In today’s digital world, selling printables online has become a fantastic way to earn passive income even if you have zero design skills and very little money to get started! This guide goes through the general steps you can take to get started selling your customized printables online. Follow these easy steps to build and grow your shop, attract customers, and turn your passion into profit.

1. Choose Your Niche

Before you can start selling printables, decide on a niche. Some popular printable categories include:

Planners and to-do lists
Wall art and posters
Budgeting and financial trackers
Party invitations and decorations
Coloring pages and activity sheets
Business templates (resumes, social media templates, etc.)

Always pick a niche that aligns with your interests and skills!

The beauty of our PLR templates is that the layouts are already done for you. All you need to do is pay a small one off cost and then edit and customize. It is that simple.

Visit our shop here to see all our ready to customize templates.

2. Research Your Market

Study the market of exisitng printable shops. The easiest way is to use Etsy search, Google search/Trends, and Pinterest for inspiration. Look at competitors’ best-selling printables and read customer reviews to identify gaps you can fill! Thats how you find out how you can sell even more!

3. Create Your Printables For Free

You can use a free design tool like:

Canva which is extrermely beginner friendly.

Ensure your printables are high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and useful. Save files in PDF format. All out PLR templates are created in Canva so all you need to do after you purchase them is log in to start editing.

4. Set Up Your Shop

On Etsy:

Sign up for an Etsy account.
Click “Sell on Etsy” and follow the steps to create your shop.
Choose a shop name that reflects your brand.
Set up shop policies, payment methods, mark items as digital downloads.
On Another Platform (e.g., Shopify, Creative Market):

Shopify: Create a store and use a digital downloads app.
Creative Market: Great for premium design products.

5. Upload Your Listings

Each listing should include:

A clear title with keywords (e.g., "Minimalist Budget Planner Printable")
High-quality images showcasing your printable
A detailed description (what’s included, file format, size, how to download)
Keywords and tags to improve search visibility
A competitive price (research similar items for pricing ideas)

6. Promote Your Shop

To drive traffic and sales, market your shop using:

Pinterest (Pin your product images with keywords)
Instagram (Share mockups and customer reviews)
Etsy Ads are also optional (Paid ads to boost visibility)
Blogging (Write about your niche and include links to your shop)
Email Marketing (Build a list and send promotions)

7. Automate and Scale Your Business

Use Canvas mockup generator to create realistic product previews.
Set up Automated Email Responses for customer inquiries.
Expand your product line by offering bundles and seasonal printables.
Consider opening a Shopify store for more control over branding and pricing.

8. Provide Great Customer Service

Respond quickly to customer questions.
Offer help if someone has trouble downloading a file.
Consider offering minor customizations for an extra fee.

9. Analyze and Improve

Use Etsy Stats or Google Analytics to track traffic and sales.
Tweak listings based on customer feedback.
Experiment with different pricing strategies and promotions.

Conclusion

Starting a printable business can be a fun and profitable venture. By choosing a niche, creating quality products, and effectively marketing them, you can build a successful online shop. Stick with it, be patient, and keep improving your shop over time!

Good luck launching your printable business!

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