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How to Start a Print On Demand Business on TikTok Shop With $0! (FREE COURSE)
Introduction
$ 232,000 selling T-shirts inside TikTok; this is honestly a money glitch, guys, and you need to capitalize on this business model. Here's how to do it step-by-step!
Introduction
In this tutorial, I'll walk you through setting up a print-on-demand business using TikTok Shop, so you can start generating thousands of dollars without any upfront inventory costs or e-commerce experience. The best part? You don't even need to shoot any TikTok videos yourself or have followers to begin. Let’s dive in.
Step 1: Create Your TikTok Shop Account
- Visit TikTok Seller Portal: Go to seller.tiktok.com.
- Sign Up: Choose 'Sign Up Now' and use either a new or existing TikTok account.
- Application Process: Choose whether you're signing up as an individual or a corporation, upload your identification, and complete the application.
If you need a detailed walkthrough, I have another video that covers this in more depth.
Step 2: Connect Your Printify Account
- Create Printify Account: Go to printify.com and create a free account.
- Add a Store: Once you've logged in, add a new store and select TikTok US.
- Warehouse Settings:
- Go to your TikTok Shop account and navigate to 'Account Settings' > 'Warehouse Settings.'
- Add Printify’s warehouse information for both pickup and return addresses.
- Create Shipping Template:
- Go to 'Shipping Templates' on TikTok Shop and create a new template for your products (e.g., T-shirts).
- Use 'Economy Shipping' and set the prices based on the quantity.
- Enable Seller Shipping Option: This step is crucial for orders to be imported to Printify.
Step 3: Find and Create Designs
Finding Designs
- Use Etsy: Download the 'Everbee' Chrome extension to see revenue data for popular designs.
- Amazon Trends: Use the 'Overlook Pro' extension to check out what designs are making money on Amazon.
- Browse TikTok: Search for viral T-shirt designs directly within TikTok.
Creating Designs
- Use Canva: Create an account on Canva and start designing by adding text and choosing fonts.
- Trademark Check: Go to USPTO.gov to ensure your design isn't trademarked.
- Download Design: After creating your design on Canva, download it and upload it to Printify.
Step 4: Publish Products
- Upload Design on Printify: Use your downloaded design to create a product in Printify. It will automatically sync with your TikTok Shop account.
- Price Setting: Adjust your prices within Printify so they reflect accurately on TikTok Shop.
- Edit Product Listings: Make any necessary changes inside TikTok Shop concerning images and descriptions.
Step 5: Order Samples and Create Content
- Order Samples: Purchase a sample through Printify to ensure quality and for creating TikTok content.
- Create TikTok Videos: Make videos wearing or using the product.
- Add Product Links: Use TikTok’s ‘Add a Link’ feature to link your product in your video.
Monitoring Orders and Profits
- Check Orders: View incoming orders within both your TikTok Shop and Printify accounts.
- Profit Calculation: Subtract Printify charges from your earnings shown in TikTok Shop to know your profit margins.
Keyword
- TikTok Shop
- Print-on-Demand
- Printify
- Canva
- Etsy
- Everbee Chrome Extension
- Overlook Pro
- Trademark Check
- USPTO
- Free Shipping
- Shipping Template
- Content Creation
FAQ
Q: Do I need an existing TikTok following to start selling? A: No, you don't need to have any followers to begin selling through TikTok Shop.
Q: How do I ensure my designs aren't trademarked? A: Use the USPTO trademark search to verify that your designs are not already trademarked.
Q: What if I don't want to create the designs myself? A: You can hire a graphic designer on Fiverr to create designs for you.
Q: How do I connect my Printify account to my TikTok Shop? A: Add a new store in Printify, select TikTok US, and follow the warehouse settings and shipping template creation instructions as outlined above.
Q: How can I get design ideas for my products? A: Browse popular designs on Etsy using the Everbee extension, or check Amazon using the Overlook Pro extension.
Q: How to price my products? A: Set your prices within Printify based on preferred profit margins; you can always adjust these later.
Q: Do I need to handle shipping myself? A: No, Printify will handle all shipping logistics for you once you set up the seller shipping option correctly.