Make More Money on RedBubble Uploading This Type of Design (Print on Demand)

[@LisaIrby]

Timestamps for the Video 1:20 My Strategy Changed 1:53 Topic That Sold 3:18 Why You Should Create Patterns 4:20 How I Create Patterns 5:40 Tagging Your Patterns 7:45 Pattern Maker

[@TampaTec]

I been subbed for many years and you helped me make money on KZbin, blogs, Amazon. Lisa is a web master. 👍 Always a fan. Forever thank you.

[@SamanthaFl]

Yeah, that happened to me once. The customer actually saw a pattern on my Etsy store and ask if I could put it on a duvet. I sent to her the link to my RB store for a duvet. Although its against Etsy policy to do that but I didn't care because I don't like Etsy (another story). They ended up buying almost $500 worth of products with that pattern. I made over a $100 in royalties from that one order. Its a rare case but it does happen.

[@LisaIrby]

WOOOW! So cool!

[@maakkz]

Congrats!!! May I ask why you don’t like Etsy?

[@HanieBCreations]

I feel ya on etsy. It's CHANGED big time! I have gone back and forth twice, and finally put my shop on vacation and deactivated every singe product while I transition out. The last 5 sales have all been fraudulent.. I sold product, shipped it out, and the customer said they didn't get it. I refunded them, losing product and $$. Etsy did not compensate me for it. Etsy promotes porn, and all kinds of unethical to boost traffic to their site. Bummer!

[@SamanthaFl]

@@maakkz mainly I rather use my time to create good quality designs than constantly answer customer questions. Etsy customers talk a lot. Its a shame because my shop was doing really well. Also, didn't like how the fulfillment companies handle shipping or mistakes on their end.

[@funny2k24]

Woow that's great ! If its's not secret could you tell us what kind of pattern it is ? Maybe floral pattern

[@lupaman100]

I followed you since 2007. Your inspiration changed my life. Thank you Lisa!

[@bestserviceonfiverr8281]

Yes this is so true! I love patterns my first few sales were patterns and even though I get way more shirt and sticker sales it's the patterns that give me the higher commissions per sale

[@pythonjava6228]

I definitely think it's a great idea to make designs that could work for a club. I had a customer buy 7 tote bags and the next day I sold 5 tote bags with the same design. I theorised they would be gifted to members of a club/group.

[@MissMolly3377]

I just found your channel. It is nice to hear that you are self taught, because I am really trying to get into this. I am so happy I found your channel. Maybe, I will learn some new things from watching your videos. I have just 2 other guys I watch, who are very helpful, also. It is overwhelming, just trying to learn some of the different design programs. I don't have the money, YET, to buy anything, but I have Canva, and I just downloaded a program to my iPad, that is a better design program. Thanks for the ideas, for a beginner. ❤️🤗❤️

[@pythonjava6228]

Wow. Congratulations on the sale. I once had a customer buy 15 items but they were stickers. I will definitely be trying this strategy!

[@Meloyadina]

Hey Lisa... that is sooo Awesome!! This week I made my first ever sale on a throw blanket & it was a pattern. (Haven't been uploading so I was really shocked). Great tip on being specific with tags on patterns. This made me feel inspired for when I get back to designing in January. 🙌🏾💛

[@LisaIrby]

That's great, Melanie!! Yes, a lot of people are getting their first sales around this time of year because of the increase in demand of Q4. This is a great time to increase your uploads! Congrats!

[@IceCream-hp7mm]

Oh so interesting, I just started RB and the one thing I've sold is a top with a pattern so I think I'll be doing a few more patterns.

[@quizdimension2]

Repper - the professional version lets you make patterns for commercial use. Makes unique patterns form photos.

[@aritrasur2682]

Hey Lisa amazing video as always! The tag spammer are really getting on my nerves here like its been one whole year! Good news they are doing something about it.

[@Nina_Mo2]

My RB has been focusing on patterns for a while now. I wish they'd add more home decor items as that's my target.

[@LisaIrby]

I hear ya. One good thing about them is that they are always adding products. And they have so many more products available than when I first started … so hopefully they will add more home goods.

[@HanieBCreations]

Hey girl!! I love patterns too! Thanks for sharing this though! I'm doing some creative stuff on RB, and working "secret test accounts" I love your business mindset, and your ability to work these sites. I've always liked RB. I miss the community, and all the contests they used to do. The last two years and world events have really taken a toll on my creative flow girl. Wow! Anyway.. You're looking so fresh and vibrant! 🤗

[@LisaIrby]

Thanks for coming by. Yes, the last two years have been crazy so I understand. Take care! ❤️

[@HanieBCreations]

@@LisaIrby Love ya girl. Have a Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@phyllisedmondson8517]

Hello Lisa you always on time! I started working with patterns it’s a great idea because it’s endless and the details of creating it is so much fun. I make sure no two are the same. Can’t wait till your next video 🤩😘

[@LisaIrby]

They are fun to make!! Thanks for watching. ❤️

[@2strive405]

Phyllis Edmondson what program do you use to make your patterns?

[@Deepbluecat]

Congrats on the big sale Lisa!

[@Simplewisdomwithandrea]

You gave so much value! Thank you so much Lisa!

[@patriciadavella6714]

Thank you Lisa for this great and valuable video! I missed you and wondered what happened to you? I don't know if you ever attempted this but what about making one object (or a couple) and load it onto Redbubble and tiling it on the templates? I hope you make another video again. Thanks again!!

[@LisaIrby]

Yes! I absolutely do this all the time! But I like making swatches in Illustrator as well because sometimes I want to reuse them.

[@sasvalue]

Lisa, I’ve followed you for a while, 2 create a website. I noticed you have evolved into other business extensions. How is everything and Happy New Year 2022! I’m looking to extend my brand into other areas as well. Working with clients is ok but applying internet marketing with self projects can be the same amount of revenue gained and more if persistent.

[@LisaIrby]

Yep!! Diversification is a must!! I just got into KDP on Amazon. It never hurts to expand. Happy New Year!!

[@sasvalue]

Lisa your a rockstar man, I remember you were talking about your friend and s.e.o , I remember. I think social media is very power in itself.

[@surinfarmwest6645]

Good morning Lisa, this popped up in the screen and very interesting as I have been drawing patterns for years and never thought about selling them as I normally create graphic art. Subscribed!

[@LisaIrby]

Sounds like RedBubble will be perfect for you!

[@melisemel996]

Hello Lisa! Thanks for sharing. If you have a design that could also be presented in a pattern format, would you recommend uploading twice, having one upload only with patterns in all products and the other one only with the single design? Thanks!

[@amirloucif]

missed you liza , been awhile , great video lots of insight , thank you

[@CarolUndy]

Krita wrap around mode makes drawing patterns easy.

[@LisaIrby]

Thanks for sharing that. 🙂

[@baslielalene4702]

Thank you Lisa.

[@dzhotmess68]

Thank you.

[@pythonjava6228]

Does three to five words count as too long for tags? My tags are relevant but because of the niche I'm in I often use long tail keywords as tags

[@LisaIrby]

If it's relevant I wouldn't worry about it.

[@joescott906]

You're awesome.

[@RichyRichMusic]

Thanks Boss. After testing with random niches and you open a second niche shop, is it okay to also upload the few designs that sold in the new Shop as you design more for that the new niche? Will you be penalised for uploading your own designs into a new shop?

[@LisaIrby]

It's probably fine, but I wouldn't recommend it. I remember someone saying they believe their TeePublic account got removed for uploading multiple designs from the same account. I realize that's a different site, but they are owned by the same company. So be careful.

[@RichyRichMusic]

@@LisaIrby Thank you

[@kelloh8]

Awesome

[@Mohsinovish]

How can we find niches that fit into the pattern

[@LisaIrby]

I actually use the same niches I sell shirts in. So if you sell a lot of knitting shirts, make a pattern with knitting tools.

[@CynergyDiva]

I tried Canva but it wouldn't allow me to download in png in the free version

[@LisaIrby]

They must’ve changed things because you used to be able to.

[@RichyRichMusic]

Thank you so much.

[@Moodyvirgoarts]

I made only 2 sales last year. Do you pay to advertise?

[@LisaIrby]

Not on RedBubble. RedBubble does the paid advertising for you through Google Ads. But my shop is 4+ years old with lots of sales so that always helps with rankings.

[@achrafadardor8675]

How many designs did you put this month ?

[@LisaIrby]

Only one believe it or not. I've been uploading more to Amazon. Normally I upload about 5-10 per month. I focus on quality not quantity. This particular account only has about 50 designs.

[@achrafadardor8675]

@@LisaIrby i need an account Amazon please help me 🥺

[@LisaIrby]

@Tomato Anywhere between 300 and $1000 on my best niche account but this test account doesn’t earn as regularly. It usually sells stickers mostly. Like I said it’s a test account to find niches and has only had maybe 200 sales in 2 years. I hardly upload to this one much. My biggest niche account gets sales daily (uploaded 400 designs in 4 years). Not this one though. Don’t get caught up on the numbers though because it varies greatly person to person. That’s why I don’t typically reveal how many designs I have uploaded and earnings because most of your money usually comes from the same designs. People always want to estimate what to expect based off my numbers and you can’t. I know someone with 1500 designs and makes hardly nothing. It’s all in the niche, timing and designs. Another lady I know has 100 designs and makes $250 per month but from one design. I had a $950 month from one account in July and 80% of sales came from one design that I’m assuming Redbubble promoted in their emails. The stats are always sooooo different due to timing, niche, design, etc. But I believe you should make niche accounts where all designs target a single audience. Most people don’t do that. I make the most from those accounts.

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