etsy print on demand

I this episode I get caught back up on Etsy and print provider news, including the following topics: 

• Etsy shipping profile updates
• Etsy listing takedowns
• Etsy image aspect ratio update
• Printful Growth Plan Pricing
• Printify Express Delivery
• Printify and Printful mockup colors

Printful Growth Plan Info: https://www.printful.com/memberships

Videos Mentioned

• Etsy Listing Removals
• Etsy Image Aspect Ratio
• Printful Updates
• Printify Express Delivery
• Printify Mockup Colors

Episode Webpage: https://podinsights.net/october-2023-print-on-demand-update/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode we have the July 2023 print on demand update including the following topics: 

• Etsy listing offer feature
• Printify Amplify and other updates
• Gelato subscription update
• UK VAT displayed on Etsy listings
• Q4 niche planning

Printify price updates:
Product Pricing
Shipping Pricing

Episode Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/july-2023-print-on-demand-update/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In the June 2023 print on demand update, I cover the following:

• Etsy listing workflow updates
• Printify mockup backgrounds & custom inserts
• Gelato quantity discounts
• RGB vs CMYK print files
• Seasonal niche planning

Episode Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/june-2023-print-on-demand-update

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In the May 2023 print on demand update, I cover the following:

• Etsy Up and other seller sessions
• Printify updates
• Reduced core product pricing on Printful
• CustomCat Pro core pricing update & free trial
• International selling with Gelato vs Printify
• Seasonal niche ideas

CustomCat Pro trial: https://affiliate.customcat.com/podinsights

Episode Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/may-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I cover the April 2023 print on demand update, including the following topics: 

• Etsy listing workflow changes
• Printify TOS update & store policies
• Kittl mockup generator
• Printify product stock status updates
• Niche ideas

Episode blogpost: https://podinsights.net/april-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Audio Notes: 
Microphone: Warm Audio WA-87 R2
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode we've got the March 2023 print on demand update, including the following topics: 

• Etsy listing workflow changes and big future enhancement for listing prices
• Graphic templates from Printify
• DTF Printing from Printful
• Custom package inserts and labels from Gelato
• Price increase from Gooten
• Order cancellation policies for your Etsy shop
• Seasonal niche & design ideas

Episode blogpost: https://podinsights.net/march-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode we have the February 2023 print on demand update, including the following topics: 

• Etsy auto replies
• Etsy search updates
• Printify price increases
• Printful full color embroidery
• Questions answered
• Seasonal niches

Episode blogpost: https://podinsights.net/february-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Audio gear in episode: 
Microphone: Rode K2 - Telefunken E88CC
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I review a breakdown of profits and profit margin for selling print on demand products on Etsy, followed by a discussion of business banking and the benefits of setting up business accounts even if you're a sole proprietor. I also recommend a few checking and credit card products (US only) for new and experienced sellers.

Episode webpage: https://podinsights.net/print-on-demand-profits-business-banking/

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Audio gear in episode: 
Microphone: Rode Broadcaster
Interface: Audient ID44

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this first episode of 2023 I review January news from Etsy, Printify, Gelato, CustomCat, and Alura, in addition to answer more questions from the YouTube channel and discussing some niche ideas to start the year off.

Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/january-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Audio Gear in this episode: 
Microphone: Rode K2
Interface: Audient ID44

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I compare the three main types of print on demand sales channels: artist marketplaces, independent seller marketplaces, and selling through your own website.

I compare the barriers to entry, cost to get started, level of competition, and seller fees associated with each sales channel to help you decide which ones are a good fit for you.

Episode blogpost: https://podinsights.net/print-on-demand-sales-channel-comparison/

Audio gear in this episode: 
Microphone: JZ Vintage 67
Interface: Audient ID44

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In the November 2022 print on demand update I cover several small updates from Printify, some Black Friday deals on helpful tools & resources, and answer two more questions from the YouTube channel.

Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/?p=627
Printify Provider status: https://printify.com/network-fulfillment-status/

Black Friday Deals:

Vexels: 55% off lifetime & annual subscriptions (Nov 23 – Nov 30)

Placeit: 33% off annual subscriptions (Nov 23 – Nov 30)

Sale Samurai: 6 month subscription for $39.99 (coupon code: podinsights, Nov 18 – Nov 28)

Gelato: Gelato+ free shipping on apparel orders over $25 until 12/31/22

Creative Fabrica: All-access annual subscription for $59 (graphics & fonts)

Audio gear in this episode: 
Microphone: JZ V11
Interface: Audiofuse Studio

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I review the process options on Printify for handling Etsy orders for personalized or customized products. Essentially there are two options: submitting all orders manually, or preventing your personalized products from syncing to your Printify account. I discuss both options, including the benefits and drawbacks of each. 

Check out the links below to the website and YouTube channel for the blogpost for this episode as well as the video where I walk through these options. 

Audio gear in this episode: 
Microphone: Rode K2
Interface: Arturia Audiofuse Studio

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In the October 2022 monthly print on demand update, we talk about preparing your Etsy shop for Q4, including how to communicate production and shipping delays to customers, and prepping for running sales & promotions. 

Episode Topics: 

• Etsy Q4 Seller Seminars
• Q4 Prep - Production & shipping delays, cutoff dates, and more
• Q4 Prep - Running sales & promotions
• Q&A - Updating stock status, creating bundle or pack product variants

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources (link in footer)

Audio Gear in this episode:
Microphone: Neumann TLM103
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I discuss the Etsy return policy updates that go into effect on October 31, 2022 and I also discuss my returns and exchanges strategy from a print on demand drop shipping perspective.

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net

Audio Gear in this episode:
Microphone: Electrovoice RE20
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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The monthly update episode is where I will provide an update on print on demand current events including news from the Etsy marketplace, print on demand platform updates and enhancements, and timely advice on trending or seasonal niches. 

For September 2022, I discuss these topics: 

• Etsy Purchase Protection Program Update
• Gelato Plus Price Increase
• CustomCat Digisoft
• Prioritizing Q4 Listings
• Holiday Niche Ideas

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net

Audio Gear in this episode:
Microphone: Rode NTG3
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I provide an introduction to promoting your print on demand business using social media, including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://podinsights.net/promoting-your-business-on-social-media/

Audio gear in this episode: 
Microphone: Shure SM7B
Interface: RME UCX II

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

Thank you for your support!

The monthly update episode is where I will provide an update on print on demand current events including news from the Etsy marketplace, print on demand platform updates and enhancements, and timely advice on trending or seasonal niches. 

For August 2022, I discuss these topics: 

• Etsy Purchase Protection Program
• Etsy Customer Video Reviews
• Etsy Holiday Trend Report
• CustomCat Digisoft
• Kittl Design Tool Testing
• Price Increase & Shipping Strategy for my shop
• Halloween Niches 

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net

Audio gear in this episode: 
Microphone: Rode Broadcaster
Interface: Sound Devices MixPre 6 II

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

Thank you for your support!

This is a new monthly episode where I will provide an update on print on demand current events including news from the Etsy marketplace, print on demand platform updates and enhancements, and timely advice on trending or seasonal niches. 

For July 2022, I discuss these newsworthy topics for sellers: 

• The German packaging regulation and LUCID registry requirement
• Etsy seller app updates
• Etsy purchase protection program
• Printify SVG file support and design editor enhancements
• Gelato Subscription Plan Shipping Benefit (new)
• Back to School Niche Ideas

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I discuss a wide variety of topics related to shipping for your Etsy Print on Demand shop. Everything from developing a shipping pricing strategy to setting up shipping profiles and dealing with shipping issues.

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I discuss the new Gelato Gold account and other paid print on demand subscriptions. We'll talk about the benefits, the pricing, and whether any of them are worth it for your business. 

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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