Your own website gives you full control over branding, pricing, and customer relationships — without marketplace fees eating your margins. Here is how to set one up for your print farm.
Platform Selection
WordPress with WooCommerce offers maximum flexibility and no monthly platform fees. Shopify provides simplicity with monthly costs. Etsy Pattern connects your existing Etsy shop to a custom domain.
Essential Pages
Home, Shop, About, FAQ, Contact, and Shipping Policy are the minimum. Add a Blog for SEO value and a Commercial License page if you offer one. Each page should reflect your brand personality.
Photography Standards
Consistent, professional product photos are non-negotiable. Clean backgrounds, multiple angles, lifestyle shots, and accurate color representation. Invest in a lightbox before anything else.
SEO Basics
Target keywords your customers actually search for. Write product descriptions with relevant terms. Create blog content about your niche. Internal linking between products and related blog posts builds authority.
Payment and Shipping
Stripe or PayPal for payment processing. Real-time shipping rate calculation prevents undercharging. Canada Post API integration automates label generation. Clear shipping policies prevent disputes.
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