Etsy encourages sellers to offer handmade products. So, if you use Print-on-Demand (POD) services from Printify to sell on Etsy, will you violate their policies and risk account suspension? This article will answer that question, helping you confidently choose Printify products for your Etsy business.
Etsy defines handmade as products physically made by the seller (maker) with their own hands or tools, or designed by the seller (designer) and based on an existing raw product. If you’re neither a maker nor a designer and use a third-party service for product creation, there are a few things to consider.
If you’re a designer partnering with a production partner like Printify to print your designs onto products, Etsy allows it. However, you must clearly disclose your production partner’s information when listing products on Etsy. Printify acts as your production partner, handling production and shipping without you needing to worry about inventory or printing processes.
Many aspiring Etsy sellers struggle with producing items themselves. Investing in machinery and equipment for mass production requires significant capital. Printify solves this problem, allowing you to focus on design and marketing.
Using Printify itself doesn’t violate Etsy’s policies. The key is complying with Etsy’s rules about disclosing your production partner. Failure to disclose or providing false information can lead to account suspension. A video from a livestream with a Printify senior manager confirmed this. They stated that Etsy doesn’t oppose POD; on the contrary, the POD niche, especially personalized products, generates substantial revenue for Etsy. The problem lies in sellers, particularly in the Vietnamese market, often making mistakes during shop registration and operation, leading to Etsy scrutiny and account suspension.
Optimizing Your Etsy Shop with Printify
- Clearly disclose your production partner: Ensure you provide complete and accurate information about Printify when listing your products.
- Comply with Etsy’s policies: Carefully read and understand Etsy’s regulations regarding products, shipping, payments, etc.
- Focus on product quality and customer service: Even with POD, maintain high product quality and excellent customer service to build trust and increase sales.
- Invest in SEO and Marketing: Optimize your listings, utilize Etsy Ads, and leverage social media to promote your products.
Conclusion
Using Printify for POD on Etsy is perfectly legitimate if you adhere to their policies. Be transparent about your production partner and focus on creating quality products that meet customer needs. Start your Etsy business with Printify today!