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Introduction to Print On Demand (Add-on)

Print On Demand

What it is: Let vendors create customizable products with variants (colors, sizes, dimensions), set a per-product commission, and submit for merchant approval.
When to use it: When your marketplace sells items produced on demand and you want vendors to define options and pricing while you control what goes live.

Who can use this

  • Vendor: Create and manage Print-on-Demand (POD) products; submit for approval.
  • Merchant: Review and approve vendor product requests before listing.
  • Platform: Shopify marketplace using the Shipturtle vendor dashboard. 

How it works (at a glance)

  1. Merchant creates a POD template and defines variants (colors, sizes, dimensions).
  2. Vendor adds his design on the POD template for the final product.
  3. Vendor sets commission on that specific product.
  4. Vendor submits for approval.
  5. Merchant reviews & approves the product request.
  6. Once approved, the product appears for the vendor under Products → All Products in the Shipturtle app. (Vendor dashboard module).
  7. Orders & payouts later use the product’s commission for calculations.

Set it up (Merchant)

  1. Go to Products → Add Product in your Shipturtle vendor dashboard.
  2. In Product Type, choose Print On Demand.
add new product pod


  1. Enter Product title and Description.
  2. Add Options & Variants:
    • Color (in HEX codes), Size (e.g., S–XL).
    • Add or remove combinations as needed.
variants pod


  1. Add Images (mockups or photos) and add alt text for each image with the format (HEX code_side).
edit image pod


  1. Set the printing cost for each side, which will be added in the final price.
  2. Set Commission (per variant) — the value used for payouts for this product’s orders. 
  3. Click Save POD template.

Set it up (Vendor)

  1. Go to POD tab.
  2. Now select the POD template on which you want to create your product.
pod feature pod


  1. Upload your designs and select the color and size of the products.
color size variants pod


  1. Add your designs to the desired side.
design sides and sizes pod


  1. Now click on preview to see the final image version of your product.
  2. Enter your commission and click send for approval.
commission pod


  1. Once approved, the product appears under Products → Manage Products in the Shipturtle app. 

Approve submissions (Merchant)

  1. Open Approve Products in the products tab.
  2. Review new Product Requests from vendors.
  3. Approve, reject , or request changes. Approved products goes live on the storefront for customers.


Payouts & commissions:

When orders are eligible for payout, Shipturtle generates commission invoices automatically based on configured rules (including your per-product commission).


FAQs

  • Who sets the commission? Vendors enter commission on the product during creation; this is used for that product’s payouts.
  • Can I use Vendor Store Connect with POD? Yes—you can still create POD products in Shipturtle even if you also sync products from a vendor’s own store. Manage store-sync separately. 
  • Where do vendors manage approved items? In the vendor dashboard’s Products module. 

Troubleshooting

  • I don’t see “Add Product” in my vendor account. Ask the merchant to confirm your product-management permissions. 
  • I submitted but the product isn’t visible yet. It will appear after the merchant approves. Check the submission status or contact support. 
  • My payout doesn’t reflect the product’s commission. Verify payout eligibility and the payout cycle; Shipturtle generates commission invoices from eligible orders. 

Related articles

  • Navigating the Products page (approvals & controls) 
  • Vendor view of your marketplace (vendor modules overview) 
  • Organize Products (categories, cleaner filters)
  • Introduction to Payouts & Payout Automation (commissions → invoices → payouts) 

Need help?

If you’re stuck, reach us at team@shipturtle.com or open a ticket on the support page.