Art by MAR *************

Store Name ******proseller***** *	Art by MAR
How has zazzle changed your life? *	I love Zazzle! It has given me the opportunity to sell my artwork and designs as well as make a part time income. I love creating art and Zazzle provides a great outlet to share my work with others. By hard work and constantly learning I have been able to increase my earnings each year I have been here.
Zazzle is a... *	Part Time Job
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *	There are a number of things I have learned by trial and error over the years to improve my store. Here is a list of the most important. 1. First most create good designs whether it is art, photography or just words for all your products. 2. It is hard work! Except to put in at least a few hours every day. 3. Be patient! Success does not happen over night. Expect a year or more to start seeing income. 4. Manage your time between promoting your products and creating them. Both are important. 5. Read the forums. I have learned a great deal there from more experienced Zazzlers.
What other PODs do you use? *	Other POD
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *	My other main passion besides artwork is genealogy. I love both history and researching ancestors. My favorite places to spend a day off are cemeteries and libraries.
How many stores do you have on zazzle? *	2-4
Which do you prefer and why? 1 Mega Store or Several Niche Stores *	Right now my preference is one Mega Store. I started a second store awhile ago but have not worked much on it. I just find it easier to concentrate on one store. I think having a variety of subjects and styles helps bring in a wider customer base.
I usually work... *	On my laptop at a desk
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/artbymar http://www.zazzle.com/Ravenswick

Digital Dreams *************

Store Name ******proseller***** *	Digital Dreams
How has zazzle changed your life? *	My creative and technical skills have developed significantly in the last 1.5 yrs since setting up shop. I've learned so much more in using the software tools, such as Gimp, and its advanced features, and SEO techniques that are now starting to pay back the investment in time.
Zazzle is a... *	Part Time Job Addiction
What advice would you share with a friend or family member if they wanted to join zazzle? *	Don't give up easily. It may take you months to make your first sale and initially you may be discouraged by a lack of traffic and sales. This is not a get-rich-quick endeavour. Plan on a long term return on your investment in time and energy. Devote your time to - creating content that you enjoy -promoting your products (even if you don't feel comfortable marketing other Zazzlers will promote for you, for their referral fee) - Make products descriptive and add relevant tags that will help your customers find your products amongst the billions of others in the marketplace
What other PODs do you use? *	Zazzle
What do you do when you are not zazzling? *	Family, friends being the usual interests of a family man. In addition I have professional interests in computing, and in photography and travel ( and always mentally at work thinking of questions like 'I wonder what that would look like on a T Shirt?' )
How many stores do you have on zazzle? *	2-4
Which do you prefer and why? 1 Mega Store or Several Niche Stores *	At the moment I have a main store and a couple of smaller ones, including a private 'sandbox' store for development and testing. Perhaps with time I should branch off development of products in niche lines into their own stores, but that's a future plan.
I usually work... *	On my desktop at my desk
A List of your stores *	http://www.zazzle.com/digitaldreambuilder http://www.zazzle.com/zodiac_shop