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How to sell mugs in just 5 steps
Whether you’re sourcing mugs to sell or creating original designs, a stylish product line helps your mug business attract customers. Simplify product selection by linking your store to wholesalers and suppliers through third-party apps, to keep your bestselling mugs in stock.
Build a home for your mugs and a destination for customers using Shopify’s store editor. Creating a website is simple, with infinite ways to express your brand. Choose a mobile-friendly theme and generate product descriptions with Shopify Magic. Then add popular features like customer reviews and buy now buttons.
Setting up an online store to sell mugs is only the start. You want customers who are in the market for mugs like yours to discover your brand. With Shopify, you can promote your mugs anywhere your customers are, including on social platforms like Facebook and TikTok, as well as marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy.
Make your mugs easy and safe to buy with Shopify Payments, which supports all major payment methods. Adding Shop Pay, the internet's highest-converting checkout option, lets customers order mugs and complete their purchase with a single tap.
Reliable shipping keeps customers happy. Process your mug orders quickly with automated label printing, tracking, and discounts on shipping rates. As your mug business grows, the Shopify Fulfillment Network is on hand to manage storage and returns.
Everything you need to sell mugs
Free resources
Learn at your own pace with on-demand courses from Shopify Academy, and with other business owners on the Shopify Community forums. Find answers to your questions on the Shopify blog, or in our comprehensive guides.
Professional tools
Create an online mug store that reflects your unique brand with over 70 customizable and responsive themes. Efficiently manage your inventory and process customer orders all from one unified dashboard.
Smart marketing
Grab your customers’ attention with targeted marketing campaigns on social media and Google. Make sure customers can find your
mug store by using Shopify’s built-in SEO tools and
integrated blogging.
Award-winning support
Shopify support is available 24/7, no matter which plan you're on. You'll also have access to help docs, webinars, blog posts, and online courses to guide you along the way for your mug business encounters.
To sell mugs online, first decide whether to design mugs yourself, to dropship them, or to use a print-on-demand service. Whichever model you choose, you can create a Shopify store to sell your rocks and attract customers. You can set up a store in less than 30 minutes using any of Shopify's 80+ customizable themes. With high-definition images and well-written product descriptions, you can highlight the best features of your mugs.
Your mugs deserve a wide audience. Launching an online store with Shopify gives your brand a home and customers a welcoming shopping destination. Connect your store to social media platforms and marketplaces to reach shoppers globally. Consider selling your mugs to local retail stores—building relationships with other sellers can unlock new sales opportunities.
Yes, you can sell mugs on Shopify. You can use Shopify to offer product variants to your customers, whether in size, design, or color. You can also use smart collections to automatically organize your products based on vendor, price, and inventory level. With Shopify, you can sell an unlimited number of products on your store with no additional charges.
When pricing your mugs, the size and design are key things to consider. You can use Shopify’s free profit margin calculator to ensure you’re not running a loss. It's also a good practice to check out the prices your competitors are charging.
One good example of an online mug store is Ember, a successful Shopify-powered store focused on selling mugs to consumers.
Launching a mug business is affordable. Shopify makes it easy to start an online store and provides the tools you need to succeed. If you choose to invest in mug production, purchase inventory, or manage fulfillment, startup costs may be higher. Either way, you decide the scale and budget of your mug business.
Mug businesses can be profitable, and an ecommerce platform can help increase your revenue. Ecommerce platforms offer sales and marketing tools that make it easier to reach a wide audience. Targeted digital marketing strategies like SEO and social media advertising can also enhance your online visibility, leading to more store traffic and increased sales opportunities. With the right products and sales tools, it’s possible to turn a mug business into a substantial income source.
Powerful apps
Showcase your mugs with professionally edited photos or build customer loyalty with rewards programs. With over 6000 options in the Shopify App Store, you can customize your store experience and test for success.
Sell everywhere
Sell your mugs online, in-person, and wherever your customers are. Quickly accept payments, view sales, fulfill orders, and track inventory with the Shopify POS app—no matter where you sell.
Scalable pricing plans
For mug businesses at every stage and size
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