Starting an e-commerce business can be daunting, especially when it comes to managing inventory and upfront costs. However, with Print-on-Demand (POD), you can launch a branded online store effortlessly. Zopi’s POD feature allows you to design custom products, add them directly to your store, and fulfill orders automatically through our print partners. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know as a beginner to get started with POD in Zopi.
Print-on-Demand (POD) is a business model that allows you to create and sell custom products without holding any inventory. Here’s how it works:
- On-demand production: Products are only printed and shipped after a customer places an order.
- No inventory risk: You don’t pay until a sale happens, eliminating the risk of unsold stock.
- Custom branding: Upload your own artwork or use Zopi’s AI to generate unique designs.
Example: Imagine you create a hoodie design with your brand logo. When a customer orders it, the POD partner prints and ships it directly to the buyer. You never have to handle the stock.
Go to Zopi Dashboard: Navigate to the Product Catalog and select the Print-on-Demand tab.
You have two main options for creating POD products:
- Get Inspired Libraries: Choose from curated design libraries. You can push entire sets or select individual items to add to your store.
- Creative Hub: Upload or create designs using templates, AI, and custom text for full customization.
Once you’ve chosen or designed your products, click Push. Your products will appear in the Product Center with all necessary details, including title, description, images, and shipping info.
The process works like this:
- Customer places an order → The order appears in your Zopi Order Center.
- Fulfill with Zopi → Select the order and confirm fulfillment in Zopi. This step triggers production.
- POD partner prints the product → Based on the design you set.
- Order is shipped to the customer → With tracking info synced back to your store.
- You earn profit → The difference between your selling price and product cost.
- Zero upfront cost: Start your business without any initial investment.
- Risk-free testing of new ideas: Experiment with different designs and products without financial risk.
- Tools for fast design: Utilize AI and templates for quick and easy product creation.
- Ready-to-sell libraries for beginners: Access curated libraries to jumpstart your product offerings.
POD with Zopi offers the best of both worlds: the ease of starting like dropshipping, combined with the branding power of custom products. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your product line, Zopi’s POD feature provides a seamless way to grow your e-commerce business. For more detailed guidance, explore our tutorials at help.zopi.io.