Creating & Managing Products
Learn how to create products, set profitable pricing, manage inventory limits, and optimize your product listings for maximum sales.
- Applying artwork to products
- Setting profitable prices
- Writing compelling product descriptions
- Managing product limits by plan
- Organizing products into collections
Step 1: Choose Your Product Type
Available Product Categories
Pixerr integrates with Printful to offer hundreds of print-on-demand products:
Apparel
- T-Shirts (Unisex, Men's, Women's)
- Hoodies & Sweatshirts
- Tank Tops & Crop Tops
- Long Sleeve Shirts
- Leggings & Joggers
Accessories
- iPhone Cases (all models)
- Samsung Cases
- Tote Bags
- Hats & Beanies
- Socks
Home & Living
- Mugs & Travel Mugs
- Throw Pillows
- Blankets
- Wall Art & Posters
- Canvas Prints
Stationery
- Notebooks & Journals
- Stickers
- Posters
- Greeting Cards
Step 2: Apply Your Artwork
From Your Image Gallery
- Navigate to Dashboard → Images or Image Gallery
- Find the artwork you want to use
- Click on the image to view details
- Click "Create Product" or "Apply to Product"
Select Product Type
Browse the product catalog and select what you want to create. Consider:
- Design Orientation: Vertical artwork works better on phone cases, horizontal on t-shirts
- Colors: Bright designs pop on dark products, subtle designs on light products
- Detail Level: Highly detailed artwork shows better on larger items (posters, blankets)
- Margins: Some products need safe zones (phone cases have camera cutouts)
Preview & Adjust
Use the product designer to:
- Position: Center, fill, or custom placement
- Scale: Resize your artwork to fit perfectly
- Rotate: Adjust orientation if needed
- Preview: See mockups from multiple angles
⚠️ Important: Make sure your design doesn't get cut off at edges or overlap important product features!
Step 3: Set Your Price
Understanding Product Costs
Your selling price must cover these costs:
| Cost Component | Example | Who Sets It |
|---|---|---|
| Base Cost (Manufacturing & Shipping) | $12.00 | Printful (varies by product) |
| Platform Fee | $2.50 (10% of $25) | Pixerr (10%, 5%, or 1% based on plan) |
| Payment Processing | ~$0.75 (≈3%) | Stripe (standard rates) |
| Your Profit | $9.75 | You decide! |
| Customer Pays | $25.00 | You set this price |
Pricing Strategy Tips
- Minimum Viable Price: Pixerr shows you the minimum price to break even
- Competitive Analysis: Check similar products on Pixerr and Etsy
- Perceived Value: High-quality artwork can command premium prices
- Psychological Pricing: $24.99 often converts better than $25.00
- Bundle Discounts: Offer collections at slight discounts
- T-Shirts: $18-$30 (base cost ≈$12)
- Hoodies: $35-$55 (base cost ≈$25)
- Phone Cases: $18-$28 (base cost ≈$8)
- Mugs: $15-$22 (base cost ≈$8)
- Posters: $20-$35 (base cost ≈$7)
Step 4: Write Compelling Descriptions
Product Title Best Practices
Format: [Style/Theme] - [Product Type] - [Unique Feature]
Examples:
- ❌ Bad: "Cool Design"
- ✅ Good: "Mystical Forest Sunset - Premium T-Shirt - Soft Cotton"
- ✅ Good: "Cyberpunk City Neon Lights - Phone Case - Durable Protection"
Product Description Formula
- Hook: Captivating opening about the design or feeling
- Features: Material, quality, printing technique
- Benefits: Why someone would want this
- Care Instructions: How to maintain the product
- Call to Action: Encourage purchase
Example Description:
"Transform your space with this stunning mystical forest at sunset design. Each piece features vibrant colors and intricate details that capture the magic of nature.
Features: Premium 100% cotton t-shirt, direct-to-garment printing for long-lasting color, soft and comfortable fabric, unisex sizing.
Perfect for: Nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, fantasy fans, or anyone who appreciates beautiful art.
Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, do not bleach.
Order now and bring a piece of enchantment into your everyday life!"
- Include relevant keywords (e.g., "forest", "sunset", "nature")
- Mention the product type multiple times
- Use descriptive adjectives
- Think about what customers would search for
Understanding Product Limits
Plan Limits & Quotas
| Plan | Products | Collections | Images | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Up to 24 | Up to 6 | 150 | $0/month |
| Creator | Up to 1,000 | Up to 150 | 10,000 | $20/month |
| Pro | Up to 10,000 | Up to 500 | 50,000 | $50/month |
- Original product images never count toward your storage limit
- WebP variants don't count — Pixerr automatically creates optimized versions for performance
- Storage applies only to images you choose to keep — swap, regenerate, and evolve your products without worrying about hidden storage costs
What Happens When You Hit Limits?
- Products: You can't create new products until you delete existing ones or upgrade
- Images: You can't generate/upload new images until you delete some or upgrade
- Collections: Free plan can't create collections; must upgrade
Organizing with Collections
What Are Collections?
Collections group related products together for easier browsing and themed marketing.
Collection Ideas:
- By Theme: "Mystical Fantasy", "Cyberpunk Dreams", "Nature Escapes"
- By Season: "Summer Vibes", "Cozy Winter", "Spring Blooms"
- By Product Type: "Phone Accessories", "Wall Art", "Apparel"
- By Style: "Minimalist", "Watercolor", "Bold & Graphic"
- Special Events: "Holiday Collection", "Limited Edition"
Creating a Collection
- Go to Dashboard → Collections
- Click "Create Collection"
- Add a name and description
- Select products to include
- Publish to make it visible in your store
Product Variants & Options
Managing Sizes, Colors & Options
Apparel Variants:
- Sizes: Most apparel offers XS - 3XL
- Colors: White, black, heather gray, navy, and more (varies by product)
- Styles: Unisex, men's cut, women's fit
Automatic Variant Sync:
When you create a product, Pixerr automatically syncs all available variants from Printful:
- Each size/color combination becomes a variant
- Pricing updates across all variants
- Inventory tracked per variant
- Customers select their preferred option at checkout
✅ Good News: You don't need to manually manage each variant—it's all automated!
Managing Your Products
Editing Existing Products
- Go to Dashboard → Products
- Find the product you want to edit
- Click "Edit"
- Update title, description, price, or artwork
- Save changes
⚠️ Note: Changes are reflected immediately in your store. Existing orders aren't affected.
Deleting Products
- Go to Dashboard → Products
- Select the product(s) to delete
- Click "Delete" and confirm
⚠️ Warning: Deleted products cannot be recovered. They'll be removed from your store and customer carts.
Duplicating Products
Want to create a similar product with different artwork or pricing?
- Find the product to duplicate
- Click "Duplicate" or "Clone"
- Edit the duplicated version
- Publish when ready
💡 Use Case: Create color variations, seasonal versions, or test different pricing strategies!
Product Performance & Analytics
Track What's Working
Monitor these metrics in your Dashboard:
- Views: How many people viewed the product
- Likes/Hearts: Social proof and interest indicators
- Sales: Total units sold
- Revenue: Total earnings from this product
- Conversion Rate: Views → Sales percentage
- Referral Performance: Clicks, signups, and conversion rate from your
?refshare links - Store/Product Clicks: See how many visits your shop and product detail pages receive
Optimization Strategies
- High Views, Low Sales: Improve photos, lower price, or rewrite description
- High Likes, Low Sales: Price may be too high or call-to-action weak
- Low Views: Improve SEO, share on social media, feature in collections
- High Sales: Create more products with similar style/theme!
Best Practices for Success
✅ Do This
- Use high-quality artwork (1024x1024+ resolution)
- Write detailed, SEO-friendly descriptions
- Price competitively but profitably
- Create product variations to test markets
- Organize products into themed collections
- Update products based on performance data
- Share products on social media regularly
❌ Avoid This
- Low-resolution or blurry images
- Generic titles like "Product 1"
- Pricing below break-even point
- Copyright infringement (trademarked characters, logos)
- Offensive or inappropriate content
- Over-cluttered designs that don't read well
- Ignoring customer feedback and reviews
Troubleshooting Common Issues
❌ "Product creation failed"
Possible causes:
- You've reached your product limit for your plan
- Image doesn't meet minimum resolution requirements
- Network timeout during creation
Solutions:
- Check your plan limits in Dashboard
- Delete old products or upgrade your plan
- Use images at least 1000x1000 pixels
- Try again with stable internet connection
❌ "Design looks different in preview"
Common causes:
- Mockup rendering may differ from final product slightly
- Color profiles (RGB vs CMYK)
- Scaling or positioning issues
Solutions:
- Use the designer tools to adjust positioning
- Preview from multiple angles before publishing
- Order a sample to see actual print quality
Ready to Create?
Now you know how to create profitable, well-optimized products! Head to your Dashboard and start building your product catalog.
Need more help? Check out our Subscription Plans Guide to see if upgrading would benefit your business!
