Teepublic In 2024?! My Advice to New Sellers!

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares their experience and advice for new sellers on Teespring, emphasizing that while initial sales may be slow, leveraging successful designs from other platforms can help jumpstart growth. They caution against uploading bulk designs without variation and warn about the impact of copycats on earnings. The speaker highlights the importance of consistency, strategic uploads, and finding profitable niches, with a special focus on the Q4 surge for print-on-demand sales. Overall, success is built gradually, with patience and long-term effort being key to sustained growth on Teespring.

Takeaways

• 😀 Tuu sales can be slow initially, especially for new sellers, with many making little to no money in the first few months.
• 😀 Success on Tuu can be accelerated if you already have successful designs on platforms like Redbubble or Merch by Amazon.
• 😀 It's recommended to focus on uploading your most profitable designs from other platforms to Tuu for quicker results.
• 😀 Mixing multiple niches on one Tuu account is not ideal, especially if you're using social media for marketing, as it can confuse your target audience.
• 😀 Many new Tuu sellers make the mistake of uploading a high volume of low-quality designs, which can negatively affect their account ranking and visibility.
• 😀 Copycatting is a common issue once you start seeing consistent sales; dealing with theft via DMCA takedowns is necessary but unpleasant.
• 😀 Sales on Tuu tend to plateau initially, but over time, consistent uploading and discovering the right niche opportunities can lead to growth.
• 😀 In the beginning, expect sales to fluctuate by around 30%, with gradual growth and periods of higher sales after discovering better niche opportunities.
• 😀 Q4 (the last quarter of the year) is the key period for print-on-demand sellers, where sales typically spike due to holiday shopping.
• 😀 After a strong Q4, the next few months may show slightly lower sales but will be higher than the slow months before Q4 due to improved algorithm ranking.
• 😀 Even if a design performs well on other platforms, it may not have the same level of success on Tuu, but it can still contribute to consistent, steady sales.

Q & A

What should new sellers expect when starting on TeePublic?

New sellers can expect slow sales initially, with many making zero sales in the first few months. Consistency is key, and it can take time before sales start to pick up.

How can a seller with previous success on other platforms, like Redbubble, boost their success on TeePublic?

A seller who has already experienced success on platforms like Redbubble should upload their most profitable designs to TeePublic first. These designs are likely to perform similarly on TeePublic, giving the account a solid starting point.

Why is uploading designs from various niches onto one TeePublic account not recommended?

Uploading designs from many different niches onto a single account may confuse the platform's algorithm and hinder the visibility of designs. It is more effective to focus on a specific niche or a small set of related niches.

How does the sales cycle look for most TeePublic sellers?

In the beginning, sales tend to be slow and fluctuate around a small number of sales per month. Over time, with consistent uploads and targeting the right niches, sales tend to gradually grow. Sudden spikes can happen, but they are often due to bulk orders or hitting a profitable niche.

What role does the holiday season (Q4) play in TeePublic sales?

Q4 (the holiday season) is the most profitable period for print-on-demand sellers. This is when sales are expected to peak, and it can significantly boost income. Sellers should focus on creating new, seasonal designs to maximize profits during this time.

What happens to sales after the Q4 period ends?

After Q4, sales usually drop, but your new baseline for sales should be higher than it was before. This means that even though the sales volume may decrease, you will still have a more consistent level of sales than in the earlier months.

How can sellers avoid getting penalized by TeePublic's algorithm?

To avoid penalties, sellers should ensure that their designs have high variation and quality. Uploading low-quality designs or too many similar designs can lead to a decrease in sales, de-indexing, or being placed in a lower tier with higher fees.

What should sellers do if they encounter copycat designs on TeePublic?

Sellers should report copycat designs through DMCA takedown notices. While it’s not ideal to deal with theft, it’s necessary to protect your work and maintain the integrity of your designs.

Can a seller expect to make thousands of sales right away on TeePublic?

No, it’s unlikely to make thousands of sales right away on TeePublic. Success takes time, and even with successful designs from other platforms, growth tends to be gradual. Expect slow, steady progress in the beginning.

What is the typical sales pattern for TeePublic sellers in the first year?

In the first year, sellers typically experience slow growth with fluctuations of 30% up or down month-to-month. Sales will begin to build gradually, with occasional spikes from new designs or bulk orders. Over time, sellers can expect more consistency, especially after Q4.