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Do I Need Shopify to Use Printful?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 8:57 pm

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It’s no secret that Shopify is one of the most popular ecommerce platforms available today. And for good reason!

Shopify is easy to use, has a ton of features, and is extremely scalable. But one of the questions we get asked a lot is “Do I need Shopify to use Printful?”

The short answer is no, you don’t need Shopify to use Printful. However, we recommend using Shopify (or another ecommerce platform) if you want to build a successful online store. Here’s why:

1. Ecommerce platforms are designed for selling online

Ecommerce platforms like Shopify are designed specifically for selling products online. They come with features like built-in payment processing, shipping calculated at checkout, automatic tax calculations, and more. All of these features are critical for running a successful online store.

PRO TIP: If you are thinking about using Printful to fulfill your orders, you should be aware that you will need to use Shopify as your ecommerce platform. Printful is not compatible with any other ecommerce platforms.

Shopify also has a huge ecosystem of apps and plugins that can help you run your business more efficiently. For example, there are apps that can help you automate your order fulfillment, manage your inventory, and even create custom product designs.

2. Ecommerce platforms make it easy to manage your orders and products

If you’re selling products through multiple channels (like your own website, Amazon, eBay, etc.), an ecommerce platform can help you manage your orders and products in one place. This makes it much easier to keep track of your inventory and fulfil orders quickly and efficiently.

3. Ecommerce platforms give you control over your branding and customer experience

When you sell through an ecommerce platform like Shopify, you have complete control over your branding and the customer experience from start to finish. This includes things like choosing the right theme for your store, setting up custom email templates, and creating a unique checkout process that reflects your brand identity.

Overall, we believe that using an ecommerce platform like Shopify is the best way to build a successful online store. While you can use Printful without Shopify (or any other ecommerce platform), we think that pairing Printful with an ecommerce platform will give you the best chance for success.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.