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Author: Anna R., November 18, 2024
Print on demand is known to be one of the easiest ways to start your own online shop without high initial investments. Instead of dealing with issues such as storage and shipping beginners can get started right away and sell their self-designed products. But what exactly do you need, apart from a laptop and an internet connection?binding to print on demand start?
First, you need designs for your products. You can either delegate this task to an experienced graphic designer or do it yourself. In Canva, you can easily create your first simple designs even without graphic design experience. You also get a variety of graphic elements that you can use to make your designs look professional and hit the mark with your target group.
Canva should also be your go-to tool for your social media posts. Thanks to a variety of templates, you can quickly and easily create professional content that you can use to promote your products.
Free version available with limitations.
Canva Pro for €11,99 per month or €109,99 per year.
The basis: You use Shopify to set up your online shop. Shopify is a shop system that allows you to run an online shop and sell products online without any programming knowledge. Thanks to a simple drag-and-drop modular system, a website can be designed very easily.
Shopify offers you the entire digital infrastructure you need to run an online shop. From the website to product management to purchasing, you have the optimal all-round package as a beginner.
Shopify is available from 27€ / month
Nothing works without organization. Having your own online shop isn't just about earning a little money online. You work as a freelancer, which means you have to take care of a variety of tasks in your business. From design creation to invoices, marketing and accounting. It's easy to lose track of things here.
With Trello you have a project management program at your side that you can adapt precisely to your tasks and needs. The user interface is simple and self-explanatory, so you can benefit from it from day one. Thanks to Trello, you not only have an overview of your tasks, the calendar view also helps you with the urgency and prioritization of your to-dos.
You can use Trello for free.
To take your print on demand business to the next level, you should take a closer look at the mockup generator PlaceIt. Here you have a variety of templates available that you can use to create high-quality product images. Simply upload your design or your finished product and PlaceIt will insert it into the selected template. Instead of boring standard mockups, you now have professional-looking images that you have created with just a few clicks.
You can get PlaceIt as a subscription for around €7,50 per month.
The most important thing for your print on demand business: the products. For this you need a print on demand provider who not only provides you with the products, but also sends them directly to your customers. With MarketPrint you have a reliable partner at your side who not only guarantees you fast delivery, but also offers a wide range of products. From high-quality textiles to the basics of print on demand to extraordinary accessories, MarketPrint has the right products for every print on demand online shop.
You can easily download MarketPrint from the Shopify AppStore and start creating products straight away. The finished products are then integrated into your Shopify store and you can start selling your items.
MarketPrint has no base costs, you only pay for the products you sell.
Join them and use our free Print on Demand software.