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Copyright Troll under the bridge
Recently I got a visit from a copyright troll and a strange email exchange took place. It taught me a valuable lesson and brought a call to action. For me it was the first time, but these visits are to be expected for small bloggers like me. It all started with a somewhat threatening email…
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Does Politics Sell? Elections Fall-out
Like many other Print-on-Demand sellers I dabble in politics inspired design. People like to broadcast their political affiliation and I’m happy to help them in their aims. But last years, after taking stock, I do have to ask the question, “does politics sell?”. I have a small set of political designs, but only two of…
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Hedge Your Bets – keep multiple shops
When starting to sell on Print-on-Demand websites it is important to hedge your bets. The main reason is that you’re playing in someone else’s sandbox. Each POD-provider is a business on its own and it needs to answer to its owners or shareholder. Every business will change its strategy or mode of operating when circumstances…
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Clever designs don’t always work well
As a POD seller you probably have some clever designs. Well, I do. You have a smart idea, an idea that is funny, intelligent and you’re convinced it’s a sure sell. A design on which you spend way too much time and energy. I’ve made them too and I must say, the sales are often…
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Create Better Than the Other
Create Better than the other is sufficient for most of small business owners. You don’t have to be the best in your field. Look closely and you’ll see that most of you competitors are easily to surpass. Let me explain “create better” a bit further. I’m selling digital designs on print-on-demand merchandise. Often the designs…
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Deathly Hallows Symbol Pattern
Deathly Hallows are the last two movies in the Harry Potter series. The story revolves around a powerful symbol and the three objects it involves. The symbol of the Deathly Hallows is a very simple one which, since the books and movies of Harry Potter, is used in all kinds of merchandise. From jewelry to…
