If you like design, board games, and creativity, making and selling puzzles could be a great business opportunity. You don’t need a large investment to get started, but you do need a clear strategy, the right materials, and an online store that allows you to grow without complications.
Below, we explain step by step how to do it and why having your own online store with Neolo Shop is one of the best decisions you can make.
What do you need to make puzzles?
Making puzzles is easier than it looks, but you have to pay attention to quality and details. Here’s the minimum you’ll need:
- Designs or illustrations: These can be your own, purchased, or free to use. The important thing is that they have good resolution and are attractive to the audience you want to attract (children, adults, themed, educational, personalized, etc.).
- Printer or printing supplier: If you want to do it from home, you will need a good quality printer and adhesive photo paper. You can also outsource printing to local printers or print-on-demand platforms that print on cardboard.
- Rigid cardboard or base: The most commonly used material is gray cardboard or pressed cardboard 1.5 mm to 2 mm thick. It is sturdy and inexpensive.
- Die cutter or cutter: To cut the puzzles, you can use a laser cutting machine, cutting plotter, or, if you are producing on a small scale, you can even do it by hand with a utility knife and ruler, although this is not the most efficient method.
- Varnish or laminate (optional): Helps protect the surface and improves the finish.
What types of puzzles can you sell?
Before you get started, it’s worth thinking about what kind of puzzles you want to offer. Here are some examples:
- Children’s: Large pieces, bright colors, with educational drawings or well-known characters.
- Artistic: Illustrations, works of art, or custom designs.
- Personalized photographs: Customers send you a photo and you create the puzzle.
- Themed: Travel, nature, pets, cities, etc.
Choosing a niche will help you stand out and connect better with your target audience.
How to sell puzzles online?
Although many people sell through social media or marketplaces, this is not the best option if you want to grow a serious business. Social media is good for showcasing products, but not for managing them.
These are the advantages of having your own online store:
- You centralize everything: Orders, payments, shipments, catalogs, and statistics in one place.
- You don’t depend on algorithms or policy changes like on Instagram or Facebook.
- You convey more trust and professionalism, which helps increase sales.
- You can have your own domain, create emails with your brand, and position yourself on Google.
With Neolo Store, you can do it easily
With Neolo Shop, you can create your online store without any programming knowledge. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a 100% functional site, ready to receive orders. Plus:
- We don’t charge sales commissions.
- You get a 30-day free trial.
- You can use your domain for the website and also to create emails with your brand name.
- And best of all: we respond quickly via WhatsApp, no robots.
This is ideal if you are just starting out or if you want a system that doesn’t complicate your life.
Practical tips to sell more
- Offer packs of several puzzles or themed combos.
- Include customization options, such as photos or names on the pieces.
- Add a quality bag or box that is nice to give as a gift.
- Ask your first buyers for reviews and display them in your store.
- Show the product in action: photos and videos of people putting it together work very well.
What about shipping?
You can sell locally to start and use mail or delivery services. If you scale up, you can use fulfillment or outsourced logistics services. The important thing is that shipments arrive well protected, as puzzles can be damaged if not packed properly.
Making and selling puzzles online can be profitable, creative, and very satisfying. But to grow, you need an online store that is easy to manage and supports you every step of the way.
Try Neolo Shop and start selling today, hassle-free and with all the support you need.