Contrado Print on Demand Review: The Complete Guide for 2024

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In today’s Contrado review, I’ll be taking a behind-the-scenes look at one of the top print-on-demand alternatives to Printify and Printful for UK sellers.

Contrado is a fantastic solution for creative entrepreneurs and individuals who need help designing unique fabrics, clothing, accessories, and even home and wall art.

Alongside offering rapid production times of just 1-2 days, Contrado also produces sustainable and ethical goods, that align with the priorities of today’s consumers.

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12 Print on Demand Marketing Techniques for 2024

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There is a reason Print-on-Demand (POD) is the first stop for many first-time entrepreneurs and creatives testing out the ecommerce opportunity using in their own or third party’s designs. Like other forms of dropshipping, POD has a low barrier of entry.

A website and dropshipping supplier is all you need to get started. Such low startup costs have a downside though, not least of which is the intense competition. By default, any POD website is just one of thousands of others that provide the same service.

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Redbubble vs Merch by Amazon 2024: Which is Best?

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If you’ve been looking for an easy way to start selling customized products online, print on demand could be the ideal solution. However, not all print on demand (POD) solutions are alike.

Some companies still require you to set up your own ecommerce store, and manage numerous parts of your business yourself. That’s why I often recommend considering print on demand “marketplaces” to creators who want the easiest possible startup experience.

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Printful vs Contrado 2024: The Ultimate Comparison Guide

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Meta: In this comparison guide, I put Printful and Contrado head-to-head to see how they compare in terms of features, pricing, value, and product quality.

Print on demand has become one of the most exciting and appealing new business models for the evolving creator economy. It seems like everyone is now on the hunt for the perfect print on demand vendor, to help them create and sell unique, and custom products, without the risk.

In the last couple of years, I’ve reviewed dozens of print on demand platforms, and both Printful, and Contrado have impressed me in their own ways. Printful is an incredibly versatile platform, offering integrations with a wide range of sales channels, powerful AI-driven design tools, and hundreds of products to choose from.

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Printful vs Printed Mint 2025: Which POD Platform is Best?

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Printful vs Printed Mint: Which is the best platform for Print on Demand sellers in 2025?

After experimenting with both solutions myself, I think Printful is the better option overall, with more products to choose from, and the ability to integrate with numerous sales channels.

However, Printed Mint is certainly the cheaper option overall if you’re looking for lower-cost products. In this complete comparison guide, I’ll share all the insights you need to make the best choice for your evolving business.

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Printful vs Printify UK 2024: The Ultimate Guide for UK-Based Sellers

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Are you a UK-based entrepreneur looking to start a print-on-demand (POD) business?

If so, working with a POD platform that aligns with your business needs is essential. If you've done any research into this already, your Google searches will have shown there are quite a few of these platforms to choose from. 

But why print on demand?

POD can be a profitable income source. While there are no UK-specific statistics to show you, I can tell you that in the 2024-32 period, the POD market was valued at $48.4 billion globally, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.7%. 

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Printify Shipping Rates (with Examples): How Much Does Shipping Cost?

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Printify shipping rates are one of the core expenses you’ll need to account for when you create your Printify account.

While you can use Printify for free, you still need to pay for the base cost of every item you product, and the price of shipping that product to your customer.

If you choose to pass the cost of shipping over to your customer, knowing how much they’ll need to pay is important, as high shipping costs can deter sales.

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Printful Shipping Rates (with Examples): How Much Does Shipping Cost?

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Knowing how to calculate Printful shipping rates can be extremely useful for a print on demand business. If you’re charging your customers for shipping, then it helps to let them know exactly what they’re going to pay straight away, so there are no nasty surprises at checkout.

Alternatively, if you want to offer your customers free shipping (which makes 76% of shoppers more likely to convert), calculating shipping rates can help you adjust your pricing strategy, so you don’t lose out on profits.

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