How to Start Print on Demand in 10 Minutes

[@luffy_0318]

I have been inspired by your videos to start a store. I am 22 working as a mechanic, and I am currently writing and taking down notes on everything I find relevant and helpful. So thank you for sharing such extensive knowledge on how to start an online business.

[@YuvrajSattawan57]

Hey did you start and got any sales?

[@travelwithkeke.2158]

You are so straight to the point and I love that so much, no gibberish! THANK YOU

[@MeezerGurlMakes]

That's why I like this channel so much!

[@Ifumoveurgay]

Bro fr

[@rampantapple]

Alek, Your information and advice is easy to understand and invaluable. I've watched other channels but keep coming back to you, you've nailed it. Just wanted to say thanks!

[@CourtnayHuge]

Love the video❤️ I just started my print-on-demand journey and found Crafted Threads. They have a ton of designs and it saved me so much time. They have something in every niche. And lifetime updates too!!

[@KhaoulaAISSAT]

what is that

[@Whysocynical360]

As someone who is recovering from back surgery from a work injury (and im only 28), im so thankful to have come across your videos. i plan to launch my store by the end of this week and slowly progress. Never dreamed of it, and just got past the valley of despair stage lol!

[@Whatevertheheck]

Yeess you got this!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Hahaha valley of despair 😂 if you ever wanted to post daily progress updates, I’d watch! Love that kind of content - so motivating!

[@Venom-ii7fo]

update?

[@Kassssss]

Update?

[@bren8309]

I am glad I ran across one of your videos nobody else I have found will give you this kind of information for free so God bless you and thank you very much!

[@richhands5269]

My three favorite channels: Alek, Stock Brotha, & How Money Works. Make my week complete! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@righteouspath44]

bot.

[@RevvyShorts]

you're not a average youtuber, this video is soo good! Im really motivated now thanks!!

[@lfzdhhll1802]

Hi! Can you make a video next about how to deal with taxes after making money on your shop? It would really help.

[@talking-over-tv]

You, my friend, are a legend. Thank you for taking the time to help us laypeople navigate an otherwise confusing and intimidating process. Bless you dear boy

[@alekSheffy]

much love 🙏

[@wendyon4517]

It's so tough to decide how to start. Advice from one is "stick to one product" and you can have loads of niches. Advice from another who was reviewing someone's site selling one product is "you're designs are all over the place". I need to figure this part out. But you have good advice for starting... which i haven't done yet. I REALLY need to rewatch the mock-up part.

[@steveraglin7607]

VERY clear and concise steps.... thank you.

[@witchhazel23]

thank you for the great info, i love the way you explain everything. I would love to see a video on how to use printify

[@sabochan1111]

Thank you..your videos are always helpful. I’ve put my shop on vacay for a year now but I’m planning on coming back..

[@lindamarietravel]

Thankyou Alex, I'm getting my store started now! 😀

[@starryeye3482]

Super helpful video! Thank you! Have watched you for over a year now and with so much stuff going on finally listening to you to just take action. Trying to catch some of this Q4 action. Please keep making this kind of video, step by step on a part of the process! :)

[@lethithutrang6356]

Is there any videos showing how to make order? I'm whole new to Printify and want to start my own business. I've watched some of your videos and it is extremely helpful, thank you.

[@kenandpaperartworks]

The quick start guide is good but it stops short of answering all of the fields Etsy wants to open a store. It was/is a little confusing. Still looking for "how to" to finish my store. Thank you for all of your videos. They are great!!

[@alyssawright4373]

First, love the way you do these videos. I wish you could teach me everything! Thank you so much! As of now, you are required to put in shipping information. We have to do it at some point anyway. I'm doing print on demand posters and not quite sure what to put in the shipping info for Printify orders. Furthermore, I have variations which lead to different shipping costs but it would be ideal to keep everything on the same listing so customers can see all the options in one place. Any recommendations or info you can give?

[@savannahhope1683]

Very helpful video thank you! Quick note as I’d like someone to point this out if I were in your shoes, I’m not sure if I’m the only one like this but the sound effect you use during the title screens is very jarring and startles me every time - and sounds like that can trigger people with tics and other neurological function issues! Just a heads up as otherwise I really enjoy your editing & content but always have to prepare for those moments!

[@donnabosilkovski7580]

Hey Alex, ive been in the "planning stage" for months now. I know i need to get started but etsy scares me. I have a shop set up but I am currently in Thailand and use a VPN. Is that likely to cause a problem please? Thanks in advance. You are an excellent teacher you know. I appreciate your hard work here. 😊

[@manuelmata9870]

Great vid! Quick question, while setting up my Etsy shop, who exactly would be my production partner ? Can I bypass this or is it a mandatory step?

[@michaelvosberg3276]

Hi Alek, I have a quick question. If you're planning to start selling two different products, like blankets and mugs, do you recommend opening two different shops? Is it even possible to have two (or more) different shops on Etsy? Thanks.

[@alekSheffy]

I'd recommend two, but I'd only start one at a time.

[@michaelvosberg3276]

@@alekSheffy Thanks

[@josinaraubenheimer9122]

😥 just a heads up. The name checker is not accurate. I checked the name I wanted to use and it indicates that it's available. I designed the logo and banner, but when I got to the stage to open the store on Etsy. Etsy told me the name is already in use

[@Cases-y5c]

he the best youtuber ngl

[@jenlaramee9088]

Hi Alek, thanks for all the great information. I have an etsy account, I have only bought things do I need to open another to sell? thank you!

[@DanieAlmeid]

cant wait to start my pod

[@elena79rus]

You did not explain the sign up process. Etsy asks a lot of questions that I don't know how to answer for a print-on-demand business. For example, there are questions like, if it's a physical product, who made it, myself or another company? Is it a finished product or a supply or tool to make things? When did you make it? Then it asks to add production partners. Do I need to put Printify there? I need to find another KZbin video that actually explains step-by-step how to create an Etsy print-on-demand store.

[@ToriShyrar]

YES! JUST WHAT I NEEDED, TY!!!

[@luxuryslime7469]

Love your videos! Thank you for all of the great hard work and time!

[@Mythologicalcreaturesstore]

the name checker takes so long to work but its going to be worth it

[@MarcasTriesEtsy]

Hi Alex, watched several of your videos now. They’re great. Can I ask though, as you say focus on one thing at a time, t-shirts, mugs, etc. if I started a t-shirt store, would it be bad to add sweaters and hoodies with the same design in the same store?

[@neginheidari1876]

Thanks, Alek! I wanted to open the shop but it says that I have to pay 15 15-dollar fee to open the account, but you mentioned it's free, how is that?

[@Neoblueorred]

Great video, it’s informative and has a good structure. I tried opening my Etsy shop, but everytime I get to the fourth page( where you have to enter you bank details, the site let me carry on, it doesn’t load when I click on save and go on. But since there aren’t any notifications that I typed in something wrong, I don’t know what to do. It also isn’t the page that’s frozen, because I can still change data, but it don’t go further. Pls help!!?

[@RodriguesLimaso]

appreciate for sharing this with us, excellent video

[@whatshellydoes7308]

Hey Alek, what would you recommend if I am selling digital art: email the customer the file upon purchase or Printify? Also, do I say digital posters or digital art? Some are files of actual art pieces while others are pictures and AI generated art. Thank you for sharing.

[@sbutler66]

Do you find it's best for a store to concentrate on a type of product, say phone cases, tees or mugs rather than offering a ton of product options with shared designs?

[@kimberlyrosetta4287]

Alek really like your encouraging videos. Please help explain more on the shipping side of this process. What to select for shipping and what about taxes? I am trying not to overthink this like you mentioned about picking shop name and logo but the shipping and taxes part I do worry about. Also how do I know if what I submitted on the product really does fit the product? I need to purchase to verify right? I ask because I am confused about ratios of design to placing on product.

[@ArieTibbe]

THANKS A BUNCH, AMAZING VIDEO!!!

[@Carol-LeeB]

Going to start NOW! Wish me luck!

[@ElyasRs]

How’s it going?

[@Carol-LeeB]

@@ElyasRs Hello Alek, It's going pretty good. I started my shop and added over 12 tee shirt designs. I haven't sold any yet but I know this is going to work! Thanks to you! Carol

[@yanpa7741]

@@Carol-LeeBhow’s it going now 3 weeks later?

[@Carol-LeeB]

@@yanpa7741 Things are back on track now. Initially, I had 95 listings on Etsy, but encountered some issues when trying to correct one with incorrect images and information. Unfortunately, my attempts to fix it only made things worse, leading me to delete all my listings. However, I've started afresh and now have around 25 listings, and everything is going well again. I learned a lot from this experience, like not realizing that every time I added a listing in Printify, it stayed on the list even after starting over. Despite the chaos, I'm grateful for the learning opportunity it provided. How are you doing? Carol

[@adarshmore8023]

@Carol-LeeB how is it going after 2 months

[@ENIGMATICCraze]

Awesome informational videos. You have given me the momentum I need to get this started. I followed all your steps and set up my accounts with your links. Now, I find myself in a situation where I can't get past the "Set up billing" part. I tried different Debit and Credit Cards, different browsers, updated the browsers, deleted cache, disable Ad-Block, restarted my system, tried different computers with no luck. I contacted Customer support , followed their troubleshooting tips and no luck. Have you find this to be an ongoing problem? If so how can this be fix? Thank you!

[@SavvyForLife]

Hi! Curious as to why you do not have your own Etsy affiliate link when you have taught so much to others about creating an Etsy store?

[@SavvyForLife]

Also want to add that your videos are informative and helpful! Thank you!

[@vincevenolia5421]

Hi Alek, before I invest in the Six Figure Storefront; what is included in this program that you don't already share on your KZbin channel?

[@KauanRibeiros]

Great video, appreciate you sharing it!

[@MatsukoSahaku]

Thanks a ton, this was super helpful!

[@pipjarvis9776]

Hi Alek I got printify but with living in the UK the products I sell are way too expensive with the postage Even though they say they have a shop in the UK let me give you an example a mug to buy from me is £6.50 then when they put that in there basket to post it it costs something like £27 to buy and that's why I never get any sales what do you think I should do about Printify

[@PH4L4NXX]

I have the exact same problem!

[@MichaelaRevell-ll9qp]

very helpful, worth the watch

[@Staff936]

When an order is actually placed what is the process? Does Printify literally do everything? Same question if your listing allows people to change the name on a product before purchase.

[@SouthernGraffiti]

Great video yet again! So excited to actually be doing it this time!!!! Yea, one of those who drug feet WAY too long! Here now though. Interested in suggestion for adding the +etsy to email address. Unfortunately, I previously signed up for my store prior to watching, Is this something I can also update using a email address already set up? does it require you to "change your email address" Curious to know if you have the answer before I take the time to dig in! Save time to focus on designing. Thanks again for your generosity in the information and tools you share.

[@yangchen7982]

This was the exact video needed

[@JacobMeon]

you just convinced me on doing it

[@CarmitaBrind407]

wow, great video. thanks so much

[@sledgesmith605]

What is the best alternative to Etsy? I got a lifetime ban for no apparent reason last year. Like many, many others, I had no copyrighted stuff up, no lines from songs and I was in credit. All I was doing was selling digital prints that I had created. Thanks.

[@bohorosewellness]

Try to appeal it. Thier ai system sucks and shuts down beginner shops for no reason until you appeal.

[@lissabd2288]

Thank you for the tutorial. Do you know which are the best providers for customizable wooden products?

[@alekSheffy]

I've never sold wooden products personally

[@miadu1801]

Have you tried Merchize yet? I saw they have many types of customise wooden products.

[@jace_amazing9975]

I’ve almost completely set it up but i just have one question, do i need to get a business license and what do i do to get it?

[@KatharynL.Jenkins]

ill definitely try that, thanks!

[@Nicksrun75]

My printify doesn't publish to etsy and I can't work out why

[@JamesWright-h1w]

Man made a etsy account made 5 warhammer 40k designs that were so cool and unique. Got suspended and gave up etsy. Goes fast these dreams haha

[@alekSheffy]

I mean, that is a copyrighted game...

[@JamesWright-h1w]

But they were so damn cool designs. haha@@alekSheffy

[@melieknight958]

Etsy sounds like a big risk of getting your store closed for no reason. I would like to skip all this hassle if possible. What about linking your Printify POD account to a Shopify store?

[@deliveranceotuitatoyo447]

Can I use the same domain name business name for my online store digital product e-commerce business? For my Etsy print on demand business

[@wendyon4517]

Alek... what are your thoughts on a store selling a few products rather than just one... like T-shirts/Hoodies, mugs, and Smartphone cases for example?

[@alekSheffy]

I always recommend 1 product shops. That's what I've had success with

[@wendyon4517]

@@alekSheffy Thanks for replying. A follow on question. Do you think an eventuality of three stores would be too much if I went that route? I won't know until I start my first but I'm wondering what someone with experience thinks.

[@carlosbruce456]

What if I don’t have a listing ready? Should I wait til I have a listing before setting up the store?

[@CindySimpson-h8o]

Fantastic information and presentation! Thank you, Alek!

[@JolyKirganr]

Fantastic vid!!! Thanks a lot!

[@teslavision-01]

Bro Alura is not working. It gives me an error when I sign up that only developers can access it right now. So can you guide me here. PS: Amazing and informational content as always Alek.

[@muxiddinrustamov3571]

Hi Alex i'm your a fan i see your contents because your way is true than others. I have a quetion for you. I'm from Uzbekistan and this country is located sentral Asia. I'm going to begin my online business can you tell me can i sell online some kind of products as a your way? Please please tell me i will wait your answer. Thank you!!!!

[@angkorbackroad]

Much appreciated for your sharing, please advise me if Etsy is available in Cambodia?

[@ndifonfrancis-brian171]

Nice video. I really wish to create an etsy shop but my country doesn't appear on the various payment methods. neither the taxation policies. Can someone please help

[@BridgetA.Friedman]

Nice vid thank you for sharing with us

[@DerekGillette-p1w]

Do you have to create a new email, etsy and printify account for every store niche you open?

[@peytoncarlson5539]

07:29 If you set the location already, you can also change your location to United States.

[@actrightmusicgroup9265]

So are you allowed to have more than 1 etsy shop open? Id hate to open a shop and start generating thousands a month just to have it shut down.

[@melindadawika1284]

God bless you , this is your calling. Thank you

[@sale2723]

Another very helpful and informative video! Can you recommend some enduringly popular niches within the home decor market?

[@NerdTrigger]

What if you're from Australia and you want to sell stuff in the US. Should you select US as your shop location?

[@KillerHealms]

Well Done! Thank you!

[@MarcosArauo]

great content. ty

[@666umm]

lance210 finaly giving us the sauce

[@vivinaponsoda3830]

Could you share the link to the name checker website, please? Thanks.

[@jayjaymay2343]

After watching your videos for a while I am nearly ready to get started (- have to do some necessary bureacrazy around here first) but I still have a question. let's say I did everything you talked here, printify connected to etsy: when somebody buys on etsy, do I get the money and a bill from printify or is that also automated - etsy pays printify and I'll get what's left? and what happens if somebody doesn't like my product and wants to send it back? (theoretical question, my products will be amazing... of course - it's just, I don't have the time to spend every day 5 hours with customer service)

[@galaxia4709]

You pay Printify. Etsy pays you 30 days later

[@FuadShaqiri]

What about the limited country selection in Etsy sign up process, can we setup Etsy Shop outside of those countries in the list?

[@shaheerhassan6066]

Hey Alek, I never thought print on demand was for me. But after watching YT videos got a little motivated. Realistically speaking what are the odds of a getting success for a complete beginner. Offcourse it depends on things like how you design mockups etc. But can quantify it like 1 to 10, etc?

[@Imaftouni]

First commnt keep going bro i love u

[@rajsuresh5449]

Hi Alek a quick question, if im using printify do I have to do the shipping or printify does the shopping for me?

[@NathFlute]

they do the shipping for you

[@akamecup8455]

Alek you’re great, but something I have found out from watching your videos is, I wish I had a more powerful computer

[@Brenda-l3z]

Me too. Mine was given to me and that great but it is super old and not right for graphics and heavy internet work at all.

[@akamecup8455]

@@Brenda-l3z even my new 750$ labtop, it works great, but it could be faster with all the tags and stuff

[@wannabewoodworker9705]

I’m stuck on the tax portion. I can’t figure out how to get a retail number for my resale certificate. No videos online about this

[@anniecherry4254]

I bought the course but after 5 days my etsy was permanently suspended without a warning. I appealed but it didn’t work. Is there anything I can do??

[@BigBen-wb1kl]

Do you use a vpn? I've heard that it thinks you might be scammy because it picks up different locations every time you log in.

[@anniecherry4254]

@@BigBen-wb1kl I didn’t :( they didn’t even give a reason as to why they suspended

[@optimistconqueror7104]

@@anniecherry4254did you upload any listings if so what was your product?

[@endlesswanderlust5563]

I’ve heard it’s very common to be suspended when you first start if you upload a lot right off the bat. Give it a few days.

[@RobHolecko]

Yea I think it's just a Etsy thing, nothing specific to Alek's content

[@AiTube168]

Do you know how to upload custom mockups bought from Etsy and use them on Printify? I used your advise and bought some for a candle shop we are starting up but cant figure out how to use them in Printify

[@Luca-gb1og]

Haha, the shop name IdVertrieb you used as a bad example is actually German. Vertrieb means Sales

[@bellorotimi3590]

Teach us how we can make a customized jewelry box.

[@SigmaFeminine]

you don’t have to do a product listing when you are first signing up you can hit back or cancel from the product listing step page and your account will be set up it worked twice for me anyway good luck all

[@judgeanon2922]

Link to the domain name availability checker please.

[@joshemer]

Once I buy mock ups can i edit them?

[@MerLo-gk6vo]

What address do you use to open your stores? Your personal address, PO Box, or a virtual address?

[@FarlieJahndel558]

TY!!! AWESOME

[@BruceJ-d1s]

Hello. Etsy suspended my account before I could set up a listing. No reason stated. Bank account linked. I appealed and was sent automated response that their review would not over turn the suspension. No reason given and said I had no other recourse. Any suggestions?

[@Tom-s2j5g]

does it matter what country and currency i open the shop in? as i have both a US account and one in europe

[@kamilnowacki6273]

Thanks for the tips!

[@oliverjackson5070]

How do you set up the business end of this process for goverrnment purposes?

[@RifatHossenYTExpert]

great video

[@tarekrahman6225]

Do I need to have a product ready to list before I can finalise my etsy store?

[@alekSheffy]

No not really

[@tarekrahman6225]

@ it kept prompting me to upload my first listing before I was allowed to even adjust my logo or banner?