{"id":8715,"date":"2022-05-05T19:48:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T16:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/?p=8715"},"modified":"2023-11-13T13:45:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T10:45:08","slug":"a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Selling Phone Cases on Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the sheer number of mobile devices that exist, there has never been a better time to start a phone case business. According to the graph below, there are more mobile devices worldwide compared to the human population of more than 7 billion people.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8716 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business.jpg\" alt=\"phone case shopify\" width=\"982\" height=\"580\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business.jpg 982w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-768x454.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 982px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 982\/580;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8716\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business.jpg\" alt=\"phone case shopify\" width=\"982\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business.jpg 982w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlas.com\/charts\/B1W7_TVj4\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Although this likely means some individuals own more than one mobile device, it shows there\u2019s a massive market for phone cases.<\/p>\n<p>We have curated this guide to help you get started and navigate the business of selling phone cases on Shopify. This guide will provide a step-by-step approach to creating your phone case business on Shopify and every necessary information you need.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Is_Selling_Phone_Cases_on_Shopify_a_Profitable_Business\" title=\"Is Selling Phone Cases on Shopify a Profitable Business?\">Is Selling Phone Cases on Shopify a Profitable Business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#How_to_Start_a_Phone_Case_Business_on_Shopify\" title=\"How to Start a Phone Case Business on Shopify\">How to Start a Phone Case Business on Shopify<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#1_Identify_a_Gap_in_the_Market\" title=\"1. Identify a Gap in the Market\">1. Identify a Gap in the Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#2_Create_Your_Business_Plan\" title=\"2. Create Your Business Plan\">2. Create Your Business Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#3_Define_Your_Target_Audience\" title=\"3. Define Your Target Audience\">3. Define Your Target Audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#4_Start_Designing\" title=\"4. Start Designing\">4. Start Designing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Designing_Yourself\" title=\"Designing Yourself\">Designing Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Using_Customer-Generated_Designs\" title=\"Using Customer-Generated Designs\">Using Customer-Generated Designs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Working_with_Freelancers\" title=\"Working with Freelancers\">Working with Freelancers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#5_Find_a_Source_for_Your_Phone_Cases\" title=\"5. Find a Source for Your Phone Cases\">5. Find a Source for Your Phone Cases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Work_with_a_Manufacturer\" title=\"Work with a Manufacturer\">Work with a Manufacturer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Use_a_Print-on-Demand_Service\" title=\"Use a Print-on-Demand Service\">Use a Print-on-Demand Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Dropshipping\" title=\"Dropshipping\">Dropshipping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#6_Build_Your_Brand\" title=\"6. Build Your Brand\">6. Build Your Brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#7_Set_a_Price_for_Your_Cases\" title=\"7. Set a Price for Your Cases\">7. Set a Price for Your Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#8_Build_Your_Online_Store\" title=\"8. Build Your Online Store\">8. Build Your Online Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#9_Market_Your_Business\" title=\"9. Market Your Business\">9. Market Your Business<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Email_Marketing\" title=\"Email Marketing\">Email Marketing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Search_Engine_Marketing_SEM\" title=\"Search Engine Marketing (SEM)\">Search Engine Marketing (SEM)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Facebook_Advertising\" title=\"Facebook Advertising\">Facebook Advertising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Instagram_Marketing\" title=\"Instagram Marketing\">Instagram Marketing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Influencer_Marketing\" title=\"Influencer Marketing\">Influencer Marketing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-selling-phone-cases-on-shopify\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Selling_Phone_Cases_on_Shopify_a_Profitable_Business\"><\/span>Is Selling Phone Cases on Shopify a Profitable Business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8717 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/selling-phone-case-on-Shopify.jpg\" alt=\"Selling phone case on Shopify\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1428\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/selling-phone-case-on-Shopify.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/selling-phone-case-on-Shopify-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/selling-phone-case-on-Shopify-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1999px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1999\/1428;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8717\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/selling-phone-case-on-Shopify.jpg\" alt=\"Selling phone case on Shopify\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/selling-phone-case-on-Shopify.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/selling-phone-case-on-Shopify-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/selling-phone-case-on-Shopify-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Selling phone cases is a profitable and viable business to start and run in both the short-term and long-term. The phone case market, as of 2020, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/mobile-phone-protective-cover-market\">was valued at around $10 billion<\/a>. That estimate is projected to experience a 7.5% yearly growth and a market value of $35.5 billion by 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it clear that phone cases account for more than half of the mobile accessories market.<\/p>\n<p>In the US alone, the market for mobile phone accessories, which includes phone cases, is projected to hit a whopping value of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedmarketresearch.com\/press-release\/U-S-mobile-phone-accessories-market.html\">$75.6 billion by 2026<\/a>. If you position yourself rightly, you can get a share of this market for your business.<\/p>\n<p>Most people carry their mobile devices everywhere they go and need a reliable way of protecting their devices as they move around.<\/p>\n<p>Phone cases provide a solution to these worries and add some level of individuality, allowing people to show off their unique aesthetic tastes and, in some cases, add an extra layer of functionality. A typical example is phone cases with wallets. This also presents a unique avenue for you to make a profit without spending a fortune.<\/p>\n<p>A phone case business comes with less stress in terms of management. You\u2019ll rarely have to handle returns because phone cases rarely get damaged. Most phone cases are lightweight, which means that you can ship them at a minimal cost. This allows you to get a reasonable profit margin on them.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is that starting a phone case business does not require significant capital investment.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s now show you the steps to starting a phone case business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_a_Phone_Case_Business_on_Shopify\"><\/span>How to Start a Phone Case Business on Shopify<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You won\u2019t make overnight success starting a phone case business. The secret to success with this business is planning.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have decided on the types of phone cases you want to sell, it is time to map out your launch path. Creating your own phone business is not the easiest thing to do, but it is worth it. To help you, here is a step-by-step guide you can follow to build your business model and your phone case Shopify store:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Identify_a_Gap_in_the_Market\"><\/span>1. Identify a Gap in the Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most successful businesses are businesses that discover a gap in the market and develop a strategy to fill it. With several phone case companies out there, you need to find out what they aren\u2019t doing or what you can improve on and focus on catering to this. This will allow you to build a competitive and memorable brand.<\/p>\n<p>By focusing on a specific need, you\u2019ll only have to compete with fewer companies instead of competing with the whole industry, making your business stand out more easily. It will also help you streamline your business processes, materials to use, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-find-the-right-dropshipping-supplier\/\">suppliers to patronize<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Focusing on a specific need will also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/shopify-seo-guide-to-improve-ranking\/\">help your SEO<\/a>. You can target keywords and terms relevant to your target audience, which will help you rank higher on search engines like Google.<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to identify specific needs or gaps in the market. You can do this by researching Google trends and conducting competitor analysis. You can also speak to people and sample their opinions or even check social media to see the types of phone cases making waves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_Your_Business_Plan\"><\/span>2. Create Your Business Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having a business plan helps guide you every step of the way as you start and run your phone case business. A functional business plan makes it easier to clarify your strategy, recognize potential roadblocks, and determine your business needs. Overall, it allows you to assess your business idea thoroughly before kick-off.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8718 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-plan.jpg\" alt=\"Phone case business plan\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1328\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-plan.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-plan-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-plan-768x510.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1999px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1999\/1328;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8718\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-plan.jpg\" alt=\"Phone case business plan\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-plan.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-plan-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Phone-case-business-plan-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>In developing your business plan, you want to determine your ultimate business goal. You also want to consider the business model you prefer or that works best for your business. What successful phone case businesses do you admire? You want to identify tips you can learn from them.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important that you set realistic goals for your business, both short-term and long-term. Put all these into consideration as you draw up your business plan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Define_Your_Target_Audience\"><\/span>3. Define Your Target Audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One key to selling any product online is to define your target audience. It is not enough that you have a product to sell, you must identify a target market for your product. If there are no buyers for your product, all your planning would be for nothing.<\/p>\n<p>In <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-find-your-target-audience\/\">determining your target audience<\/a>, you should consider factors like age range, occupation, interests, lifestyle, spending patterns, buying habits, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>You want to take a look at each factor and consider the respective pros and cons of targeting them. For example, if you target younger people, it might be easier to use word of mouth and viral marketing to reach them because they easily follow trends.<\/p>\n<p>However, the downside of targeting them is that most of them in that demographic have limited funds, so your products should be affordable.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, most middle-aged customers may be able to pay for high-end phone cases. However, they are usually less bothered about trends and are more concerned about functionality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Start_Designing\"><\/span>4. Start Designing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have developed your business plan and defined your target audience, the next thing on the list is to make stunning phone cases. This part can be fun and intriguing as it is where you can unleash your creativity.<\/p>\n<p>The designs you feature on your custom phone cases can be the most significant differentiator between your business and the competition. Your first batch of designs will go a long way in marketing your brand, so you want designs that will stand out from the get-go.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways to design your phone cases:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Designing_Yourself\"><\/span>Designing Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You can create your designs yourself using tools like Photopea and Photoshop. Then, you can apply them to phone case mockups using online mockup generators. There are also phone case print-on-demand services with mock-up generators that you can use to check out your designs before they print them for you.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Customer-Generated_Designs\"><\/span>Using Customer-Generated Designs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you have a sizeable social media following, this can work for you. You can ask members of your audience to upload designs or photos for you to print on custom phone cases.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_with_Freelancers\"><\/span>Working with Freelancers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You can work with design freelancers on platforms like Fiverr, and they can create designs for your phone cases. Most of these designers are pretty affordable.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t find any success with Fiverr, you can try Dribbble.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Find_a_Source_for_Your_Phone_Cases\"><\/span>5. Find a Source for Your Phone Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now that you have stunning designs, the next thing to do is get source materials for your cases. There are a few ways you can go about sourcing phone cases for your business. They include:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_with_a_Manufacturer\"><\/span>Work with a Manufacturer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You can easily find a manufacturer to work with on platforms like Alibaba. Get a manufacturer that gives you a good balance between price and quality. It is advisable to buy in bulk so that you can maximize profits. However, before making a bulk purchase, ensure you order a sample first.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Print-on-Demand_Service\"><\/span>Use a Print-on-Demand Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Print-on-demand services are ideal if you are looking for an easy way to add designs to phone cases and have them sent directly to the customers. With this option, you only need to look for a supplier to add your design to your product and ship them to your customers.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the many print-on-demand services you can use include Printful and Printify. Selling on demand may significantly reduce your profit margins, but it takes storage, shipping, and order fulfillment off your hands.<\/p>\n<p>As a Shopify merchant, you can easily integrate your online storefront with the print-on-demand service. This way, you do not have to worry about anything else aside from making sales.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dropshipping\"><\/span>Dropshipping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/aliexpress-dropshipping\/\">Dropshipping<\/a> is one of the most affordable ways to source phone cases for your Shopify business. All you have to do is find a manufacturer that makes products that meet your taste. Like with print-on-demand services, you do not have to do anything other than make sales.<\/p>\n<p>However, you won\u2019t have much control over your products, and your profit margins may be smaller. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/alibaba-vs-aliexpress-which-is-cheaper-for-dropshipping\/\">Aliexpress<\/a> is a good place to start your dropshipping adventure from.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Build_Your_Brand\"><\/span>6. Build Your Brand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your brand refers to the identity and personality of your business.<\/p>\n<p>To build your brand, start with a brand name. After that, get a logo. You can design your brand\u2019s logo using a free Shopify tool like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hatchful.shopify.com\/\">Hatchful<\/a>. To use this tool, you only have to answer a few questions concerning your business, and Hatchful will use your answer to suggest a logo from several available templates.<\/p>\n<p>With Hatchful, you also get complete brand design packages, including visual assets for Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. This allows you to maintain a consistent brand identity across all of your sales channels.<\/p>\n<p>For inspiration, you can conduct some research on your competition to see aspects of their branding that you like or dislike. Also consider weaving a good brand story that your customers will love into your brand name, logo, and store aesthetics.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Set_a_Price_for_Your_Cases\"><\/span>7. Set a Price for Your Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8719 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pricing.jpg\" alt=\"phone case business shopify\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1529\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pricing.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pricing-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pricing-768x587.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1999px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1999\/1529;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8719\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pricing.jpg\" alt=\"phone case business shopify\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pricing.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pricing-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pricing-768x587.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Setting the right price for your phone cases is arguably one of the most challenging decisions you may need to make when starting your business. It affects virtually every aspect of your business.<\/p>\n<p>If you set a price that is too high, it will drive away customers, if you set a price that is too low, it could suggest that your products are low quality.<\/p>\n<p>Your job is to find a middle ground between these two extremes.<\/p>\n<p>Your pricing strategy must reflect a proper understanding of your audience. It should convey that your products are affordable for your target audience, yet high quality. Ensure your prices cover your manufacturing costs and leave room for some profit without chasing customers away.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Build_Your_Online_Store\"><\/span>8. Build Your Online Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You have a great product to sell; now you need a platform to sell it on. Shopify is a perfect and popular platform to build your store and sell your product. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-shopify-store-in-2022-a-beginners-guide\/\">Building your Shopify store<\/a> is one of the most exciting aspects when creating a new business.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8720 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shopify-phone-case.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1379\" height=\"657\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shopify-phone-case.jpg 1379w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shopify-phone-case-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shopify-phone-case-768x366.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1379px) 100vw, 1379px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1379px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1379\/657;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8720\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shopify-phone-case.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1379\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shopify-phone-case.jpg 1379w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shopify-phone-case-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shopify-phone-case-768x366.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1379px) 100vw, 1379px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Building your own store may seem like a lot of work compared to listing your products on third-party sites. While these sites are profitable in the short term since they allow you to build brand awareness early on. In the long run, however, you want a platform that gives you more control over your operations and allows you to retain most of your profits. This is what Shopify does for you.<\/p>\n<p>As you build your Shopify store, make sure you set all the necessary things that affect how people perceive your brand and your business. Use <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-write-product-description\/\">engaging product descriptions<\/a>, beautiful product images, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.shopify.com\/themes\/electro\/styles\/gadget?utm_source=app-providers&amp;utm_medium=adoric&amp;utm_campaign=theme-listing&amp;utm_content=backlink\">well-designed landing pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shopify offers a wide range of excellent features that you can use to enhance your store, attract customers, and boost conversions. There are several beautiful free and paid themes you can apply to your store to make it attractive to customers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several beautiful free and paid themes you can apply to your store to make it attractive to customers.<\/span> Amongst all, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.shopify.com\/themes\/electro\/styles\/gadget?utm_source=app-providers&amp;utm_medium=adoric&amp;utm_campaign=theme-listing&amp;utm_content=backlink\">Electro theme<\/a> is an excellent choice for phone case store.<\/p>\n<p>With Shopify, you can easily build a store without prior coding knowledge. Shopify also allows you to sell across other sales channels like eBay and Amazon and manage the inventory right from your Shopify admin.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Market_Your_Business\"><\/span>9. Market Your Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is finally time to start informing people about your business and your products. You cannot make any sales if no one knows your business exists.<\/p>\n<p>You can only inform people about your business and get customers by marketing your phone case business. There are several marketing strategies you can use to increase awareness about your brand and attract customers.<\/p>\n<p>Although some of these strategies can be somewhat expensive, some others are affordable. They are as follows:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_Marketing\"><\/span>Email Marketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Email marketing involves nurturing potential customers through your sales funnel using emails.<\/p>\n<p>To collect your visitors\u2019 emails, you\u2019d have to set up a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-popup-to-shopify\/\">popup campaign<\/a> on your webpages.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_Engine_Marketing_SEM\"><\/span>Search Engine Marketing (SEM)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Search engine marketing gives you the opportunity to reach people searching for phone cases on search engines like Google. If you do it effectively, your store will rank high on Search engine result pages (SERPs).<\/p>\n<p>SEM has two forms: organic SEO or Google PPC ads.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facebook_Advertising\"><\/span>Facebook Advertising<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You can also find customers for your phone case products by using <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/facebook-dynamic-increase-your-sales-on-shopify\/\">Facebook ads<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Marketing\"><\/span>Instagram Marketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-instagram-marketing-tips\/\">Instagram<\/a> is a highly visual platform, which makes it the perfect place to showcase your phone case designs. You can also use the option of paid ads if you have a robust budget.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Influencer_Marketing\"><\/span>Influencer Marketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Influencer marketing means partnering with influencers on social media platforms to leverage their established audience to sell your product.<\/p>\n<p>You should understand that most paid marketing strategies take a little time before you start noticing significant effects.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There you have it! These are the steps to follow to start your phone case business on Shopify. Keep in mind that to become profitable in the business, you will have to put in the required resources, including your time and energy.<\/p>\n<p>The profit margins on regular phone cases are somewhat low. 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