Sell mugs online

Start, run, and grow your mug business

Get the training, tools, and support you need to build the mug business you’ve always wanted.

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How to sell mugs in just 5 steps

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Everything you need to sell mugs

Free resources

Learn at your own pace with on-demand courses from Shopify Academy, and with other business owners on the Shopify Community forums. Find answers to your questions on the Shopify blog, or in our comprehensive guides.

Professional tools

Create an online mug store that reflects your unique brand with over 70 customizable and responsive themes. Efficiently manage your inventory and process customer orders all from one unified dashboard.

Smart marketing

Grab your customers’ attention with targeted marketing campaigns on social media and Google. Make sure customers can find your mug store by using Shopify’s built-in SEO tools and integrated blogging.

Award-winning support

Shopify support is available 24/7, no matter which plan you're on. You'll also have access to help docs, webinars, blog posts, and online courses to guide you along the way for your mug business encounters.

Explore your options

Apps that help you sell mugs

Some popular apps other merchants use

  • Google & YouTube

    Google & YouTube

    By Shopify

    Reach shoppers and get discovered across Google.

    4.2(5320)

    Free to install

  • Shopify Email

    Shopify Email

    By Shopify

    Email marketing made for commerce

    4.4(896)

    Free to install

  • Printify Print on Demand

    Printify Print on Demand

    By Printify

    Create and Sell Products, We Handle the Rest.

    4.2(1682)

    Free plan available

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Learn more about selling mugs

  • To sell mugs online, first decide whether to design mugs yourself, to dropship them, or to use a print-on-demand service. Whichever model you choose, you can create a Shopify store to sell your rocks and attract customers. You can set up a store in less than 30 minutes using any of Shopify's 80+ customizable themes. With high-definition images and well-written product descriptions, you can highlight the best features of your mugs.

  • Your mugs deserve a wide audience. Launching an online store with Shopify gives your brand a home and customers a welcoming shopping destination. Connect your store to social media platforms and marketplaces to reach shoppers globally. Consider selling your mugs to local retail stores—building relationships with other sellers can unlock new sales opportunities.

  • Yes, you can sell mugs on Shopify. You can use Shopify to offer product variants to your customers, whether in size, design, or color. You can also use smart collections to automatically organize your products based on vendor, price, and inventory level. With Shopify, you can sell an unlimited number of products on your store with no additional charges.

  • When pricing your mugs, the size and design are key things to consider. You can use Shopify’s free profit margin calculator to ensure you’re not running a loss. It's also a good practice to check out the prices your competitors are charging.

  • One good example of an online mug store is Ember, a successful Shopify-powered store focused on selling mugs to consumers.

  • Launching a mug business is affordable. Shopify makes it easy to start an online store and provides the tools you need to succeed. If you choose to invest in mug production, purchase inventory, or manage fulfillment, startup costs may be higher. Either way, you decide the scale and budget of your mug business.

  • Mug businesses can be profitable, and an ecommerce platform can help increase your revenue. Ecommerce platforms offer sales and marketing tools that make it easier to reach a wide audience. Targeted digital marketing strategies like SEO and social media advertising can also enhance your online visibility, leading to more store traffic and increased sales opportunities. With the right products and sales tools, it’s possible to turn a mug business into a substantial income source.

Powerful apps

Showcase your mugs with professionally edited photos or build customer loyalty with rewards programs. With over 6000 options in the Shopify App Store, you can customize your store experience and test for success.

Sell everywhere

Sell your mugs online, in-person, and wherever your customers are. Quickly accept payments, view sales, fulfill orders, and track inventory with the Shopify POS app—no matter where you sell.

Scalable pricing plans

For mug businesses at every stage and size

Show Plan Prices as Pay yearly (save 25%)* Subscription Rate

£1 for your first month

Basic

Most Popular

For solo entrepreneurs

Yearly subscription price £19 GBP per month

Card rates starting at

  • 2% + 25p GBP online
  • 1.7% + 0p GBP in person
  • 2% 3rd-party payment providers
£1 for your first month

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For small teams

Yearly subscription price £49 GBP per month

Card rates starting at

  • 1.7% + 25p GBP online
  • 1.6% + 0p GBP in person
  • 1% 3rd-party payment providers
£1 for your first month

Advanced

As your business scales

Yearly subscription price £259 GBP per month

Card rates starting at

  • 1.5% + 25p GBP online
  • 1.5% + 0p GBP in person
  • 0.6% 3rd-party payment providers
Prices may vary by your store location.

Start your mug business with Shopify today

Try Shopify free for 3 days, and explore all the tools and services you need to start, run, and grow your business.

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Discover how Shopify can help you do more with your business—no matter what you sell.