Printify’s vast product selection and our user-friendly platform are what set Printify apart from other print-on-demand services. Once you’ve created a free account, you’re just a few steps away from starting your eCommerce journey.
Step 1: set up your Printify account
The very first thing you need to do with any online service provider is to set up your account correctly – and Printify is no exception. Set up your account by adding your contact details and business information, as well as a payment method.
Why add a payment method?
Printify is unable to pull funds directly from your sales channel. The payment process works as follows: when an order comes in to Printify from your sales channel, Printify will automatically charge your linked credit card or Printify balance for the production price of the product and the shipping charges. The difference between the two transactions will be your profit.
Step 2: choose a sales channel
Printify, being a print-on-demand platform, takes care of order fulfillment. However, to create a storefront that is accessible to your customers, you’ll need a store with a shopping cart function.
So, what are the options?
To create a standalone store → choose Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Wix, PrestaShop, or Squarespace.
To create a store within a marketplace → choose Etsy or eBay.
If you’re not sure which sales channel is right for you, check out our comparison here.
Alternatively, hire one of our storefront set-up experts, who can help you set up a store with one of these platforms.
You can also use Printify without connecting a store. Click here to learn more about alternative options.
Step 3: integrate your sales channel with Printify
Once you’ve created a store, you’ll be able to connect it to your Printify account by following one of our step-by-step integration guides.
Need some help with the integration process? Click on the chat bubble to get live assistance from our team.
Step 4: set up your store shipping and taxes
Now that you’ve connected your store to Printify, you’ll want to set up your store shipping according to Printify’s shipping rates. This ensures that you’re charging your customers the right amount in shipping fees — the same amount that Printify charges you.
No need to set up shipping if you’re using Etsy or eBay, as the Printify shipping rates will be automatically applied to any published products.
When it comes to taxes – depending on where your customers are located, sales tax and/or VAT regulations should also be considered. Browse our tax articles here to learn more about your potential obligations.
Step 5: create and publish products
Now, it’s time to get creative and upload your unique designs to our products. Our catalog consists of more than 600 white-label items and is constantly growing to offer you the widest selection of print-on-demand merchandise.
Make sure to publish the products to your store to make them available for purchase.
In case you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed with options and not sure which print provider to choose, we’ve got you covered – check out our guide here.
For designing tips, visit our Must-Read Design Guide.
What’s next?
You’ve made your products available: now it’s time to focus on increasing sales by spreading the word about your store. For insider tips on driving traffic to your store, click here.
However, if you need some help with that, you can always hire one of our qualified experts for all of your digital marketing and content creation needs.
Make sure to check out our eCommerce Holiday Sales Calendar for 2024 to avoid missing out on special marketing opportunities.
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