How to Make and Sell Mugs on Etsy?
99 percent of successful shops begin with successful products. What does this mean? Before we explore how to start selling Mugs on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on Mugs.
There are many things to consider:
- Is selling Mugs on Etsy a good idea?
- How to create/make Mugs to sell on Etsy？
- Which types of Mugs products are popular on Etsy?
- How many sellers are selling Mugs on Etsy?
- What can you learn from the top Etsy sellers in Mugs?
- How much does it cost to sell Mugs on Etsy?
- How to make your Mugs shop stand out on Etsy?
Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Mugs? Don't worry, there's more help available today - although Etsy is evolving every day, an amazing Etsy seller tool can give you almost everything you want in a timely manner.
Take a sip of coffee. Let's move on to How to sell Mugs on Etsy.
As a reminder, all the data below comes from EtsyHunt, which has a huge and growing database of Etsy sellers and products. More importantly, it will help us to spy on sellers who sell Mugs on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Mugs on Etsy.
Is it a good idea to sell Mugs on Etsy？
The key is to estimate the profitability and competition of selling Mugs products on Etsy.
First, do a quick search for the keyword "Mugs" to assess demand and competition.
For the keyword "Mugs", the views is 5462204, and the favorites is 14851. Meanwhile, there will be at least 82 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Mugs to sell on Etsy is a good choice.
Then, let's look at the best-selling Mugs products to estimate the profit.
When calculating the profit of a competitor's product, the formula can be: Profit = Sales X Average Price - Etsy Fees.
Regarding the fees for selling Mugs products on Etsy, we will need a free Etsy fee&profit calculator. You will find these posts I wrote helpful:
As for sales and pricing, the sales is 1683, and the average price of Mugs product is 28.95.
We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Mugs on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Mugs is real and can be high. Now, the next step would be to find out your niche and learn how to generate passive income over time.
How to create Mugs to sell on Etsy？
Everyone will have their own set of methods, but I offer 4 easier steps to get started on how to sell Mugs on Etsy.
1. Find your niche for your Mugs shop
Millions of people are shopping or selling unique and creative products on Etsy. Here are the top 20 most popular Mugs products in which your niche may be hidden. You can get inspiration from them to make your unique Mugs products.
| # | Image | Product | Total Sales | Learn More |
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1
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24k Gold Ice Blue Ceramic Mugs, Handmade Pottery Moon Cup, Christmas Gift Idea, Porcelain Drinkware Mug Set, Tableware Pottery Kitchen Decor
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846
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2
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Mr and Mrs Mugs Engagement Gift Set Newlywed Gift Mr and Mrs Camp Mugs Wedding Gift
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1,108
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|
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3
|
 |
Personalized Photo Coffee Mug, Personalized Anniversary Photo Mug, Photo Mug Personalized, Mug With Photo/Text, Custom Photo Coffee Mug
|
832
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|
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4
|
 |
Cottage Core Mushroom Mug Cottagecore Mug Cottage Core Decor Magic Mushroom Cup Plant Mug Amanita Mushroom Aesthetic Mugs Goblincore Mug
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1,333
|
|
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5
|
 |
Pumpkin Fall Coffee Mug - Autumn Decor - Cute Coffee Mug - Farm House Decor - 001
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764
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|
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6
|
 |
Happy Font Personalized Name Decals, Vinyl Stickers for Tumblers, Water Bottles, Laptop, Notebooks, Mugs, Cars, & More | Free Shipping
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704
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7
|
 |
Fall Mug | Morning Pumpkin, Fall Vibes, Sweater Weather, Warm and Cozy | Campfire Mugs
|
697
|
|
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8
|
 |
Coffee Mug Japanese Hand-crafted Handmade Ceramic Kiln Glazed Unique Pattern, Colour & Texture Mugs
|
2,059
|
|
|
9
|
 |
Personalised Vinyl Name Labels - For water bottles, wedding décor, wine glasses, bridesmaid names, custom stickers, Balloons, lunchboxes.
|
567
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|
|
10
|
 |
bride and groom mugs, mr and mrs wedding gifts, personalised wedding mugs, engagement gifts for couples, wedding gift for friends, mug set
|
536
|
|
|
11
|
 |
Loteria Mexicana Mug - Handmade Clay Jarrito Mug - Clay Pottery Mexican Lottery Cup
|
618
|
|
|
12
|
 |
Colorful 3d Coffee Mug/ Handmade Ceramic Mug/ Rainbow Mug/ Modern happy coffee lover gift/ Mushroom Mug/ Cute Coffee Mugs/ Ceramic Mug
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983
|
|
|
13
|
 |
Tarot Card Mug, Occult tarot mug, Zero of Fucks Tarot mug, witchy skeleton tarot mug, witchy tarot card mug, skeleton finger mug
|
1,123
|
|
|
14
|
 |
La Lune Large Porcelain Coffee Moon Mug in Gift Box By Rogue + Wolf Ceramic Mugs For Men Women Spooky Witch Gifts Goth Tea Cup 17.6oz 500ml
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906
|
|
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15
|
 |
Personalised Engagement Gift, His & Hers Printed Mugs, Soon to be Mrs, One Lucky Mr, Marble Mugs, Bride To Be Mug
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781
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16
|
 |
Mini Fall Mugs for Tiered Tray, Mini Mug, Fall Mini Mug, Pumpkin Spice Mini Mug, Tiered Tray Decor, Fall Decor, Autumn Decor, Coffee Bar
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474
|
|
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17
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Coaster Set - Multiple Colors - 3.9in x 3.9in Coaster for Large Mugs - Photo Prop - Housewarming Gift - Pastel Coasters - Colorful Coasters
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771
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18
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Coffee Mug Japanese Hand-crafted Handmade Ceramic Kiln Glazed Unique Pattern, Colour & Texture Mugs With Wooden Handle
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535
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19
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Personalised Mug | Initial and Name Mug | Custom Name | Personalised Gift | Coffee Mug | Custom Mugs | Initial Mugs | Birthday | Wedding
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1,882
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20
|
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Tea/Coffee Japanese Hand-crafted Ceramic Kiln Glazed Handpainted Wood Pattern, Colour & Texture Mugs
|
633
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2. Determine how to make Mugs to sell online.
For how to make Mugs, you can choose to make it entirely at home, or consider using some tools to implement your ideas.
Learning from your competitors is an effective way. Check out the following 20 best-selling Mugs on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.
| # | Image | Shop | Total Sales | Learn More |
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1
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CeramiConnoisseur
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9,030
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2
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ODYSEAstore
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41,581
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|
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3
|
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LesBleus
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21,189
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|
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4
|
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TheNims
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4,345
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|
|
5
|
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LetItBeYoursCo
|
44,588
|
|
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6
|
 |
WildflowerVista
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2,848
|
|
|
7
|
 |
EverythingDoneToaT
|
13,575
|
|
|
8
|
 |
WabiSabiMugs
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3,252
|
|
|
9
|
 |
TheLabelTouch
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2,786
|
|
|
10
|
 |
Beckileighstudios
|
4,713
|
|
|
11
|
 |
ArtisanPueblo
|
18,034
|
|
|
12
|
 |
SunSprinklesShop
|
10,237
|
|
|
13
|
 |
ThePineTorch
|
89,691
|
|
|
14
|
 |
RogueAndWolf
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13,945
|
|
|
15
|
 |
LuxCoShop
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33,059
|
|
|
16
|
 |
MaisonandWillow
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3,527
|
|
|
17
|
 |
MaryAndMaya
|
2,086
|
|
|
18
|
 |
SobokuMugs
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1,826
|
|
|
19
|
 |
alittleuniqueuk
|
10,138
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|
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20
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SobokuMugs
|
1,826
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3. Learn how to sell Mugs on Etsy.
Test your Product first. For example, making some samples and posting them on Instagram and Pinterest. Ask your friends and followers some questions:
- Do you like the Mugs product I made?
- If you like it, do you want to buy it?
- If you are considering buying it, how much are you willing to pay for it?
- If you buy it, how long are you willing to wait?
- If you don't like it, why?
The answers would help optimize your Mugs products.
Next, set up an Etsy account to start selling on Etsy. The 2 must-dos are:
- Build a consistent and unique brand for your Mugs shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
- List your Mugs items and make sure to optimize the listings. A good listing includes a thorough description, professional images, keywords related to your product, and the best category or subcategory for your Mugs products.
Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Mugs on other 18 sites like Etsy. Also, you should consider opening a Global Etsy Shop (read more on Etsy International Shipping: Road to a Global Etsy Shop).
4. Decide how to ship Mugs on Etsy.
Unlike on Amazon and Walmart, the shipping process on Etsy is entirely the responsibility of the sellers. It is essential for you to read Etsy's shipping policies and create shipping strategies. Here are two suggestions to win customers:
(1) Choose appropriate delivery dates and postage rates.
For your references. After entering the keyword "Mugs" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Mugs products is 15. In addition, some of the Mugs sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.
You can go much further into this with How To Get Free Shipping On Etsy: All Aspects of Etsy Free Shipping.
(2) Provide a consistent, professional appearance to your Mugs packages.
You should think of a unique package for your Mugs products, and purchase all the materials needed in bulk. Here is a post on how to find packaging ideas - Etsy Jewelry Box: The Way to Impress your Customers.
You're ready to make Mugs to sell on Etsy!
Knowing how to sell Mugs on Etsy is the first step. It's time to move on to the next level - Try and learn more.
- How do you manage your Mugs shop each week?
- How do you keep going when there are no sales?
- How do you promote your Mugs shop when sales growth is stagnant?
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