Lately I just keep seeing zazzle related content when I search on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. Maybe it is because I've become obsessed a little bit with Zazzle during the past month.
I already have a shop and have had it for a very long time. I started my Zazzle shop way back in 2007.
There were a few options at the time(cards, stickers, key chains, t-shirts, posters,mouse pads, etc.) so I thought I would start a shop to make a few extra dollars. I uploaded a few of my paintings, typed in the keywords, didn't really promote anything and just let it go. I did make some sales, but nothing that was going to get me the freedom to quit my day job. I just left the shop there, without adding anything else. How I wish I would have (who else thinks this <-----) realized the massive opportunity that was being presented at the time. I got into the forums and listened to some of the people talking about how little we made for licensing commissions and that it just wasn't worth it. I will add I am only a dollar or two away from
PRO status with what was sold from my mostly dead shop of 11 years.
Let me tell you I'm a little afraid trying again. I feel like I lost out on the great opportunity that was available. It is work to design all of the different products. I know it isn't going to be easy to try to play catch up with what is already out there and I'm trying to not let that idea overwhelm me, but it does.
So, for my first month of jumping back in with my shop, I decided I would share my journey with you.
Month of April: uploading, painting, designing, listing, etc. = 30 hours
Sets Started: Unicorn Party, Elephant Party, ladybug baby shower, Squirrel Party, Bunny Party
(each set has a bunch of elements that are designed to fit with the rest - very time consuming and I hope the work will start paying off)
Places I shared my items from Zazzle: Facebook, Pinterest, and this blog
Google Searches: images and items still not showing up in top Google Searches done
Visits to my shop: slim to none - most hits from Facebook, but less than 10 people have clicked on links
Sales: zero
So, I little disheartening. This time I am not going to stop so soon.
Goals for May2018:
*Keep adding to the current sets
*Add a couple of more design themes
*If time permits for the month, remake store categories
Now some questions for you, the reader. What design party themes would you like to see made? Visit my shop to get a feel of my style. I would be open to design suggestions.
