What is Print on Demand?
Print on demand (POD) allows you to sell custom-designed products without holding inventory. When a customer orders, the product is printed and shipped directly to them by a third-party fulfillment partner.
Popular POD Products
- T-shirts and apparel
- Mugs and drinkware
- Phone cases
- Posters and wall art
- Books (through Amazon KDP)
- Home decor items
Getting Started
- Choose a niche: Target a specific audience or interest
- Create designs: Use Canva, Photoshop, or hire designers
- Select platform: Printful, Printify, Redbubble, Merch by Amazon
- Set up store: Etsy, Shopify, or marketplace listings
- Market your products: Social media, SEO, paid ads
Making POD Passive
- Create evergreen designs that sell year-round
- Build a large catalog - more designs = more sales potential
- Automate order fulfillment through integrations
- Use SEO to drive organic traffic to listings