Shopify Print On Demand vs. Other Platforms

Shopify Print On Demand vs. Other Platforms
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In this video you'll learn the difference between using Shopify for Print On Demand, vs using the other popular Print On Demand websites. In this video, we'll compare Shopify to Redbubble, Amazon Merch On Demand, Teepublic, and Etsy. Specifically on Shopify, we'll be talking about Printful and Printify for Print On Demand. There are some big differences between them, so hopefully this video is helpful as you're getting started with Print On Demand!
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[@GregGottfried]

Hopefully this video is helpful if you are picking a Print On Demand platform! Below are the links mentioned: Full Print On Demand Tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYjLZYOGa52Fqac How To Find Low-Competition Niches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIbZaaiKbb2blac

[@cheryz2Sherri]

It was very well explained. Thank you so much!

[@fairymidgetz]

This is one of the best pros and cons video on ecommerce tools I've ever seen. You are a great storyteller

[@GregGottfried]

Wow, thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know

[@ffstyle]

Liking this comparison video, thanks for the content Greg!

[@GregGottfried]

Glad you enjoyed it! More stuff like this on the way!

[@veronicaford2090]

Thanks for this, is really helpful!

[@GregGottfried]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!

[@dannybui3542]

Thank you so much for your video. Can you please talk about the profit margins differences and tshirt quality between these platforms? Thank you in advance

[@karakkah2218]

Wow thanks Greg, I'm just starting a POD and I am learning to set up a shopify store. Thanks so much for the information, so valuable. Thanks!!!

[@GregGottfried]

Glad it was helpful! Great to hear you're getting into POD! If you run into any questions just let me know!

[@josephademola9465]

#@karakkah2218 Great to hear, and congratulations on starting your Print on Demand (POD) journey! Building a Shopify store is a fantastic step. To provide you with tailored advice, could you share more about the specific niche or theme of your POD business? Understanding your vision will enable me to offer insights that align with your goals. Feel free to let me know your target audience or any specific features you envision for your store. Excited to assist you further in creating a successful Shopify presence!

[@TheEarningBull]

Really appreciate the thorough breakdown! One thing to consider for those weighing options: Shopify allows for advanced SEO customization which can significantly boost organic reach over time.

[@GregGottfried]

Good addition!

[@romanaram8079]

Hi Greg I learn so much from your video's please do a step by step teepublic tutorial

[@user-rw9vd5or8q]

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[@GregGottfried]

Thank you so much 😀

[@brenondopp]

Great video Greg! Thanks for sharing the differences between the different platforms. I personally love selling on a massive marketplace like Etsy which already has a large customer base. The only downside is you're at the mercy of Etsy that's why I feel like it is extremely important to diversify and also sell on different platforms like Shopify! Thanks for another extremely informative video!

[@GregGottfried]

Great to hear from you, and great points. Hope you’re doing well 🤘

[@josephademola9465]

@brenondopp Absolutely appreciate your insights, Greg! It's fantastic that you've found success on Etsy. Diversifying is indeed a smart move. Considering your interest in Shopify, could you share more about your specific goals or products? Understanding your business focus will allow me to tailor recommendations on building a store that complements your existing success on Etsy. Looking forward to hearing more about your venture!

[@ricromero369]

Thanks for this video Greg. I made the mistake of commingling 2 niches (think 500 Level and Elevated Faith) in a Shopify site and totally dismissed the challenges of active POD. I'm going to regroup and try both niches in 2 distinct storefronts on these passive sites. I'll reconsider going the Shopify route should either get good traction (hoping to create a Christian Apparel brand in the near future).

[@sven7736]

Great explanation, is there a website you'd recommend for keeping track of the traffic the passive PoD websites get each month? I've scrolled through a few, but don't know which ones are reliable.

[@MichaelCassidy]

Hi Greg, I was just reading about Printify Popup stores. At the moment it is not avaliable in most countries yet. Do you think it would be another good option to start selling on? Cheers Michael

[@SARAH-fn5zo]

Thank you very much; I truly value the information you provided. I was quite perplexed about what I should use, particularly when considering selling on Etsy. However, I discovered that my country's payment options are not available in their app.

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks for the comment! I like the sites in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYjLZYOGa52Fqac Hopefully they are supported in your country so you can use them too.

[@jragonheart]

I may have missed it, but did this video cover profit comparisons? For instance, if I sell a shirt on teepubic, I get a dollar. Is there a typical Shopify payout for something as simple as a one-sided print tee-shirt?

[@TaylorMcAllister-sc6cw]

Greg, are there any main platforms that will hold exclusive rights to your design? For example, if I have a Shopify can I still post on all the other platforms?

[@cheryz2Sherri]

Thank you for this breakdown. I think Im better off not managing l the customer service. But bring able to build my own emailing list isn't a bad option. Plus, I can build trust with my customers.

[@GregGottfried]

Totally agree.. The customer service is very time consuming, but the email list aspect is great to have.

[@Wisdomwithandrea]

Thank you so much! This answered many questions that I had and didn't know I needed. Thank you so much! Edit: You have to have a card on file for Etsy too, right?

[@ffstyle]

You do for Etsy since they will charge you 20 cents each time you created a new listing and whenever you made a sale. They also will charge your listings every 4 months for “renewal” as the reason.

[@Wisdomwithandrea]

@@ffstyle Thank you!

[@aftarbhaii]

Thank you men ❤ i understand English but i can't speak😅 you are so amazing❤❤ lots of love for you from India🇮🇳

[@user-bq4ki5xx7t]

nice

[@enzogallow]

Hi Greg, if I use Printful + Shopify to sell POD products. Will I need at some point to hold my own inventory ? Or can I fully rely on Printful, Printify no matter the scale of my business ? (1000+ or 10 000+ sales per month for exemple). Thanks !

[@SkyEclipse24]

Starting off use Printful to fulfill directly to the customers but after you start making money and scaling consider holding your own inventory. Let them ship out items like t shirts, hoodies, or anything customized etc. BUT eventually if you have any one size fits all products that are actually selling then consider holding that inventory yourself. *In respective quantities. One size fits all products would be coffee mugs, posters, stickers etc. 😮 Imagine ordering as a first time customer and they take a week or more to deliver the holiday stickers you ordered!😂 To sum everything up....once you start to scale consider holding reasonable amounts of one size fits all products on hand. Especially during the holiday season when many people are ordering last minute and print on demand providers are swamped. (Orders often get delayed, canceled or charged back more during the holidays.)🎉 I hope this helped!❤

[@JD-iy6hp]

Hey Greg, been watching your videos. Do you have one going over printify? I got it all set except for the resale tax cert. not sure if I have to choose just my state or all and what number they are asking for. Any help is greatly appreciated

[@GregGottfried]

Dang I wish I had one for you! I don’t have one on my channel but I bet there’s a good one out there somewhere on YT. I would check out Santrel Media I think they’ve got good stuff!

[@TeamHarrisonMachine]

GREAT FUCKING VIDEO!!!! THANK YOU!!

[@ShedThis]

Hi Greg. Relate to your history having had some tragic curve balls in my own corporate career :-?. Old(er) dog, so new tricks don't come that easy, and based in a foreign market (S. Africa, increasingly a 3rd world country with failing logistical challenges, inter alia). Either way, POD has grabbed my interest very recently and, if you'd be so kind, I'd like some clarity please: I thought POD providers like Printful serve as a sales platform too (over and above just fulfilling the logistics)? If so, am I to understand that this video is just about creating additional shopfronts?

[@GregGottfried]

Welcome to the POD world, it sounds like a nice fit for what you’re looking for. The “other” POD websites are more of a one-or-the-other when compared to Printful/Shopify. The Printful route is like making your own website and bringing your own traffic without a sales marketplace to bring in traffic automatically (they will still fulfill the orders and all but you are more hands on to bring in buyers and manage customer service). The other POD sites are more a hands-off route where the buyers are brought in for you as well as customer service all taken care of for you.

[@ShedThis]

@@GregGottfried Got it now! Thanks very much for explaining it so well.

[@Creativeminds5]

Why not do both ??? Good idea or bad idea?

[@GregGottfried]

I think if you go the Shopify route, it's truly a full time job (between marketing and customer service). So I think your plate will be too full and both will just get part time attention. I'd focus on just one if I were you 👍

[@Creativeminds5]

Fair enough, thank you for your insight. Iv got alot to learn with this.

[@ashokseebaruth]

🔝

[@GregGottfried]

🙌

[@janelopez7010]

The idea of passive income with the hands off experience does sound great. But you put all that work in and then don't really own anything. You can get kicked off any of those platforms on a whim and then you have nothing and have to start over. Also building a shop or brand will give you an asset that you can potentially sell for a lot of money down the line. And the profit can be way better. So that's why I don't like the idea of relying on those other passive income websites because it's a lot of work any way, and you don't own anything ever.

[@joshlearnsart9805]

Are you taking a chance on anything?

[@janelopez7010]

@@joshlearnsart9805 Huh? I have an Etsy shop and moving to Shopify as well. I"m building a brand. Because all of this is soooo much work. Even uploading on "passive income" sites is a lot of work so you might as well do this with a bigger end in mind and own your own assets. This gives you the potential to create real wealth. You'll never make millions the way you can building a brand. There's not much more valuable than a cash flowing asset.

[@GregGottfried]

Those are valid points, but personally from doing both sides, I still pick the passive side. The lifestyle is so much better, and you can still sell the passive style print on demand accounts for good money (about 40x monthly profit). It's a risk that they could shut down your account, but if you stay within the guidelines and stay away from infringing on copyrights or trademarks, then you shouldn't have any issues. I should also mention you can upload your same designs to multiple passive print on demand sites because they are non-exclusive, so you can diversify a lot (if one account ever did get shut down, you'd still have all the others). I'll say lastly that I've never personally had an account shut down. I've heard of people getting their accounts shut down, but they are trying to take shortcuts and beat the system so it's somewhat expected at that point. I hope that helps shed some light on this and helps you make your decision 👍

[@mansafamara]

another thing to add is going the passive route and then uploading your designs to your own shopify store later when you have the income to automate it is an available route as well

[@jus.moneyy]

I NEED ONE QUESTION SOLVED PLEASE HELP!!! I want to start a clothing brand doing POD. But i want my apparel to be customizable. I want to put designs on the sleeves and on the back of my hoodies and shirts. But i want my business to be passive like redbubble or amazon merch on demand.I want a passive customizable POD platform. CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME.

[@josephademola9465]

Absolutely, I understand your desire for a passive customizable POD platform. To ensure I provide the most fitting solution, could you clarify a bit more about the level of customization you're looking for? Are you envisioning a platform that allows customers to personalize their designs directly, or are you more interested in offering pre-designed customizable options? Additionally, understanding your target audience and specific design requirements will help me guide you towards the most suitable and efficient platform for your vision. Looking forward to assisting you in creating a thriving customizable POD business!

[@jus.moneyy]

@@josephademola9465 i have designs custom made already. I’d just like to be able to put them on the front, back, and sleeve of the shirt or hoodie

[@jus.moneyy]

@@josephademola9465 printful works but the shipping times aren’t the best and the prices can be kinda high

[@kyleenberg7893]

Hey Greg, I just sent over an email regarding a paid sponsorship video, hopefully we can work together! Thanks

[@awais_1999]

♥️✌️

[@GregGottfried]

🙌🙌

[@miners_treasures]

Shopify sounds like garbage IMHO.

[@GregGottfried]

I agree, it's not my choice for print on demand

[@miners_treasures]

@@GregGottfried I want touchless POD if possible

[@josephademola9465]

@@miners_treasures I appreciate your perspective on Shopify. It's crucial to find a platform that aligns with your vision. If you're seeking a touchless POD experience, I completely understand. To better assist you, could you elaborate on specific features or aspects you find crucial for a touchless POD platform? This will enable me to recommend alternatives that better suit your preferences and ensure a seamless and efficient experience for your POD venture. Looking forward to finding the perfect fit for your business!

[@joveezus1347]

No customer service on Etsy? 🤔

[@joveezus1347]

Nvm have to watch the whole video