The Most Profitable Niches to Make 5-6 Figures on Etsy and Print-on-Demand
So if you want to grow your Etsy or print on demand business, this is the right place! I’ve been reviewing the niches that made me the most money, especially in the first half of the year. My shops started to truly take off around the March, April, May Iceberg so I wanted to share this all with you.
The best part? You don’t need to wait until the start of the year to begin working on your shops. The time is now to jump into these lucrative niches and position yourself for success. Let’s jump right in!
Why Evergreen Niches Are a Game-Changer
In this section, we will discuss evergreen vs. seasonal niches before going into the specific niches. I’ll say a lot about “evergreen niches” if you are new to Etsy and print on demand. These are niches with items that are sold all year-round as compared to seasonal niches where items only work well for some months of a year.
For example, Easter or St. Patrick’s Day seem like there could be profitable seasonal niches, but they only generate sales over a short time. Evergreen niches, however, will make you money 365 days per year, so they are a smarter way to achieve a steady flow of income.
1. The Wedding Niche: All Year Money Machine
Weddings are one of those golden evergreen niches that do nothing but make the owner of the domain money, here’s how. Did you know, June is the second most popular month for weddings, while September and October take the number one spot? If you begin listing wedding-related products in April or May, you’ll be in a great position to take advantage of these trends.
What’s Selling in the Wedding Niche?
- Personalized Gifts: Brides and grooms up and down the country buy personalized gifts on Etsy. Think bridal shower gifts, groomsmen flasks and bachelorette party decor.
- Tapestries: This has been a massive trend over the last few years, particularly for bachelorette parties. Brides are decorating Airbnb rentals or their houses with customized tapestries.
- Mother of the Bride/Groom Gifts: Ignore this micro-niche at your peril. Mother of the bride/groom personalized gifts are in high demand
Tip: Casual Wedding Products Always Offer Personalization. Shoppers on Etsy are looking for something unique and sentimental.
2. The Occupation and Profession Niche: Endless Opportunities
It is the occupational and profession niche that is incredibly versatile and packed with micro-niches. There is something for everyone, whether it is educational, legal, or healthcare professions.
Graduation Gifts: An Interesting Sub-Niche
Graduation gifts are very popular in April, May and June This includes:
- T-shirts and sweatshirts for new graduates
- Mugs, signs, and yard flags celebrating achievements
- Solution for all education levels from preschool to college
The profit margins for some of these products during this period — right after Thanksgiving — has led to many referring to it as “second Christmas.” Grab this chance!
3. Mother’s Day: The Evergreen Seasonal Niche
You might think Mother’s Day is a seasonal niche, but with the right SEO strategy, it can perform year-round. Here’s how:
- Try to use keywords such as “gifts for mom” or “birthday gift for mom” in titles and descriptions.
- Specialize in individual products, like sentimental phrase mugs or tumblers.
- Target specific buyer personas, like “gift from daughter” or “gift from son.”
By crafting evergreen SEO, you can keep your Mother’s Day listings relevant long after the holiday has passed.
4. Group Vacation Niche: Perfect for Summer
Group vacations are another highly profitable niche, especially during the summer months. Here are some sub-categories to consider:
Bachelorette Parties and Girls’ Holidays
- Bachelorette parties or girls’ trips with matching t-shirts are always hot sellers.
- Personalization is key—think names, dates, or fun phrases.
Family Matching Products
- You can make matching t-shirts, mugs or tumblers for family vacations.
- Concentrate on the categories of vacations that tend to send people through travel websites, like beach vacations or cruises.
Camping and Glamping
- Durable, sustainable products like these enamel mugs or insulated tumblers are great for camping lovers.
- In other contexts that are evergreen niches, such as anniversary gifts, gifts for hikers, etc.
Final Thoughts
These are hands down some of the most profitable niches I have ever carved out for my Etsy and print on demand businesses and I hope that they motivate you to jump in. This is true on a cloudy day, on any day: get started today—there is no “perfect” time.