How to Make Money Online by Selling Printables

How to Make Money Online by Selling Printables

NEW – Make Money by Selling Printables on FilterGrade

Apply to sell your printable templates on the marketplace. We accept all types of printables in every category! Have a question? Leave a comment below.

What are Printables exactly?

In today’s digital-first world, selling printables has become a profitable and scalable side hustle, or full-time business. Printables—downloadable products like planners, calendars, art prints, worksheets, photo checklists, and more—are a fantastic way for creators to earn passive income with minimal overhead. If you’ve got a knack for design or organization, selling printables could be your path to extra income quickly.

In this article, we’ll explore how you can make money online by selling printables on FilterGrade, a marketplace that connects creatives with a global audience. With customers in over 100 countries, you can truly reach creatives around the world.

A printable can be anything. From a printed checklist or schedule to a full blown calendar for planning travel. Let’s explore the world of printables.

Why Sell Printables?

  1. Low Startup Costs: Unlike physical products, printables don’t require any inventory, packaging, or shipping. Once you’ve created a design, you can sell it repeatedly with no additional costs.
  2. Scalability: You can create multiple products or even bundles of printables, growing your offerings without the limits of manufacturing or physical goods.
  3. Passive Income: Once your products are listed, customers can download them automatically after purchase. This means you can earn money 24/7 without constantly managing orders.
  4. High Demand: Printables cater to many niches, from productivity planners and wedding invitations to educational worksheets and wall art, giving you the flexibility to create products for your unique target audience.

Why Choose FilterGrade?

FilterGrade is a trusted marketplace for creatives, offering digital products like photo editing resources, design templates, and, of course, printables. With a dedicated audience of artists, photographers, and designers, FilterGrade offers several advantages for selling printables:

  • Built-in Audience: FilterGrade attracts customers specifically looking for creative products, increasing your chances of making a sale.
  • Trusted Platform: As a well-established marketplace, FilterGrade provides security and credibility, helping you gain customer trust faster than starting from scratch.
  • User-Friendly Seller Tools: You can easily upload, manage, and promote your printables with FilterGrade’s seller tools, making the process seamless for both beginners and experienced sellers.
  • High Commissions: We offer 70% commissions, more than any other stock marketplace.*

Examples of Printables Already on FilterGrade

Creators are already selling their printables on FilterGrade. Here are some examples to get you started.

printables for sale on FilterGrade

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Steps to Start Selling Printables on FilterGrade

  1. Choose Your Niche Before creating your first product, decide what type of printables you want to sell. Some popular categories include:

    • Planners & Organizers: Weekly planners, meal planners, or goal-setting sheets.
    • Educational Resources: Worksheets, lesson plans, and learning activities for teachers or parents.
    • Wall Art & Decor: Printable art prints, typography, and quotes.
    • Party Invitations & Cards: Birthday invitations, wedding invites, post cards, and/or holiday cards.

    Focus on a niche that you enjoy and that has demand on FilterGrade. These include photo/video production, food and restaurants, social media marketing, advertising agencies, and graphic designers. Creators need tools to help run their businesses, consider this.

  2. Design Your Printables You don’t need to be a professional designer to create printables, but you do need a solid understanding of design basics. Tools like Canva or Adobe Illustrator make it easy to create eye-catching, professional-looking products.

    Keep these design tips in mind:

    • Use high-resolution images and free or cleared fonts for crisp prints.
    • Design for multiple paper sizes (e.g., A4, US Letter, UK sizes, European, and more).
    • Add value by creating editable PDF versions, allowing buyers to customize their printables.
  3. Set Up Your FilterGrade Store Once you’ve designed your products, it’s time to set up shop on FilterGrade. Here’s how:

    • Create a Seller Account: Sign up on FilterGrade and apply to become a seller. You’ll need to provide basic information and agree to their seller terms.
    • Upload Your Products: Each product listing should include high-quality images of your printable, a detailed description, and the file format (PDF, JPEG, etc.).
    • Set Pricing: Consider the value of your product and set a competitive price. Printables typically sell anywhere from $5 to $199+, depending on complexity and niche. Bundles typically go for discounted rates, with top sellers priced around $45-$79.
  4. Promote Your Printables After uploading your printables to FilterGrade, you’ll need to promote them to drive traffic and sales. Some effective strategies include:

    • Social Media Marketing: Share your printables on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, especially in groups or communities related to your niche.
    • Blog Posts & Tutorials: Create content that showcases how to use your printables, linking back to your FilterGrade shop.
    • Email Newsletters: Build an email list of interested customers and notify them about new products or discounts.
    • Collaborations: Partner with influencers or other creators to feature your printables in their content.
    • YouTube Videos: YouTube is the single best way to show off your product and help potential customers understand what they’re getting. Make a video, add the product link, and watch the sales roll in. Plus you can embed your demo video on the product page. That way, any user that lands on the page can quickly understand if they want to buy it or not based on the previews!
    • Niche Websites: Add your products on niche sites like Reddit, Tumblr, Vimeo, Behance, Flickr, Deviant Art, Dribbble, Designer News, and so many other platforms catered to designers, photographers, and filmmakers. These links can help send traffic to your product pages for years to come. Some people get sales from Reddit every single month.
    • Livestreams: Go live on Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube to show off your new products! Add the link in a pinned comment to get people to download it!
  5. Optimize & Grow Once you’ve launched your store and made a few sales, it’s time to optimize. Pay attention to which products perform best and use customer feedback to improve future designs. You can also experiment with different marketing strategies and promotions to grow your sales over time.

     

    Additionally, consider creating bundles to offer more value and increase your average order value. For example, you could bundle together a yearly planner with weekly to-do lists and a meal planner for a discounted price.

  6. Customize your profile! When you fill out your FilterGrade profile completely, you increase your chances of getting sales and getting traffic from search engines and other platforms. A complete profile has a profile image, links to all socials and your portfolio or website, a description about your, where you are from, your bio, story, etc. and then any other info related to what you are selling and your experiences!

Top Categories and Idea for Printables You Can Sell

Here are a bunch of ideas for types of printables to sell. Get started right away, and if you want to really make something valuable, get creative.

Make templates in other languages for different markets. Do something different or new. Make your printables for different industries. Push the limits.

1. Planners & Organizers

  • Daily, Weekly, Monthly Planners: People love printables that help them stay organized. Planners for time management, goal setting, and productivity are always in demand.
  • Budget Planners: Financial planning printables that help people track income, expenses, and savings are highly sought after.
  • Meal Planners & Grocery Lists: Printables for meal planning, shopping, and food tracking are popular among health-conscious individuals and families.
  • Fitness Planners: Workout logs, habit trackers, and exercise planners attract those who want to stay on top of their fitness goals.

2. Educational Printables

  • Worksheets for Kids: Teachers and parents often look for educational printables such as math worksheets, reading activities, coloring pages, and science projects.
  • Classroom Resources: Printable lesson plans, flashcards, and activity sheets are in demand among educators, especially for homeschooling.
  • Printable Learning Games: Fun, educational games in printable format (e.g., bingo, scavenger hunts) can engage kids while they learn.

3. Wall Art & Home Decor

  • Inspirational Quotes: Printable typography or calligraphy featuring motivational and inspirational quotes are popular for home offices and bedrooms.
  • Minimalist Art Prints: Simple, modern art designs that can be framed and used as home decor are trendy, especially for living spaces or nurseries.
  • Seasonal and Holiday Decor: Seasonal wall art, such as Christmas prints, Halloween decorations, or Valentine’s Day themes, is highly in demand around holidays.

4. Party Invitations & Stationery

  • Birthday Invitations: Personalized birthday party invitations for kids and adults, including matching thank-you cards or RSVP printables.
  • Wedding Invitations & Save the Dates: Many couples prefer affordable, printable wedding stationery that they can print themselves.
  • Baby Shower Invitations: Invitations and games for baby showers, including advice cards, gift registries, and diaper raffle cards.

5. Small Business Printables

  • Business Forms & Templates: Small business owners need invoices, order forms, business planners, and expense trackers in printable formats.
  • Social Media Planners: Social media content calendars and marketing planners are perfect for influencers or marketers to organize their posts.
  • Product Labels & Tags: Printable labels for products (especially for handmade goods like soaps, candles, or food items) are in demand by Etsy or craft business owners.

6. Digital Journals & Bullet Journals

  • Gratitude Journals: People seek printables to track daily gratitude, reflect on their day, or practice mindfulness.
  • Habit Trackers: Printable templates for tracking personal habits, from fitness routines to mental health, are popular among those looking to improve themselves.
  • Bullet Journal Templates: Pre-designed pages for bullet journals allow customers to create beautiful, organized journals without having to design them from scratch.

7. Calendars

  • Yearly & Monthly Calendars: Printable calendars with customizable designs are a staple. People use these for home offices, kitchens, or even classrooms.
  • Seasonal Countdown Calendars: Advent calendars or event countdowns (e.g., vacation countdowns) are popular during the holidays.

8. Checklists & To-Do Lists

  • Cleaning & Organizing Checklists: Printable home cleaning schedules or decluttering checklists help people stay organized and on top of household chores.
  • Travel Checklists: Packing lists or vacation planning checklists appeal to travelers who want to stay organized during their trips.

9. Printable Games

  • Party Games: Printables like bingo, charades, or scavenger hunts for baby showers, birthdays, or holidays (like Halloween or Christmas) are always popular.
  • Printable Puzzles: Word searches, crossword puzzles, and Sudoku can be downloaded and printed as entertainment for kids or adults.

10. Digital Stickers

  • Planner Stickers: Stickers that can be printed and used in planners or bullet journals are popular, especially for fans of scrapbooking or creative journaling.
  • Label Stickers: Customizable labels for jars, kitchen containers, or office supplies are sought after for both home organization and small businesses.
  • Popular Stickers: View popular stickers already selling on FilterGrade →

11. Craft Templates

  • Printable Scrapbooking Kits: Scrapbook enthusiasts often seek downloadable kits that include backgrounds, embellishments, and frames to design their own albums.
  • DIY Craft Printables: Templates for DIY paper crafts, such as origami, party favors, or holiday decorations, can be printed and assembled at home.

Conclusion

You can start selling your printable templates and printable downloads on FilterGrade today. We have customers looking for tons of different printables with the most in demand being:

  • Organizational planners, calendars, and scheduling printables
  • Production checklists, call sheets, and crew lists
  • Recipe and food menu printables
  • Photography templates for mini sessions, headshots, weddings, and more
  • Video script and dialog printables
  • Worksheets for kids and classroom resources

Selling printables on FilterGrade is a low-risk, high-reward way to start earning money online. Top creators are earning hundreds of dollars in commissions each month on FilterGrade. With minimal upfront investment and a global audience, you can turn your creativity into a scalable business.

What are you waiting for?! Apply to sell your printable templates on the marketplace. We accept all types of printables in every category! Have a question? Leave a comment below.

Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just starting, FilterGrade provides the tools and platform to help you succeed. So why wait? Start creating your printables today and tap into the growing digital market!

* Compared to other top creative stock and digital asset marketplaces.

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