MY FIRST MONTH ON REDBUBBLE (i actually made sales???) // *tips and what i've learned*

Summary

In this video, the creator shares their first-month experience on Redbubble, focusing on their journey with print-on-demand and passive income. After switching from Printify, they found success on Redbubble, especially with book-related designs. They discuss the challenges and rewards of running a Redbubble shop, including the importance of niche selection, design creation, and marketing through platforms like TikTok and Pinterest. Despite starting with fewer designs, they made 20 sales and earned $28.22. The video offers insights into the process of setting up and growing a Redbubble shop, providing useful tips for aspiring sellers.

Takeaways

• 😀 Redbubble is a great option for passive income, especially for artists and creators looking to monetize their designs through print-on-demand.
• 😀 The creator transitioned from Printify to Redbubble after facing high shipping costs as a Canadian, and found Redbubble to be a better fit for their business model.
• 😀 Canva is a helpful tool for creating designs on Redbubble, even for non-artists, and it's perfectly fine to use it for making unique artwork.
• 😀 Selecting a niche for your shop, such as book-related themes, is important, but it’s also okay to experiment with multiple niches for diverse product offerings.
• 😀 Tagging designs properly is crucial for success on Redbubble, and using resources like Merch Titans helps generate effective tags based on search trends.
• 😀 While titles for designs matter, the most important factor for visibility and sales is using accurate, descriptive tags to match what customers are searching for.
• 😀 It's beneficial to enable multiple product options for each design, but only if they fit the design well (e.g., stickers, t-shirts, and tote bags).
• 😀 Social media platforms like TikTok and Pinterest can help market your designs, but Redbubble's own internal promotion also plays a big role in driving traffic to your shop.
• 😀 The first month can be slow, but the creator managed to make 20 sales, with their most popular design being the ‘book a day keeps reality away’ quote.
• 😀 Pricing and revenue can vary, and after adjustments, the creator earned around $28.22 CAD in their first month with Redbubble from 20 sales.
• 😀 Consistency is key: the more designs you upload, the better your chances of making sales. The creator plans to continue increasing their design count for better results.

Q & A

Why did the speaker switch from Printify to Redbubble?

The speaker switched from Printify to Redbubble after experiencing high shipping costs as a Canadian user. The shipping fees were too expensive, making it hard to generate a profit on Printify, and Redbubble offered a better solution for print-on-demand with lower costs and a more user-friendly platform for international sellers.

What is the speaker's experience with passive income through Redbubble?

The speaker finds Redbubble to be a great source of passive income. Once designs are uploaded, Redbubble handles printing, shipping, and customer service. Although not all sales are guaranteed, the speaker has found success with regular sales, even within the first month, despite not doing much direct marketing.

What niches has the speaker explored on Redbubble?

The speaker has explored several niches on Redbubble, including book and writing-related designs, Harry Potter-inspired items, musical artists (such as Lana Del Rey and Chase Atlantic), and 'shifting reality' themed products. While book-related items have been the most successful, the speaker enjoys experimenting with different niches.

How did the speaker learn to create designs for Redbubble?

The speaker uses Canva to create designs, which they believe is perfectly fine even though many artists on Redbubble use other tools like iPads or physical materials. The speaker doesn't consider themselves an artist but enjoys the process of design using Canva.

What is the importance of tags and how does the speaker handle them?

Tags are crucial for making products discoverable on Redbubble. The speaker uses a website called Merch Titans to generate relevant tags for their products. Over time, they've become more adept at creating their own tags to improve visibility, focusing on terms people are likely to search.

How does the speaker approach titles for their Redbubble designs?

The speaker doesn't place heavy emphasis on titles but ensures they are relevant to the design. If the design has words, they include those words in the title. While titles are important, the speaker finds tags to be a more critical factor in driving traffic to their designs.

What is the speaker's stance on turning on all product options for designs?

The speaker advises turning on as many product options as make sense for each design. However, they don't turn on every option because some designs don't fit well on all products, such as quotes on large items like tapestries or duvet covers. They focus on items like stickers, t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags.

How does the speaker handle marketing for their Redbubble shop?

The speaker markets their Redbubble shop mainly through their social media platforms like TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram. However, they mention that their social media efforts have not brought as much traffic as expected, with Redbubble itself often promoting their designs organically. The speaker also emphasizes that creating unique and creative products is key to success.

How many designs does the speaker have on their Redbubble shop, and how many sales have they made?

The speaker currently has 48 designs on their Redbubble shop and made 20 sales in their first month. They are happy with this result, especially considering they started with fewer designs and weren't initially expecting much success.

What is the speaker's most successful design, and why is it meaningful?

The speaker's most successful design is the 'Book a Day Keeps Reality Away' quote, which has sold the most, especially as stickers. This design is meaningful to the speaker because it reflects their love of books as an escape from reality, and it resonates with customers.