling lights. It’s also a wonderful gift for family and friends, reminding them of cherished memories or conveying heartfelt sentiments. 

christmas ornaments to make and sell window engraved wood

Custom Shape Wood and Acrylic Ornament

The unique combination of clear acrylic with wood layers creates an eye-catching ornament and énures long-lasting durability and resistance to damage. The clear acrylic sheet is scratch-resistant and provides crystal-clear clarity, while the ash plywood base offers a sturdy and lightweight foundation. 

christmas ornaments to make and sell window wood and acrylic

Customers can hang wood and acrylic ornaments on their Christmas tree during the festive season to infuse the holiday spirit or display it year-round on your wall, window, or even as a stylish desk ornament to enliven the surroundings.

Suncatcher Ornament

The beautiful Suncatcher ornament captures the dazzling sunlight, enhancing any space with its shiny and glowing colors. 

christmas ornaments to make and sell suncatcher

Suncatcher ornaments come in two layers, with the wood frame offering a vintage and earthy touch, while the acrylic layer adds a vibrant and eye-catching element. This combination creates a mesmerizing effect as sunlight filters through the acrylic, casting an enchanting array of colors and patterns onto surrounding surfaces

Ceramic Ornament

Ceramic ornament is a highly sought-after decoration item every Christmas. This beautiful, delicate ornament is surely essential for your store, especially during the high season of Christmas. Made from high-quality ceramic, this ornament gives out an exquisite and intricate design that will elevate the decor.

christmas ornaments to make and sell ceramic

You can offer your customer the following shape options: Circle, Oval, Star, and Heart. Each ceramic ornament is perfectly shaped and can be printed on 1 side or 2 sides to create an exquisite display item. 

Aluminum Ornament

Aluminum ornaments offer a great combination of durability, practicality, and style. This exquisitely designed ornament is not only the perfect decoration for your space but also a cherished keepsake for your loving memories. 

christmas ornaments to make and sell aluminum

Aluminum ornaments come in 1-sided or 2-sided and can adapt multiple shapes and sizes, such as benelux, circle, droplet, heart, oval, scooped, star, and more. One more great thing about aluminum ornaments is that they are coated with a smooth layer to prevent the material from corrosion for great durability. Customers can use them in both indoor and outdoor settings without worry. 

Glass Ornament

The glass ornament adds a beautiful decorative accent for special occasions and celebrations infusing your space with a sense of joy and elegance. It is a timeless decoration item that can turn your home to a Christmas wonderland in a blink of an eye. 

christmas ornaments to make and sell glass

Made of fine crystal glass, glass ornaments can capture and reflect light, creating an enchanting light effect for your Christmas decoration. Moreover, the meticulously beveled edges add a touch of sophistication to the design and ensure a comfortable and safe handling experience. No more sharp corners that can be harmful for kids!

How to make and sell Christmas ornaments with Merchize 

Sign up for a Merchize account

Signing up and becoming a print on demand seller with Merchize unlocks potential to win in the market. You can simply sign up for a Merchize account by entering your email address and creating a password on the Merchize website. The system will send you a confirmation email, you can then activate your account and start creating your product mockups. 

Design Christmas ornaments

Merchize offers free mockups for each product for sellers, allowing you to a perfect mockup within a few simple steps. 

  • Choose the product you want to use.
  • Download the PSD mockup file from the Mockup & Template section.

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  • Once you have downloaded the mockup file, open it in Adobe Photoshop. Double-click on the Smart Object called “Place your design here".

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  • Add your artwork (in PNG format) to the template.

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  • Save your changes (File -> Save or Ctrl + S).

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  • To avoid errors in the printed product, sellers should use the CMYK color system when sending design files.

If you need further information about creating and selling Christmas ornaments, check out our guide on How to Sell Print-on-demand Ornaments on Christmas.

List your Christmas ornaments on ecommerce platforms

Merchize offers integrations with many popular e-commerce platforms, including Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, and eBay. This means that you can easily import your products from Merchize into your e-commerce stores. You can also use the Merchize API to automate the process of importing and updating your products.

Promote your products

Now that you have beautiful Christmas ornaments, it’s time to bring them closer to your potential customers. We suggest that you create eye-catching holiday-themed key visuals for your Facebook, websites and store fronts to bring excitement to your customers. You can also offer limited-time holiday deals, optimize email marketing by highlighting top-selling items tailored to customer preferences and past purchases to increase relevance and engagement. 

Take care of your customers after sale

Caring for your customers after the sale is just as crucial as caring for them before it. By providing exceptional customer service after a purchase, you can encourage customers to return to your store in the future and recommend your products to their friends and family.

For instance, you can prioritize quick and effective resolution of customer issues, exceeding expectations to create a positive shopping experience. Going the extra mile can help you increase customer loyalty, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated, and encouraging them to return for future purchases.

Best practice for selling POD Christmas ornaments

Now that you have an overview of the most profitable Christmas ornaments to make and sell and how to sell them, it’s time to elevate your print on demand ornament business. In this section, we’ll reveal some proven best practices to help you succeed. 

Focus on a niche 

Focusing on a niche when selling print on demand Christmas ornaments can be a strategic approach to stand out from the competition and attract a specific target audience. By narrowing down your product offerings to a particular theme or style, you can create a more cohesive and appealing brand identity. 

Consider targeting specific audiences such as families, couples, pet owners, or fans of specific hobbies or interests. This allows you to tailor your designs and marketing efforts to resonate with the preferences and needs of your niche market. 

Create a sense of urgency

By offering limited-time holiday deals on your Christmas ornaments, you can create a sense of urgency and encourage your customers to buy immediately. Just make sure to keep your holiday promotions simple and easy to understand. Clearly state the terms and conditions of your offer, and make sure that your customers know how to take advantage of it. By doing so, you can create a successful holiday sales campaign that will help you reach your business goals.

Offer product bundles

Offering product bundles can be an effective strategy to increase your average order value and attract new customers. By bundling Christmas ornaments with other popular decoration items, you can enhance their perceived value and make them more appealing to customers. This can result in a higher average order value, as customers are purchasing more products at once. 

If you’re not sure what to include in a product bundle, consider researching popular Christmas trends and checking out the best Christmas print-on-demand products available. You can also gather insights from customer feedback and analyze sales data to identify complementary products that pair well together.

Offer personalization

Personalization adds a touch of uniqueness and exclusivity to your ornaments, making them more attractive to customers who are looking for one-of-a-kind items. It also allows customers to express their creativity and create ornaments that reflect their personal style and interests. 

By offering your customers to personalize their ornaments with names, dates, or special messages, you can provide them with unique and meaningful gifts that are sure to be cherished for years to come.

We hope that this article has helped you find out more about the most potential Christmas ornaments to make and sell this holiday season. Start with selecting the right product, partnering with Merchize and offering exceptional customer service, you’re ready to capture the hearts and wallets of your customers! 

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The Best Christmas Print on Demand Products in 2023 https://merchize.com/best-christmas-print-on-demand-products/ https://merchize.com/best-christmas-print-on-demand-products/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:48:26 +0000 https://merchize.com/?p=53114 According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Christmas is the biggest holiday in the USA, with $936.3 billion in holiday shopping revenue in 2022. Notably, online shopping accounted for a significant 28% of...

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According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Christmas is the biggest holiday in the USA, with $936.3 billion in holiday shopping revenue in 2022. Notably, online shopping accounted for a significant 28% of all holiday shopping, making this festive season a prime opportunity for sellers to boost revenue with Christmas print-on-demand products.

This year, as the holiday season approaches, we have summarized the most popular Christmas print-on-demand products to help you skyrocket your sales. These products are in high demand for the Christmas season because they are affordable, customizable, and offer a wide variety of options to choose from. This makes them a great choice for shoppers who are looking for unique and personal gifts for their loved ones. We have also provided best practices to help you sell more during this festive season.

Let’s do it! 

What are the most popular Christmas print on demand products?

Before we start, it’s important to remember that different platforms feature different best selling products. We’ve compiled a list of the best selling Christmas print on demand products on the top 3 most popular ecommerce platforms as follow: 

Platform Best-selling Christmas items
Etsy Personalized gifts, handmade goods, home decor, vintage items, jewelry
Amazon Toys, electronics, clothing and accessories, home decor, gift cards
eBay Collectibles, sports memorabilia, electronics, clothing and accessories, home decor

So, depending on which platform you’re selling on, you can decide which is the winning product to focus on. 

In this section, we’ll go in detail about each trending Christmas print on demand products and how to make the most out of it. 

Ornaments 

Ornaments are undoubtedly the global holiday symbol of celebration and joy. Long gone are the days of uniform ornaments; today’s ornaments come in a dazzling array of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials, from traditional glass and wood to modern acrylic and aluminum.

christmas ornaments

You can also find extraordinary ideas, such as custom-shaped, engraved wooden, or suncatcher ornaments. And don’t forget personalized items, which are always popular with customers.

Stockings 

Besides ornaments, Christmas stockings are an indispensable part of the holiday season. Whether hung for candy and small gifts or serving as festive decorations, these soft and cozy accessories are a great idea to sell online.

This year, why don’t you try adding a delightful twist to the timeless Classic Christmas Stocking with the Dog Bone Christmas Stocking? Not only is it an unique addition to your shop, but this creative item is also a wonderful gift to capture the hearts of dog lovers.

Mugs and tumblers

Holiday-themed mugs are the go-to option when it comes to last-minute Christmas gifts for loved ones, friends, colleagues. Everyone loves to have a sip of hot tea or chocolate in the cold weather, bringing mugs an impressive potential to win in the holiday season. 

christmas print on demand products - mug

Tumblers are slightly more flexible than mugs – people can carry them on the go and not worry of it being broken. They can keep the temperature of the beverage for a long time, even if it is cold or hot. Similar to mugs, tumblers can be printed, engraved or customized according to the customer’s need, making it a top choice for personalized gifts. 

One more great thing about mugs and tumblers is that they are also perfect for almost every occasion such as Mother’s Day, Independence Day, Valentine’s Day, or Easter. Just be sure that your designs are relevant to the holiday you targeted, and that you provide your customers with a variety of options to choose from. 

Personalized Christmas apparel

Hoodies, sweaters, sweatshirts, and pajamas are timeless holiday products. Not to mention the iconic ugly Christmas sweater, a must-have item for the season, continues to dominate holiday wardrobes. Notably, embroidered clothing is on trend this year, so it’s worth considering adding these items to your shop. 

christmas sweater

Whether it’s for themselves or their loved ones, people are always eager to embrace the festive spirit with Christmas-themed apparel. To cater to this demand, provide a wide range of sizes and include a clear size chart in your product descriptions, ensuring that everyone can find the perfect fit to showcase their holiday spirit.

Pillow cases and blankets 

The end of the year is a perfect time for people to re-decorate their home and welcome the new year with new things. As a result, home decor items such as blankets and pillow cases are in high demand at this time of year. Moreover, pillow cases and blankets are affordable, meaningful and useful, making them best selling products every holiday season. 

fleece blanket

You can consider following these tips to make your blankets and pillow cases more attractive: 

  • Provide a diverse range of options, such as fleece or quilted
  • Select high-quality materials as they can affect the experience of the end user
  • Apply joyful designs and festive symbols, such as reindeer, pine tree, Santa Clause, etc
  • Opt for colorful colors, such as cherry red, pine green, gold, white, etc

Tote bags 

Practical, eco-friendly, durable and versatile, these huge advantages make a tote bag an ideal gift for holiday shopping and can be used all year round. You can create a special version from any regular tote bag by adding festive motifs or using vibrant colors such as red, green, gold, or silver. 

Christmas cards

Customizable cards rank high among Christmas print on demand products. To make this product win, we suggest that you go creative with a vast array of options for your customers to send heartfelt messages to their loved ones. From traditional Christmas motifs like snowflakes, reindeer, and Santa Claus to more contemporary designs featuring trendy patterns and modern typography, a diverse selection of templates can cater to a wide range of preferences. You can also offer your customers to use their own photos to personalize their cards further, adding a touch of individuality to each creation.

Christmas print on demand cards

Wrapping paper

How can Christmas be complete without colorful gifts? Personalized wrapping paper adds a touch of sentimentality and elevates the gift-giving experience for your customers, so don’t forget to create and sell custom wrapping paper designs that cater to different demographics, themes, and occasions. Set your offerings apart from generic store options by infusing them with your unique creativity.

How to sell more Christmas print on demand products

Pet costumes

Of all the Christmas print on demand products, pet costumes might stand out for the adorable appearance and ability to capture the attention of pet owners. However, even though costumes can be lovely to humans, they may not always be comfortable for our furry companions. So, consider offering practical and comfortable pet accessories such as festive tank tops or collar signs that allow pets to participate in the holiday festivities and still being cozy. 

christmas print on demand products

Home decorations

Home decor items, such as doormats, tree skirts, and Christmas sacks, are also best-selling Christmas print-on-demand products  because they are a great way to add the holiday spirit to everyone’s home. To win at the home, you just need to remember a few things: 

  • Choose high-quality, durable materials to ensure that your customers can enjoy their Christmas gifts for years to come.
  • Offer a variety of sizes: For example, you’re selling tree skirts, but not everyone buys the same Christmas tree size. so be sure to include a wide size range and a size chart so your customers can find the most suitable for them. 
  • Make sure that you use the correct color system: For example, the RGB color system is commonly used in websites and online logo design, while CMYK is used for printing all types of printers and POD products. To avoid the product being printed in the wrong color with the design file, Merchize recommends that sellers should use the CMYK color system while designing and sending files instead of using RGB. You can learn more about the difference between CMYK & RGB color systems here

Common design mistakes to avoid when selling Christmas print on demand products

How to sell more Christmas print on demand products this year

Now that you have a list of the best selling Christmas print on demand products, it’s time to leverage your year-end sale by following these tips 

Choose unique niches for your business

Choosing the right niche for Christmas print-on-demand products is essential for a successful holiday business. It will help you reduce competition from other businesses that are selling a wider range of products, increase sales and customer satisfaction, and develop your business in the long term. For example, Christmas is not only a celebration of the birth of Christ, but also a moment for families to gather, bond together, and share joys and sorrows. In this special time, remembering and establishing a spiritual connection with departed loved ones becomes an essential activity. You can combine Christmas and memorial elements to honor the joy of the festive season and the spiritual connection with departed loved ones. 

christmas ornament

Find trustworthy print on demand suppliers for Christmas products

A trustworthy print-on-demand supplier offers a wide range of products and customization options, so you can create unique and personalized products for your customers. For example, Merchize can help you take over the whole process of producing, packing, and delivering the products to your customer’s doorstep. Moreover, Merchize will handle quality control, logistics, and even take care of branding work for you. By that, you can free up your time and energy to focus on creating attractive and effective designs, generating more sales, and growing your business.

Create a precise marketing campaign for your Christmas print on demand products

Having a precise marketing campaign for your Christmas print-on-demand products can help you generate buzz and excitement, improve brand awareness, and drive sales. This includes creating holiday-themed posts and displays for your fan pages, store fronts and websites, running exclusive Christmas promotions, or partnering with influencers to expand your reach. You can also implement a specific email marketing strategy for the holiday season, sending personalized emails highlighting top-selling items tailored to customer preferences and past purchases to increase relevance and engagement.

If you’re unsure of how to set up a marketing campaign effectively, take a look at our guide on 10 marketing tips to optimize your store for the holiday season!  

Common design mistakes to avoid when selling Christmas print on demand products

Besides implementing best selling products and following best practices to drive sales, being aware of the common mistake can help you avoid unnecessary problem when selling print on demand in Christmas season: 

Using copyrighted or trademarked content

If you use a trademarked word or design without permission, you could be sued for trademark infringement, lose sales, and face significant legal sales. Make sure to check the copyright and trademark status of any designs you use, and avoid using copyrighted or trademarked material without permission.

christmas print on demand gift

Using low-resolution images

Low-resolution images can make products look unprofessional and of poor quality. As a result, you may lose sales to competitors who are using high-resolution images in their product listings. Moreover, if you have to refund because customers are unhappy with the quality of the images, you will incur additional costs. This can include shipping costs, restocking fees, and the cost of the products themselves. When printing on demand, it is important to use high-resolution images to ensure that your designs look their best.

Using too many colors or fonts

Christmas products often carry a joyful vibe, but you shouldn’t mistake it with overusing too many fonts and colors. It can lead to a visual clutter, making the design lack cohesion and reducing readability. For example, a design with more than 3 fonts can make it difficult for customers to focus on the product and understand its key features. On the other hand, a simple but significant design with a few well-chosen colors and fonts is often more effective than a cluttered design with too much going on.

Not testing your designs

Different designs have different displays on different products. For example, some designs work with an AOP (All-Over Print) product, and some don’t. So before you upload your designs to a print-on-demand platform, be sure to test them thoroughly to make sure they look good on a variety of products and sizes.

We hope that this article has brought you an overview of the most potential christmas print on demand products to win this holiday season. Targeting the right audience, selecting the right product and following proven best practices will help you grow your business in the long run. 

Team up with Merchize to skyrocket your year-end sales today!

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Printful is a well-known name in the area of print on demand. It has been the starting point for many new sellers on the journey of selling print-on-demand products. Still, as the market evolves, there are now more and more Printful alternatives for you to try.

1. About Printful

Founded in 2013 in California by Lauris Liberts and Davis Siksnans, Printful, Inc. has emerged as a top print-on-demand (POD) service provider. With its business model lets online store owners to sell custom-designed merchandise, Printful handles all printing, packing, and shipping, simplifying store operations. The company’s reach worldwide goes to more than 180 countries, helping over 2 million customers. Headquartered in Riga, Latvia, Printful maintains fulfillment centers in strategic locations including Barcelona, Riga, Birmingham, Toronto, Charlotte (NC), Dallas (TX), and Tijuana, making sure it’s efficient and reliable service.

1.1. How printful works

First started in 2013, Prinful is among the first companies to explore the potential of a worldwide print-on-demand fulfillment model. It has also become one of the largest print on demand companies in the world.

While it might be the most popular option for print on demand, it is not necessarily the best fit for every business. In fact, many experienced sellers have ventured and tried other Printful alternatives to maximize their customer experience as well as the margin profit.

1.2. Prinful locations

Printful currently owns five fulfillment centers in California, North Carolina, Latvia, and Mexico. Apart from these five main centers, the companies also form partnerships with other companies that run fulfillment centers in different locations across the globe, from the UK, Poland, Spain to Japan, Australia, and Brazil. This large network of partner facilities allows the company to deliver international shipping efficiently.

1.3. Printful services

Printful offers a wide variety of solutions for print on demand businesses. Here are some main services that Printful is providing:

  • Store-front set-up
  • Fulfillment and delivery services
  • Branding options
  • Design and photography services

1.4. How to find a good alternative to Prinful?

Print on demand is a business with a low margin. Printful’s expensive service will even narrow down that already small margin. As the result, many sellers have switched to other suppliers that provide more affordable pricing.

In addition, Printful’s category obviously doesn’t cover everything under the sun. If you are expecting to make money out of some unique and less common products, it is highly recommended that you search for other companies like Printful that can fulfill these products for you.

Here are something you should consider when picking alternatives to Printful:

  • Product category
  • Integration options
  • Pricing

2. Best Printful Alternatives

The print on demand marketing is burgeoning with many new companies starting up. Each company comes up with a unique set of benefits and offerings. To help you from being overwhelmed by the massive amount of information, we have listed out a list of the best print-on-demand Printful competitors in the market.

Before getting into the details of each option, we will provide some key information on the best alternatives to Printful.

2.1. Printify

Printify is the most popular alternative to Printful. The company gains popularity thanks to its different solutions, a wider selection of products, and a more affordable price.

How Printify works

Printify’s business model is slightly different from Printful’s services. Instead of taking charge of the entire process of manufacturing and delivering, Printify will only take care of the delivery. In other words, Printful doesn’t have an in-house manufacturing facility. Their solution is to work with the printing partners who will help them to produce the items.

With this model, Printify is able to establish an extensive network of manufacturing facilities across the world. It allows Printify to minimize the shipping time and offer a cost-effective way to fulfill your orders

Printify vs Printful

Printify’s biggest advantage is its flexibility in terms of choosing the manufacturing facilities. Depending on the location of your customers, you can find the printing partners from where your product will be printed and delivered to the customers. It will significantly cut down the shipping time. Apart from the flexibility of choosing your printing partner, Printify also edges out Printful with a wider range of product options.

On the downside, it also means that the quality control could not be as good as Printiful’s system since Printify is not directly in charge of the production. There will be a gap in the product quality between different printing partners. Always be selective when choosing the printing providers on Printify.

Pros

Cons

  • A larger number of products (over 200 products)
  • A large network of printing suppliers across the world
  • Simple-to-use platform
  • Cheaper paid plan (Premium plan – $29/month)
  • Free plan supporting up to 5 stores and custom order import
  • Less branding options for sellers (only neck label is available)
  • Fewer integration options
  • Inconsistent printing quality

Who is most suitable to use Printify?

Print on demand sellers who are looking for a cheaper alternative to Printful and sellers who want efficient shipping and larger product options.

2.2. Merchize

Merchize is obviously a newer alternative to Printful. While being a brand new name in the global industry, Merchize has already established itself as one of the leading print on demand companies in Vietnam. Within just 2 years, Merchize has continuously improved services to fit the needs and expectations of the customers. That’s why Merchize is able to offer various services with excellent quality that helps your business excel.

How Merchize works

Merchize offers comprehensive solutions for sellers, from creating a storefront to fulfilling and shipping your orders. Sellers can either host their storefront on Merchize’s platform or integrate Merchize with stores on other platforms and marketplaces. On Merchize’s print on demand platform, you can keep track of all the orders from your stores, check production statistics as well as the shipping tracking.

Merchize vs Printful

With only 180+ products on their side, Merchize does not offer as many products as Printful does. Still, Merchize can deliver decent numbers of products with some unique options that you can’t find anywhere else like Hawaii shirts, baseball Jersey shirts, leather wallets, car accessories, to name a few. These unique products can return a higher profit margin than other popular items. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain more with unique print on demand products like what Merchize is offering. It should be noted that Merchize has plenty of all over print products offered at very competitive prices.

Another great thing about Merchize is its versatility when it comes to marketplace integration. Merchize offers integration with almost every popular marketplace and platform for print on demand like Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, eBay, and Woocommerce. Moreover, the API option allows you to connect Merchize to your store from different platforms. With production statistics and process tracking features, sellers can keep track of all your orders.

ProsCons
  • Wide variety of products with many unique products
  • Competitively priced AOP items
  • Provide production statistics and tracking process
  • Provide a platform for sellers to build storefronts 
  • Smaller number of products
  • Not having branding options or design services
  • Longer shipping time

Who is most suitable to use Merchize?

Thanks to the competitive pricing, sellers can gain a higher profit when selling with Merchize. If you are expecting to widen your profit margin, Merchize can be a good option to choose. In addition, a unique selection of products can bring new opportunities to your business.

2.3. CustomCat

CustomCat is a print-on-demand service enabling creation and sale of personalized products like apparel and housewares, handling printing and shipping, freeing users to concentrate on marketing and sales.

How CustomCat works

  • Free Account Access: Sign up for a free CustomCat account to access hundreds of customizable products in their catalog.
  • Product Selection and Design: Choose products from the CustomCat Platform, upload your designs or use their templates, and add them to your online store.
  • E-commerce Integration: Easily integrate with platforms like Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce to sync your products with CustomCat.
  • Order Processing: Customer orders placed in your store are automatically transmitted to CustomCat.
  • Printing and Fulfillment: CustomCat prints your design on the chosen product and ships it directly to the customer, with your branding on the package.
  • Revenue Generation: You earn from sales, with CustomCat handling payment processing and deducting costs for printing and shipping.
  • US-Based Operation: Operating from the United States, CustomCat offers a service similar to Printful, managing all aspects of printing and shipping.

CustomCat vs Printful

CustomCat manages to deliver a fast turnaround within the country. An order will be shipped within 2-3 days in the US, giving it a good competitive advantage over Printful as well as other companies in the industry. However, since the company doesn’t have fulfillment facilities outside the US, international shipping is not as fast as other print on demand companies that have a global distribution system.

Another thing that helps CustomCat stand out is its wide selection of products. CustomCat can offer some unique products that you can’t find on Printful.

Pros

Cons

  • Fast turnaround time in the US
  • A wider collection of products
  • A cheaper paid plan (only $29)
  • Extra features like – customer data, upsells, coupons, sales conversion rate tracking, multiple users, and split testings
  • No fulfillment centers outside the US
  • Longer international shipping time
  • Lacks of branding options (only offer white-label packaging option)
  • No integration option for Amazon eBay

Who is most suitable to use CustomCat?

CustomCat is a worth-considering option for sellers targeting the US market. Since international shipping to other countries outside the US is not as fast as other companies that have their fulfillment centers worldwide.

Moreover, since it only offers native integration options for WooCommerce and Shopify, sellers selling print on demand on other platforms or marketplace might find it difficult to connect their stores to CustomCat’s system.

2.4. Gooten

Gooten is a global print-on-demand platform, enables businesses to sell custom products without inventory or fulfillment concerns, partnering with manufacturers worldwide for on-demand production and shipping, ideal for all business sizes.

How Gooten works

Here is another Printful alternatives – Gooten. With Gooten, you can get your products up and running conveniently. Gooten’s platform allows you to upload your design, automatically list your products and track the delivery of your items. All functions are easy to use, even for a newbie. What’s great about Gooten is that it comes with some unique products from various categories, like stationery, home living, and more.

Gooten vs Printful

It should also be noted that Gooten shared the same operating solution as Printify. It means that the company doesn’t own any manufacturing factories. Instead, they will work with third-party companies to print your orders. Unlike Printify, Gooten doesn’t allow you to pick and choose the printing partners. It might count as a downside since sellers will have little control over the outcome of their products.

Gooten integration system is available for Shopify, Woocomerce, Etsy. If you are selling on other platforms like Amazon or eBay, you have to connect through Gooten API.

Pros

Cons

  • A unique selection of products
  • Easy-to-use platform
  • Competitive pricing
  • No printing partner selection
  • Smaller number of
  • No cut and sew option
  • Integration with Amazon or eBay is through API, which requires technical assists

Who is most suitable to use Gooten?

If you are looking for a print on demand Printful alternative with attractive pricing, easy-to-use application, and unique product options, Gooten can be a great option to start with. However, since Gooten doesn’t support native integration with platforms like eBay or Amazon, it will be difficult for beginners to make it work for their Amazon or eBay store.

2.5. Print Aura

Print Aura is one of the first print-on-demand companies in the US. Being in the industry for quite a long time, Print Aura established itself as a reliable print-on-demand supplier.

How Print Aura works

  • Design Creation: Use Print Aura’s online tool or upload your own artwork to design products like apparel, mugs, and phone cases.
  • Store Integration: Connect your e-commerce store, such as Shopify, Etsy, or WooCommerce, with Print Aura.
  • Catalog Addition: Add your custom Print Aura products to your store’s catalog.
  • Automatic Order Notification: When a sale occurs, Print Aura automatically receives the order details.
  • Printing and Shipping: Print Aura handles the printing and shipping of the product directly to your customer under your brand.
  • Revenue and Payment: You pay Print Aura for product and shipping costs, keeping the profit from each sale.

Print Aura vs Printful

In comparison to Printful, Print Aura can offer attractive prices. It owns a wide product selection of over 360 items – one of the largest in the market. Besides, sellers using Print Aura are provided with various branding options. Their printing options can even edge out what Printful is offering.

A small turn-off of Print Aura is its outdated user interfaces which might not be as intuitive as other newer competitors.

ProsCons
  • Wide variety of products
  • Affordable pricing
  • Outdated user interface
  • Fulfillment center within the US only
  • No cut-and-sew option
  • No integration option for Amazon

Who is most suitable to use Print Aura?

Print Aura can be a great option for people who are looking for an alternative to Printful that offers a great price and a wide range of products. By offering various branding options, Print Aura is suitable for sellers who aim to raise brand awareness.

2.6. Spreadshirt

Spreadshirt is another veteran in the print on demand industry. Starting in 2002, Spreadshirt is a print-on-demand platform in which sellers can create and upload their own custom products. This platform is suitable for creators and artists who want to sell and promote their arts.

Spreadshop offers a marketplace where you can list your design and find customers. Each store on Spreadshop can be customizable to match your brand.

How Spreadshirt work

  • Design Creation: Designers use Spreadshirt’s online tool or upload their own designs, adding text, images, and graphics to various products.
  • Price Setting by Designers: Designers set their own prices, covering printing, shipping, and their profit margin.
  • Customer Browsing and Purchasing: Customers explore the marketplace by category, designer, or keyword, and purchase products they like.
  • Spreadshirt’s Fulfillment Role: Spreadshirt prints and ships the ordered product, handling all related customer service inquiries.
  • Designer Revenue: Designers receive payment for their sold designs.

Spreadshirt vs Printful

With regard to their product quality, Spreadshirt is very highly recommendable. It offers good products at fair prices. Moreover, if you are expecting to build an environmentally-conscious brand, Spreadshirt is right for you. It has sustainable and eco-friendly production, which aligns with your eco-friendly brand.

Besides, Spreadshirt also has its own Shopify app called SPOD, which makes it easier for you to connect to your Shopify store.

Pros

Cons

  • Sustainable and eco-friendly production
  • A marketplace with existing customers
  • Commission option for artists to sell their design on Spreadshirt
  • A smaller number of products
  • Higher price
  • No embroidery and cut and sew option
  • No integration with other marketplaces and only offers integration with Shopify

Who is most suitable to use Spreadshirt?

If you put a strong emphasis on the sustainability of your brand, consider using Spreadshirt’s service. However, it should be noted that Spreadshirt only supports sellers on their platform and Shopify stores. If you are running a store somewhere else, Spreadshirt is not an available option for you.

2.7. Teelaunch

Teelaunch is a popular print on demand Shopify app. After you integrate your Shopify store with Teelaunch, Teelaunch will automatically process all your orders, print the products, and ship them to customers.

How Teelaunch works

Teelaunh offers great tools to create custom products and generate mockups. It also allows you to track the process conveniently without living your store.

Plus, since Teelaunch has facilities in different countries including the US, UK and Australia, international shipping can be processed efficiently, lowering the shipping time and expense.

Teelaunch vs Printful

When compared to Printify, Teelaunch doesn’t provide as many branding options and products. About the integration feature, Teelaunch is only available for Shopify users. To integrate Teelaunch with your Etsy store, you must have a store on Shopify first.

Pros

Cons

  • US UK AU facility
  • Only support via email
  • Limited branding options are limited to white label packing, brand logo
  • Integration to Shopify, Etsy only
  • A smaller number of products (120+)

Who is most suitable to use Teelaunch?

Teelaunch is a built-in app for Shopify, making it a viable option for sellers who are running shops on this platform.

3. Are Print on demand sites good alternatives to Printful?

All the options above with the exception of Spreadshirt are all print-on-demand companies. These companies will only help you with the fulfillment and shipping. As a business owner, you are responsible for doing the design and marketing for your store. While you don’t have to worry about inventory management or shipping, there is a lot of work on your side when it comes to attracting traffic and sales.

But if you are just doing print on demand as a side hustle and don’t have much time to do all the work it takes, print on demand sites or print on demand marketplace is a great way to build a stream of passive income.

These platforms are the print on demand versions of the popular marketplace like Amazon, Etsy, or eBay. You can make use of the existing customers on these platforms to sell your products.

Compared to selling print on demand on the regular storefront, these sites require less maintenance. These platforms also do the advertising and marketing for you. The only thing you have to do is to create a winning design for your products. The rest will be handled by the print on demand sites. With their low-maintenance nature, these print on demand websites can be a good place to test the water before you go full force with your business ideas.

But the passive nature of the print-on-demand marketplace comes at an expense which is lower profit margins. A stable and good source of income won’t come easy.

Pros

Cons

  • Smaller profit margins
  • Two-in-one offer: POD services and marketplace
  • A good place to test ideas
  • No need for marketing or advertising
  • No personal branding option

2.8. Zazzle

Zazzle is one of the largest marketplaces for selling print on demand. On Zazzle, you only have to upload your design and the rest is handled by Zazzle themselves. Plus, you can make use of the big number of organic traffic on Zazzle.

The good thing about Zazzle is that it allows sellers to get the profit margins to your products. Sellers are allowed to set the profit margin somewhere between 5% to 99%. With the flexibility to set the price, you can adjust the pricing to create profitable products. Moreover, Zazzle has created a very user-friendly platform that makes it easy to use even for a newbie seller.

Pros

Cons

  • Ability to set the profit margin (from 5% to 99%)
  • Easy to use platform
  • No requirement for marketing
  • Large traffic number
  • No integration with other marketplaces

2.9. Teespring

Teespring positions itself as a marketplace for artists and content creators to sell their merchandise. After uploading your design to TeeSpring, the platform will be responsible for the printing and delivery.

TeeSpring is collaborating with popular platforms for content creators and online influencers like Youtube, Discord, and Twitch. Unlike other print on demand marketplaces on this list, Teespring still requires sellers to do the necessary marketing. It is an advantage for artists and influences who already have existing followers. If you have yet developed your personal branding, you will have a hard time getting sales for your products. In this case, Printify or other print on demand companies might be better options for you.

ProsCons
Easy to use in-app design tool
Collaboration program with Youtube, Twitch, Discord, and Streamlabs
Requirement of marketing and personal branding.
A smaller selection of products
Minimum product sales required

Teespring is a great option for online content creators, influencers who want to create a stream of income with their existing customer base. These people are familiar with online marketing and personal branding, which can come as an advantage to promote their products on TeeSpring’s marketplace.

2.10. Society6

Society6 is another print-on-demand marketplace that can be a good Printful alternative. Similar to Zazzle, sellers on Society6 can create their own accounts, add new designs and publish on the platform. It will require a small fee of 1 dollar to sell on Society6.

Society6 markets itself as a marketplace for individual artists to create and sell merchandise. Compared to the Printful or other print-on-demand marketplaces, Society6 is more focused on art print products. The audience on this platform is also geared toward the artsy side, making it an ideal place for artists to sell their artworks in the form of print-on-demand products.

Moreover, Society6’s supply system is not as optimized as Printful. The shipping time on this platform can take up to 5-10 days for the standard shipping option. For international shipping, the shipping time can even go up to 10 to 15 days.

With the expectation of some products like art prints, canvas, framed art, Society6 does not allow sellers to decide how much they can profit from a sold item. In most cases, the sellers can get 10% off the retail price.

ProsCons
  • Easy-to-use platform
  • Wholesale program for artist
  • Low profit margin
  • No integration with other platforms
  • Monthly payment for artists
  • Longer shipping time

2.11. Redbubble

Redbubble is not a strange name to the print on demand sellers. Redbubble is another name that you can add to your list of potential Printful alternatives.

Artists and designers can upload their art and put them on different products to sell on this platform. Redbubble has a strong competitive advantage of good traffic to the website. Since it’s a famous print-on-demand website, the competition here is very high. It is hard for regular designs to stand out in this sea of incredible designs and products.

Pros

Cons

  • Ability to change the profit margin
  • Various product option
  • Good traffic
  • High competition
  • Longer shipping time
  • No integration with other marketplaces
  • Not fixed Base price

Individual sellers or artists can find Redbubble a good place to start their print-on-demand business. Redbubble offers a place where you can put out design and test the buyer sentiment before making bigger investments.

AOP+ 

If you’re searching for a print-on-demand service that can turn your designs into striking all-over images, AOP+ is worth considering. Its dye sublimation process brings your plans to life in full colour, covering your choice’s entire garment or item.

AOP+ offers a variety of products, such as t-shirts, hoodies, phone cases, and more, allowing you to pick the items that suit your needs best. With in-house printing, you can ensure that the quality is top-notch.

Orders can be shipped from fulfillment centers in the UK, US, or Europe, making it easy to reach your customers, no matter where they are. Additionally, you can add custom packing slips to your orders, giving your brand a more professional look.

AOP+ offers a variety of branding options, including private labeling and packaging stickers, to help you elevate your brand further. The service also provides up to 10% discounts, making it a budget-friendly option.

aop-best-printful alternatives

ProsCons
  • In-house printing allows for better quality control
  • Ability to add custom packing slips to orders
  • A variety of branding options are available
  • Production lead time is 7-10 business days for all-over-print

Who is most suitable to use AOP+?

AOP+ is an excellent choice for store owners who want to quickly create unique, high-quality print-on-demand products. If you need something specific or have questions, AOP+ has a live chat and email support to assist you.

T-Pop

T-Pop is a prodigious and outstanding European Print on Demand (PoD) solution that operates a top-tier production line in France, rendering it the epitome of ethical and eco-friendly practices. T-Pop is deemed an excellent preference for conscientious brands since all its products are guaranteed to be of paramount ethical and eco-friendly standards and are of remarkable quality.

By embracing T-Pop, you can infuse your designs into various products, including direct-to-garment printing or sublimation. T-Pop also offers a wide variety of branding alternatives, including the prospect of seamlessly including your brand logo in the packaging of your choice.

T-Pop has artfully automated many of the convoluted intricacies of operating a business, including fulfilling orders and proffering many products, ranging from tote bags to baby bibs, to match your clientele’s preferences impeccably. Consequently, orders require a relatively short duration of approximately 2-4 days to be prepared for shipping and are projected to arrive at their destination within 2-7 days.

tpop printful alternatives

ProsCons
  • T-Pop engenders a holistic ethical and eco-friendly approach to their fulfillment products that are unparalleled in the industry.
  • Delivery within Europe is speedy and efficient.
  • T-Pop’s operations are solely confined to European store owners, thereby limiting its customer base
  • There may be longer waiting times for some products due to the complex and meticulous manufacturing process

Who is most suitable to use T-Pop?

T-Pop is an excellent PoD alternative to Printful for European business owners searching for an ethically conscious and ecologically sustainable partner. The eco-friendly products and packaging options are undoubtedly beneficial for companies that seek to distinguish themselves in a crowded market.

JetPrint

JetPrint is an undeniably phenomenal Print on Demand (PoD) app that offers a diverse range of customizable products far exceeding that of its competitors. In addition to the more conventional products, like hoodies and facemasks, JetPrint provides a more eclectic and avant-garde range of products, such as custom-designed shoes, watches, and a whole plethora of items that are otherwise unavailable through standard PoD partners.

In terms of production and delivery, JetPrint boasts an impressive 3-day production time for most products, and customers can expect delivery within 7 to 20 days, regardless of how far the product needs to travel. What sets JetPrint apart is its unparalleled flexibility, offering a diverse array of options for product customization, including all-over printing or a simple image adorning one product.

JetPrint is exceptionally user-friendly, equipped with a sophisticated automatic order processing system and express shipping service, thereby ensuring swift and efficient delivery for urgent orders. Furthermore, JetPrint frequently updates its product options, keeping abreast of the ever-changing industry demands and trends.

jetprint printful alternatives

ProsCons
  • JetPrint offers an extensive range of unique and exclusive PoD products that are unrivaled in the industry
  • The JetPrint backend environment is exceptionally user-friendly, replete with an advanced product tracking system
  • The processing and delivery times can be somewhat sluggish, causing inconvenience to customers
  • JetPrint’s unique and diverse range of products may translate to higher costs, which may not be suitable for all budgets

Who is most suitable to use JetPrint?

If you’re eager to explore unconventional POD products, like watches and shoes, JetPrint should unquestionably be at the top of your list. JetPrint offers an ingenious mockup generator to enable you to showcase your designs professionally and proficiently.

Spocket

Spocket offers an intriguing approach to Printful, an app that integrates with WooCommerce and Shopify stores rather than a combined design system and marketplace. This means you won’t have to create a new identity on sites like Etsy; instead, you’ll add the dropshipping functionality to your current store.

The marketplace in Spocket is enormous, enabling you to browse through various print-on-demand items and other dropshipping goods. The vast range of suppliers allows you to sell products automatically through multiple channels and automate a large portion of your sales process, so you can focus on scaling your business. It’s worth noting that supplier locations are limited, and you need help to personalize your packaging.

When pricing your products, it’s essential to consider the extra costs of customs and taxes to prevent scaring away customers. Prices can also differ based on the supplier you work with.

spocket printful alternatives

ProsCons
  • Automatically updating inventory
  • Easy to track inventory and add new features
  • Extensive product range beyond print-on-demand products
  • Integrates with your existing Woocommerce or Shopify store
  • One-click product importing
  • Plenty of automation options are available
  • It doesn’t support all site builders, such as BigCommerce or Wix
  • Supplier locations are limited
  • Customs and taxes aren’t included

Who is most suitable to use Spocket?

Spocket may be an excellent choice if you’re using the dropshipping model to sell various products, not just print-on-demand ones. If you want to explore multiple items and continue using your current site, Spocket could be the perfect solution for you.

Sellfy

Sellfy has emerged as a fascinating alternative to conventional Print on Demand (POD) services. It offers print-on-demand services and enables you to create your eCommerce store from scratch. In fact, with Sellfy, you can sell an array of digital and physical merchandise, from t-shirts to ebooks.

Sellfy also boasts built-in email marketing, tracking pixels, discount creation, and upselling tools that help promote your products, plus analytics functionality allowing you to conveniently monitor your sales from your dashboard.

As far as costs are concerned, Sellfy offers three pricing tiers, starting with the Starter Plan of $29 a month, up to the Premium plan, which costs $159 a month and is billed monthly. The Premium plan comes with your web domain name, unlimited product listings, and marketing tools.

sellfy printful alternatives

ProsCons
  • Sellfy accepts payments from over 200 countries, making it easy to sell to a global audience
  • You can sell both digital and physical products, making it a versatile platform
  • All stores are optimized for mobile devices, so customers can easily browse and purchase from their phones
  • Selfy’s POD product mockups are high quality, which helps boost sales
  • You can customize your POD product labels and embroidery to make your products stand out.
  • Sellfy only offers product import options on its Premium plan, which could limit your flexibility if you’re on a tight budget.
  • Sellfy doesn’t integrate with Shopify, WooCommerce, or any other CMS/eCommerce platform, which could be a deal-breaker for some businesses.
  • Unlike other eCommerce platforms, Sellfy’s website customization abilities are very restrictive, limiting your ability to create a truly unique online store.

Who is best for Sellfy?

Sellfy is an excellent choice for startups looking to experiment with POD and seeking an all-in-one platform for hosting and marketing their products. Since you don’t need an existing store, you can begin selling immediately.

Gelato

Gelato is a perplexing Printful alternative that provides unparalleled access to international markets. With more than 130 production locations worldwide, you can offer lightning-fast and eco-friendly shipping across Europe, America, Asia, Canada, and Australia.

While Gelato can’t match Printful’s impressive product catalog, which extends beyond wall art to home items, it offers print-on-demand items across various niches, including apparel, phone cases, mugs, wallpaper, photo books, calendars, cards, and tote bags. Gelato’s seamless integration with all major eCommerce platforms, including Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, BigCommerce, Wix, and Squarespace, makes it a no-brainer for online sellers.

Gelato is free to use, but it has two paid plans that cost $14.99 per month and $99.99 per month, respectively. These plans provide access to additional design assets, more store integrations, different user accounts, and excellent shipping discounts.

gelato printful alternatives

ProsCons
  • Gelato offers an extensive network of production locations for speedy and eco-friendly shipping
  • It’s free to use, with paid plans that provide enticing shipping discounts
  • Access to a nifty mobile app for managing orders on the go
  • Excellent integration with eCommerce platforms
  • Gelato’s product catalog is not as comprehensive as printables
  • Many of Gelato’s valuable design assets are locked behind its paid plans

Who is most suitable to use Gelato?

Gelato is ideal for sellers seeking to expand their global reach more sustainably. It covers several popular product categories, including wall art, apparel, mugs, and more.

4. Printful competitors comparison chart

Turnaround time comparison

 Production timeShipping time
Printful2-7 days3-5 days
Printify2-7 days2-7 days
Merchize4-7 days5-7 days
CustomCat3-7 days

2-6 days (Economy)

1-4 weeks (International shipping)

Gooten1-6 days2-6 days
Teespring

9-12 days (standard US shipping)

12-15 days (international)

Print Aura3-5 days

3-5 days (Standard)

5-12 days (Canada shipping)

Spreadshirt3-8 days1-3 days (Express shipping)
Zazzle1-3 days

1-2 days (Express shipping)

4-7 days (Standard shipping)

Society63-7 days

5-10 days (standard shipping in the US)

7-18 days (International)

Redbubble2-7 days
Teelaunch4-7 days3-6 days

Printing options

 DTGSublimation Embroidery Cut and sew
PrintfulYYYY
PrintifyYYYY
MerchizeYY Y
CustomCatYYYY
GootenYYY 
TeespringYYY 
Print AuraY Y 
SpreadshirtYYY 
ZazzleY Y 
Society6YY  
RedbubbleYY  
TeelaunchYY  

Facilities

 Facilities
PrintfulUSA, Mexico, Latvia, Spain, Japan, Australia, Canada
PrintifyUSA, Europe, China, UK, Australia, Canada
MerchizeVietnam, China, USA
CustomCatUSA
GootenUSA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Korea, Italy, Czech Republic
TeespringUSA
Print AuraUSA
SpreadshirtUSA, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic
ZazzleUSA
Society6USA
RedbubbleUSA, UK, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Czech Republic
TeelaunchUSA, UK, Canada, Australia, Spain

Integration

 ShopifyEtsyWoocommerceAmazon EbayAPI
PrintfulYYYYYY
PrintifyYYYYYY
MerchizeYYYYYY
CustomCatYYY  Y
GootenYYY  Y
Teespring      
Print AuraYYY   
SpreadshirtY     
Zazzle      
Society6      
Redbubble      
TeelaunchYY    

Branding option

 White-label packagingLabels (inside and outside)Others 
PrintfulYY

Sleeve printing

Brand logo, Pack-ins, Custom packing slip

PrintifyYYShipping labels
MerchizeY  
CustomCatY  
Gooten YPack-slips
Teespring   
Print AuraYY

Hangtags

Custom packaging, Pack-ins, Individual bagging

Spreadshirt  Sleeve printing
Zazzle   
Society6   
Redbubble   
TeelaunchY Brand logo

Pricing

 Sign-upPaid plan
PrintfulFree$49
PrintifyFree$29
MerchizeFree$0
CustomCatFree$30
GootenFree$0
TeespringFree$0
Print AuraFree$0
SpreadshirtFree$0
ZazzleFree$9.95
Society6Free$0
RedbubbleFree$0
TeelaunchFree$0

How much does Printful charge for shipping?

The shipping cost will be charged based on the destination. Moreover, it can also vary depending on the shipping method you choose. The standard shipping fee for a T-shirt at Printful is rated at $3.99. An additional t-shirt with the same order will add another $1.25.

How long does Printful take to ship?

The production time is claimed to take around 2 to 7 business days to finish the production. The shipping time will vary depending on the delivery destination.

How much does printful cost?

Printful doesn’t charge you anything until an order comes. You will have to pay for the product cost as well as the shipping cost for each order. You will benefit from the margin between the price you charge the customer and the cost you pay for Printful. Besides, if you opt for the paid plan, Printful Pro, at the price of $45 per month. There is also an annual plan which will cost $539. Printful also offers related services like photography, storefront setup, design, and branding.

Why is printful so expensive?

Printful has the advantage of well-branded services. Its popularity allows Printful to get ahead of the competition and charge a higher price for similar products. Known for its reliable and professional services, Printful can confidently position itself as a leading company in the market, hence imposing hefty pricing for their services. Its expensive service could be a big turn-off for many sellers, especially when the market is now full of other competitors with affordable pricing and equally satisfying services.

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How to find the best print on demand companies? This is the question that many beginner sellers will ask when they first enter the print on demand business. 

Starting a print-on-demand business could be terrifying and exciting at the same time. With print on demand, the idea of owning your own business seems less intimidating since you won’t have to worry about upfront investment, inventory management, or shipping. Choosing the best print on demand service and visiting their website is essential in creating a successful and profitable print on demand store. 

Thus, this blog post will help you choose the best print on demand companies for your best online business by reviewing their services and websites.

Demand for POD increase recently
Demand for POD increase recently

Here is the list of the best print on demand companies & their websites in the market:

  • Merchize
  • Printful
  • Printify
  • Merch by Amazon
  • Gooten
  • TeeSpring
  • TeeChip
  • SPOD
  • Galeto
  • CustomCat
  • TeeLaunch
  • Subliminator
  • PrintBase
  • Printbest
  • Yoycol

With each company on this list, we will break down the pros and cons to help you choose the best sites ones. We also compare different aspects of these print on demand suppliers to give you a broad overview of the industry. If you’re still new to the whole print on demand business, let’s grasp some key information first before diving into details to bring your online to the top places.

Besides mentioned companies, you can also do print on demand via print on demand sites.  Check our list of the best print on demand sites to know the pros and cons of each site and which is the best site to sell print on demand.

What is print on demand?

Print on Demand (POD) companies or print on demand websites are businesses that offer a full range of eCommerce print fulfillment services which can include printing your design, packaging, and shipping orders to your customers. All you need to do is design eye-catching artworks, configure your goods and sell them online – the rest will be taken care of by the print-on-demand companies.

To fully understand the operation of this business model, read our article explaining what is print on demand and why you should start a print on demand business.

As a merchant, you can utilise print on demand services to sell your own custom products or branded products. Most top POD sites allow you to integrate their service with your online store on different eCommerce platforms.  

Don’t worry if you don’t have any online stores yet. Many top POD sites now offer a storefront for you to sell also such as Merchize, TeeChip, or Shop base. So don’t delay your online business anymore, start today with the best POD sites and become a billionaire in the future.

How to find print on demand dropshipping companies?

What are the best POD companies/ sites out there in [todaysdate format=Y]? The question is asked by many sellers either older or newbies. When choosing a POD company/websites for yourself, you can consider the following key factors:

Product catalog

The product catalog overview should be placed clearly on POD supplier’s website – how many products and how diverse the product range a POD website can provide – can be a good measurement to choose a print on demand supplier. As a rule of thumb, the higher the number of products, the better, the demand for new products continues raising. Many top POD sites now supply a huge number of product types from clothing to accessories, from home living to garden decoration. 

Demand for new product is rising

But if you are expecting to expand your product list and introduce new yet less common items to customers, you have to look further to find out which suppliers can provide this kind of product. The best POD sites will keep you up to date with top demanding best-selling products on their website. For example, almost every print on demand site offers custom t-shirts, mugs, posters, and so on. Though, only a few sites give you options of custom cutting boards or custom leather wallets.

Are you looking for on demanding products to add to your stores? Read our list of the best print on demand products to sell in [todaysdate format=Y]

Shipping

Shipping is one of the top factors determining the best print on demand companies and normally you will find information about shipping time on print on demand supplier’s websites. Factors that will affect the shipping time are production time (it will differ with each product), production location, and delivery time. 

Longer shipping time is the obvious downside of POD dropshipping. In order to survive in this business, you must minimize the traction of this weakness as much as possible. And of course, the best POD businesses should remain a suitable shipping time as the time mentioned on their websites.

Printing techniques

What printing options and customization does the best print-on-demand sites offer? Do these techniques satisfy your requirements?  Companies with various printing techniques allow you to achieve the desired product outcomes and better the quality of your items.

Services and features 

Besides the basic  POD fulfillment services like production and shipping, some of the top print on demand websites go as far as offering branding and design services. Depending on your capabilities and needs, these add-on services can put some weight off your shoulder. About the features, some of the top print on demand companies feature mock-up generators on their websites which allow sellers to conveniently create a mock-up design in-app.  

In addition, some best print on demand suppliers have offers like print on demand no minimum bookings and sample order discounts on their website such as Merchize. 

Customer support

Demand for great customer support is high when people are looking for the best POD website. Good customer support will be a safety net for merchants. When any undesired problem arises, you are not left alone and have to resolve everything on your own. Timely and active support from the print on demand suppliers will be incredibly important and helpful.

Based on the demand of readers, we define the top 15 best POD suppliers/ websites in [todaysdate format=Y]. Consider and choose the best POD sites that are suitable the most for your business.

Top 15 Best Print On Demand Sites in [todaysdate format=Y]

Merchize print on demand website

Merchize is a top rising POD company based in Vietnam that offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that allows you to scale your business. 

Owning the largest manufacturer in Vietnam, Merchize has covered from sourcing the top quality on demanding products on demanding, integrating to the best global supply chain network, to centralized order management. In addition, you cannot find the all-over print products at a more competitive cost base than Merchize. Especially, on its websites, Merchize has a very competitive price for the top products that have high demanding as t-shirts, making it one of the best print on demand t-shirt companies.

Top shirts with high demand
Top shirts with high demand

 

Integration with many top eCommerce sites like Shopify, eBay, Amazon, etc, Merchize provides the full suite POD solution on its website so you just need to do what you do the best. 

Merchize provides more than 150 on demanding products and continually updates the catalog on its website day by day with interesting and top trending products. Merchize site offers you a sample product with 20% off cost-based to try their printing and fabric. 

Where is Merchize located?

Merchize is headquartered in Hanoi. We also run one of the largest manufacturing centers in Vietnam. We also have warehouses in China and the US to fulfill international orders with a competitive shipping time with the high demanding product. 

How long does Merchize take to ship?

Merchize site provides estimated shipping time for every single on demanding product. After an order is made, demanded products will be processed in 1-3 business days for 2D printed products and 2-6 business days for AOP items. The delivery will be done in 3-5 days with Express shipping and 4-7 days with Standard shipping.

How much does Merchize cost?

Merchize website is offering many top demanding products at a competitive base cost. You can have a POD t-shirt fulfilled at the price as low as $5.00. For more details, check the detailed product price and shipping cost from our product catalog. It should be noted that Merchize is offering a 20% discount for sample orders.

Apart from the fulfillment services, Merchize site also offers storefront services with three different plans – Gold, Platinum, and Diamond – at the prices of $29, $79, and $229 per month per store, respectively.

Merchize storefront website services
Merchize storefront website services

Is Merchize worth it?

Yes. Merchize provides products at a competitive price and be one of the top fulfillment service in Vietnam. If you are just started or looking for ways to maximize your profits, Merchize can guarantee you get a good price. With an in-house manufacturing facility, Merchize has full control over the quality of each and every item made. Moreover, we also provide a comprehensive end-to-end fulfillment solution that allows you to efficiently manage your business and scale it. You can set up your store with Merchize or manage orders across different marketplaces and sites using our integration app. 

To start your best print on demand business with Merchize, visit Merchize websites for more details.

Printful print on demand website

Printful is one of the largest and top print on demand companies out there. The company website is offering a wide range of services, from making, fulfilling, and shipping. 

This site provides a wide range of technique options such as direct-to-garment, cut-and-sew, sublimation, and embroidery. Besides, the built-in mockup generator of this company allows you to custom, design your own on demanding products and sell in minutes. 

The services also include design and branding. With an additional cost, you can mark your own on demanding products and package with your brand name and logo that can help boost brand identity or promote on demanding product lines. Notably, the company gives you marketing services including graphic design and marketing videos. There is also a 30% discount for any bulk orders.

Where is it located?

The company is headquartered in the US. The company has expanded its network of warehouses to other locations outside the US as well. At the moment, the company has fulfillment centers and warehouses in the US (Charlotte, North Caroline, Los Angeles), Canada (Toronto, Ontario), and Europe (Riga, Latvia, Barcelona, Spain).

From these locations, your fulfillment orders will be delivered to customers across the globe.

How long does it take to ship?

The shipping time depends on the types of product, product stock, and delivery location. Printful site claims to get the on demanding products ready for shipping within 2-7 business days. 

How much does it cost?

At Printful’s site as well as with other on demand websites, you will be charged until an order comes. With each order, you will have to pay for the fulfillment, storage, and shipping. If you opt for other services like store set-up, design, or brand building, you will have to pay an additional amount. 

This site charges a T-shirt for at least $8.01. The standard shipping cost to the US is rated at $3.99. 

The company also offers Pro package, a premium plan for sellers, at the monthly price of $49 and an annual price of $539. Sellers can access professional tools and services like graphic tool Promo Maker, Etsy SEO tool Keyword Scout, Custom Mockup, background remover, and so on. 

Is it worth it?

With its comprehensive POD services, this company is worth considering. But the price is quite high, compared to other competitors in the industry. Especially in a business like print on demand where the profit margin is really low, good pricing will help you create a profitable and long-lasting business.

Besides Printful, Printify is also among the top common choices for print on demand sellers. Obviously, this site should be listed as one of the best print on demand companies. 

What sets Printify website from other POD sites is its extensive network of printing partners located around the world. Unlike Prinful, Printify does not manufacture on demanding products itself. As a merchant, you can choose a printing sites based on the reviews of other sellers and the country you want to sell in for fast and more cost-effective shipping.

Where is it located?

Printify is based in San Francisco, California.  At the moment, Printify has established partnerships with printing companies in 90 locations in different countries including the US, UK, Australia, China, and Germany. 

How long does it take to ship?

The shipping time for Printify orders usually ranges from 2 to 7 business days. However, the production time can vary, depending on the type of product. Thanks to its broad network of print partners, international orders can be processed at a faster rate compared to other companies.

How much does it cost?

Since this company partners with different top print on demand manufacturers, there is no set price for its print on demand for products. It really depends on what suppliers you choose. The shipping cost also varies as well. You might find all information about shipping on its website.

As for other services apart from fulfillment and shipping, the company also offers sellers two business plans on its website – Premium and Enterprise. Premium Plan is charged for $29 monthly. You can save 14% when opting to pay yearly. Enterprise plan features custom pricing. Using Free plan, sellers are limited to connect to 5 stores per account. Premium subscribers are allowed to connect to 10 stores while Enterprise plan will but on limited on the number of stores. 

Is it worthy?

While the company has an edge over other top print on demand companies in regards to on demanding product variety and cost, there are certain concerns about the product quality. Since it has lots of suppliers, the printing quality sometimes is not as expected. So, if you decide to go with this site, consider the printing partner carefully before fulfilling the order. It is something to take into consideration before choosing this company as your fulfillment partner on.

Amazon print on demand website

Merch by Amazon is the POD arm of Amazon, one of the best online selling platform in the world. Established by Amazon, Merch by Amazon site is the top choice of thousands of sellers who sell through Amazon. Based on one of the largest online marketplaces, the sellers can reach a huge number of Amazon shoppers with ease and fast.

However, Merch by Amazon website focuses on clothes, specifically shirts, so you will be limited in the product category. And one more thing you have to know, if you decide to go with Merch by Amazon, you can sell directly on Amazon only since it does not allow you to integrate with other top eCommerce sites such as eBay or Etsy.

Gooten print on demand competitor

Gooten site caters to sellers who cannot handle the flow of orders and need someone else to help to handle customisable products, shipping and all of the other complex stuff go along with. However, Gooten website doesn’t charge any setup or monthly fees. You only need to pay for the on demanding products that are produced and shipped. 

Most Gooten goods are made in the United State and will be produced and shipped within 1-6 business days. Gooten also offers the API and integration with other eCommerce platforms, though it is more complicated compared with other top POD sites. 

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Another top-notch custom printing service is an easy-to-use design feature even if you are a beginner. As you may know, TeeSpring is one of the few platforms that allow you to integrate a YouTube merch shelf that means you can sell your custom POD products from your Youtube by offering on demanding products below YouTube videos. That is considered as the best POD site for this function.

Get pressure-free from all the trouble of online selling such as customer support, manage stock and shipment, you can focus on creating a unique design that persuades the customer to purchase the on demanding product. 

Teechip print on demand website

TeeChip – an online top platform that provides you with a custom domain shop that allows you to create your own brand. In detail, once you sign up with TeeChip website, you will have the best brand store with a unique domain name for you only. 

TeeChip site is one of the best solutions that helps you handle the logistical side of eCommerce website and empowers you to focus on designing and selling your unique on demanding products. Before starting selling and having the first order, TeeChip won’t charge any fees; you will be only charged the base cost of the on demanding products only.  

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Owned by Spreadshirt, SPOD is known as the fastest fulfilment service provider in the industry with 95% of orders shipped within 48 hours that makes for a satisfying experience for not only sellers but also buyers. Another advantage of SPOD site is the simple pricing model for shipping that makes this platforms become one of the best POD companies. In SPOD website, the shipping fee is calculated based on the value of on demanding products that make it easier to create shipping rules and can maximize your profits.

They may not offer a diversified demanded product catalogue but it does offer some of the most competitive base costs and an easy-to-use design generator.

gelato website

Another top POD website that you can consider partnering with. Once you register with Gelato site, they will help your business navigate customers, cross-border invoicing, taxes and vat issues. Gelato website offers an extensive collection of products from apparel to stationery. 

This website partners with the local on demanding production in 32 countries which can help them produce and deliver most orders within just 72 hours.

customcat website

CustomCat is a large scale POD site with the best catalog of on demanding products – over 550 on demanding products and counting. If you are fine with a simple design tool but looking for unique custom POD products, CustomCat will be the best choice for you.

All of the orders with CustomCat website will be produced in the US so they will be ready to ship in just 2-3 business days. With CustomCat site, you can choose one of these options: direct-to-garment, sublimation and 3D dye infusion 

teelaunch website

TeeLaunch is a top POD site in the market that is founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. The quality of the mockup of TeeLaunch stands out since it gives sellers professional-looking on demanding product images to use in either marketing or even lifestyle photos for some of the items. 

This site provides a wide range of top on demanding products including some unique items like Bluetooth speakers with reasonable fulfilment times, TeeLaunch is an ideal POD company for sellers who want to expand the business as well as the product catalogue.

subliminator website

Trusted by entrepreneurs in over 120 countries, Sublimator site can turn all your ideas into brands and on demanding products. Once you integrate with your online store with this website, your orders will automatically be synced and fulfilled by Subliminator with a tracking code. 

There is no monthly fee to use the Subliminator app or site and sell your custom high demanding product. You are only charged when an order has been placed and submitted to Subliminator.

printbase website

PrintBase provides you with powerful but free apps for creating and selling custom printed high demanding products online with your online business and making it to the top places. This POD site offers end-to-end POD solutions from creating a high conversion rate online store, printing and shipping products with the world-class fulfilment partners, to providing a built-in payment gateway and customer service for merchants. 

What stands out the most is this site offers 14 days trial free. It is a chance for you to experience before partnering with this company to grow your business.

printbest website

Printbest is a top POD dropshipping site based in the United State and Canada. They provide the top quality products that comes from using technology and inks developed by Kornit, one of the leading brands in the DTG printing industry.

You can choose from more than 70 types of on demanding products in a huge range of colours and sizes to give your store more variety with printing time in 1-2 business days.

yoycol website

Yoycol is a top Chinese POD site that provides an intelligent logistics system and distribution system, giving sellers an efficient way to handle their orders in the best way.

Based in China, Yoycol promises to offer custom on demanding products with a competitive base cost without inventory and risk. Yoycol website also offers the 3D design tool which will be a perfect opportunity to interact with the delicate artefacts, will bring inspiration and more perfect mockups.

Best Print on demand companies comparison

Production time

POD Companies/ Sites

Production time

Printful

2-7 days

Printify

2-7 days

Merchize

4-7 days

Merch by Amazon

From 2 days

Gooten

1-6 days

TeeSpring

9-12 days (US shipping)

TeeChip

5-10 days

SPOD

3-8 days

Galeto

2-6 days

CustomCat

3-7 days

Teelaunch

3-6 days

Subliminator

2-7 days 

Printbase

4-7 days

Printbest

1-5 days

Yoycol

2-7 days

Production catalog

POD Companies/ Sites

Number of products

Printful

280+

Printify

300+

Merchize

180+

Merch by Amazon

15+

Gooten

150+

TeeSpring

180+

TeeChip

200+

SPOD

150+

Galeto

90+

CustomCat

300+

Teelaunch

100+

Subliminator

35

Printbase

130+

Printbest

70+

Yoycol

800+

Pricing

POD Companies/ Sites

Shipping price

Apparel

Monthly Services

Printful

From $4

From $8

From $0-$49

Printify

From $4

From $7

From $0-$29

Merchize

From $4

From $5

From $0-$229

Merch by Amazon

From $0

N.A

$0

Gooten

From $4

From $9

$0

TeeSpring

From $4

From $11

$0

TeeChip

From $4

From $6

$0

SPOD

From $3.57

From $6

$0

Gelato

From $6

From $9

$0

CustomCat

From $5

From $8

From $0-$30

Teelaunch

From $5.50

From $10

N.A

Platform and marketplace integration

 

Shopify

Etsy

Amazon

eBay

WooCommerce

Printful

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Printify

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Merchize

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Merch by Amazon

X

X

Y

X

X

Gooten

Y

Y

X

X

Y

TeeSpring

Y

X

X

X

X

TeeChip

X

X

X

X

X

SPOD

Y

Y

Y

Y

X

Galeto

Y

Y

X

X

Y

CustomCat

Y

Y

X

X

Y

Teelaunch

Y

Y

X

X

X

Subliminator

X

X

X

X

X

Printbase

X

Y

X

X

X

Printbest

Y

Y

X

X

Y

Yoycol

Y

Y

X

X

Y

Check out the list of the best Etsy Print on demand partners

Manufacturing Methods

 

DTG

Sublimation

Digital Printing

Embroidery

Engraving

Printful

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Printify

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Merchize

Y

Y

Y

X

Y

Merch by Amazon

Y

X

X

X

X

Gooten

Y

Y

Y

Y

X

TeeSpring

Y

Y

Y

Y

X

TeeChip

X

Y

Y

Y

Y

SPOD

X

Y

Y

X

X

Galeto

Y

X

Y

X

X

CustomCat

Y

Y

Y

Y

X

Teelaunch

Y

Y

Y

X

Y

Subliminator

Y

Y

X

X

X

Printbase

Y

X

X

X

X

Printbest

Y

Y

X

X

Y

Yoycol

Y

Y

X

Y

X

Explore Sublimation printing technology with Merchize!

Wrapping Up

High on demanding products
High on demanding products

POD will be the best chance for you to make money online with a low-risk and non-inventory. As we have covered above, finding a reliable service partner will play an important role to ensure the demanding products look and feel the way you want and are reliably shipped to your customers.

 

At first glance, you may assume that many top POD companies/ websites are interchangeable, especially when you just start an online store. But it’s important to the best POD companies that meet your needs and requirements. Once you can define what you want, it will be much easier to choose suitable POD suppliers.

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Is print on demand profitable?

Yes. You can total make passive income with POD sites. While the profit margins of print on demand products are not as high as other types of business, it requires less money upfront. And if you are able to pull out good ideas and marketing strategies for your print on demand sites you can create a considerable and consistent stream of income from print on demand. But remember to choose the suitable print on demand sites for your online store.

How much money can you make with POD?

It really depends on the size of your store and how much effort you put into your online store or website or on demanding products. If you are doing print on demand business as a side hustle, you can earn from around $150 up to $500 a month. If you are aiming to make it your full-time career, it will require you to be more strategical and business-driven. If you are doing it right, there is basically no limit to the amount of money you can earn.

How to start a print on demand business?

Starting a POD business is not complicated as you might think. The first thing you need to do is set up an online store - either through a marketplace websites like Etsy, Amazon, eBay, or through platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce. From there you can register with a print on demand supplier who will take care of the fulfillment and shipping for you. And even, you can create your own websites and then find the supplier to fulfill your demanded products. After finishing the store setup and picking up the best print on demand supplier sites, now you can jump to the most exciting part - create your own demanded products and promote them. These are few basic steps to start up your print on demand store or sites. If you are interested in print on demand t-shirt fulfillment business, read our guide on how to start an online t-shirt store or sites.

Which is the cheapest print on demand?

T-shirts, mugs, posters are among the cheapest print on demand products. These products are in high demand. They are also easy and affordable to make. For those who just tap into print on demand, these products are obviously good places to start. Print on demand products fulfilled by Merchize are available on our website at a competitive price. For more details, see the Merchize site and see our product catalog.

What can you POD?

The potential is endless with print on demand. You can create from the very basic items like t-shirts, mugs, posters, wall arts, whichever are on high demanding and so on and sell on your stores/ sites. Print on demand suppliers are continuously updating their catalog on their websites with in-demand and trendy products. Always keep your eyes on the latest updates from the POD companies' websites. These might be the new opportunities for you to attract new customers.

Is POD better than dropshipping?

Print on demand and drop shipping are closely related with some small differences. None of them involve inventory or shipping. With dropshipping, you will be the middleman between the manufacturers and the end customers. Dropshipping sellers don’t have to design demanded products. On the other hand, print on demand store owners are responsible for the design of their products. Dropshipping is more profitable yet more competitive while print on demand, if done correctly, is more sustainable in the long run. Print on demand also allows you to unleash your creativity.

What are the best sites/marketplaces to sell POD?

The options are endless. Here are the names of some popular sites for you to consider - Marketplaces - Esty, eBay, Amazon websites - POD marketplaces sites - Zazzle, Redbubble, Teespring, Society6 - Platforms - Shopify, WooCommerce, Squarespace, Wix The best sites/ marketplaces could depend on which demanded products you want to sell as well. For example, Etsy is the best site to sell handmade and unique items with big community handmade-lovers.

What are best print on demand sites for artists to sell design?

Artists can start print on demand business with basically every print on demand sites. However, if you want to focus solely on the design without dealing with the marketing part, sites like Reddbubble, Zazzle, Teespring are good places to start with. These websites allow you to update your design and they will take care of the fulfillment as well as marketing. But obviously, the profit margins will be lower than regular print on demand sites like Prinful, Printify, or Merchize.

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The pandemic has entirely changed how we live and work. With more people leaving the office to venture out and find opportunities outside the traditional course, there are now more doors to One of the tempting premises is developing a business on your own.

What is print on demand and how does it work?

Many people want to have their own business but not many can achieve this goal. One of the biggest challenges preventing them from moving ahead is the lack of initial investment.

With print on demand, this is no longer a big issue. Print on demand is a form of online business which allows you to sell products without actually owning stocks, keep inventory, and ship orders. All of these processes are managed by a third-party company.

Print on demand is slightly similar to dropshipping, but with more opportunities because this business model allows sellers to print their own designs, not taking whatever is offered by the suppliers.

Print on demand prosPrint on demand cons
  • Low entry barrier

Most print on demand companies do not require any initial cost to start fulfilling. Only when customers buy your products, will they charge you for the production cost.

  • Little quality control

It is hard to control the product quality, especially when most parts of your business are operated automatically online, by a third-party print on demand supplier. You have to rely on suppliers with the product quality.

  • No inventory, no unsold stocks

All products are made on orders. You won’t have to pay for a product until it is sold to a customer. It means that you don’t have to stress over stock management and stock clearance.

  • Longer shipping time

Product is only printed when an order comes, meaning that it can not be shipped immediately. The production time will extend the total shipping time as well as increase the shipping cost.

  • Selling globally

It is easy to extend your business to a global audience with print on demand. Some print on demand companies have printing facilities and printing partners in different locations across the world.

  • Lower profit margins

The production cost of print on demand is higher than traditional products, which lowers the profit margins for sellers.

Read our blog post to know full details about the print on demand business model and how it can help you build an online business.

How to start print on demand bussiness

The concept of print on demand sounds like an exciting idea to create a stream of income or even establish a successful business. But how can you start and navigate into the world of ecommerce and print on demand?

Let’s go through the guide on how to start a print on demand business step by step.

Research market and pick a niche

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Before taking any leap of faith in your entrepreneurial adventure, it is important to take a step back and observe how the market is operating and find a specific niche with enough potential and low competition.

Niche is particularly important with print on demand. This business model allows you to create an unlimited number of designs with a limited number of product options. This characteristic of print on demand business can be a blessing and a curse: You have room to express your creativity but face stiff competition for products of the same category.

Take a mug for example. You can create and try multiple designs to use on your mugs. There are a vast variety of mugs that are made in bulk out there, not to mention the custom print on demand mugs as yours.

The only way to stand out is to avoid selling mugs with general and common designs. Instead, focus on one niche with passionate buyers who look for specific designs that resonate with their interests or identity. It is practically what you do when designing with a niche in mind – create designs that speak to your target audience.

In order to make yourself noticed in a sea of products, it requires a lot of work into product research, finding out what resonates with your customers, and boosting sales volume. Here are a few crucial steps you can follow to find a profitable niche.

Do research on competitors

print on demand market research

The quickest way to find profitable niches is through investigating your competitors’ business. What is working for them might work for you as well. By following what is tried and proven to be successful, you can save time and effort into doing research.

But how can you spy on your competitors?

  • Use tools: There are a wide variety of tools that allow you to get reports on the best-selling products on online marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy, or eBay or extract information about ecommerce stores. These tools offer a quick and comprehensive overview of the target market, allowing you to notice what’s trending in the market and then make informed decisions on what niche to focus on.
  • Manually research the market and competitors: The other option is to browse through the popular marketplaces to see what’s trending and what is attracting buyers. Note if you’re logging into your account or using your browser, the products shown might be curated specifically for you and not reflect the whole market.

You can use incognito mode or log out of your account to get the most subjective and broad view of the market.

Doing research by yourself can take time, but you can gain and learn a lot from your competitors along the way.

When doing market research, always put on the shoes of the customers to understand what catches their attention and what they need

Detect market trends

explore market trend

An important aspect of niche research is to detect trending products and ideas in the market. By following the market trends, you can benefit from these growing interests in certain products and designs and gain more sales for your store.

How to find market trends

  • Read market reports from trusted sources: Big corporations working within the ecommerce industry usually release their market reports and findings to the public. These can give you valuable insight into buyers’ behaviors and interests.
  • Expose yourself to different sources of information: In order to get ahead of your competitors, it is important to jump on trends before the trend has dominated the target market and become saturated.

Go to places where your customers are hanging out to find out what has caught their interest and what trend has the potential to blow up.

Platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, and Tiktok, or even Reddit or Quora are places where you can notice a trend from a distance.

  • Confirm the demand for the niche: After doing a thorough research and noting down some potential niches, there is a final step to confirm the demand for the niche. If the niche does not have enough customer base who are willing to buy your products, there is no point in investing time and money into delivering such designs and products.

A high search volume can justify the popularity and the potential of a trend in the market. You can use popular keyword tools like Google Keyword Planner, Ahref, Moz, or Google Trend to see where the niche is heading to.

Above are all the essential steps that you can make in order to define potential niches for your print on demand business.

If you want to know more details about niche research, read our blog post on How to find a niche to sell print on demand.

Find print on demand products to sell

After identifying what niche to focus on, it’s high time to plan what products to put designs on. There are a few ways to help you strategically choose the right products that can generate good sales.

  • Choose popular products: Items like mugs, T-shirts, hoodies, posters are very common among print on demand businesses. These products are very popular and have a huge demand. When selling these custom products, you will face harsh competition because literally, everyone is trying to get a piece of the market. Read our list of the best print on demand products to sell thiss year. 
  • Find unique or less common print on demand products: One way to go around the high competition is to find products that fewer people are selling. Of course, such products are harder to find and have lower demand. However, with these products, your designs have a higher chance to get noticed. Besides avoiding competition, it is also a great way to increase the profit margin. 

Print on demand companies are continuously updating their catalogs with more unique and attractive products for sellers to fulfill. That’s why you should always keep an eye on the newly added products on the print on demand market. 

Create Your Own Print on Demand Business with Merchize

Merchize is offering a huge catalog of over 200 products and counting. Check our full product lists to find unique and attractively priced products to fill your store with.

Open your print on demand online store

Now that you have a clear plan on what products to sell and what niche market to aim at, you are all set to execute print on demand ideas and bring it into reality. The next big step is to establish your online print on demand store. Depending on your goals and capability, you can choose one of the following approaches to open your online store:

Create a store on print on demand sites

Print on demand sites are practically an ecommerce marketplace that sells solely print on demand products with designs submitted by users. Examples of these are Zazzle, Redbubble, Society6, etc.

These print on demand websites offer the most convenient way to start selling print on demand. What you need to do is submitting designs to these platforms where they print, ship your orders and even promote your listings.

start print on demand online store

Open stores on popular online retailing platforms

Another popular option for print on demand sellers is to choose big ecommerce platforms like Amazon, Etsy, or eBay. All of these platforms are open for you to partner with print on demand suppliers to sell custom products. You can integrate 

The perks of these online retailing platforms are the huge existing buyers base. If you can take this advantage in your favor, it is possible to multiply your income. 

Build your own ecommerce websites

The last option is to create a print on demand store on your own registered domain. This option allows you to be in full control of your print on demand business. In addition, it is easier for you to develop your own brand as you have the power to customize and adjust the appearance and functionality of your store.

Shopify, Woocommerce, Bigcommerce are some best places where you can create your own fully functional store.

Create print on demand designs

Once you establish a place to display your products, you can create print on demand designs and start selling. 

Designs are highly important for print on demand business – they can either make or break your POD business. 

create print on demand design

How can you create a design that sells well? Here are a few tips to create designs that can capture buyers’ interest and encourage customers to buy your products. 

  • Stick to the niches you choose: When you have your niches identified, it is easier to create a customer profile in mind. Based on the picture of your customers, you can now understand what keeps them interested and what gets them excited. If you can tap into their emotion and passion, you are getting close to unlocking their buying desire. 
  • Find inspirations on Etsy: Etsy is a large online marketplace for print on demand. You can find literally any niche and print on demand products. On Etsy, it is easy to see what is selling in good numbers. With the aids from spy tools, you can easily grasp best-selling design ideas to get inspiration.
  • Be careful with copyrighted and trademarked designs: A common mistake that many sellers make is creating designs using copyrighted and trademarked content. It’s tempting to leverage content that has already succeeded and is popular among a large target audience. But if you want to keep your business going for a long time, you should avoid it at all costs. Using trademarked and copyrighted content can get you banned from the marketplace that you’re selling on, or worse, you will find yourself caught in a costly lawsuit. 
  • Add personalization factor to your designs: Customization is a big deal in the print on demand business model. With print on demand, you are allowed to create customizable designs. Custom products are selling like hotcakes on platforms like Etsy or Amazon. It is recommended that you apply this attraction to your designs.
  • Be creative but don’t venture too far from the conventional approach: Creativity is a valuable asset to sell print on demand products. However, being creative doesn’t guarantee stable income to your bank account. Sometimes, your creative ideas don’t resonate with a majority of your niche and can’t generate good sales. 

The best advice is to stick with what has been proved to succeed and add your own twists to create a unique design that can attract buyers and highlight your brand.

Promote your products

You have studied your niche market, set up your store, and created appealing designs – it seems like everything is moving in the right direction and you can slow down and wait for the orders to flood into your store. But that scenario is far from reality.

In fact, you need to give your best to promote your products and store to the right audience in order to push your print on demand business forward. Or else, you might never see your bottom line go up.

Similar to other regular online businesses, in order to promote your POD store, you can implement different approaches like email marketing, social media marketing, SEO, or paid advertising. 

Let’s go through what you need to do with each promotion method. 

Email marketing

email marketing print on demand

For $1 spent on email marketing, you get $42 in return on average. (1)

Email marketing offers a free ticket to generate sales for your print on demand business. If done correctly, you can totally convert your email list into a valuable source of income. Here are some essential tips to create a successful email marketing campaign. 

  • Start with a catchy headline
  • Write quality and high-converting content
  • Offer attractive exclusive deals for your email marketing campaign
  • Personalize your email campaigns

If you are selling print on demand on your own website, you can add a call-in pop-up to your website in order to grow your contact list. It is also possible to generate email lists via your social media profiles. 

Social media marketing

social media market for print on demand business

In recent years, social media platforms have become the main medium for marketing for many brands. It offers a cost-effective way to drive traffic to your store, convert interested buyers into customers, introduce your brand to new customers, and facilitate the relationship between brands and customers. If you know how to harness the power of social media, you can leverage the brand images to a new level without spending a huge budget.

44.8% of internet users reach out to social media to find brand-related information.

Here are a few ways to build up and utilize your social media presence

  • Create giveaway events for your fans on social media platforms encouraging them to send pictures and stories around your brand and products
  • Repost content created by your customers
  • Keep a conversation about your brand going – response timely and show up whenever necessary to remind your customers of your brand
  • Start influencer marketing to promote your brand to a group of the potential audience 
  • Use video content to approach a wider audience 
  • Remember that frequency is a key to social media 

SEO

SEO marketing stragety print on demand

Each day, there are billions of people who are going to the Google search bar to find information about products and services. If you can grasp the opportunity of showing up on the first search result pages, you can boost the traffic to your store and website significantly. Besides the Google search engine, you should also pay attention to optimizing for the search engine on the ecommerce site that you are selling on. 

Of course, you can always pay your way to the first page, but why have to when you can still push your ranking organically?

Here are a few tips if you want to use SEO to empower your brand visibility:

  • Find potential keywords with high search volume and low competition and use them wisely
  • Optimize your title, product description for search engines

If you are selling through your own website, remember to do the following:

  • Make sure that your website is responsive, fast-loading and user-friendly 
  • Create related blog contents for your own website to drive traffic as well as establish your brand image
  • Optimize your product category and navigation for users to easily find products and for Google to read your site’s content 
  • Check and analyze your website’s traffic to know what you are doing right and wrong with your website and have insights about your customer’s behavior on your site.

Paid advertising 

paid advertising for POD

Among these approaches, paid advertising is the most crucial to creating a profitable POD business. Another marketing strategy can also work to attract buyers to your store at a very small cost. However, it takes a long time to see the results, and the effectiveness is nowhere near paid advertising. 

While paid advertising promises a high ticket to generate sales and revenue, if done wrong, it can cause a hole in your budget.

You can run ads on a few platforms for example

  • Google Ads
  • Facebook ads
  • Instagram ads
  • Ads on online marketplace like Amazon, Etsy, eBay

Here are a few tips to keep in mind in order to run a successful advertising campaign for your store

  • Target the right audience, always specify users that share interests in your niches and users of your target demographic
  • Try remarketing – targeting users who have visited your sites but not yet converted. 
  • Keep twisting testing your ads and keep what is working and avoid what’s not 
  • Look at what your competitors are doing with the advertising campaign and learn from them

Expand your business

If you have completed the above steps, hopefully, you have created enough momentum for your business to propel against the growing competition. 

expand POD business

Even when you have gained some initial success with print on demand business, there is nothing set in stone that your online store will continue to grow and remain successful. In order to keep your print on demand business growing, you need the right strategy to expand your business. If you can grow your own store or even repeat the success with other stores, it is a confirmation that you have mastered the art of eCommerce business. 

Here are a few tips to sustain your business growth in the long run 

  • Pay attention to your store performance metrics, analyze data, and find insights to better operate your store
  • Try and experience new potential products that not many competitors are providing
  • Try to develop and establish strong branding for your business 
  • Do your best to provide good customer services 
  • Expand your business to multiple channels, even try with the physical store if possible. 

Tips for print on demand 

Define clear goals for your print on demand store

Goals play the role of a compass for you to navigate into the world of entrepreneurship. Your goals can be as simple as creating an eCommerce store and running it as a side hustle. Or if you are an artist, you might want to set a goal of monetizing your artwork and creating a source of passive income.

Depending on your goals, you can choose the suitable approach to build your print on demand business, like where to create your store, how much money should you spend on running your business, what market and audience is aligned with your business goal. 

Always order samples before start selling custom products

You can order samples from print on demand companies. At Merchize, we are offering a special discount of 20% for sample orders. With this benefit, you can easily get your hand on our print on demand products to assess the quality and have a real experience of the products.

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Include real-life mockups for your products

Attractive product images are very helpful to draw customers and build trust for your print on demand online store. But it is also a weakness for print on demand products because sellers don’t have access to the real products. Instead, print on demand stores relies mostly on product mockups. Mockups can be easily generated however, they can be repetitive and lifeless sometimes. In order to fully leverage the power of product images, try to create more real-life mock-ups of the products to keep the customers interested and trust your brand.

Offer free shipping to attract customers 

High shipping cost is one of the main reasons for car abandonment. To eliminate this barrier, you can try to offer free shipping. 

Free shipping does not necessarily mean that you will cover the shipping costs entirely. Instead, you can add the shipping cost into the retail price and offer free shipping. You can also put a minimum spending requirement for buyers to get free shipping, which encourages customers to buy more products from your store. 

References:

1, DMA, Marketer email tracker 2019 retrieved from https://dma.org.uk/uploads/misc/marketers-email-tracker-2019.pdf
2. Karolina Mikolajczyk, How to Use Social Media for Ecommerce (Tips and Examples) retrieved from https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-ecommerce/

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Complete Guide On Comfort Colors Size Chart – Find out the best fit for yourself! https://merchize.com/comfort-colors-size-chart/ https://merchize.com/comfort-colors-size-chart/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:48:23 +0000 https://merchize.com/?p=52994 Check out details of all Comfort Color size charts and find the right size for yourself without having to try them on!

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Whether you are a shopper looking for a Comfort Color item that fits or a seller selling your designed clothes using blank from Comfort Colors, you might want to know the details of Comfort Colors size charts. In this blog post, Merchize has compiled all the size charts for Comfort Colors and how you can find the most suitable size for yourself.

What is Comfort Colors?

Comfort Colors is one of the most well-known blank apparel brands in the apparel printing industry. Their range of blank products has been the top choice for many clothing brands due to their distinctive high quality. From garment quality, and unique color options to the styles and fits of the products, Comfort Colors has it all.

After many decades of developing and researching, Comfort Colors has been able to establish a strong catalog that covers all the basic items for everyday style.

For each product in their catalog, Comfort Colors provides a variety of colors and sizes.

In the following, let’s see the detailed size charts of all their products.

Color Comfort – Unisex Adult Clothing Size Chart

Heavyweight Adult Tee – Comfort Colors 1717

Heavyweight Adult Tee - Comfort Colors 1717

Comfort Colors 1717 is the standard T-shirt option that could be one of your close staples. This T-shirt comes available in 64 colors, offering a great variety of colors for your T-shirt collection. Moreover, this T-shirt option is also available in full range of sizes from S to 4XL.

At Merchize, we also offer Comfort Colors 1717 as a product option for our print on demand services. You can create your custom designs and start selling your own products with no minimum required.

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 18.25 46.355 26.625 67.6275 16.25 41.275
M 20.25 51.435 28 71.12 17.75 45.085
L 22 55.88 29.375 74.6125 19 48.26
XL 24 60.96 30.75 78.105 20.5 52.07
2XL 26 66.04 31.625 80.3275 21.75 55.245
3XL 27.75 70.485 32.5 82.55 23.25 59.055
4XL 29.75 75.565 33.5 85.09 24.625 62.5475

Heavyweight Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt – Comfort Colors 6014

Heavyweight Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Comfort Colors 6014

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 18.25 46.355 26.625 67.6275 31.875 80.9625
M 20.25 51.435 28 71.12 33.75 85.725
L 22 55.88 29.375 74.6125 35.625 90.4875
XL 24 60.96 30.75 78.105 37.25 94.615
2XL 26 66.04 31.625 80.3275 38.75 98.425
3XL 27.75 70.485 32.5 82.55 39.75 100.965

Heavyweight Adult Tank – Comfort Colors 9360

Heavyweight Adult Tank - Comfort Colors 9360

Size Width Length
Inch Cm Inch Cm
XS 16.5 41.91 25.25 64.135
S 17.5 44.45 26.625 67.6275
M 19.5 49.53 28 71.12
L 21.25 53.975 29.375 74.6125
XL 23 58.42 30.75 78.105
2XL 25 63.5 31.625 80.3275
3XL 27 68.58 32.5 82.55

Heavyweight Adult Pocket T-Shirt – Comfort Colors 6030

Heavyweight Adult Pocket T-Shirt - Comfort Colors 6030

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 18.25 46.355 26.625 67.6275 16.25 41.275
M 20.25 51.435 28 71.12 17.75 45.085
L 22 55.88 29.375 74.6125 19 48.26
XL 24 60.96 30.75 78.105 20.5 52.07
2XL 26 66.04 31.625 80.3275 21.75 55.245
3XL 27.75 70.485 32.5 82.55 23.25 59.055

Heavyweight Adult Long Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt – Comfort Colors 4410

Heavyweight Adult Long Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt - Comfort Colors 4410

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 18.25 46.355 26.625 67.6275 16.25 41.275
M 20.25 51.435 28 71.12 17.75 45.085
L 22 55.88 29.375 74.6125 19 48.26
XL 24 60.96 30.75 78.105 20.5 52.07
2XL 26 66.04 31.625 80.3275 21.75 55.245
3XL 27.75 70.485 32.5 82.55 23.25 59.055

Lightweight Adult T-Shirt – Comfort Colors 4017

Lightweight Adult T-Shirt - Comfort Colors 4017

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 18.25 46.355 26.625 67.6275 31.875 80.9625
M 20.25 51.435 28 71.12 33.75 85.725
L 22 55.88 29.375 74.6125 35.625 90.4875
XL 24 60.96 30.75 78.105 37.25 94.615
2XL 26 66.04 31.625 80.3275 38.75 98.425
3XL 27.75 70.485 32.5 82.55 39.75 100.965

Heavyweight Color Blast Adult T-Shirt – Comfort Colors 174Heavyweight Color Blast Adult T-Shirt - Comfort Colors 1745

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 18.25 46.355 26.625 67.6275 16.25 41.275
M 20.25 51.435 28 71.12 17.75 45.085
L 22 55.88 29.375 74.6125 19 48.26
XL 24 60.96 30.75 78.105 20.5 52.07
2XL 26 66.04 31.625 80.3275 21.75 55.245
3XL 27.75 70.485 32.5 82.55 23.25 59.055

Adult 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt – Comfort Colors 1580

Adult 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt - Comfort Colors 1580

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 21 53.34 27.5 69.85 31.5 80.01
M 23 58.42 28.5 72.39 33.5 85.09
L 25 63.5 29.5 74.93 35.25 89.535
XL 26.5 67.31 30.5 77.47 36.75 93.345
2XL 28 71.12 31.5 80.01 38.25 97.155
3XL 29.5 74.93 32.5 82.55 39.25 99.695

Adult Hooded Sweatshirt – Comfort Colors 1567

Adult Hooded Sweatshirt - Comfort Colors 1567

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 21 53.34 27.5 69.85 31.5 80.01
M 23 58.42 28.5 72.39 33.5 85.09
L 25 63.5 29.5 74.93 35.25 89.535
XL 26.5 67.31 30.5 77.47 36.75 93.345
2XL 28 71.12 31.5 80.01 38.25 97.155
3XL 29.5 74.93 32.5 82.55 39.25 99.695

Adult Crewneck Sweatshirt – Comfort Colors 1566

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 21 53.34 27.5 69.85 31.5 80.01
M 23 58.42 28.5 72.39 33.5 85.09
L 25 63.5 29.5 74.93 35.25 89.535
XL 26.5 67.31 30.5 77.47 36.75 93.345
2XL 28 71.12 31.5 80.01 38.25 97.155
3XL 29.5 74.93 32.5 82.55 39.25 99.695

Color Blast Adult Crewneck Sweatshirt – Comfort Colors 1545

Color Blast Adult Crewneck Sweatshirt - Comfort Colors 1545

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 21 53.34 27.5 69.85 31.5 80.01
M 23 58.42 28.5 72.39 33.5 85.09
L 25 63.5 29.5 74.93 35.25 89.535
XL 26.5 67.31 30.5 77.47 36.75 93.345
2XL 28 71.12 31.5 80.01 38.25 97.155
3XL 29.5 74.93 32.5 82.55 39.25 99.695

Lightweight Adult Sweatpants – Comfort Colors 1469

Lightweight Adult Sweatpants - Comfort Colors 1469

Size Inseam Relaxed waist
Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 27.75 70.485 15 38.1
M 28.25 71.755 16 40.64
L 28.75 73.025 17 43.18
XL 29.25 74.295 18 45.72
2XL 29.75 75.565 19.5 49.53

Lightweight Adult Sweat Shorts – Comfort Colors 1468

Lightweight Adult Sweatpants - Comfort Colors 1469

Size Inseam Relaxed waist
Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 7.5 19.05 15 38.1
M 7.5 19.05 16 40.64
L 7.5 19.05 17 43.18
XL 7.5 19.05 18 45.72
2XL 7.5 19.05 19.5 49.53

Lightweight Adult Hooded Sweatshirt – Comfort Colors 1467

Lightweight Adult Hooded Sweatshirt - Comfort Colors 1467

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 20 50.8 27 68.58 33.5 85.09
M 22 55.88 28 71.12 34.5 87.63
L 24 60.96 29 73.66 35.5 90.17
XL 26 66.04 30 76.2 36.5 92.71
2XL 28 71.12 31 78.74 37.5 95.25
3XL 30 76.2 32 81.28 38.5 97.79

Lightweight Adult Crewneck Sweatshirt – Comfort Colors 1466

Lightweight Adult Crewneck Sweatshirt - Comfort Colors 1466

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 20 50.8 27 68.58 33.5 85.09
M 22 55.88 28 71.12 34.5 87.63
L 24 60.96 29 73.66 35.5 90.17
XL 26 66.04 30 76.2 36.5 92.71
2XL 28 71.12 31 78.74 37.5 95.25
3XL 30 76.2 32 81.28 38.5 97.79

Comfort Colors – Women Clothing Size Chart

Heavyweight Women’s Boxy T-Shirt – Comfort Colors 3023CL

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
S 18.25 46.355 20 50.8 15.625 39.6875
M 20.25 51.435 21 53.34 16.5 41.91
L 22 55.88 22 55.88 17.375 44.1325
XL 24 60.96 23 58.42 18.375 46.6725
2XL 26 66.04 24 60.96 19.25 48.895

Color Comfort – Kid Clothing Size Chart

Heavyweight Youth T-Shirt Comfort Colors 9018

Size Width Length Sleeve center back
Inch Cm Inch Cm Inch Cm
XXS 12.5 31.75 18 45.72 10.5 26.67
XS 13.5 34.29 18.75 47.625 11.5 29.21
S 14.5 36.83 20.5 52.07 12.5 31.75
M 16.5 41.91 21.5 54.61 13.5 34.29
L 17.5 44.45 22.75 57.785 14.5 36.83
XL 19.5 49.53 26 66.04 15.5 39.37

How to find your best Color Comfort size?

Comfort Colors products are available in a wide range of sizes from XXS to 4XL. However, the measurement of each size might vary from product to product. The S size of T-shirt products might be slightly different from the S size in Hoodies.

It would be incredibly difficult to decide if you are shopping online and don’t have access to try on the products.

Instead of making guesswork and then regretting it later, you should measure carefully to make sure the size you order will fit you well.

Measure yourself

To find the perfect fit, the first thing you need to do is to know your own body’s measurements. Prepare a measuring tape (whether your tape is measuring in centimeters or inches, you can still find all the details in our size charts in the above section).

For tops, Color Comfort usually provides the measurements for width, length, and sleeve center back. On the other hand, the bottom products’ measurements are represented in Inseam and Relaxed Waist numbers.

Width: Normally, the width is the distance from one armpit to the other when the t-shirt is laid flat. You can put a measuring tape around your chest. Then divide the number you got by two, and you will get your exact width fit. However, depending on how you want your shirt to fit, you can add some extra inches or centimeters.

Length: The length is the maximum length of the shirt, starting from the top of the collar to the bottom seam.

Sleeve center back: Sleeve center back is the length from the sleeve’s hems or cuffs to the center of the back collar. This is basically the measure of the sleeve added half of the shoulder length.

Check Comfort Colors size charts

After taking note of all your measurements carefully, you can compare them with the respective Comfort Colors’ size chart to find the most suitable fit.

One useful tip is to take an item with a similar silhouette that fits you the best, measure its dimensions, and compare it with the size chart. You are likely to find the most suitable size for your body

Consider your fit preferences

In addition to the measurement, it is also important to pay attention to the fit of the products. The same size in different fits might look different on your body.

  • Find the right fit:

Comfort Color offers a few different fits for their products. However, a relaxed fit is the most popular.

Relaxed-fit clothes are usually slightly oversized, which is comfortable to wear and suitable wide range of movement. products are mostly relaxed fit, which offers comfort and an effortless style.

Semi-fitted products offer a slightly loose and light look. It is still comfortable but not as oversized as a relaxed fit. If you prefer a more fitted and flattering fit, you should opt for a semi-fitted style. For this type of fit, you should choose a size with a close width to your body.

Boxy fit: As the name might suggest, boxy fit offers a squarish, loose, slightly cropped silhouette. Among Comfort Color’s product list, there is only one product designed with a boxy fit which is the Heavyweight Women’s Boxy T-shirt. For this particular fit, the length of the shirt will be slightly shorter than the regular fit. On the other hand, you might want the width to be slightly roomier compared to a regular classic or relaxed fit.

  • Understand the size variation: Comfort Colors’ catalog is divided into three main categories: Adult, Women, and Youth. The youth T-shirt’s S size might be smaller than Adult’s S size. Make sure that you are picking the suitable size variation for your style.
  • Take your body shape into account: Body shape is an important factor that can determine the best fit. Certain body types, for example, rectangle type or pear-shaped type might look better in a boxy fit than a semi-fitted fit.

Try it on

The easiest, most straightforward way to see what size will fit you best is to try it on. However, if you are buying clothes online, you won’t be able to try on the item, unless you can find a similar item or size from nearby retailers or anyone’s closet.

Ask for further assistance

If you’re unsure about sizing, don’t hesitate to ask for assistance from store staff or customer support if shopping online.

How to create your own custom Comfort Colors products?

With its high-quality products and selection of unique and rare colors, Comfort Colors has become the number one blank brand that is loved by many print-on-demand sellers. If you are looking for a print-on-demand supplier that fulfills products using blanks from Comfort Colors, don’t forget to check out Merchize. Merchize offers a wide range of Comfort Colors products in different styles, colors, and sizes at attractive base costs.

Conclusion

With details about Comfort Color size chart, you will be able to find the right size for yourself.

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Best Methods To Do Dropshipping Product Research and Find Winning Products https://merchize.com/dropshipping-product-research/ https://merchize.com/dropshipping-product-research/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:36:45 +0000 https://merchize.com/?p=52925 Read to learn the best tips to do dropshipping product research and know all the route to the hottest, high-potential products.

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As a dropshipping seller, you might come across many different case studies, blog posts and tips, tricks on how to start dropshipping. But no one would tell you exactly what types of products are driving them the most profits.

Why? Revealing the winning products is like showing the treasure map to your competitors and no one wants to invite more competitors to their blue ocean.

You can’t rely on others to tell you what you should and shouldn’t sell. Instead, it is highly important that you learn the skills to identify the potential dropshipping products. In this blog post, we will give you a complete list of all steps and tips to help you with your dropshipping product research.

How to do dropshipping product research?

Before getting into the detailed, step-by-step instructions on dropshipping product research, here is the overall approach you can follow to find your next big hit.

Trending products

Keeping up with the latest trending products can be highly beneficial, especially if you are fast enough to get ahead of other competitors. You can take advantage of the low competition and low marketing fees before the trends get saturated.

And even when competition gets heated, the early adopters who have enough time to establish their brands and credibility among customers still remain certain competitive edges over other newer rivals.

If the trend is there to stay, you will be able to gain consistent profits in the long run. However, in most cases, trends will die out, which means you will earn less and less from these types of products over time.

In order to maintain consistent revenue and stay on top of the competition, you will have to continuously be on the hunt for new trending products.

Niche products

Instead of going for the genetic trendy products, searching for niche products is one way for you to find the potential products.

Niche products usually have longer life cycles than trending products. And the competition is much lower in niche markets compared to a mass market.

In order to identify potential niche products, you first need to find the niche market you want to pursue. Once you know your niche market, you can search for products that are relevant to customers within the market.

Niche markets are specific, limited, and mostly have no room for consistent growth. However, it doesn’t mean that you should restrict your entire business to just one niche. Once you have attained the leading position in a niche market, you can continue to expand your store to other new related niches, or even establish an entirely new store that can leverage the existing brand.

Competitor analysis

A useful method for finding exciting promising products is through competition analysis. To gain meaningful and useful insights from your competitors, here’s what you should look into:

  • Your competitor’s product line
  • Their pricing strategy
  • How they source their products
  • How they promote their products

This useful information will help you to identify the most viable product for your own business. From learning from your competitors, you can even predict their next moves, or even the upcoming products they are going to launch.

In order to win in this game, you should not just copy their products and strategy but make it even better. Give your customers a reason to choose your product over your competitors.

Market analysis

Ready to unlock the highest level of product research? It is to predict the market trends, identify gaps in the market that no one is targeting, and even educate the customers about entirely new products that they don’t even know they need yet.

In order to do these, you need to have a deep understanding of the market and customer behaviors. Here are some suggestions that you can look into in your market analysis for future opportunities:

  • Follow the industry news, read market reports
  • Keep an eye on what the big companies, and major suppliers in other related industries are doing
  • Analyse historical data and spot emerging patterns
  • Study your customers and their pain points

Ideas shared in dropshipping communities

By keeping tabs on public dropshipping communities or joining exclusive groups for dropshippers, you can access valuable information and knowledge from fellow dropshippers. But this is a less fruitful option because it is super rare to hear from people where they keep the money. Let’s hope that some altruistic entrepreneurs will drop some hints and suggestions that will guide you to find the right products.

  • Reddit
  • Youtube
  • Facebook groups

>>> Also read: Dropshipping vs Print on Demand: Which is Better for You

Best product research tools

Product research tools can provide you with comprehensive and meaningful data that help you understand how other stores are doing and what products are currently trending.

With these tools, you can derive important insights and find the most potential dropship products.

But what are the most powerful tools for dropshipping research? The answer really depends on what marketplaces and platforms you are working on.

Usually, each tool will focus on specific platforms or marketplaces like Shopify, Amazon, or eBay for example. Depending on the types of information you want to dive into, you can find the most suitable tools for product research.

Dropship.io – Best Shopify Product Research Tool

dropship.io product research tool

Dropship.io is a powerful Shopify spy tool. With this tool, you can look into your competitors’ metrics like total sales, revenues, apps, and themes they are using. This tool also shows you the list of leading products and stores, allowing you to identify top-performing and up-and-coming sellers on the platforms.

Observing these metrics over time will help you to better understand how your competitors are doing and what types of products are driving the most profits to their stores.

Jungle Scout – Best Amazon Product Research Tool

jungle scout research tool

Jungle Scout is one of the best and most popular Amazon research tools with impressive, powerful features. Not only giving away the details about the winning products on Amazon, Jungle Scout also comes in handy for your keyword research, product listing, ads analysis, and many more.

Useful data provided by Jungle Scout can help you to:

  • Identify prominent and rising sellers and products
  • Estimate the market competition
  • Gauge the potential of each product
  • Manage risks and store health

Helium 10

helium 10 research tool

Helium 10 is also among the top product research tools for Amazon sellers. The strength of this tool lies in its ability to measure important metrics of existing products, which can help facilitate your data-driven competitor analysis. Here are some of the best features of Helium 10:

  • Cerebro: You can use this feature to find the potential keywords to include in your product page and enhance its search visibility.
  • BlackBox: This feature helps Amazon sellers to identify the winning products. By looking at the demand and competition metrics, you can quickly identify products with high potential.
  • Listing Optimization: With this feature, you can easily scan your product content for space for improvement.

Asify – Best AliExpress Product Research Tool

asify product search tool

AliExpress is no stranger to dropshipping sellers. It is a massive online marketplace where you can find nearly anything, from expensive, advanced machinery to household appliances, electric gadgets, home decor at very affordable prices. But unlike other B2C marketplaces, AliExpress is the haven for dropshipping sellers and business owners to source their products at inexpensive prices.

With the help of Asify, you can sort through a myriad of products available on AliExpress to find out the top-performing products and see important data like prices, orders, ratings, keywords, processing time, and so on. This tool will give you a quick glance at what is doing well for dropshippers on AliExpress.

Minea – Best Ad Spy Product Research Tool

minea ad spy tool

Social media can be a great place to consolidate your product research. Most dropshipping sellers rely on ads campaigns on platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok to gain customers.

By searching for popular ads with high engagement, you can spy on what ads and products are gaining traction on social websites. It is virtually the best way to gauge the interest and potential of a product.

AliExpress Dropshipping Center

AliExpress Dropshipping Center tool

Apart from the third-party research tools, AliExpress also shares their owned data for all customers to access.

You can easily access this tool through AliExpress’s website. After logging in, go to My Orders under the Account Menu. Select DS Center from the left-side bar. From there, you will be directed to the built-in analysis tool.

This tool gives you a list of the winning products for different categories on Find Product to Sell tab. On the Product Analysis tab, you can just paste the link of a certain product and it will show you similar products along with prices, shipping info, number of orders, logistics, and sales rating.

Dropship Spy – Winning Product Research Tool

Dropship Spy product research tool

Dropship Spy gives you the best of both worlds – You can spy on winning product ideas from both AliExpress and popular social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. On average, each year, they will add over 1500 new items to their list. For each selected product, you will be provided with comprehensive data about sales, trends, and product reviews, along with performance analysis from Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, or ads on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

What sets Dropship Spy apart from other available product research tools is its rigorous testing and verifying. Their tested list of dropshipping products will ensure that you can find the most trustable, high-quality products for your business.

Sell the trend

sell the trend review

Similar to Dropship Spy, Sell the Trends is an all-in-one dropshipping tool that gives you access to data from across different platforms. Other than giving you the related details you require, this tool also leverages the power of artificial intelligence to make your product research easier with NEXUS Product Explorer feature.

In addition, this tool also integrates many useful features that make your dropshipping flow run smoothly and effortlessly.

  • Create a website with e-commerce website builder
  • Connect to up to 3 stores
  • List products and start order fulfillment in one click
  • Access to product ads and video library

On top of that, Sell the Trend makes sure that you can smartly navigate through the sea of products from AliExpress, Shopify, or Amazon.

Niche Scraper

niche scrapper aliexpress research tool

Niche Scraper provides the quickest way to find out the most suitable dropshipping products for your stores.

Simply type in the keywords, product names on the search bar and set your filter by category, subcategories, total orders, and prices, you will be able to search for all products available on AliExpress or Shopify for the most suitable results. You can get more product ideas through their Hand Picked tab which presents their selected winning products.

Niche Scraper’s Market Research will help you out with your competitor analysis, niche research, and ads spying.

Thieve.co

thieve.co product research

By collecting and analyzing real customer data, Thieve.co delivers reliable metrics on the popularity and conversion of each product. Thieve.co also compares similar products from various suppliers and suggests the best sellers with better prices, reviews, fast delivery.

Besides saving you time in finding the best products in the market, Thieve.co also provides useful features that make it quick and easy to find the best quality product images. With Premium Product Images curated by Thieve.co, you can create the most appealing listings that can actually convert.

If you want to build professional images for your brand, you shouldn’t look over this useful feature provided by Thieve.co

Ecomhunt

Ecomhunt

Ecomhunt is also a popular, trusted product research tool chosen by many dropshipping sellers. Ecomhunt can provide you with various comprehensive solutions for your business, including handpicked product selection, listing performance data, live trending product lists, and product tracker sessions.

Pro plan subscribers can even enjoy the additional benefits of a 1-on-1- expert consultant while Ecomhunt’s Suit Plan provides you with unlimited access to AliExpress product information and analytics, Ecomhunt content library, and 3ET courses. These options are incredibly helpful for newbie dropshippers.

SaleSource

sales source product research tool

SaleSource is another popular dropshipping tool that has helped many sellers to achieve success. This tool comes with its own Chrome extension which makes it more convenient to access and do your competitor analysis.

Besides the basic functions of product analysis or store analysis, SaleSource also offers the necessary tools for selecting product images and creating product videos.

Where to research for potential dropshipping products

Social media

Social media platforms are at the center of all dropshipping sellers’ marketing campaigns. Investigating these platforms will help you see what products they are trying to promote and what types of products are driving the most engagement for other competitors.

In addition, keeping an eye out for all the conversations from your customers will help you not only to understand their problems and expectations but also to get inspiration for new product ideas.

In the following part, we will dive into the specific steps and tips on how to do your product research on each social media platform.

How to Do Product Research on Facebook/Facebook Ads

Here are places where you can look up to find dropshipping ideas:

  • Related groups: You can search for groups where your ideal customers gather. For example, if you are selling pet products, find Facebook groups for pet owners. Follow their conversations, hear their concerns, and look out for what they need. You can even post your questions and ask for their feedback for your market, niches, or products.
  • Your own pages: Your Facebook pages are not only the platform for you to communicate with your customers in a one-way direction. Utilize it to receive customer feedback and measure their engagement in order to gain insights into their interests and behavior. From there, you can predict what products can get the intention.

Facebook’s analytics also provide important clues about who your customers are: their locations, genders, status, and interests.

  • Facebook ads: Browsing Facebook library ads will help you discover new product ideas and see what is gaining traction and attracting conversations on this platform. With the help of some specialized Facebook Ads spy tools, your search process should be more efficient and less time-consuming.

How to Do Product Research on TikTok/Tiktok Ads

TikTok’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. It has quickly become the new home for marketers to promote their products to a wider audience.

On TikTok, marketers and brands are able to capture attention through organic content or paid ads. Besides being the platform for promoting products and brand awareness, TikTok is also a highly powerful tool for dropshipping product research.

  • Trending hashtag

And through popular and trending hashtags, you will be able to see a large number of related content. #TiktokMadeMeBuyIt, for example, is a viral hashtag where creator shows their prized product finds. #AmazonFinds is also a good place to start with your product research.

Through such hashtags, you will be able to see what products are trending and gaining attention on TikTok. Also, in the comment section, you will be able to gauge the demand for the product get into the minds of interested customers, and find out what are they expecting.

  • For You Page

What makes TikTok so additive is its refined algorithm that curates the most relevant, interesting content across the platform based on your interaction and activity and shows it on your For You Page.

Spend some time on the app and interact with the type of content you are interested in, or in this case, the product recommendation content. And more of the similar content will automatically show up on your For You Page.

  • Product review content 

On TikTok, you can also search for reviews from real users of a certain product. From these reviews, you can gain more insight into how the product is used and customer’s expectations. These insights can help you to find the right products that can solve customer’s problems and meet their needs.

How to Do Product Research on Instagram

Instagram is a popular social media for sharing photos and short videos. Here are a few ways you can search for product ideas from this platform:

  • Hashtag: Hashtag is the only path for you to navigate through similar content on Instagram. To find the best and most relevant hashtag for your product search, you should narrow down your hashtag.

Instead of going into the popular, generic hashtag, look up longer and more specific hashtags.

  • Locations: Another useful Instagram feature is location. With this feature, you can see what people in certain areas are talking about.
  • Instagram influencers: Instagram influencers are no doubt one of the most influential groups of people on the internet. Their lifestyles and recommendations are eaten up by users on these platforms. By following the famous influencers in your niche, you can see what they are using and recommending to their followers. This is a smart way to keep up with the latest trends in the markets and follow the market’s key opinion leaders.

How to do Product Research on Pinterest

Pinterest is the go-to place for many internet users to find inspiration for their everyday life. It is also where many head for when they need product ideas.

  • Pins: You can search for Pins (or images) on Pinterest. Each time you click a Pin, they will show you endless other related ideas.
  • Boards: Boards are a collection of pins curated by Pinterest users. Many Pinterest users create boards to store product ideas for future use. You can see what they find interesting.

Marketplaces

Marketplaces should be at the forefront of your product research. From these platforms, you will be able to detect the ongoing trends, what products are getting sales and reviews, and what your competitors are selling.

How to Do Product Research on Amazon

Amazon is the largest online retailer and a promising marketplace for all dropshipping. There are a plethora of research tools built for Amazon sellers. But if you are not ready to invest your money in tools, there are many other ways for you to do your product research on this platform.

  • Amazon search bar: On Amazon, when you type something into the search box, Amazon will automatically suggest other longer keywords that others are also searching for. These automatic suggestions will give you some clues on what type of products customers are actively looking for.
  • Amazon Best-seller list: The best and most reliable way to identify what products are doing well on Amazon is to check out Amazon’s best-seller list.
  • Amazon customer reviews: Another way to thoroughly investigate the market need on Amazon is by going through customer reviews.

If you are eyeing a particular product, you can check out the customer review sections to understand customers’ expectations and problems, what they like and dislike about the products. You can use insights gained from real-user reviews for your product research and find the best solutions for customers.

How to Do Product Research on eBay

  • Terapeak: As a way to power all sellers, eBay developed a specific product research tool that shows the real sales data of products available on eBay. With this tool, you can easily search for winning products and see related analytics and data. You can access Terapeak from ebay’s Seller Hub.
  • Trending on eBay: eBay’s trending list is a good place to start your product hunt. You can find what products in different categories are picking up steam on this marketplace. These lists can give you inspiration and ideas for the upcoming product launches.

How to Do Product Research on Etsy

Etsy is the number one marketplace for selling handmade, vintage items. Other than that, this marketplace also allows sellers to sell print-on-demand products via third-party companies. With a strong focus on unique, handmade items, Etsy is a great place to source for original, one-of-a-kind products.

You can kick off your research with Etsy’s search bar. Similar to other marketplaces, Etsy also has an autocomplete search feature that gives you suggestions on related products.

In addition, Etsy also suggests products based on your previous interactions, which will give you more

How to Do Product Research on AliExpress

On AliExpress, you can filter the products in order of order number from the highest to lowest. It is possible to apply this type of filter on both search result pages and category pages, allowing you to narrow down your search for the best-selling products.

In addition to this filter option, AliExpress also provides a special research tool – the AliExpress Dropshipping Center as mentioned in the previous section.

What to consider when searching for the best dropshipping products

From the previous part, you have covered all the steps that help you discover potential products for your dropshipping business.

With all the wonderful product ideas gathered from your research, how can you pick out the product with the most potential? The truth is, for a promising product idea on paper to become a profitable product in reality, there are a few factors that come into play.

In this section, we will walk you through the key considerations when searching for the best dropshipping products.

  1. Price range

In the highly competitive dropshipping world, offering a good price is a pivotal step to getting ahead of the competition, especially if you are entering a red ocean filled with many strong rivals.

On the other hand, your price range should also be smartly set to maintain a sweet spot for your business to make healthy profits and grow. Competing for the cheapest price is not the only way to win the race.

  1. Selecting a supplier

Alongside the product research, finding the right supplier is essential for success in dropshipping. A good supplier will help your business to run smoothly and deliver the best products and services to your customers.

Some factors that can make a good supplier include product quality, reliability, transparency, and customer support.

  1. Delivery time

Even when you are able to convince your customers to buy a product, there are still some extra steps you need to do to ensure the best experience for your customers. One of which is maximizing the shipping time and delivering what you promise.

Delivering products on time is essential for customer satisfaction and competitiveness. Manage customer expectations by providing accurate delivery estimates. Explore shipping methods and carrier options that align with your delivery time goals. Implement order tracking and communication to keep customers informed and engaged.

  1. Market demand

Gauging the market demand is foundationally important. Through comprehensive market research, you will be able to form an informed, data-driven analysis of the potential products in the market.

  1. Profit and competition

Calculate and maximize profit margins while staying competitive through pricing strategies. Diversify your product range to reduce the risks associated with intense competition, ensuring a healthy bottom line.

  1. Demand and restrictions

Recognizing product demand and potential restrictions or regulations is crucial. Conduct research to understand regional and demographic variations in demand. Be aware of common restrictions and legal considerations in dropshipping. Adapt your product selection to comply with regulations and tap into products with consistent demand.

  1. Product outlook

Think long-term when selecting dropshipping products. Consider a product’s outlook for sustained success. Evaluate its position in the product lifecycle and anticipate shifts in market trends. Stay updated on industry developments and maintain a flexible product portfolio that can adapt to changing market conditions.

It will take a while to find out the best route to the most potential products for your dropshipping business. With all the tips and advice on how to do your dropshipping product research, you will easily work out the best strategy to unearth your revenue-generating products.

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