{"id":4743,"title":"Getting Started: A quick tour of Teemill","description":"In this quick walkthrough, we introduce you to all the key features in the Teemill platform and how to build an online store from scratch. Teemill is designed to help you create a sustainable online shop and website and scale your brand into a serious business, whether you\u2019re a beginner or an e-commerce expert already. The platform has everything built in so you never have to go anywhere else to build (or market) an epic online store. Learn where to go to create your products, customise your website, experiment with marketing tools and get support from experts.","content":"<p>In this quick walkthrough, we introduce you to all the key features in the Teemill platform and how to build an online store from scratch. Teemill is designed to help you create a sustainable online shop and website and scale your brand into a serious business, whether you\u2019re a beginner or an <a href=\"\/blog\/?search=ecommerce\">e-commerce<\/a> expert already. The platform has everything built in so you never have to go anywhere else to build (or market) an epic online store.<\/p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wDuoEJCnrjo\/?modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;vq=highres\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><p><em>\u2013 Check out the rest of our video tutorials and other helpful content on our YouTube channel, with professional tips to help you build your sustainable online brand.<\/em><\/p><p><br><br>The key things Teemill enables you to do are:<\/p><ul><li><p>Create sustainable print on demand products<\/p><\/li><li><p>Build a free website using customisable templates<\/p><\/li><li><p>Launch your brand on the market<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Use the Main Menu in the left corner to navigate - it\u2019s your best friend for setting up your online shop.<\/p><p>Teemill is separated into sections depending on what you want to do. Create <a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Products<\/a>, add them to your free <a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website <\/a>and you can access tonnes of<a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Support<\/a> to help you with <a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marketing <\/a>your online clothing store.<\/p><p><\/p><h3>Products: Easy product design using Teemill Studio<\/h3><p><br>The first thing every online store needs is products. Let\u2019s go Menu &gt; <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Products<\/a><\/u>.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/swuab8xhmv6u6blaiujsldw10tnu33zpwmsmvgdp0lpl991z.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94914484\"><br><br>This section is where you can create new print on demand items to list on your store, to edit the products you\u2019ve already made, and you can put together <a href=\"\/blog\/?search=collections\">collections<\/a> or get creative t-shirt design ideas based on your target demographic.\u00a0<\/p><p>Simply click <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/create-a-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Product<\/a><\/u> under the Get Creative section and start designing.\u00a0<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/5jf7hiv8hfhx75ocxirnmmcvrzuoxmctkzje94wv2fttwtcr.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94914735\"><br><br><br>In Studio, you\u2019ll find hundreds of products to add to your online shop, from t-shirts to sweats and accessories, across men\u2019s, women\u2019s, kids\u2019 - all made sustainably. You can upload your own art or choose from thousands of starter graphics and slogan templates available to remix inside the Teemill Studio. And after you\u2019ve saved up, you can get your design mocked up on world class photorealistic models with the help of our AI.\u00a0<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/qqnrqxmjlave42dgeo2extjr7qk1q3nxnnem4aiabgjplmvo.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94915001\"><br><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/we9zqsh0xegtq0aqjtzrqbekpm1sspsevbcrvow4fnmmz69r.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94915022\"><br>\u2013 <em>Explore the wide range of professional AI mockup <a href=\"\/blog\/?search=photography\">photography<\/a>, generated with your design in seconds, with locations and styles to suit every brand.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p>There\u2019s no cost to creating and selling t-shirts online with Teemill. Your products are stored as data up until a customer buys them from your site, after which <a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/how-it-works-teemill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">w<\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/how-it-works-teemill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e print and ship them in plastic-free packaging<\/a><\/u> automatically. That\u2019s one of the great things about using Teemill. There\u2019s no cost to you, and no waste for the environment. So you can make new products and try new things.<\/p><p>There\u2019s lots of places on the internet where you can sell products online for free, but it\u2019s hard to find a print on demand service with a built in online shop that\u2019s truly sustainable. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/the-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t-shirt printing factories run on renewable energy<\/a>, powered by the sun and the wind, and your Teemill store and products are carbon neutral.\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h3>Website: A professional site using page builder<\/h3><p><br>Now you have your products, you need a Website so people can find them and buy them. You get free website templates and a free domain with Teemill. It comes with product pages automatically generated for your items and e-commerce features like your checkout built in. Let\u2019s go Menu &gt; <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/pccr775x42ezobrkj7hwqjegi4rk2tpwsqp0j9zmiqgx63sx.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94915334\"><br><br>In the Website section you can see your URL - that\u2019s your web address. You can change that in <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Settings<\/a><\/u>, or run your site on a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/plugins\/custom-domains\/?overlay-plugin-popup=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom domain<\/a><\/u> later. You can go to that address manually, or click the icon showing the box and arrow in the top bar to see what your site looks like any time.\u00a0<\/p><p>This is the same area where you can edit your Menu, your brand\u2019s Logo, organise products into Collections and publish Blogs to keep people coming back and give Google some content to show in search.<\/p><p>Remember, people can only find your site if you tell them about it at the start, so don\u2019t worry about it being a work in progress. The first step when trying to sell clothing online is simply to get your brand out there. then you can iterate.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/smdzoqqtoja4sfepnwudksumo252mpx8xtmvplgpgnt3lwqd.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94915432\"><br><\/p><p>Actually building your free website is easy, you don\u2019t need to write any code. You pick a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/theme\/edit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theme <\/a><\/u>at the start which you can edit later to make your online store unique to you. Then, you can add your collections and other pages for Homepage, your About page and so on.<\/p><p>The page editor is super easy to use. Add new blocks of content, choosing from dozens of presents, then edit your images, words and advanced settings like font, background colours and padding between blocks. You can even embed your recent social media posts.<\/p><p>Our pre-made page templates mean you can make your site look professional and totally unique in just a few clicks. Add information about your supply chain and environmental commitments easily, to build trust with customers, with the remixable <a href=\"\/blog\/?search=sustainability\">Sustainability<\/a> page.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h3>Marketing: Powerful tools to drive traffic to your store<\/h3><p><br>You\u2019ve got your products and your free shop to sell them on, now it\u2019s time to tell the world about your brand and turn on the traffic. Let\u2019s go Menu &gt; <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marketing<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/0i6y1seluy40eey1iqphed9l7wcmcb2h6ci0ions7sq9yiqk.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94915562\"><br><br>In this section you\u2019ll find all the tools and features you need to grow your brand:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/posta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Posta<\/a><\/u>: Create professional graphics using ready-made templates.<\/p><\/li><li><p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drive<\/a><\/u>: Download and share stock photos, behind the scenes images, as well as your AI mockups, with free cloud storage.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stats<\/a><\/u>: Use your analytics suit to track detailed performance data from <a href=\"\/blog\/?search=conversion+rate\">conversion rate<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/?search=SEO\">SEO<\/a> through to your environmental impact.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/masterplan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Events<\/a><\/u>: See upcoming offers and plan your marketing campaigns.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>All this is built in to one platform, which is one of the best things about creating a Teemill store. Instead of needing 10 subscriptions to different <a href=\"\/blog\/?search=ecommerce\">ecommerce<\/a> platforms you can get everything you need in one place. And it\u2019s all integrated.<\/p><p>Nearly all these tools are completely free. You might notice that we bring out one or two new or more advanced and technical features early to Pro users first. Teemill has everything you really need to build a brand, whilst <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/teemill-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teemill Pro<\/a><\/u> subscribers help crowdfund more advanced tech in Teemill. In return they get access to the best features, AI mockups and products a bit earlier. If you see a new feature you like, remember you can try out Pro if you want, and cancel anytime.<\/p><p>Additional Pro features to take your store further:<\/p><ul><li><p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/marketing-tools\/notifications\/builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Push<\/a><\/u>: Send push notifications to customers\u2019 phones.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/teemail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teemail:<\/a><\/u> Send <a href=\"\/blog\/?search=teemail\">email marketing<\/a> campaigns to subscribers that have shopped or signed up.<\/p><\/li><li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/teerank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teerank:<\/a> Optimise your store for search engines and get more traffic.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><\/p><h3>Support: Expert tips to help you build a successful brand<\/h3><p><br>You\u2019ve got some sustainable products, an awesome website and powerful marketing tools to tell the world about your custom printed t-shirts. How do you like the sound of some free support and training to top it all off? Let\u2019s go Menu &gt; <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/h7jj3jyqvjgqzsgpsserfdxxwk1z0gtnndnbhfidwx7cffbf.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94916015\"><br><\/p><p>From Support, you can navigate to <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academy<\/a><\/u> and see loads of tutorials, written by professionals, on how to set up an online store that makes money, and makes a real impact. It\u2019s a great place to read, learn and ask questions in the comments to get help.<\/p><p>In the Support section, you can also chat live with other founders and our team. To see when we launch new products and features, you can always visit the Latest Updates on your Dashboard. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Come and say Hi!<\/a><\/u><\/p><p>Once you\u2019ve made your products, customised your free e-commerce site and started to market your brand, there\u2019s a few more details in your Menu to get familiar with: Plugins, Settings and Samples.\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><h3>Plugins: Integrate your Teemill store with other platforms<\/h3><p><br><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/agq92bgotguoovnuh4nmjvrg9bbab3eweq6re9rvtrycfmx1.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94916349\"><br><br>In the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plugins <\/a><\/u>section, you can integrate your store with platforms like Facebook and Instagram to sell your products directly to your followers and make the most of social media marketing. You can also connect and run your online store on a custom domain, set up a custom email address and more.\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><h3>Settings: Keep your details up to date<\/h3><p><br>In <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Settings,<\/a><\/u> you can configure your account and add your details so we know where to send your profits. This is where you can set your communication preferences and edit your site address and demographic. You can also add a profile to use when chatting to other store owners and our team on the platform.\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><h3>Samples: The best investment you can make<\/h3><p><br>If you want your store to be successful, our top tip is to order some of your own products at wholesale prices in the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/teemill.com\/wholesale-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sample <\/a><\/u>shop built into Teemill. Make your brand real, for you and your customers.\u00a0<\/p><p>All of the most successful brands have a founder story and the best ones include a photo, with the founder wearing their products. Add those to your site and socials so people can see you\u2019re a real person selling real products. The whole project comes to life.\u00a0<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/ojhbykhdfxen4uayuj6qeedcn2cf1yrrrxllmtulkihisxlu.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94916467\"><br><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/3hsve2beprwmtsrfj0gzqojgwnb4ij02pjrbnxjwtajfzhbt.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"94916497\"><br>-- <em>Brands like The Driftwood Artist and Atelier Kuki have found that showing their founders on their websites and social media creates more trust, which leads to sales.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><\/p><p>It\u2019s that easy to create your online store. 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