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How I Make Money Online with Print-on-Demand Products
Making money online has never been easier with the rise of print-on-demand (POD) services. POD allows you to design and sell custom products without holding any inventory, handling shipping, or dealing with upfront costs. For me, this business model has been a fantastic way to earn passive income while flexing my creative muscles.
In this article, I’ll walk you through how I got started, the strategies I used to grow my POD business, and how you can make money online by selling print-on-demand products.
What is Print-on-Demand?
Print-on-demand is a business model where you create custom designs that are printed on a variety of products — think T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and even wall art. These products are only manufactured when a customer places an order, which means you don’t need to worry about managing stock or paying for items that don’t sell.
There are plenty of platforms like Printify, Redbubble, and Teespring that handle everything from production to shipping. Your job is to create the designs, set your prices, and market your products.
Step 1: Choosing a Niche and Target Audience
The first step I took was deciding on a niche. In the print-on-demand space, niche…