5 Proven Ways to Boost Printify Profits in 2025

Want to understand how Printify costs shape your profit? Start with Printify Costs Explained. To learn how margins differ from profits, read POD Profit Margins Explained. For Printify’s own guidance, see the Printify Help Center. And if you want live analytics beyond spreadsheets, check PodVector.

1. Increase Average Order Value (AOV)

Raising your Average Order Value (AOV) is one of the fastest ways to improve profits. Why? Because fixed costs like payment processing and shipping become a smaller percentage of the order.

Strategies to increase AOV:

• Bundles: Sell a hoodie + mug combo at a discounted bundle price.
• Upsells: Offer an extra shirt or upgraded fabric at checkout.
• Cross-sells: Suggest related products (e.g. stickers with laptop sleeves).
• Free shipping thresholds: Encourage larger orders by offering free shipping above $50.

AOV increases not only profits but also helps absorb ad costs per customer acquisition.

2. Optimize Product & Shipping Costs

Printify lets you choose from multiple providers for many products. Providers differ in base cost, shipping speed, and quality. Smart selection saves you money while keeping customers happy.

• Compare providers: Use Printify’s supplier filters to find lower-cost options with reliable ratings.
• Use Printify Premium: At ~$29/month, Premium offers up to 20% discounts on base costs—worth it once you sell 15–20 products monthly.
• Ship locally: Select providers closest to your target market to reduce shipping costs and delivery times.

Printify Premium pricing is one of the most direct levers for boosting margins if you’re scaling.

3. Reduce Ad Spend per Order

Paid ads are often the biggest hidden cost in POD. If your ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) is too low, you’ll struggle to profit—even with high sales.

Ways to reduce ad spend per order:

• Target smarter: Use interest and lookalike audiences, not broad targeting.
• Retarget: Retarget abandoned carts or website visitors to lower CPA (Customer Acquisition Cost).
• Focus on creatives: High-performing creatives increase click-through rates and lower CPCs.
• Track break-even ROAS: Know your break-even ROAS before scaling ad spend.

4. Expand Into Profitable Niches

Not all niches are created equal. Some POD niches have higher profit margins and more passionate buyers. In 2025, trending profitable niches include:

• Eco-friendly apparel
• Pet products (dog bandanas, custom bowls)
• Fitness and wellness merchandise
• Personalized gifts for life events

Research competitors and look at profitable POD niches to avoid oversaturated markets.

5. Track True Profitability (Not Just Revenue)

The most common mistake POD sellers make is focusing only on “total sales.” But total sales don’t reveal whether you’re actually making money.

What you should track:

• Net Sales: Revenue minus refunds and discounts.
• Gross Profit: Net sales minus COGS and shipping.
• Operating Profit: Gross profit minus ads and fees.

Tools like PodVector automate this process by pulling data from Shopify + Printify, so you can see the real bottom line.

Case Studies from Real POD Sellers

Here’s how some POD entrepreneurs applied these five strategies:

• A hoodie store: Increased AOV by bundling hoodies + mugs, raising profit per order by 25%.
• A pet niche shop: Switched providers for dog bandanas, lowering costs by $2 per unit.
• A fitness gear seller: Used break-even ROAS tracking to cut unprofitable ads and save $800/month.

The common theme? Profit comes not just from selling more, but from optimizing every layer of cost and revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Printify Premium necessary to boost profits?

Not always, but if you sell more than ~15–20 products monthly, Premium usually pays for itself in discounts.

What’s the fastest way to improve Printify profits?

Increasing AOV through upsells and bundles often gives the quickest ROI.

How can I track my real Printify profits?

You can manually track with spreadsheets, but using tools like PodVector gives a real-time view of costs, ad spend, and margins.

Do I need to run paid ads?

Not always. Organic strategies (SEO, social, influencer collabs) can reduce reliance on paid ads and improve margins.