Create Your Own Products and Sell Them Online
September 7, 2009 by Reba
Filed under Blog, Hot Topics, Sell Physical Products
I just ran across a post on Mashable that I thought might interest my readers. It’s called ‘15 Places to Make Money Creating Your Own Products‘. In the article Josh Catone lists 15 print/make-on-demand companies that will make ‘just one’ of just about anything (within reason), and most will drop-ship the item to your customer. Some even give you a place on their site to sell your product.
Below I’ve reprinted the 15 places but be sure to read through the comments on the article at Mashable. The readers have added at least 10 more great sites. With info like this, there’s nothing stopping you from starting your own online business.
Go to Mashable’s article for descriptions of each site.
CafePress -print-on-demand tees, card, mugs, etc.
Zazzle – same as CafePress
Spreadshirt – mostly print-on-demand tees and sweatshirts
PikiStore – same as CafePress and Zazzle
Lulu – print-on-demand books, CDs, DVDs, etc.
CreateSpace – same as Lulu, owned by Amazon
Blurb – print-on-demand books only
TasteBook – print-on-demand personal cookbooks
CDBaby – CDs – lots of Indie Artists use this site
The Game Crafter – make your own board game or card game
SpoonFlower – print fabric with your own custom design
Ponoko – will turn a 3-D drawing into a product-toys, housewares, furniture, jewelry, etc.
Shapeways – same as Ponoko
ImageKind – print-on-demand art and photography
deviantART – same as ImageKind
Enjoy the list and let your imagination run wild!
Until next time…
Reba
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Thanks for the great info Reba! I will definitely be checking out Tastebook to fill with family recipes. You have a very thorough list here. Much appreciated.
Having your own product would be great. It would be a good way to start a business and promote it online. For you to make sure that you have a very good product, you need to get a help from the experts. I think CafePress would be a good choice for those interested in mugs. But also, we have to remember these things to succeed in today’s challenging business world:
• Build a mindset for success and act with confidence no matter what else is going on.
• Use proven tactics for attracting more business.
• Know how to stand out from your competitors.
Having an indepth knowledge of your own product is the first step. The advantages and shortcomings that one’s own product possesses makes it easier to target our niche in the market.
Its the process of creating and understanding of your product thats essential before endeavoring to sell it on line
woah, thats a whole lot of resources. Thank u for the information
You certainly have a wealth of information to share on sourcing products for online stores. Very useful indeed!
It is very easy to set up a shop with your own artwork, books or cd’s. You just sign up for an account at Cafepress, upload your work, choose the products you want to offer and then your finished.. Well you have to promote your shop of course but Cafepress takes care of the production, handling and deliverings.
I sell Cufflinks. They can be made at home in my small workshop and I can send them off myself. As they are all bespoke designs I have a number of projects going at a time. The internet is great and allows me to sell anywhere in the world
hi! the thing is very topnotch perfectly! take care