If you’ve ever thought about selling custom merch on your website like hats, shirts, or tote bags, but don't know what invetory would be worth your investment, print-on-demand is the way to go. Say farewell to the hassle of keeping inventory or shipping orders yourself, and then wondering what to do with the product that doesn't sell. After exploring several options, I can confidently say that Printful is my top pick for your merch shop.
Printful makes it incredibly easy to sell branded products directly through your website, even if you're not a web designer like me. They handle everything, from printing to packing and shipping, so you can focus on your business.
I love Printful's embroidered products, which can normally be very expensive. If you're like me, and you've ever looked up buying a professional embroidery machine for your own DIY projects, you know that you can easily drop 10k on those bad boys. They offer lots of stitch styles and built-in design digitization services so that your designs turn out exactly as you envisioned.
Before I started offering print-on-demand website integrations to my clients (hint: this is a service I now offer for Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, and more), I decided to test Printful myself.
I created a Printful account, designed a hat using their built-in design tool (you can also upload your own design from Canva or other design software), and ordered it within twenty minutes. It arrived for about $20, not a huge profit margin if you plan to resell, but perfect for branding and local marketing.
Imagine your customers walking around town repping your logo. That’s basically free advertising. Plus, there’s no risk of buying a box of hats that never sell.
My hat turned out perfectly and I can't wait to wear it around town! Check it out on my etsy and let me know if you want to buy one too!
One of the best parts about Printful is how easily it connects to your website. They offer seamless integrations with Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, Square, and many other platforms. Once set up, orders placed on your website go straight to Printful for fulfillment without a middleman.
If you’ve been considering adding custom merchandise to your site, print-on-demand keeps it simple and low-risk.
Here is a link to get started. (Yes, that's an affiliate link).
And if you need help connecting Printful to your website or designing your first product, I’d love to help! This is a service I now offer for all my website clients. Happy web designing!
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