🔥Amazon Merch & ETSY Trending Niches #68 (Print on Demand Trend Research)

Summary

In this episode of 'Trending Niches,' Professor Dr. Milo explores current Amazon and Etsy trends, particularly Halloween-themed products. He discusses sub-niches like 'No Diggity' and 'Dance or Treat,' emphasizing the importance of standing out with unique designs. Milo also touches on combining Halloween with political themes and new animal trends like 'mudan.' He highlights the potential of phrases like 'Big We Energy' and 'Sigma' for Halloween, and suggests using puns and combining popular trends for success. Additionally, he covers awareness trends for breast cancer and domestic violence, and provides tips for selling custom designs on Etsy.

Takeaways

• 🎃 **Halloween Trends**: Halloween is a significant trend, with niches like 'No Diggity' and 'Dance or Treat' emerging as popular.
• 👻 **Design Similarity**: Many Halloween designs are similar, offering an opportunity to stand out with unique approaches.
• 🔥 **High BSR Rankings**: Some Halloween designs have high BSR rankings, indicating strong sales and popularity.
• 📈 **Rapid Seller Growth**: New sellers with designs only a few weeks old are achieving high BSR rankings, showing potential for newcomers.
• 🚫 **Avoid Overused Styles**: Certain design styles are overused; it's advised to approach with a fresh angle to stand out.
• 📅 **Seasonal Trends**: Phrases like 'Big We Energy' and 'RZ/Rler' are trending and can be combined with Halloween for fresh niches.
• 🍌 **Pun Potential**: Puns on words like 'Boo Nana' show creativity in combining Halloween with other concepts.
• 🔄 **Trend Combination**: Mixing politics with Halloween, such as with 'Camila Harris' designs, creates unique and trending items.
• 🐘 **Emerging Animal Niches**: The 'Mudang' or mini-hippo niche is emerging with high sales and low competition.
• 💎 **Breast Cancer Awareness**: October trends include breast cancer awareness, with clever phrases like 'Check your Pumpkins for Lumpkins'.
• 🌈 **Customization**: Personalizable designs, such as those for breast cancer awareness, offer lower competition and high sales potential on Etsy.

Q & A

What is the biggest trend mentioned in the video script for Amazon and Etsy?

The biggest trend mentioned is Halloween.

What is the significance of the phrase 'No Diggity' in the context of the video script?

The phrase 'No Diggity' is noted as a trend that is doing well in terms of sales, with designs that are very similar and a top-ranked design having an 85 kbsr.

What advice is given for standing out in the 'No Diggity' niche?

The advice is to try and come at it from a different angle with a similar phrase to stand out in search results.

What is the suggestion for creating designs that target specific hobbies?

The suggestion is to use phrases that end with 'or treat' and swap out the action to suit different hobbies or interests.

What is the potential issue with using the phrase 'Big We Energy' according to the script?

The potential issue with using 'Big We Energy' is that it may cause trademark issues, especially with the keyword 'Smiley'.

What are 'sigmas' and why are they considered a new keyword or sub-niche for Halloween?

Sigmas are a new keyword or sub-niche for Halloween because they have become popular this year and are being used in new designs with sales.

What is the concept behind the 'Buo Nana' design mentioned in the script?

The 'Buo Nana' design is an example of a pun combining words that start with 'boo' with other words to create a funny graphic, in this case, using 'Banana'.

Why is mixing politics with Halloween a successful trend according to the video script?

Mixing politics with Halloween is successful because it combines two big trends and can resonate with many people, as shown by designs featuring political figures.

What is the new animal niche that is mentioned as potentially becoming popular?

The new animal niche mentioned is 'mudan', which is described as a mini hippo, with a lot of designs selling well.

What is the significance of Unity Day in relation to the video script?

Unity Day is significant because it is part of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and it is associated with designs that are selling well, especially those that incorporate the color orange.

What is the advice for selling custom designs on Etsy mentioned in the script?

The advice is to use platforms like Hello Custom or My Designs to create customizable listings, which can reduce competition and increase sales.