Top 10 T-Shirt Design Mistakes To Avoid

[@GregGottfried]

I hope this video is helpful! Here are the links mentioned & Table of Contents: Copyright-Free Design Software: bit.ly/Placeit-save-15 Merch Informer: bit.ly/merch-informer [20% Coupon: Greg20] Full Print On Demand Tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5m5YmRvbtyBZs0 Table of Contents: 0:00 Introduction 0:24 Overly Complex Designs 1:33 Too Many Colors 2:07 Using Copyrighted Graphics 3:13 Using Trademarked Phrases 4:55 Ignoring Target Audience Preferences 6:48 Bad Design Placement 7:33 Copycat Designs 8:10 Buying Design Packs 9:19 Artificial Intelligence Designs 10:10 Only Making One Design 10:54 Free Print On Demand Tutorial

[@PROMEDIA360]

that's very kind, thank you

[@lesleyyoung4913]

Greg...you're my favorite. Thanks so much for being ACTUALLY helpful in every single video.

[@GregGottfried]

I appreciate that! As always, if you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@kathleenbyrne8405]

Hi Greg! I can’t thank you enough for all of your POD videos. I just got started about a week ago. Do you remember how long it took to make your first sale? I have 30 designs so far, on Red and Tee, and I hope to add 10-15 each week. Next stop…my Amazon MOD application. 😊

[@ruthlukang]

Thank you for all your informative videos :) Question 1 - Any tips on how to prevent other people or AI copying/stealing your designs? Can you make a video for that? Question 2 - Do you hold onto the designs and wait till you have 20-40 designs before uploading them?

[@superbvajhuvina]

Wow, this was super helpful! I’ve definitely made a few of these mistakes in the past, but your tips will help me avoid them moving forward. Thanks for breaking it all down so clearly.

[@Brightenyourfuture-t8n]

Great video and I was just thinking yesterday I was putting to much time in making designs because I enjoy it to but this is great to hear.Thanks Greg

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks! I did the same for many years, it’s fun when you enjoy it. As far as business advice, you’re definitely right: speed while retaining quality is the name of the game. I’ve got a good video I’m putting together to help in this department too 👍

[@Brightenyourfuture-t8n]

@@GregGottfried Thanks Greg it was really helpful.

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

The thing about Canva is that you are allowed to use the design images, even if they are copyrighted, as long as you combine it with other things. I don't know about templates, since I don't use those, but the individual images are allowed so long as you don't just slap one image on the page and call it good.

[@kstylo27]

Did you find writing in Cavan's site this information? Cause I didn't find it

[@DannyArmijo]

Love your videos Greg! Do you do personal coaching?

[@pdub8301]

What about fonts? They have their own “standard and commercial” licensing restrictions. I thought this should’ve been mentioned as well.

[@GregGottfried]

Yes absolutely! Some graphic tools have all commercial usage fonts, while others have standard/personal use, or copyrighted, fonts.

[@BCX-THPF]

Awesome job Greg.

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you. As always, if you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@SpooningwithLuna]

Great video Greg! When creating designs on amazon merch on demand is there a need to create a line of © Copyright 2024 at the bottom of the design? I f you have a website are you allowed to print that address on the bottom of your design on amazon?

[@larygharib6427]

Thank you this what I am waiting for canva

[@NaturesExpressions]

❤❤...I have a beautiful garden and stunning photos for T shirts ... hoping to use them. My back garden is like mini jungle....again nice photos

[@haticerahn8990]

You’re videos are always helpful and we appreciate you! Can you please please make a video about how to submit a resale tax exemption certificate thru Printify. I search about that and couldn’t find a single video showing how to do it and difference between SSTGB and MTC. That will be a huge help with new starters. Thanks in advance.

[@AfolayanAmosOluwasanmi]

Are you having any issues with your printify?

[@godspeedforevertv]

This is good work by you sir with this information as always. TY

[@GregGottfried]

Much appreciated. If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@godspeedforevertv]

@@GregGottfried I actually do have a question good sir and hopefully this is a simple one but once you've completed your design, would you recommend adding the same design to multiple platforms (etsy, teepublic, merch by amazon, etc.) or should you keep the designs to designated platforms without mixing them up?

[@GregGottfried]

@@godspeedforevertv Great question! Yes I absolutely recommend uploading them to multiple platforms. You own the rights to them so I’d maximize your exposure 👍

[@godspeedforevertv]

@@GregGottfried nice. I thought so. Thank you again for the intel sir 🙏

[@sinceresmiles7371]

Hi Gregg, I just saw your 2024 tutorial, it was amazing. Thank you so much for your time, advice, and generosity in sharing your knowledge. I have a question about ensuring the original text I right is protected. If I have a good phrase/text idea I am worried about being copied, should I first get it copyrighted/trademarked, or does posting it alone give me any protection? I live in canada. Thank you again so much for your advice:)

[@obession3able]

💯💯Thanks Greg!!! 👍👍👍

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks 🙌 Hope all is well!

[@Gangsta8608]

Good, I will use in my next design

[@GregGottfried]

Nice! If you run into any other design questions just let me know👍

[@Gangsta8608]

@@GregGottfried yes, I will

[@meggpro]

Thanks Greg

[@GregGottfried]

No worries! Thank you, and if you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@CritterCuties-s3z]

Great tips, thank you :) Are the AI text apps in Canva ok for commercial use?

[@pravinyadav7301]

This was super helpful, thanks!

[@GregGottfried]

Glad it was helpful! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@greywolf4784]

another great video. thanks, greg.🙌🙌

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks again!

[@MissLedZeppy]

Thank you for pronouncing niche the right way ;)

[@GregGottfried]

🙌

[@agl5132]

Different countries pronounce things differently. Tomato, herb, vitamin etc. Canada, UK and USA are all heavily English speaking yet we all have our own pronunciations. I'm not saying some words don't sound strange to be but I take into consideration my way is not 💯

[@9600patti]

Appreciate the guidance!

[@GregGottfried]

Happy to help! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@jhambii94]

Bro i really admire your work, i want to do it to but, i have my designs drawn by hands on paper how can i put it up there..?

[@hendrywd9127]

Is it ok if we didn't use the template from canva but like using the graphics from the graphics library to make our design and use it for the pod ? Will it get a copyright ?

[@GregGottfried]

Great question. Unfortunately the graphics in the library are not all copyright-free so it’s risky to use for POD

[@KholisAja-o6n]

What is apk bro ? Where are you sell, that is amazing

[@PROMEDIA360]

Hi Greg, Excellent videos! following up with you to see if you're still offering the coupon code for place it? Thanks, A newbie .. 🤪

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks! Yes it’s still active 👍 The discount is automatically applied when you use the link that’s in the description of the video. If you run into any questions just let me know!

[@Abdullah-oe5nj]

Thank you .

[@GregGottfried]

You are welcome! 🙏

[@JeremyWathen-c9m]

I thought you could use Canva graphics, you just can’t use one graphic by itself. So either you have to add words or multiple graphics and make it your own. Is that correct?

[@ZokRelief]

I am starting Shopify print on demand using printify, Any tips?

[@GregGottfried]

I would recommend just being aware of active vs passive print on demand. The main thing is using printify you will have to do your own advertising to bring buyers. Here's a good video explaining this in more detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGOal5uuf5yVZ5I Hope that helps and I'm here if you run into any questions!

[@syedzamirhussainnaqvi2035]

V useful tips, Sir. Weldone

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you!

[@susantopeng2583]

Hello Greg, i just wonder if POD is your main business ?

[@GregGottfried]

Great question! I was able to create several other streams of income over the years so I don't rely solely on POD as my main business. This allows me to share the really valuable bits of info about the business that most sellers don't want to 'give away'. Hope that makes sense and helps answer your question! As always, if you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@michaelsanislo3345]

I see a lot of shirts where the png of the graphic used doesn't have a transparent background.

[@GregGottfried]

I agree! That’s another overlooked mistake to be added to the list

[@Fredsta4christ]

why is Kittl not on the top of your list for copyright-free design software?

[@kanikajaiswal6097]

Hey greg I am trying to make seller account on Spreadshirt for 2 days but as I try to sign up it is showing error 405 not allowed. Can you please tell me what should I do now ?

[@justynaj2905]

What about Canva? is it copy free

[@ZokRelief]

First ❤

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks 🙌

[@vrajgoel7930]

All in all you cannot do anything and can’t even start your POD unless you start designing on your own.

[@قناةالنورللإنتاجالدعوي]

🥰🥰🥰

[@GregGottfried]

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[@ugarit5]

Putting the design too low is such a common mistake,even in fashion store clothing brands

[@GregGottfried]

Agreed!

[@HandyMann243]

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[@GregGottfried]

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[@ai.cutie33]

Hello Greg do you have an instagram account??

[@GregGottfried]

@greggottfried_coach is my only IG account but I do not actively post on it