Calling all Artrepreneurs
We dropship for many successful online stores
Nominate Dropship in the checkout and we will ship your work direct to your customer without our branding or any paperwork enclosed and you will automatically receive tracking details.
Your parcel is insured against damage and if the prints arrive damaged, just email a photo and the order number and we will quickly get them replaced.
Getting your website orders printed
Store integration: If you have a very busy online store we can integrate our website with your Shopify or WordPress platform*. This is an ideal option if you have hundreds of orders each month. As an artist you’ll have more control over quality and product choice.
Pros
- No more spending time manually uploading your orders
- You have access to our wide range of quality papers and expert advice
- You are in control of your own store and products
- Lower cost solution with no ongoing subscription
Cons
- Initial set up cost
- It’s a more tailor-made solution so requires extra time to set up
* The price for a store integration starts at approximately $2,000,
Third party products (such as Printful or Printify): If you want to get up and running quickly you can look at third party products and customise and sell them on your website by integrating an App or Plugin, but there are a few things to consider. At first this can look like a convenient option and it can be if you are tech savvy and are able to take the time to set it up and manage any technical issues that may occur along the way. This model is ideal for you if you are less concerned about quality and happy to sell standard products and paper types. However make yourself aware of the fees and commissions you’ll pay for the products, online payments and shipping.
Pros
- Ready-made products that you customise
- Great for standard products (Standard size prints, mugs, t-shirts etc)
- Less time spent dealing with orders
Cons
- A percentage of your profits will go to the third party
- Locked into one supplier. If you stop the service you will be without products for your store
- Ongoing fees to use the service
- Limited selection of papers with no option to tailor your product
- Limited expert advice on printing and what is best for you
NB: If you have less orders, but still want to be in control of your own store we can discuss ways to set up systems so that it only takes you minutes to place an order with us. Contact us for further information.
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