Something Strange Happened to My Redbubble Shop

This is strange. This was a feeling I had when I saw the stats of my Redbubble shop. It's a shop where I uploaded over 600 AI designs and then left it alone for a year.

However, this is not all I want to discuss. I also want to show you a new idea that the people behind the Etsy marketplace are testing and a highly lucrative niche you can exploit.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Something Strange Happened After a Year of Selling AI Images on Redbubble

With the rise of AI designs, I had an idea. I want to revitalize my declining Redbubble shop and boost its traffic and earnings by uploading hundreds of AI-generated graphic designs.

I accomplished it. It took two months of daily uploading, and after six months, I observed interesting results.

However, I forgot about that shop and returned again after another six months.

And I see something strange.

Even though the traffic and sales are declining, I still making good money even with low sales.

How is this possible?

Remember, stickers and t-shirts are the best-selling products on Redbubble. However, the profit margins for these items are low.

The reason why I see high profits from my shop is because I have started selling more high-margin products like pillows, bath mats, and socks.

This is really interesting, as this has never happened to any of my shops throughout their existence.

So, something is happening on Redbubble and it looks good for sellers.

If you'd like to learn more about it, here's my detailed article.

IDEA OF THE WEEK
Etsy Tests New Membership Program for Buyers

It is called Etsy Insider. A membership program designed for repeat Etsy buyers.

The plan is to offer free shipping on all orders and provide additional benefits for purchases.

Right now, Etsy is testing this program with a small group of people in the United States. They want to see if people like it before they make it available to everyone.

If you’re invited to join Etsy Insider, you can pay for a membership.

You can choose to join for a whole year or just for a season.

Read more about this new idea here.

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TUTORIAL OF THE WEEK
Making Money with Religious Digital Designs

Money follows passion.

Remember this saying, because it can make you huge money.

You need to understand simple psychology… people love to buy things that show what they believe in.

And where is more passion than in a religious niche?

This could be designed about Christianity, Judaism, Islam, or any other faith. It could also be about general spiritual ideas that many people like.

Why are these designs so popular?

• People feel strongly about their beliefs.

• They want to show others what they care about.

• They might want a t-shirt with a quote from their holy book.

• Or they might want a sticker with a symbol of their faith.

By making these kinds of designs, you can help people express what’s important to them.

Here are some ideas:

• Printable Bible Verses: Create beautiful designs of popular Bible verses that can be printed and framed.

• Christian Planner Templates: Design planners that include scripture readings, prayer lists, and reflection prompts.

• Faith-Based Journals: Offer digital journals with prompts for gratitude, prayer, and spiritual growth.

• Religious Coloring Pages: Create intricate coloring pages featuring religious themes and imagery for both kids and adults.

• Motivational Quote Printables: Design printables featuring uplifting quotes from religious leaders or scripture.

• Church Event Flyers: Provide customizable templates for church events, such as potlucks, retreats, or services.

• Christian Social Media Templates: Develop templates for posts and stories that churches or Christian influencers can use.

• Digital Prayer Cards: Create printable prayer cards that individuals can use for personal prayer or to share with others.

• Religious Wall Art: Design digital wall art with religious symbols, quotes, or images that can be printed and displayed.

• Ebooks on Faith Topics: Write and sell ebooks that explore various aspects of faith, spirituality, or religious teachings.

• Devotional Guides: Create digital devotional materials that guide readers through daily reflections and prayers.

• Scripture Memory Cards: Offer printable cards that help individuals memorize Bible verses.

• Faith-Based Stickers: Design stickers with religious themes for use in planners, journals, or on personal items.

• Christian Wedding Invitation Templates: Create templates for wedding invitations that incorporate religious elements.

• Digital Sermon Notes: Provide templates for church members to take notes during sermons.

• Religious Gift Tags: Design printable gift tags for holidays or special occasions that include religious messages.

• Online Courses on Faith Topics: Develop and sell online courses that teach about different aspects of Christianity or spirituality.

• Christian Music Playlists: Curate and sell playlists or guides for worship music for various occasions.

• Bible Study Guides: Create and sell guides that help individuals or groups study specific books or themes in the Bible.

• Faith-Inspired Home Decor: Design digital products that can be printed as decor items, such as signs or banners with religious messages.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Simple Text Effects For Designs Made in Canva

You have two choices when creating graphic designs for t-shirts: a simple or a complicated design.

I always go for simple designs because they are faster to make and, surprisingly, sell better than complicated ones.

And simple text designs are the best.

So, let me share with you 3 text effects you can make for free in Canva.

✔️ Comic Cartoon Text Effect

✔️ Graffiti Text Effect

✔️ 3D Text Effect

So, you are at the end of this email. I hope you gain tons of useful and valuable information that will help you on your graphic design journey.

Again, thank you for being a subscriber to this newsletter.

I'm looking forward to next Sunday when I'll have tons of other information to share with you.

Have a nice day,

Miroslav from The Design Nexus