40: Should You Sell on Your Website? The Real Pros, Cons, and TPT vs. Your Own Store

Are you wondering whether you should sell your teacher resources on your website or if it’s just one more thing everyone says you “should” do?
You’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions teacher-sellers ask when they start taking their business seriously.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know so you can make the right decision for YOUR stage of business.
By the end, you’ll know whether selling on your website is worth it, what it actually takes to make it profitable, and how to avoid wasting time or money in the process.

We cover:

Why so many teacher-sellers want their own website






Shopify vs. Squarespace vs. WordPress (and what I chose)






The truth about uploading your entire product catalog






How long it really takes to see sales






What you must have in place BEFORE you open a store






Website pros, cons, and deal-breakers






When a website becomes more profitable than TPT






Whether you should add a TPT “buy” button on your product pages






Why email list + trust = the secret to website sales






The long-term payoff most teachers never talk about

If you’ve been confused, overwhelmed, or unsure whether you’re “ready” to add a store to your website, this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been needing.

If you’re not sure whether you’re ready—or you need help figuring out the next right step in your business, I offer 1:1 coaching to help you grow with clarity and confidence.

I support teachers with:

TPT store strategy






Website setup + offers






Messaging + positioning






Mindset and overthinking






Anything your teacher brain is stuck on

If you’re craving real progress with way less overwhelm, book your coaching call:
yourteacherbiz.com/coaching

Links & Resources Mentioned

Squarespace (my website platform)






Shopify (another popular website option)






Emily Bryant, CPA for TPT sellers






My 1:1 Coaching: yourteacherbiz.com/coaching