6 Tested Ways to Make Money with Printify That Can Fill your Wallet (I’ve Already Made 100$ — Still Counting!)

Sweta Sharma
10 min readFeb 18, 2024

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(Use them if you want to build passive income streams.)

Making money online which once seems an unrealistic thing has actually become a reality!

All thanks to the expansion of the digital world.

Now, the possibilities are huge, and when I say huge, it actually means huge.

To make the most of these opportunities, one needs to make consistent efforts in the right direction.

I myself work as a digital content creator and I left my job last year, solely because of the work that I do.

I have built multiple income streams, during my 9–5, some of them succeeded, some failed, but I learnt (still learning) a lot from those failures.

Author’s Earning from a Single Source

What to do, what not to do, how to execute your ideas, and a lot of things.

Though with my 9–5 I don’t get enough time.

I barely had 2–3 hours a day, because of the hectic office schedule, but still I continued to take action.

There was a phase when I couldn’t work for 6–8 months, ALL because of the work schedule.

So, I parted ways with my job and decided to focus on one direction.

One thing that remained the same from the very beginning of my journey was —Consistency.

During my journey I’ve come across different ways to make money and Printify is one of them!

For those who don’t know about Printify

It’s an online platform that lets you make and sell custom stuff, like t-shirts, hoodies, or mugs, with your own designs on them.

Here’s how it works:

  • First, you come up with a design idea.
  • Then, you upload that design to Printify’s website.
  • Next, Printify connects you with professional printers who can take your design and print it onto all sorts of products.
  • Finally, they ship it to the customer.

Note: If you already have an online e-commerce store, you can also connect it with Printify.

You can see how many platforms are integrated with Printify.

Source: https://printify.com/

With Printify, you don’t have to pay any upfront cost either.

Means, unlike traditional printing methods, you only pay for what you sell.

Have a look at this breakdown and you’ll understand what I’m trying to tell you!

Source: https://printify.com/

Seems great?

Let me add a little bit of motivation to this.

Here’s the screenshot of my latest earnings from this platform.

Screenshot from Author’s Mail

Note: 2$ are PayPal Processing fee, in case you’re wondering about this 98$ amount.

So, now that you’ve basic idea of how Printify works, let’s see how you can make money with this platform.

Ready?

Let’s begin!

1. Becoming an Affiliate

Affiliate marketing is one of the best ways to make passive income.

In this business model, you have to promote the product or service of a particular company or person.

You’re assigned a unique affiliate link by the specific company or person.

If somebody makes a purchase using your affiliate link, you’ll receive a certain amount of commission (without any extra cost to the person).

It’s a win-win situation!

You can become an affiliate for Printify and start making money.

As Printify is a quality-oriented platform, you can confidently stand behind the products you promote.

To become an affiliate, visit the site and follow the simple process.

Once approved, you can start promoting it!

2. Become a Creator on Quora

Quora is a goldmine for creators!

It’s a question-and-answer website where users can ask questions on any topic and get answers from other users.

75% of the traffic on this website is Organic.

Source: https://www.similarweb.com/website/quora.com/#overview

All you have to do is to start creating content, interact with people, answer the questions related to your niche.

When I researched, I found that people are pretty much interested in POD (Print on Demand).

They’re searching for this type of content on Quora.

You can help them by answering their questions.

Also, you can create your own question and add it to your profile.

If you don’t know what type of questions you should create, head over to AnswerthePublic.

Type in your keyword in the search bar, choose your target country and hit enter.

Within seconds, you can get 100s of questions related to Printify.

This data is actually curated on the basis of searches and inquiries made by people from all corners of the globe.

By engaging with these questions, you’re not just randomly answering queries; you’re providing valuable insights and solutions to individuals actively seeking information on Printify, thereby establishing yourself as a credible authority in the field.

You can also use some other methods to research the keywords.

In conclusion, becoming a creator on Quora can be an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise, connect with a broader audience, and monetize your knowledge.

3. Open an Etsy Store

Etsy is a popular online marketplace where you can sell handmade, vintage, and unique items.

Whether we talk about physical or digital products, Etsy is a go-to place for sellers.

To sell on Etsy, you just need to open a store.

Check this article to know more about selling on Etsy. (Source: https://help.etsy.com/)

Etsy does take some fees for listing your products.

Click here to grab your 40 listings for FREE.

I’ve explained in detail how to use Printify to make money with Etsy in this article. Do, check this!

If you want some more tips & tricks to level up your Etsy sales, then don’t forget to go through this list.

It has some value-packed content pieces that will help you😊.

Etsy Marketing & Selling Tips

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4. Starting a Blog

Blogging is like having your own corner on the internet where you can share your thoughts, knowledge, and stories with the world.

Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash

It allows you to connect with people.

Just like you and I are connected virtually!

You may be in any part of the world, but still we can talk with each other, learn from each other and consequently grow with each other.

It’s actually fun!

You can start a blog about Print on Demand (POD).

It’s a booming industry and in the coming years it’s predicted to grow at a much faster rate.

Wouldn’t it be great if you can start creating content for something that is and will be a great hit in the coming years?

I think it’s a smart move.

So, how do you start a blog?

You might be wondering if it’s too technical and I’m not someone who is a tech ninja!

Worry not!

We’re living in the age of AI and like all other industries, AI has also impacted the way we blog.

Nowadays, there are a number of AI website builders that allow you to start your blog within hours.

Systeme.io is one of the simplest ways to build your website or start a blog.

You can start using the pre-made blog templates and that too for FREE.

Here’s the full guide on how to start a blog with Systeme.io

(Source: https://help.systeme.io/)

You can use different social media platforms to drive traffic to your blog.

Pinterest is definitely the perfect fit for you.

It’s FREE and the audience size is massive.

I’m also a Pinterest creator and I’ve seen some amazing milestones during my journey too!

Author’s Pinterest Analytics

You can also see these results, if you stay consistent and follow proper strategy.

5. Starting a Newsletter

A newsletter is a regularly distributed publication that is sent via email to subscribers who have opted in.

Source: https://www.statista.com/outlook/amo/media/newspapers-magazines/digital-newspapers-magazines/worldwide#revenue

It’s a way to connect with people who share your interests or could benefit from what you have to say.

The best part about starting a newsletter is you own your audience.

Unlike social media platforms, where algorithms dictate reach, your email list belongs to you.

You can get more people to sign up for your newsletter by talking about it on your blog.

People who visit your website and read your blogs, might be interested in knowing the extra stuff and that extra stuff can be shared via a newsletter.

You can use ConvertKit to start your newsletter.

It’s a trusted platform and user-friendly too!

Read this article to know step-by-step how to start your own newsletter.

Source: https://help.convertkit.com/

6. Starting a YouTube Channel

YouTube is an invaluable platform for promoting your Printify business.

Like your blog, you can also start creating informative videos about POD and streamline Printify into this.

Not only does this strategy potentially generate revenue from YouTube, but by sharing your affiliate link, you also increase the likelihood of earning a two-way commission.

If you’re someone who doesn’t know how to edit videos and generate scripts, you can use AI to do this too!

  • Use ChatGPT or Gemini to brainstorm video ideas. (You can modify the content style and tone as per your wish.)

(You can also use it to generate a script, just give it a prompt and it will give you a professional looking video. If you want, you can also make edits using the existing stock library. Editing a video is super simple with InvideoAI.)

If you don’t want to use these tools, you can use free stock video libraries like Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay and some video editing softwares like Capcut, to create videos on your own.

Final Thoughts🎯

Printify is a great tool for creating a passive income stream, but like any venture, consistency is key.

So, with a sense of faith and commitment, dive into this side hustle and see where it takes you.

Best of luck!

Hey, pals! 👋 I’m Sweta — An Editor Turned Digital Content Creator.

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It feels great to have awesome people in team❤️

PS: I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions!

Feel free to drop a comment or message. Your input makes this journey even more special. 🌟

Note: Just a friendly heads-up — This blog contains affiliate link. If you’re up for it, click away, and we can both share in the goodness together! By the way, the content is absolutely free and by using these links you’re supporting my work, which means a lot to me.

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Sweta Sharma

Hey, I'm Sweta! I help you build your personal brand by writing, AI & creating content. Join more creatives like you ➡️https://thebreakoutinsights.substack.com/