tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21266089216097897952024-03-08T14:22:47.146-05:00Featured DesignersThis blog will feature interviews by POD Shopkeepers. A set of questions will be posed to each featured shopkeeper, with variation to ensure we get to know something special about each shopkeeper! Shopkeepers are asked to have fun when answering, so come back each week and see what exciting things they have to say!Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.comBlogger632125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-63054733449710674812015-06-07T10:56:00.000-04:002015-06-07T10:56:00.118-04:00Fancie's Heart<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You shop name <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Fancie's Heart</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> What PODs do you use <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Cafepress</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Zazzle</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been a POD shopkeeper? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>6 months-1 year</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best advice you would give to someone who is new to PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Consider the first few months to be your college faze (but at least it is not as expensive, lol). It may take a little bit to earn an income, but if you keep working at it, it will come. The longer you work on your POD stuff, the quicker you get, and the better your designs will be. It takes a bit to get noticed, but each sale becomes a little pick me up and a motivation to do more. A great thing to do after you get your first sale is to get or print a small map of the world, and every time you get a sale put a sticker in the location of where the sale came from. I find it motivating to see where my art work is sprinkled at all over the world. Also Don't give up, but don't forget to take breaks if you need to.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> In an average week how many hours do you put into designing, adding, promoting and all other parts of your POD business? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>30-40 hours</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Pick a fun question to answer - <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>If you won the lottery what would you do with the money?</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Answers to the chosen question - </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Pay off my house and my debt and buy a huge farm so I can have chickens, ponies and horses and tons of other animals (and hire someone to help take care of them. Maybe start a fish farm, I breed bettas now, I wouldn't mind doing it on a larger scale. or grow plants in greenhouses to sell to stores around here. I start my own plants most years, and enjoy it, so I think that might be fun as well. Maybe do some auctions and buy stuff to sell online. I always wanted to do that,, but never had the "start up" funds. I would also have my husband start something he would want to do, whatever that would be. Maybe buy a camping type place. I would put a lot away as an investment, I would love it if my kids could have a trust. I would still do the zazzle thing cause it is fun.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> What art programs do you use? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Photoshop (PS)</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Your Favorite design on Zazzle <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField209" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/dog_and_cat_embrace_in_a_heart_shaped_yin_yang_keychain-146329782852223340?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" href="http://www.zazzle.com/dog_and_cat_embrace_in_a_heart_shaped_yin_yang_keychain-146329782852223340?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/dog_and_cat_embrace_in_a_heart_shaped_yin_yang_keychain-146329782852223340</a></div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is your newest design? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField210" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/squite_beauty_is_one_of_a_kind_with_snowflakes_notebook-130409244590550019?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" href="http://www.zazzle.com/squite_beauty_is_one_of_a_kind_with_snowflakes_notebook-130409244590550019?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/squite_beauty_is_one_of_a_kind_with_snowflakes_notebook-130409244590550019</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> </div>shopaholic chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15269898673536594462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-82696478395266186082015-05-10T11:00:00.000-04:002015-05-10T11:00:04.855-04:00Flissitations<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You shop name <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Flissitations</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> What PODs do you use <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Zazzle</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">PAOM</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">OArtee</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Other</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been a POD shopkeeper? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>1-3 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best advice you would give to someone who is new to PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">For anyone just starting up on POD (Product On Demand) stores I would firstly and foremost say don't do it if you want to get rich quick or even get rich slowly.<br /> <br /> However if you love designing and are prepared to put in a lot of hard work, not just designing but researching, promoting and if your like me learning new techniques etc; then it's a fabulous way to earn yourself enough to pay a few bills, have a few treats and feel good about people appreciating your designs.<br /> <br /> There is plenty of how to information on the Zazzzle help centre and I would advise you make the most of this along with the Zazzle forum where most people are very friendly and happy to help if you need advise on anything.<br /> <br /> Some advise which I wish I had had when I first started was be organized, keeping records of what designs you have used on what products for example. When I started out I never dreamt that I would make so many designs and have so many products to sell and now I find it hard to remember what designs I have put on what products. <br /> </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> In an average week how many hours do you put into designing, adding, promoting and all other parts of your POD business? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>15-30 hours</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Pick a fun question to answer - <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Where do you get inspired the most?</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Answers to the chosen question - </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">What inspires me? well I would like to tell you that I get inspired from country walks, mother nature, travel and the like.<br /> However if I am truthful I get inspiration from trawling internet sites like Pinterest and following the latest fashions and styles in bricks and mortar shops.<br /> <br /> When I see pictures/graphics on products I like, I don't copy them because that would feel like steeling but I do use them as a base and usually come up with something completely different.<br /> <br /> I love to look at vintage and retro designs these and whimsical cute kids stuff inspire me most of all and I am sure that anyone who visits my store will probably see this straight away.<br /> <br /> I love it when I come up with a new design, each time I think that this one is the best I have ever done; its bound to be a seller. <br /> <br /> In reality the ones that I am not that pleased with tend to be the ones that sell, there is just no accounting for taste.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> What art programs do you use? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Other</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Your Favorite design on Zazzle <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField209" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/cute_colorful_family_of_russian_dolls_fabric-256403916633568001?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" href="http://www.zazzle.com/cute_colorful_family_of_russian_dolls_fabric-256403916633568001?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/cute_colorful_family_of_russian_dolls_fabric-256403916633568001</a></div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is your newest design? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField210" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/cute_girls_polka_dot_shoes_theme_personalized_fabric-256711044998760024?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" href="http://www.zazzle.com/cute_girls_polka_dot_shoes_theme_personalized_fabric-256711044998760024?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/cute_girls_polka_dot_shoes_theme_personalized_fabric-256711044998760024</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /> </div> shopaholic chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15269898673536594462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-55055299479021616242015-04-19T11:02:00.000-04:002015-04-19T11:02:00.405-04:00Amanda Rain<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Your name or shop name as you wish to be identified <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Amanda Rain</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How much time do you work on your shops per week on a normal week <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>30-40 hours</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> In a normal week do you work on your shop <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>3-4 days</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> when I work: <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>I have a set amount of time but i am flexible and sometimes work less or more</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> choose which statement is closest to how you feel <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>I just work on what is in front of me and what i feel like doing that day with no set goal to accomplish it</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> your 1st tip to getting work done and/or staying organized <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;"> Concentrate on one thing only at a time until you have completed it . try not to get side tracked , once you do it is too hard to go back and pick up where you left off... Spend one day a week promoting. Keep templates up to date ..Only add products that suit the products you want to sell. I think it is pointless add a design to every single product .. and do take the time to make sure things are not just slapped on . take some pride in your work. eventually you will shine though all the crap out there . Oh and I stopped trying to think what the customer wants or if anyone will like my stuff ,that is just more added stress. you don't need . I work for me . I enjoy it . and if someone buys it great . if they don't well it doesn't bother me . I </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> your 2nd tip to getting work done and/or staying organized </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;"> keep folders and designs organized. I now do all my shop and comp folder by year . Make sure you back it all up on an external.. . People say don't delete but I don't care I delete anything that is crap even old sections of designs I did years ago. It hasn't affected my ranking and I even went as far as pulling down a whole shop I had had for a few years and started from scratch.. It is now my best selling shop after 2 1/2 years . and was worth the effort ... try to update a few old sections a week if you can.. and ten tags or phrases is all you need so make sure they are effective. Did I mention coffee ? yes .. I can't work without it ... I used to make little work lists ,being an anal organizer.. but I always failed in completing them because I was like a bull in a china shop, which made me feel defeated . these days I am much more relaxed in my approach to my work. and the results show . </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> your 3rd tip to getting work done and/or staying organized </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">plenty of coffee. Take time out for you . After years of slogging away up to 14 or more hours a day .I finally just one day stopped . now I work in the mornings and got to the beach in the afternoon and cook a nice meal . after that I rarely feel like working again .and after a good nights sleep I get more done in 5 hours the next morning than I used to get done in a whole day .. and seriously unless you have a facebook business page . don't waste your time posting products in groups . no one looks at them and if they do well they are your competitors your time could be utilized much more efficiently .. . in your spare time try to learn . photoshop and get some more skills or develop your own style and perfect it .</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> A link to 1 product in one of your shops on zazzle <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField109" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/aum_wheel_throw_pillow-189573500061529972?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" href="http://www.zazzle.com/aum_wheel_throw_pillow-189573500061529972?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/aum_wheel_throw_pillow-189573500061529972</a></div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> A link to 1 product in one of your shops on zazzle <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField110" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/st_georges_basin_3_autumn_keepsake_boxes-256790333228021740?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" href="http://www.zazzle.com/st_georges_basin_3_autumn_keepsake_boxes-256790333228021740?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/st_georges_basin_3_autumn_keepsake_boxes-256790333228021740</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /></div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-80360718168184217132015-04-05T18:09:00.000-04:002015-04-05T18:09:00.212-04:00Auntie Shoe<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Your name or shop name as you wish to be identified <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Auntie Shoe</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How much time do you work on your shops per week on a normal week <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>40-60 hours</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> In a normal week do you work on your shop <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>7 days</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> when I work: <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>I have a set amount of things to accompish each day that should take roughly the same amount of time, so sometimes it is more or less</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> choose which statement is closest to how you feel <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>I never have enough time to complete my goals each week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> your 1st tip to getting work done and/or staying organized <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Being informed is a big part of your new career. Each POD has different rules and ways of doing things. Read your emails from the PODs FIRST. An urgent change from any POD, can change your work plans for the day. If the urgent item takes several hours for you to complete, it is better to have that information at the beginning of the day and not the end. It will help you plan your work time for the day.<br /> <br /> The same holds true for forums, Facebook threads, Google hangouts, etc. Skim it at the beginning of the day to help plan your time.<br /> <br /> Be careful, though, forums and Facebook and other social media can be, if not used effectively, become enormous time wasters. Be sure to balance any socializing you do with actual productive work.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> your 2nd tip to getting work done and/or staying organized </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Use folders on your computer with reckless abandon.<br /> <br /> As your business grows, so will your designs. Some PODs will require different file formats than others. You will.have color or text variations of some designs. <br /> <br /> To avoid where-the-heck-is-that-itis, organize your designs. <br /> <br /> You can do this by POD, design, colors, whatever you want.<br /> <br /> I'm my case, organization is simple. Most of my designs are flag oriented. One folder for each country. <br /> <br /> Then, inside the country's folder, one for each design.<br /> <br /> In each design folder you can organize by POD, text colors, etc.<br /> <br /> It is vital that you organize in some way, otherwise you will spend endless hours wasting time looking for the item you need in order to do your work.<br /> <br /> So, please be sure you have all your images in a way that they can easily be found when you need them.<br /> <br /> It might just save your hair from being pulled out in frustration.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> A link to 1 product in one of your shops on zazzle <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField109" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/italy_flag_and_word_wrist_watches-256466035651507556?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" href="http://www.zazzle.com/italy_flag_and_word_wrist_watches-256466035651507556?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/italy_flag_and_word_wrist_watches-256466035651507556</a></div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> A link to 1 product in one of your shops on zazzle <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField110" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/italy_flag_and_word_wrist_watches-256466035651507556?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" href="http://www.zazzle.com/italy_flag_and_word_wrist_watches-256466035651507556?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/italy_flag_and_word_wrist_watches-256466035651507556</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-49005604614350650522015-03-23T14:16:00.000-04:002015-03-23T14:16:00.279-04:00Flissitations<div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;">
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Flissitations</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: white;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">How much time do you work on your shops per week on a normal week <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
20-30 hours</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">In a normal week do you work on your shop <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
5-6 days</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: white;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">when I work: <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
I work as short or long as i am i have that day</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">choose which statement is closest to how you feel <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
I just work on what is in front of me and what i feel like doing that day with no set goal to accomplish it</div>
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Something I always try to do is to set things to repost from one single post. For example: - I use Polyvore a lot to promote my products in nice show sets and when I do them I choose post to blogs, in Tumblr, Blogger, WordPress and my Facebook pages. I also come back to them on a regular basis and tweet them for more coverage. <br /> In Polyvore you can also make collections of your products, I have a collection of throw pillows, cute stuff for kids, wedding invitations and many others which I regularly update with new products/designs<br /> These collections can be used any time to show off your collected products on any of your blogs, Facebook and Twitter.<br /> Polyvore is just one of many ways you can get your products seen over a wide area without spending too much time away from the thing the love most, designing!</div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/mid_century_modern_floral_polka_dot_mix_design_pillow-189643055265656551?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/mid_century_modern_floral_polka_dot_mix_design_pillow-189643055265656551?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/mid_century_modern_floral_polka_dot_mix_design_pillow-189643055265656551</a></div>
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<tr style="background-color: white;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">A link to 1 product in one of your shops on zazzle <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td id="roField110" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/magical_mermaid_sea_creatures_picture_personalized_poster-228466642059977916?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/magical_mermaid_sea_creatures_picture_personalized_poster-228466642059977916?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/magical_mermaid_sea_creatures_picture_personalized_poster-228466642059977916</a></div>
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Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-7237780372184539372015-03-19T10:55:00.003-04:002015-03-19T10:55:27.587-04:00Fancie's Heart<div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;">
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<tr style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">Your name or shop name as you wish to be identified <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
Fancie's Heart</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: white;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">How much time do you work on your shops per week on a normal week <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
30-40 hours</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">In a normal week do you work on your shop <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
3-4 days</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: white;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">when I work: <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
I have a set amount of time but i am flexible and sometimes work less or more</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">choose which statement is closest to how you feel <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
I just work on what is in front of me and what i feel like doing that day with no set goal to accomplish it</div>
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<tr class="textarea" style="background-color: white;"> <th colspan="2" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">your 1st tip to getting work done and/or staying organized <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> </tr>
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For getting work done first I would suggest to set a routine. Have a certain time to work on the days you have available. I take my kids to school, and when I get home I turn on my morning radio show and start plugging away until it's time to pick them up. I do this most days. The second would be simply just to start. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, but once you do that first whatever it gets easier to stay going. kinda like riding a bike. But don't forget to take breaks! Burn out can be your worst enemy. I like to listen to ted talks in the background while I work to give me that extra push and motivation to keep going.</div>
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I use excel for most of my organization. I also have a calendar to give me an idea of what the week will be like (the kid's days off effect my work and such) and a binder to keep a few odds and end things that are not in the computer. I have a profit sheet in excel in which I put in my sales each day, and will give me an estimate as to what I might be getting paid at the end of the month. I also have a list of my designs which tells me where I am at when it comes to putting designs up, when they where made, when they where last updated, the title, description, keywords and when those where last updated. I also put any links I may have to it's public domain resource if I happened to use one for the design.</div>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/common_loon_swims_in_a_northern_lake_in_winter_manualwwfleeceblanket-256229883095157485?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/common_loon_swims_in_a_northern_lake_in_winter_manualwwfleeceblanket-256229883095157485?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/common_loon_swims_in_a_northern_lake_in_winter_manualwwfleeceblanket-256229883095157485</a></div>
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<tr style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">A link to 1 product in one of your shops on zazzle <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td id="roField110" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/a_cute_brown_otter_swimming_in_a_clear_blue_pool_manualwwfleeceblanket-256651690173489836?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/a_cute_brown_otter_swimming_in_a_clear_blue_pool_manualwwfleeceblanket-256651690173489836?rf=238666735725955039&CMPN=zBookmarklet">http://www.zazzle.com/a_cute_brown_otter_swimming_in_a_clear_blue_pool_manualwwfleeceblanket-256651690173489836</a></div>
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Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-89866989136435458932013-06-29T13:34:00.000-04:002013-06-29T13:34:00.228-04:00Tinker Place<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Tinker Place</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">3drose</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">spreadshirt</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">redbubble</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>8+years</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Getting paid first and foremost is the reason I do this. I like seeing the results, love it when a art piece comes out better than I thought. Apprecate the help from friends I have come to know through working with these POD's. I think it is a great opportunity for people who are stay at home moms, disabeled, even young adults learning how to make it in business today. It can be a start or a finish to your career or even a part time job. If its not fun for me it is not worth it, its still fun so I will stick around for a bit more. Thanks</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>40-50 hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">If you are expecting instant gratification don't waste your time. It can take years to start making money that is notible. With the thousands of new stores and artists you have to find something people want and do it better than anyone else. Take your time and do not add a design to everything just because you can. Pick what fits your design the best. Check every designs for clarity by blowing it up to the actual size. Be patient and read whatever you can about those who make it. Check out their stores and learn by them , be polite and reciprocate with blogs, networks promoting others. It is a way to get your work out there, and meet great people. Learn as much as you can about promoting your work as said previously, the market is huge nowadays with these kinds of stores.. Thanks for the opportunity to share me experiences with you. Tink<br /> <br /> JMHO</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Graphic Arts</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Art</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - computer related services</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>close all my POD shops</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/tinkermwufoo" href="http://www.zazzle.com/tinkermwufoo">http://www.zazzle.com/tinkerm</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/justincasewufoo" href="http://www.zazzle.com/justincasewufoo">http://www.zazzle.com/justincase</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/homeandbeyondwufoo" href="http://www.zazzle.com/homeandbeyondwufoo">http://www.zazzle.com/homeandbeyond</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/turnitoverwufoo" href="http://www.zazzle.com/turnitoverwufoo">http://www.zazzle.com/turnitover</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/spiritualgiftswufoo" href="http://www.zazzle.com/spiritualgiftswufoo">http://www.zazzle.com/spiritualgifts</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/lifeisabeachwufoo" href="http://www.zazzle.com/lifeisabeachwufoo">http://www.zazzle.com/lifeisabeach</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /><b>Want to know how we made this work? <a href="http://wufoo.com/?t=o2j5g8" title="fdb1">Check Out Wufoo.com</a></b> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-57583440885670728462013-06-22T13:32:00.000-04:002013-06-22T13:32:00.302-04:00GetYerGoat UTeezSF<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>GetYerGoat UTeezSF</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">other not listed</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>8+years</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">The best thing about working with Print on Demand companies is Being able to work from home on my own time and offers me to be creative with no restrictions on what to create or what day to create them - in addition gives me satisfaction that someone somewhere enjoys my art enough to purchase it for themselves or as a gift. I can explore many topics and styles of art when in the creative mood to do so. I have been fortunate to sell enough product to completely support myself and my household, including caring for my animals. While I technically do not make even minimum wage, the freedom it provides me to work at home is a great trade off. </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>60+hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Do not give up , find a niche to create designs for (something you are familiar with or have a passion for) and promote promote promote. There is money to be made and people are making a good income form PODs - but you need to have quality art and make sure when it is placed on products it fits well - use good key words and write good descriptions. Use your blogs, and any type of networking avenues you can use - twitter, facebook, squidoo, stumbleupon, pinterest - you get the idea. Make pages for your products at Facebook and talk about the topic. When you get a mental block on what to create, think about what holiday is coming up in the next few months and design for that. Usually artists design for Holidays seasons before they come due, to give them time to get spidered by google - so while you may not feel like Christmas in July, it is a pretty good time to design for it. Most of all do not get discouraged. </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">No - I am self taught</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/UTeezSF?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/UTeezSF?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/UTeezSF</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/GetYerGoat?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/GetYerGoat?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/GetYerGoat</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/JustCards?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/JustCards">http://www.zazzle.com/JustCards</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/PetsandVets?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/PetsandVets?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/PetsandVets</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/LittleOneCoyote?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/LittleOneCoyote?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/LittleOneCoyote</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/Off_theWall?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/Off_theWall?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/Off_theWall</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/Generikah?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/Generikah?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/Generikah</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/Fantasy_Gifts?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/Fantasy_Gifts?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/Fantasy_Gifts</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/Ancestry?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/Ancestry?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/Ancestry</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/Custom_Clocks?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/Custom_Clocks?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/Custom_Clocks</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/KitchenGifts?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/KitchenGifts?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/KitchenGifts</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/BeMyValentine?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/BeMyValentine?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/BeMyValentine</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /><b>Want to know how we made this work? <a href="http://wufoo.com/?t=o2j5g8" title="fdb1">Check Out Wufoo.com</a></b> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-62918519537407718762013-06-15T11:36:00.000-04:002013-06-15T11:36:00.202-04:00addmorecolor<div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;">
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<tr style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
addmorecolor</div>
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<tr class="checkbox" style="background-color: white;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><ul style="list-style: inside; margin: 0; padding: 0;">
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">3drose</li>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
2-3 years</div>
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<tr class="textarea" style="background-color: white;"> <th colspan="2" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> </tr>
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I dont have to maintain inventory at home and get to make countless number of products right from my home. Working with POD means no need to worry about printers, delivery, suppliers and so on. That is all taken care of. You just design, get access to numerous products from wall art to flip flips and your designs can reach a wider market this way.<br /> <br /> POD is a great place to start for those of us who wont know the first idea how to get our images onto products for the market to enjoy. Not everyone knows how to get your images on an item at Target or IKEA...so this is a great start. You can sell your designs easily with the right POD, some time and effort.</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
5-10 hours per week</div>
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<tr class="textarea" style="background-color: white;"> <th colspan="2" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> </tr>
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Keep going at it! POD is a numbers game..make more products, promote with a blog and social media..give it time..and it all would pan out.<br /> <br /> POD isnt a get rich quick thing. Just like all other businesses it takes time and effort to establish a brand, create awareness and eventually sell. You need to create a nice set of products to start off with. Have a nice website or blog to promote them on.. Share them with fellow POD artists and on your own fanpage. Promote via social media..Keep at it and there is light at the end of that tunnel.<br /> <br /> It does take time. But atleast you get to focus on designing and not worry if your suppliers are still there, delivering ot the customer, dealing with returns etc... our dear POD providers help us with all that.<br /> <br /> With POD you get to focus on design and marketing. Also the POD stores are established so their reputation can help your designs spread their wings as well.</div>
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<tr class="checkbox" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><ul style="list-style: inside; margin: 0; padding: 0;">
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">No - I am self taught</li>
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Keep working my POD's for fun</div>
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<tr style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/addmorecolor?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/addmorecolor?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/addmorecolor</a></div>
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Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-91798716685101400202013-06-08T11:33:00.000-04:002013-06-08T11:33:00.461-04:00blessedwedding<div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;">
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<tr style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
blessedwedding</div>
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<tr class="checkbox" style="background-color: white;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><ul style="list-style: inside; margin: 0; padding: 0;">
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">greeting card universe</li>
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4-6 years</div>
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Stay at home and earn money even while you are sleeping. I am able to support my family. This has open up new doors for me I get custom orders for custom designing other than zazzle products. I have made lots of friends, sincere friends with whom I share everything. I have something to look forward to every day I wake up , this has added so much color in my life. I am now exploring new ventures through working with POD , like opening up new sites, blogs, and so much more. Truth is I can't imagine my life without it anymore . I feel worthy, useful and special!</div>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
60+hours per week</div>
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<tr class="textarea" style="background-color: white;"> <th colspan="2" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> </tr>
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Don't give up. Keep on making new stuff while marketing and promoting. Don't hesitate to ask questions. When I first started in march 2008 I was a mess, my stores were too, I was not motivated at all , just a few products in my store, like 5 or something , and I wasn't even sure this worked but then 1 day i sold 2 postcards , my first ever sale! I was so excited and thought I should try some more, made a few stuff, no sales for 2 months again I lost motivation , then one day I sold 40 postcards and that was it! I knew it then, that this has potential, I worked day and night , and now I have 20 K + products in my wedding shop alone, I am a gold pro and moving towards platinum, I have a name in my niche market and am successfully earning a steady healthy income every month! during this struggle I had 3 kids, we were in financial crisis, could not afford baby sitting , but I worked real hard, worked 20 hrs out of 24, my back hurt, my fingers too , but I kept on working and 5 years later I am glad I did! I don't have that much work to do now, so I can spent more time promoting and marketing so yeah! don't give up! you can DEFINITELY do it!</div>
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<tr class="checkbox" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><ul style="list-style: inside; margin: 0; padding: 0;">
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">No - I am self taught</li>
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<tr class="radio" style="background-color: white;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
Keep working my POD's for fun</div>
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<tr class="textarea" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th colspan="2" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">My zazzle stores are: </th> </tr>
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/blessedwedding?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/blessedwedding?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/blessedwedding</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/invitationboutique?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/invitationboutique?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/invitationboutique</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/mg_businesscards?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/mg_businesscards?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/mg_businesscards</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/customcrockery?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/customcrockery?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/customcrockery</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/colorfulbinders?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/colorfulbinders?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/colorfulbinders</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/gadgetgoodies?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/gadgetgoodies?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/gadgetgoodies</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/blessedme?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/blessedme?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/blessedme</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/necktie?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/necktie?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/necktie</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/tastytees?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/tastytees?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/tastytees</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/cute4kids?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/cute4kids?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/cute4kids</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/interiordecoration?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/interiordecoration?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/interiordecoration</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/mobilephonecases?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/mobilephonecases?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/mobilephonecases</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/xmasmall?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/xmasmall?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/xmasmall</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/zazzleiphone?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/zazzleiphone?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/zazzleiphone</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/zazzlecoasters?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/zazzlecoasters?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/zazzlecoasters</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/yourphotocards?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/yourphotocards?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/yourphotocards</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/uniqueornaments?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/uniqueornaments?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/uniqueornaments</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/tastytees?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/tastytees?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/tastytees</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/spootakular?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/spootakular?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/spootakular</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/minispeakers?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/minispeakers?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/minispeakers</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/mgbusiness?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/mgbusiness?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/mgbusiness</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/funkyflorals?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/funkyflorals?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/funkyflorals</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/fantasyfractals?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/fantasyfractals?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/fantasyfractals</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/customwallart?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/customwallart?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/customwallart</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/customletterheads?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/customletterheads?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/customletterheads</a><br /> </div>
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Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-1339211913784421022013-06-01T11:32:00.000-04:002013-06-01T11:32:00.399-04:00rbpahl<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>rbpahl</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">other not listed</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>6-8 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>It seems to be the only venue where I can sell my art, photos and cartoons. For many months, I did nothing to my site. Then in 2010 I added two stores, which didn't do much. In 2011, I crossed $100 in sales. In 2012 I added another 175.00 or so in sales. In early 2013, I am a few bucks away from $300.00 total gross sales and bonuses. Now, I have a dozen stores, and I hope to have them all fully stocked before summer. <br /> I am able to add to my products by coming up with "sayings" that primarily were uttered by my wife.</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>10-15 hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;"> I would begin by saying, " This is not a way to try to earn significant income. This is only a fun way to earn extra bucks.<br /> "There are over hundreds of thousands of 'store owners/keepers' in Zazzle alone. All of us hope to carve out a significant share of sales, but this won't happen if you give up.<br /> "Some SKs (Store Keepers) are pretty successful, now, but they had to struggle. Think about your keywords and titles. These can do a lot to get your products within the first two or three pages of the marketplace search engine.<br /> "Learn who the truly successful SKs are. Look at their products, and the keywords posted for these. (You can find the keywords near the bottom of the product page.) Do they make sense? If you were looking in the marketplace for a product like the one you're looking at, what words would you use to find it? Now apply this to your product.<br /> "For example, I have a cartoon about a Texas-sized mosquito oil-field driller. Because of the punchline, I can use energy-production, oil-production, entomology, and medical laboratories.<br /> "Finally think about the product name. Here's my secret: I keep the name fairly short. I use the same name for the same design on every product. And I put the 'prime keyword' in the title. The title has a lot to do with getting on the first two or three pages in the marketplace.<br /> "This isn't rocket science. It's t-shirts and mousepads. There are millions of SKs in the internet, all trying to get the attention of the buyers. In the beginning, be happy if you attract any attention at all."</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Graphic Arts</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">No - I am self taught</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/Barrelracing?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/Barrelracing?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/Barrelracing</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/thecartoonstore?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/thecartoonstore?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/thecartoonstore</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/Energyproduction?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/Energyproduction?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/Energyproduction</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/Medical_Humor" href="http://www.zazzle.com/Medical_Humor?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/Medical_Humor</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/punsandgags?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/punsandgags?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/punsandgags</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/therodeostore?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/therodeostore?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/therodeostore</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/roundthebuoys" href="http://www.zazzle.com/roundthebuoys?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/roundthebuoys</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/theseniorsstore?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/theseniorsstore?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/theseniorsstore</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/westernridersstore?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/westernridersstore?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/westernridersstore</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/wisecracks_unlimited?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/wisecracks_unlimited?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/wisecracks_unlimited</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/bluecollarstore?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/bluecollarstore?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/bluecollarstore</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/rbpahl?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/rbpahl?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/rbpahl</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-39472596766922281672013-05-25T15:15:00.000-04:002013-05-25T15:15:00.977-04:00itsallgoodamandarain<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>itsallgoodamandarain</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">photo4me</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">estoremonster</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">imagekind</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">skreened</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">inktastic</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">wordans</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>6-8 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">I can work my own hours and see my creations come to life on a variety of products. If I sell something I get a huge buzz knowing that somewhere out in the real world somebody is wearing or using a product with my designs or art on it. That is what keeps me going ,and as my shops and websites grow so does it's value as a domain.. Being completely self taught though is the biggest buzz for me,besides being a qualified commercial artist and sign writer with a 30 year background in photography.. I knew absolutely nothing about computers or graphics programs when I started this venture which I stumbled upon quite by accident while in an extremely abusive relationship.of which I was to scared to go to sleep at night for fear of being bashed or shot (which in the end almost happened)... Podding was my escape and my online friends became my saviors.. Seven years later here I am still learning, and still loving it </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>60+hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Not to worry to much about being successful, just do what you love to do ,and that is create art !Try not to stress out over problems to do with Pods ,there is always some sort of issue or balls up going on.I used to pull my hair out if something technical went wrong .. thank God I have overcome that..If I am not motivated to create any art or make products I try to spend time promoting .Try to manage your time wisely. Lots of people make lists of what they need to do but I find this very overwhelming and feel like a failure if I don't finish the list each day or week..because I am to damn organized usually.. So I try to promote in the mornings ( while the coffee is kicking in) work for a bit in the shops during the day and create at night.It doesn't always work out like that though. but the trick is don't sweat it if it doesn't . as long as you love what your doing . some days I don't work at all and this can be for months at a time but that is just the way I flow these days ..remember there is life outside the home and away from the comp and pods . it is all about balance! </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">No - I am self taught</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/amandarainlapaglia?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/amandarainlapaglia?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/amandarainlapaglia</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/itsallamanda" href="http://www.zazzle.com/itsallamanda">http://www.zazzle.com/itsallamanda</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/itsallgoodamandarain?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/itsallgoodamandarain?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/itsallgoodamandarain</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/amandarain?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/amandarain?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/amandarain</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/itsallgoodrain?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/itsallgoodrain?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/itsallgoodrain</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/rainonme?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/rainonme?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/rainonme</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/itsallgoodamanda?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/itsallgoodamanda?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/itsallgoodamanda</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-91393532659111765572013-05-18T16:47:00.000-04:002013-05-18T16:47:00.453-04:00Awesome Palette<div style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;">
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<tr style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
Awesome Palette</div>
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<tr class="checkbox" style="background-color: white;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><ul style="list-style: inside; margin: 0; padding: 0;">
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">imagekind</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">greeting card universe</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">redbubble</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">society6</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">fine art america</li>
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1-2 years</div>
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<tr class="textarea" style="background-color: white;"> <th colspan="2" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> </tr>
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It's a distraction from life's other issues and gives me the opportunity to be in touch with other PODers. Exchanging ideas and receiving valuable feedback along with solutions to problems has been an extremely positive experience. <br /> <br /> Belonging to several POD groups on Face Book has enabled me to stay in touch with the POD "gurus" who freely offer their advice and services and maintain a friendly community for all participants. <br /> <br /> Although it has been frustrating to this point I keep on "trucking" in the hopes that one day someone will actually like my designs and buy something. That's when I will cheer!</div>
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20-30 hours per week</div>
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<tr class="textarea" style="background-color: white;"> <th colspan="2" style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> </tr>
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No words immediately come to mind as I find myself in that "struggling" position and in need of motivation to keep me from throwing in the towel all together.<br /> <br /> It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to address the topic of motivation particularly if one finds oneself in a situation where self motivation is at an all time low and discouragement sets in to cloud the issue.<br /> <br /> I like to think that I possess a fairly high degree of self motivation and I guess that in the long run, when I think I'm at the bottom of the pit and feel I'm getting no where, I suddenly get inspired and begin to turn things around and climb out of the pit. That's when I disappear from sight (and the POD boards) and get cracking on creating new designs, resizing images, and uploading to the various shops I have online. And that's when I say to myself: Maybe this new design or image will have a positive impact and get noticed. So I'm off on a new tack!<br /> <br /> But... then there's the promotion factor, and that's another story! Everything takes a lot of time and effort. <br /> <br /> <br /> </div>
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<tr class="checkbox" style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color: red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><ul style="list-style: inside; margin: 0; padding: 0;">
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">No - I am self taught</li>
<li style="margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px 0;">No - I have no clue how I stumble through</li>
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Keep working my POD's for fun</div>
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<tr style="background-color: whitesmoke;"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #222222; padding: 7px 9px 7px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;">My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid #eee; color: #333333; padding: 7px 9px 7px 0; vertical-align: top; width: 60%;"><div>
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/activepalette?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/activepalette?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/activepalette</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/digigraphics?rf=238666735725955039" title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/digigraphics?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/digigraphics</a></div>
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Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-68226537516228099112013-05-11T23:01:00.000-04:002013-05-11T23:01:00.712-04:00Tulsa Tees<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Tulsa Tees</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>6-8 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Being able to focus on creative processes rather than the mechanics of inventory and production allows more time to develop new skills and ideas for quality designs. That's not to say, of course, that every design I produce is a Rembrandt! LOL But that only underscores another advantage of working with PODs: you aren't limited to only uploading the designs you know are awesome; you can also post the stuff that you're not too sure about, since a) chances are that someone may find it to be just what they are looking for, and b) the additional designs don't require you to stock any more physical inventory than you do for your best-sellers -- which is... none!</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>5-10 hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Do. Not. Give. Up. <br /> <br /> Sales grow slowly. Be persistent. While waiting for your first sale, or your first hundred sales, keep adding new designs, since the more products you have, the more chances a shopper will have to run into you in their search results. And keep refining your tags and descriptions for keywords that fit. <br /> <br /> As you expand your and improve your shop, ask yourself a few questions: <br /> <br /> 1) What are the search terms (keywords) that I imagine shoppers were using if my shop/product appeared in their results and it was exactly what they had hoped to find? <br /> <br /> 2) Can I improve the appearance of designs by getting rid of pixelated or jagged edges, or by re-sizing or rotating designs to make them fit better? <br /> <br /> 3) Do my designs work on dark fabrics, or are there gradients and fuzzy edges where the white "base coat" layer is going to show through? Should I maybe make a second version of some designs for specific use on dark fabrics and upload it, too?<br /> <br /> 4) Are my descriptions too short and, well... non-descriptive? Can I embellish my descriptions so they engage the shopper, describe why a shopper would like the products, and especially so that as many of my tags/keywords as possible are incorporated into the description? <br /> <br /> 5) Are there any new products that I need to go back and put my designs on? <br /> <br /> 6) Am I charging too much for some products? If I look around the marketplace, are my products higher than the average price for similar products?<br /> <br /> 7) Should I always be positive and never give up?<br /> <br /> While the answers to Questions 1-6 are dependent on your individual designs and storefront, the answer to Question 7 is most obviously a resounding Yes!<br /> <br /> For POD people, there is always work to be done! <br /> <br /> Good luck.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - computer related services</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/tulsatees?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/tulsatees?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/tulsatees</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/deepflux?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/deepflux?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/deepflux</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/metime?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/metime?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/metime</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-23789344218536104482013-05-07T14:15:00.000-04:002015-03-19T10:54:03.705-04:00See What We've Been Up To<table class="tableWide" bgcolor="#C03717" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td class="tableWide" style="border-collapse: collapse; left:auto; right:auto; position:absolute;" align="center" bgcolor="#C03717" valign="top" width="100%"> <table class="hide" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"> <tr> <td style="border-collapse: collapse;" bgcolor="#C03717" height="27" width="10"><img style="outline:none; text-decoration:none; -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; display:block;" src="https://responsys.hs.llnwd.net/i2/responsysimages/survey/2013_Adhoc_Campaigns/EMAIL_WUFOO_OPTIN/spacer.gif" alt="" height="27" width="10" /></td> <td style="border-collapse: collapse;" class="td280" align="left" bgcolor="#C03717" height="27" valign="bottom" width="290"><font style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none;">Stay in the know. 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(in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">imagekind</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">greeting card universe</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">redbubble</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">inktastic</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">fine art america</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>4-6 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">I love seeing my art on merchandise!! When I first envisioned being in business back in the 1990s my goal was to have my art available to people in their everyday life. Last year I realized that I had accomplished my dreams by working with PODs - that puts my Art into everyday life! I am so very excited that 100s of people see me through products - I love that!! <br /> <br /> The other part I really enjoy about working with PODs is the connection with other shopkeepers!! I have been helped so much by the generosity of other folks who do PODs. There are many kind and helpful people.<br /> <br /> And of course the other wonderful thing is to be having money come to me through my art!! I would love to be able to really increase my ability to get my work out .. which means an increase in sales.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>40-50 hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">When I first started online marketing (Etsy), I was told to network with other shopkeepers. Of course, I went it alone. I did have one sale. Once I started to network, I began to sell.<br /> <br /> Then I moved to CafePress and did not network. I sold some stuff but not a lot. Once I went to Zazzle, I had sales of one card sold several times to the same customer.<br /> <br /> After I began networking with other shopkeepers in FaceBook, I learned a whole lot more about PODs, selling and marketing! I would really recommend networking with others who are selling!<br /> <br /> They understand the struggles - and successes - and are an incredible resource. It is so amazing to work with others from around the world. One is going to sleep as another wakes up ... almost always someone is around to ask questions and bounce ideas off of.<br /> <br /> I give this advice that I haven't followed - choose where you want to focus (especially to start), instead of spreading yourself too thin. Look and decide where to start and then put your toe in :)<br /> <br /> Big tip!! You never know who will like what - so don't throw your product away ... it just might sell!<br /> <br /> Tagging is a really big deal. Luckily there is a lot of information out there - that I am still trying to digest. Tagging (besides marketing) is a lot of how your products are found.<br /> <br /> Enjoy looking at your work!! Most of all - Have Fun!!<br /> </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Art</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">No - I am self taught</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancy?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancy?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancy</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyAnimals?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyAnimals?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyAnimals</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyArt?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyArt?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyArt</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyBubbles?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyBubbles?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyBubbles</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyFractals?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyFractals?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyFractals</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyGoddess?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyGoddess?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyGoddess</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyHolidays?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyHolidays?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyHolidays</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyPhotos?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyPhotos?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyPhotos</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyWhimsical?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyWhimsical?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyWhimsical</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-67518862403514625972013-04-27T11:47:00.000-04:002013-04-27T11:47:00.635-04:00Silbran<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Silbran</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>1-2 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">I'm a graduate designer what doesn't mean I'm a good illustrator at the same time, so I love to learn and practice new techniques. When I'm watching or reading tutorials for Illustrator or Photoshop I think often: that could be a cool design for a T-Shirt, a business card, a phone case. POD helps me to turn "fooling around" into something meaningful. To learn something to just learn it is a good thing, but I feel more motivated to learn something when I can make "more" out of it and feel inspired for products. Every time someone buys at least a postcard from me I feel insanely excited that someone loved my artwork so much that he or she spends money for it. If I ever win big money in a lottery I will buy Zazzle. Or have my own POD place because I would love to have my own manufacturing company.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>under 5 hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Life isn't fair. We all must find a way to get over it and still go our way. POD is about creating good designs, but this will not guarantee you will be found in the ocean of good and bad products. So what to do? Making an honest decision based on facts can be very helpful for motivation and success. Indifference drains energy and leads to frustration as much as wishful thinking that never comes true. What I found really helpful is reading biographies. The stories of well-known people seemingly living in easy circumstances being famous and rich turn out to be stories full of setbacks and failings. If it is a honest biography and well written it shows you that "all others" did not do much better than you out of pure luck (though luck is a component in success) - it is because they did not stop developing after they struggled or made mistakes. Sometimes we feel weak and inferior thinking all other people in the world are better th an we. But in all biographies written about people that really have to say interesting things about life you will find that once or more often in their lives they had to make decisions and felt insecure or suffered from failure and disappointment. This should teach us being more realistic with our expectations and patient and persistent with our development. Often we do see a successful person being on "level Q" in their development and we immediately want to be also on "level Q" while in fact we are on "level D". But to go from D to Z we need to do the necessary steps from D to E to F ... We need to be more realistic and appreciate small success and doing the necessary steps on our path.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Graphic Arts</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - web design</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - computer related services</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/silbran?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/silbran?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/silbran</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/silbran_office?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/silbran_office?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/silbran_office</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-89959987672506307392013-04-20T11:50:00.000-04:002013-04-20T11:50:00.418-04:00Sam Stormborn Ormandy, my shop is called Alternative Enchantments <div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Sam Stormborn Ormandy, my shop is called Alternative Enchantments </div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>3-6 months</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">At the moment I only have a Zazzle account. I don't yet use any other PODs, but plan to expand in time onto other platforms.<br /> <br /> Zazzle organises the printing, packaging and posting of all the products which leaves me the time to create the artwork and designs.<br /> There is no need to invest in any stock so you can start your online store with none of the initial costs of starting your own business. The only things you need are the time and passion for creating art and designs that you love!<br /> <br /> Zazzle also has a wide variety of different products so that you're not limited to one type of merchandise; it might otherwise be difficult or not possible for an individual to obtain the products to print on due to having to buy stock in bulk. You don't need to buy any printing equipment which is very expensive and you also don't have to worry anything breaking down when you most need to use it.<br /> <br /> Another thing that I really like is that I get to create designs that I can personally enjoy having around my home. Many of my designs have been created for my wonderful girlfriend and they go really well with our decor! ♥</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>60+hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">If they were struggling for inspiration, I'd recommend going out for a walk and taking photos of things that sparks their imagination which is what I do. It's not just about the inspiration, it's also good to get out and get some exercise!<br /> <br /> Try to create a well balanced routine, get organised and be pro-active every day. Set aside the days that you want to have off and make sure you do something to help you relax for a couple of hours every day.<br /> <br /> From what I've read, the most successful people are the ones who are extremely passionate about what they do. If you love what you're doing, you have to find a way of making it work for you!<br /> <br /> Search Facebook and other social networks for Zazzle, Cafe Press, Spreadshirt, RedBubble etc. Join multiple groups on Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Plus. Learn from what others are doing; when you become a POD artist or designer, you're also becoming part of a huge community of creative people and there are many who can help and give you good advice.<br /> The greatest difficulty that I've found is asking for help - that is my weakness, don't make it yours!<br /> <br /> Many people who join a POD expect to make money straight away - unfortunately that's not possible. You need to learn how to promote yourself first. When you join a POD you should think "I'm starting an online business." Every business takes time and hard work to build. It is my personal goal to be making a part time living by the end of 2013 and that may be a little optimistic, however, what I do manage to achieve by the end of this year can then be built upon next year!<br /> <br /> Most importantly:<br /> Don't give up - keep on going, keep struggling, keep fighting and remember that you are the person who controls your destiny!<br /> <br /> Only you can make it happen!</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Graphic Arts</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - web design</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">No - I am self taught</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/alt_enchantments?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/alt_enchantments?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/alt_enchantments</a> <br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.con/alt_enchantments?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.con/alt_enchantments?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.co.uk/alt_enchantments</a> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-4946193573058085722013-04-13T13:17:00.000-04:002013-04-13T13:17:00.449-04:00NoteableExpressions<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>NoteableExpressions</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>3-4 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>I love working with PODs because it allows me to stay at home for my kids but earn money to contribute to the family. I also love that I get to focus on creating and my art and Zazzle handles the printing and the headaches! Without them I would never have gotten the exposure I've had. I am able to sell all over the United States and not only that - but all over the world! It is amazing and humbling to know that my invitations have a part - even if it is a small part - in one of the most special days in someone's life. </div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>40-50 hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Take a deep breath. A lot of times someone who is new to PODs expects instant results. Like anything else that is really worth it - this takes a lot of work, some luck and time. Just relax and focus on your art - the more pieces you have available the better your chances of being found.<br /> <br /> If you are stuck and lacking inspiration - go do something you love to do - a change of scenery can do wonders for your creativity. Another thing you can do is to take a good look at your descriptions, tags, and organization during these down times. Personally, I make a point of uploading at least one new design every day but if I'm not in the mood I will spend the rest of the day designing or working on my SEO, blogs, and other "housekeeping" issues. <br /> <br /> It took me about a year (working full time) to see consistent results, but this past summer I was able to take my family on a week long cruise to Mexico with a side trip to New Orleans - it was a dream come true for us. </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Graphic Arts</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Art</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - marketing</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - computer related services</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/noteableexpressions?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/noteableexpressions?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/noteableexpressions</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/icases4u?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/icases4u?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/icases4u</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/beseenbranding?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/beseenbranding?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/beseenbranding</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/notionsbynique?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/notionsbynique?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/notionsbynique</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-44159590430102375442013-04-07T17:06:00.001-04:002015-03-19T10:54:03.756-04:00Diane Clancy's Art<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Your name or Shop ID <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Diane Clancy's Art</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> What types of advertising do you use? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Business cards</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Blogs</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Websites</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Social Media</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Giveaways</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Online Profile links</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is your favorite way to advertise? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Facebook is my current favorite way to advertise. It is delightful to to get fairly immediate feedback on what people like and don't like.<br /> <br /> It is great when people offer name for some of my paintings when I haven't decided yet. I get really creative suggestions.<br /> <br /> Polyvore and Wanelo are another fun way to connect with others and have my images (and links to the products) be spread around the internet. People make scenes with products in them at Polyvore and I love seeing how others have created sets using my work.<br /> <br /> Pinterest is another social media that I like for promotion. There people create boards and share their own and others' products from Zazzle and Cafepress (and other places too).<br /> <br /> A funny thing though, almost almost my networking on these sites start with my Facebook friends! It is like there is a spider web of connections made on Facebook that support my soft advertising around the internet.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How much money do you spend on advertising each year? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>$0-25</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many total stores, blogs, pages, profiles, websites and such do you have related to your POD work? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>20-40</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best advice you have receieved when working with PODs, that should be passed on to other shopkeepers? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Go ahead and get going on creating your products! Many people are concerned if a certain image will interest people or wonder if they should really create *that* product! I have heard so many people say they never thought anyone would be a certain image and yet they got a sale. Often we as shopkeepers don't know exactly what will sell.<br /> <br /> For Zazzle, I have a hint. When you sign up, make sure you use the name that you want to have for your first shop - because that IS your first shop. And pay attention to capitals!! It is so much easier to read DianeClancyArt than dianeclancyart (I made that mistake :) )<br /> <br /> For both Zazzle and CafePress (and other PODs also), really think about how you want to organize you shop or shops. You can have lots of shops for free at Zazzle, but then you also need to maintain them. So think about what is the way to maximize your presence. You can make shops based on images or products or ideas and probably more. Good luck!!</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Do you prefer to work in silence or with sound? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Complete Silence</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What do you find influences your designs the most? Why do you make the niche or style that you make? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>I love color and always have! Spirituality and connection to Spirit and the Life Force are crucial to me. I want to be going within and expressing that connection.</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> I usually work <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">In bed</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If you use zazzle please list your zazzle URLs </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancy" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancy">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancy</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyAnimals" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyAnimals">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyAnimals</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyArt" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyArt">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyArt</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyBubbles" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyBubbles">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyBubbles</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyFractals" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyFractals">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyFractals</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyGoddess" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyGoddess">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyGoddess</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyHolidays" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyHolidays">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyHolidays</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyPhotos" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyPhotos">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyPhotos</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyWhimsical" href="http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyWhimsical">http://www.zazzle.com/DianeClancyWhimsical</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /><b>Want to know how we made this work? <a href="http://wufoo.com/?t=o2j5g8" title="fdb1">Check Out Wufoo.com</a></b> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-83819813963412607072013-04-07T05:03:00.001-04:002015-03-19T10:54:03.772-04:00Ixodoi Dae<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Your name or Shop ID <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Ixodoi Dae</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> What types of advertising do you use? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Blogs</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Websites</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Forums</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Social Media</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Social Media Ads</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Web Based Ads</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Online Profile links</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is your favorite way to advertise? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">My favorite way to advertise my work is to use social media. It is the faster and by far bring more sales then any other way. Right now Pinterest is the best in drawing new sales. Just don't forget to add a price when you pin the item (and your ref code of course).<br /> <br /> I also like blogging (not necessarily about my POD) so I use that as well. My blogging I means both actually writing about it in my blog and publishing articles in websites such as Squidoo etc. Those sites are great to get new visitors and also to get backlinks to your blog which makes it rank higher (and therefore get more SE visitors)<br /> <br /> However, the best way is to combine all the ways together. The more exposure you get - the more changes are that buyers will be exposed to your work and buy it. Also, it increases the chance that other will share your work online- -helping you to advertise your work. </p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How much money do you spend on advertising each year? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>$0-25</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many total stores, blogs, pages, profiles, websites and such do you have related to your POD work? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>10-20</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best advice you have receieved when working with PODs, that should be passed on to other shopkeepers? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">The best advice I ever got from an old POD worker, which as times goes by I value more and more is: "Don't do what you think will get you more money. Instead do what you enjoy doing. If you like it people will see, and it will sale more."<br /> <br /> I must admit I didn't believe it at first and tried to tap into the current trends in order to get sales. However, with time I noticed that when I really like the design it is easier for me to put more time and work on it, and it end up much better and get much more sales.<br /> <br /> Therefore, right now I try to focus on niches and designs that I like and I'm not worried about trends or if I get sales or not. I know it will take some times till people will notice my new items, but once they will I hope it will sale nicely.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Do you prefer to work in silence or with sound? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Complete Silence</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What do you find influences your designs the most? Why do you make the niche or style that you make? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>I'm motivated by many things, and it changes as time goes on. I can be influence from something I see in the street, a saying made by my kids, from the time of the year, etc.<br /> <br /> However, the thing that influence my the most are my dreams.</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> I usually work <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">From a laptop at a desk</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If you use zazzle please list your zazzle URLs </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/ixodoi_art" href="http://www.zazzle.com/ixodoi_art">http://www.zazzle.com/ixodoi_art</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/goth_gifts" href="http://www.zazzle.com/goth_gifts">http://www.zazzle.com/goth_gifts</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /><b>Want to know how we made this work? <a href="http://wufoo.com/?t=o2j5g8" title="fdb1">Check Out Wufoo.com</a></b> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-18653536353347229032013-04-06T08:48:00.000-04:002013-04-06T08:48:00.727-04:00Lynne Reichhart<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Lynne Reichhart</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">fine art america</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>3-4 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>I love seeing my designs on all the great products available. Who would have thought I could have my artwork on sneakers (when Zazzle carried Ked's shoes). I own a pair that I get lots of compliments on! Also, who doen't love having someone else do all the printing and shipping for you? Not to mention dealing with the customer questions and issues :)<br /> I am really looking forward to getting to the point where I am selling consistently. I just had my best holiday season ever so that has given me a reason to keep going. Bring it on!</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>5-10 hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Just keep at it. I takes time and lots of work to get there. You need many designs in your shop to help you get seen. I am a traditional artist that hand paints my work. I may take weeks to finish a painting so it has been slow going for me. I just keep going and add designs as I finish them. My sales have been steadiy picking up.<br /> I have also found that Facebook and Twitter have been very helpful to get my work seen. The key is to engage your potential customers. Don't just spam them with tweets about new products and designs. Converse with them and get to know them. In my case, art is a personal thing and folks like to feel connected to the artist before shelling out their hard earned money. Just to show you the power of twitter - after I tweet a new piece or product, I can see the views increase almost immediatley.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - computer related services</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, informal/community course - art</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/artbylmr?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/artbylmr?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/artbylmr</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-33410448861569658362013-04-05T16:16:00.001-04:002015-03-19T10:54:03.735-04:00Flagnation<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Your name or Shop ID <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Flagnation</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> What types of advertising do you use? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Blogs</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Social Media</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is your favorite way to advertise? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">I like to place links to individual products on my Facebook pages. When you own the page, you can do it in advance, and I tend to set them a month at a time. I can do it in a couple of hours and know that my advertising for that particular niche is done for thirty days.<br /> <br /> I have a Facebook page for "flagnation", "maryandjesus", "awardgear", "laughstuff" and "thedemocratlady". <br /> <br /> I have shops at several different print-on-demand (POD) sites, most of them use the same name, no matter what the POD, and on my Facebook pages, I can promote any product from any POD.<br /> <br /> I can do the same thing from my blogs and Twitter accounts. I tend not to use Twitter that much, but most of my other social media accounts are set to automatically tweet when there is a post from the blog, Facebook page or whatever else I might use.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How much money do you spend on advertising each year? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>$0-25</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many total stores, blogs, pages, profiles, websites and such do you have related to your POD work? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>10-20</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best advice you have receieved when working with PODs, that should be passed on to other shopkeepers? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">PODs used to be very lucrative. That is no longer the case. Royalties and commissions are being cut drastically at nearly every POD in existence.<br /> <br /> Gone are the days when you could put up one design and get a sale in a month or two. You must be willing to work, and work HARD. You have to think of this as a full-time job, and put in twelve to eighteen hours a day.<br /> <br /> And it is not just about adding designs anymore. You need to promote your designs. You need LOTS of designs, as in hundreds and hundreds, even thousands.<br /> <br /> You need a blog, a Facebook account, a twitter account; you must post your products to Polyvore, Pinterest, and anywhere you can.<br /> <br /> And you must be prepared to pay for advertising. SAVE every dime you make until you can afford to spend it on advertising. Because the only way you will make any real money is to stop depending on the marketplace in the various PODs and get buyers into your shops.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> Do you prefer to work in silence or with sound? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Noise, Silence...Makes not difference I can work anywhere</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What do you find influences your designs the most? Why do you make the niche or style that you make? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Countries.<br /> <br /> Most of my designs involve the flag of a particular country. It is fun to follow holidays and try to create design that show love, pride and honor a particular ancestry, heritage or culture. Sometimes it is just fun to make something for someone that travels.</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> I usually work <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">From a desktop at a desk</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If you use zazzle please list your zazzle URLs </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/flagnation" href="http://www.zazzle.com/flagnation">http://www.zazzle.com/flagnation</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/laughstuff" href="http://www.zazzle.com/laughstuff">http://www.zazzle.com/laughstuff</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/awardgear" href="http://www.zazzle.com/awardgear">http://www.zazzle.com/awardgear</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/maryandjesus" href="http://www.zazzle.com/maryandjesus">http://www.zazzle.com/maryandjesus</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/thedemocratlady" href="http://www.zazzle.com/thedemocratlady">http://www.zazzle.com/thedemocratlady</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /><b>Want to know how we made this work? <a href="http://wufoo.com/?t=o2j5g8" title="fdb1">Check Out Wufoo.com</a></b> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-41416479014307410212013-03-30T07:47:00.000-04:002013-03-30T07:47:00.287-04:00Valentyna Chukhlyebova<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Valentyna Chukhlyebova</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">redbubble</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">society6</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">fine art america</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>1-2 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>I love the possibility to improve myself and to get every time more motivation when the products are selling. Great to know how the other designers are working and to learn how to use the special designs for the special products. Every day you learn more and more and you do what you are really interested in. You learn to understand what kind of products the customers are looking for and get a bit feeling about it and how the different things are working in the internet, like SEO, keywording and other stuff. It's a long way but it is a great fun!</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>20-30 hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Well, I have enough motivation because I love what I do but I am struggling too... Of course it is very frustrating if the sales are falling and you don't know if you shop will be successful, today, tomorrow, 5 years after or even later... However every day gives you more experience and more feeling how to improve yourself. One has just to do it again and again and not to forget to learn from the different sources, like tutorials, groups and so on. Every day you are getting better in things that you are doing with heart. Social medias can be frustrating but it gives us a possibilities to communicate , to learn from each other and to show our products to the customers. It is very helpful if you have your blog or your own website. If nobody can find your products, how would somebody buy them? Anyway, there are lots of things you have to think about but it makes it interesting!</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Graphic Arts</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/photosvac?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/photosvac?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/photosvac</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/zippyglobe?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/zippyglobe?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/zippyglobe</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126608921609789795.post-66996920973075952332013-03-23T21:38:00.000-04:002013-03-23T21:38:00.610-04:00Star Stream Design<div style="font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <table class="readonly" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:12px;line-height:135%;font-family:'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, sans-serif"> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5" > <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> You name or Shopid <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td id="roField1" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Star Stream Design</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Which PODs do you work with? (in no particular order <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">cafepress</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">zazzle</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">greeting card universe</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">other not listed</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How long have you been working with PODs? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>3-4 years</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> What is the best thing about working with PODs <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>That I can make my own hours, be my own boss and make time for family and basically having an actual life. My success is a direct result of all the hard work I've put into various PODs over a nearly four year period. I love thinking about the people who purchase my products and wonder how they'll use them and where in the world they're going. I always get a special thrill, as do most other POD artists, when I get that "SOLD" email. I can get a royalty of only a few cents, yet I still smile seeing that special message. </div> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> How many hours do you spend on your POD(s) - including designing, adding & promoting - on average <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>50-60 hours per week</div> </td> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> what would you say to another POD artist who is struggling and in need of motivation? <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> </tr> <tr class="textarea" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:0 9px 7px 9px;"> <p style="line-height:150%;">Look at trends and put your own spin on them. Don't copy what other artists are doing, but see how they're expressing themselves, the styles in which they create and the subject matter. The POD world will never be a get rich quick plan. It took me 2.5 months before I even made my first sale. Find your own niche and think outside the box. Put your artwork on appropriate products that fit well and have something to say. Try that crazy idea or silly saying. You never know what might attract customers. I've gotten so many ideas from clients who found my design but wanted it for another occasion than I had originally intended the art for. You may have another job or have to take care of another person full time, but try to find a few minutes in the day to create. The POD world can be frustrating but it can also be the best job you've ever had... I know it is mine.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="checkbox" style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-align: left;"> Do you have any formal training or education in POD related fields? <span class="req" style="color:red;">*</span> </th> <td style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 7px 9px 3px 0; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 60%;"> <ul style="list-style:inside;margin:0;padding:0;"> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Graphic Arts</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - Art</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, Formal - web design</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, informal/community course - Graphic Arts</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes, informal/community course - art</li> <li style="margin:0;padding:0 0 4px 0;">Yes other training/classes</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="radio" style="background-color:#FFFFFF"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> If I won the super jackpot lottery tomorrow I would... <span class="req" style="color:red">*</span> </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div>Keep working my POD's for fun</div> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#F5F5F5"> <th style="vertical-align:top;color:#222;text-align:left;padding:7px 9px 7px 9px;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> My zazzle stores are: </th> <td style="vertical-align:top;color:#333;width:60%;padding:7px 9px 7px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;"> <div><a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/starstreamdesign?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/starstreamdesign?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/starstreamdesign</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/starstreambusiness?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/starstreambusiness?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/starstreambusiness</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/starstreamgifts?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/starstreamgifts?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/starstreamgifts</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/funshirtsandstuff?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/funshirtsandstuff?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/funshirtsandstuff</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/typographix?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/typographix?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/typographix</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/theskinshop?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/theskinshop?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/theskinshop</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/mishpocha?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/mishpocha?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/mishpocha</a><br /> <a title="Go to http://www.zazzle.com/corporateoccasions?rf=238666735725955039" href="http://www.zazzle.com/corporateoccasions?rf=238666735725955039">http://www.zazzle.com/corporateoccasions</a></div> </td> </tr> </table> <br /><br /> </div> Shopaholic Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888191161223652193noreply@blogger.com0