Why I Stopped Recommending Printify & Stopped Making Kittl Tutorials

[@Printify]

Hey Mey, This nightmare experience you’ve been through is clearly not acceptable. We were grimacing when we heard it. It doesn’t matter how many millions of orders we get right, every single one matters, whatever country it’s in. Our senior team is investigating all the issues, and we’ll be in touch to put it right. Thank you for the update, and we promise to do better.

[@MeyTribe]

Well, As I mentioned in the video - ALL of my orders disappeared from my dashboard Still got the invoices for them on the dashboard, but not the orders. I was also told on that someone would get back to me… they never did. And every single time I eventually was at a loss with support - no one cared from printify. And I’ve also mentioned this to over 4 printify affiliate managers along the past few years - they also didn’t seem to mind. So what does it help when after 3 years the marketing team cares?

[@Printify]

@@MeyTribe Hi Mey, We watched the whole video and we hear you. We realize we’re really late to sorting this out. All we can say is that we really believe in putting it right. The team is working on getting you orders with your designs and other samples as best we can. We’re also looking into each of the issues you mentioned to work out what went wrong.

[@MeyTribe]

@@Printify I feel like you're missing the point here (much like your recent customer support email that explained to me that I can't get a refund on orders made 2 years ago, even though I never requested one and it was never the topic of my support ticket). Your team cannot work on getting me my orders- I haven't placed any order in over a year. And I am sorry, but given the fact that, again, as recent as 2 hours ago, a support rep from printify replied to my support ticket with something that has nothing to do with what I said- I srsly doubt that. I get where you're coming from, as the marketing team, but you support team is still making a mess.

[@TheCaptainCanada]

Y’all only react and apologize when someone with a big following complains 😒

[@kaleylein2316]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve had more issues with orders from Printify than I haven’t. They truly don’t care. “Oh we’re looking into this, we’re so sorry, blah blah.” The print quality is 9/10 times awful and doesn’t look even close to how it should. They had to refund almost 40 orders because they couldn’t get two very basic shades of color correct. They also have lost numerous orders and orders once shipped continuously sit for days before any movement. I’ve had customers who order things well in advance for a special occasion not receive it in time. I couldn’t be more disappointed. They’ve negatively affected my business and have caused a lot of stress for me. SwiftPOD specifically is absolutely horrible. As soon as I find a new print partner, I’ll never use them again and will never recommend.

[@kle1701]

Your transparency is always so refreshing. I find often that I get this little feeling in my heart when checking out different companies and can never make the plunge to use them. Kittl and Printify were on that list of, “No thank you!” So, it is interesting to hear your experience with them. Thanks for the vid.

[@mypackedlyfe]

Me too!

[@Illustrat_E]

As someone looking into print on demand services, I really appreciate you sharing your honest experiences. Thanks!

[@MeyTribe]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@AngieEdwards-ms5zc]

I enjoy your videos, Mey because it feels like you're talking directly to me, and we're having a conversation. I trust your opinion more than the majority of KZbinrs out there. I like your honesty and that you're not mean and putting people and companies down. Don't let the haters get to you.

[@expressivedezien]

@Mey Aroyo BEST statement Ever, "I'm not employed by anyone, I pay my own bills. I'm employed by Me." The BEST thing you said. EVERY Morning when you look yourself in the mirror you should remind yourself of this. I LOVE that you refuse to bend or break your integrity and morals. THANK YOU! Just as a side note I have had similar issues with Printify. I have had their products for almost two years and nothing but crickets. I found out this week that when my customers go to purchase the order doesn't go through and its not on my side its on the providers side. And you are right its a shame because they have great products but I'm going to drop them as well. I will be reaching out to support this week and we shall see what the result is. Again, THANK YOU for holding fast to your integrity and morals. 💖

[@sharonalicea7998]

The problem Printify keeps “forgetting” is that we can get a bad review on Etsy due to their mistakes.

[@soulfulsunflower4328]

I actually find it refreshing that you're not just another Printify YT "Guru". I've had my own experiences with that company, not just their print partners, but Printify themselves, that make me not trust them as they seem to have shady business practices. I also hold less value in what the Printify gurus say about Printify as it all seems to have a bias (and Printify pretty much has all the POD gurus in their pocket). I appreciate you keeping your integrity and staying honest with us 💛

[@galaxia4709]

May I ask if you have experience with the print quality of the color magenta or bright pink on mugs by District Photo? When I click on the "realistic" option of the preview, not only does bright pink become a different color, purple, but a very ugly purple at that

[@soulfulsunflower4328]

@@galaxia4709 no I'm sorry, my experience is mainly around AOP apparel I haven't sampled any mugs yet and I also stick to earth tone colors as they fit my niche. However, Printify has a pretty active and large fb group called 'Printify Rockstars' that I'm sure you'll be able to get helpful answers on that in.

[@tribzman3977]

it nauseates me to deaht when people use the term "Gurus" puke.... Any of these YT "people' are anything but. A title/label such as that should be NOWHERE near any of the POD YTers!!!

[@soulfulsunflower4328]

@@tribzman3977 I'm with ya on that. That's why I used the "quotations" - it's not a good title. Any of them that I respect I'll call a "coach" instead. Mey is a bit different tho. She's more like watching a friend who's relatable and straight up with ya.

[@tribzman3977]

I fully understand and agree with you on all fronts. It's a profound insult to the REAL 'Gurus' out there who help people improve people's lives, and who are extensively educated and trained in their respective field. @@soulfulsunflower4328

[@michelleannabel2302]

I've just made my decision without any hustle. Those are the same questions I've been asking myself between Printify and Printful i finally got my answer organically. thank you for your honesty and transparency

[@MeyTribe]

Happy to have helped ! BTW, there are LOADS of Printful product reviews here on the channel, so feel free to browse them around, not just for quality assurance, but also to see what type of item you'd wanna use (for example their hoodies variety in real life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYe7m4GDYtB5aa8

[@Meloyadina]

I'm thankful you made this video. Absolutely 2024 is the year to be 100% authentic and remove things that add stress to your life. I've had the same experience with Printify never delivering a mouse pad I designed, contacting CC twice, and then giving up, As you said a personal experience has to carry more weight in all of our choices, and not that you need anyone's understanding, but I totally get why you gave up your affiliating Kittl, that was too much frustration. I find that I need the platform because I don't have skills like Procreate etc. so it's beneficial for me. Have a great rest of the day, by the way if people actually watch the video there is no need for nasty comments, you did not bad-mouth anything, just shared your experience. But it's the internet, where being nasty is the new normal

[@miinfl7143]

PlaceIt + a few basic Photoshop skills will make up for Kittl very nicely. There's a great free Photoshop course here on KZbin.

[@talisman006]

Dear Mey, your honesty is something I never come across in any other channel, on KZbin or outside of it. I normally don't even start long videos and look somewhere else for a bottom line, and with you on most times I find myself listening all the way. Appreciate all the value you give. You're really something else.

[@andreamichelle7470]

Thank you for being so transparent in a respectful way. I like to be aware of the values and morals behind the brand. Thank you and I hope you’re doing well. 💜

[@annavannoni]

Mey honesty pays & I'm glad you've done what's best for you! Thanks for the insights! Can't wait for your next video!

[@PeterStawicki]

Thank you for letting us know. I appreciate your transparency and I really feel like its the small things that matter. We are in the internet age but people are still the most important element. As for the obvious belief issues, I have walked away from multiple companies since the attacks and I will not be going back. Wishing you only the best and look forward to so much of what you do.

[@nananym504]

Hi Mey! I'm so sorry you had negative experience with Kittl. Your channel is my go to for information on the various platforms out there because I get the most value from your content. Eventhough I plan to continue using Kittl, I really appreciate you sharing your experience with them and other POD sites. You truly inspire me!

[@MeyTribe]

I didn't make this video to get people to stop using Kittl (or Printify, for that matter)... I personally will never use Printify, and I won't make videos on Kittl- even though i still think they are a great design app .

[@nananym504]

Yeah, I know. That's one of the reasons I enjoy watching your videos. You always give your honest opinion and insights without bashing anyone. You are fair and I find it very refreshing.@@MeyTribe

[@sharonalicea7998]

Mey, thank you so much for your honesty. I’m in the process of designing my first shirts and deciding who to use as my POD provider. I will explore your channel to check out your recommendations. Thanks for this insightful video.

[@VanessaBentley]

Thank you for your openness with regard to these companies and all the other difficult matters that you have had to deal with in the last year. It can't be easy.

[@AuroraGenX]

I am so sorry to hear that you went through such abuse. I have watched you off and on over the last year and you are clearly a valuable well of knowledge. I learned a lot from you about what not to do with POD. Really sorry to hear this about Printify and so fed up with people getting jobs but then do not do them while hard working people seem to just get used. Just wanted to send a hug and send a message of thanks.

[@SalunyaKayell]

I went into printify yesterday to look at old test product orders and found they had gone from the dashboard also. Not happy. Thank you once again for your honesty. ❤

[@TomGarnerKC]

I just found your channel and I totally get where you're at. I truly appreciate you didn't start bashing anyone but just shared your experiences. Man or woman, you have every right to feel the way you do after your experiences with these two companies. So thumbs up from me.

[@totalclutter]

Life is too short to work with companies that don’t bring joy. Especially when there are so many others that are a delight to forge relationships with. Thrilled to hear about your Hostinger and CF experiences.

[@NatachaKemp]

Thank you, Mey, for your honesty and transparency. I’m glad you’re standing up for yourself and saying enough is enough. Be blessed and I look forward to your future videos, especially on Procreate. Shalom! ❤💐

[@wenkatdesigns]

I'm in the U.S. and stopped using Printify bc I ran into similar issues with failed delivery. I also had problems with them suddenly increasing shipping costs in the middle of the November/December rush a couple years ago in addition to claiming they suddenly couldn't deliver to various places in the U.S. I've never had those issues with Printful. Anyway, thank you for making this video!

[@eyegardentx]

just got back into designing. so far ive been using kittle from your previous videos. Thank you for your transparency and your content.

[@MeyTribe]

If you like using them- keep on using them! They have a really good app for designing, and I am keeping the videos I have made about them in the past :)

[@barbarag7831]

Thank you so much for your honesty. I really loved this entire video. I don't know when companies are going to realize that a customer support team can make or break them. The ONLY way that we will ever know the extent of these issues, is because you report them. So, I very much appreciate your integrity and your reporting what has really happened. When companies don't properly train their customer support people, or don't teach them the importance of keeping their customers happy, they are doomed to fail in one way or the other.

[@dabadabadoo-p1u]

Thank you for your transparency! I have f I seem to be going through an order drowt at present but I replay yourr videos and they give me the strength to carry on I learned a lot. Keep up the great work! More power to you and your future Reply

[@lclark122]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and keeping us updated! I like how you tell us if we haven't had problems or want to use them to go ahead. In any upcoming videos I do hope you mention, " I used to use this feature in Kittle, here is how to do the same thing in this software. I really would've that because you really had unique designs using little that I don't see much on the platform much. One thing was like stretching and customizing the font. I cannot remember what you call that. I don't think Canva does that unless it is one of these new features. I really loved that though. Thanks Mey for all your info and training!

[@DemonicKiddo]

I just stumbled upon this video ! Based on what’s I’ve been doing lately for my brand ! I appreciate you for this video ! I actually had a little messed up with 1 of my test orders. I’m the type of person to test out before I offer to my customers ! And yeah I agree building relationships is a must for sure !

[@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919]

The quality of customer service has tanked over the past few decades. I'm in my 50s and I remember when supply chains worked well and people genuinely wanted to help other people. All of that has waned severely, so what you experienced is not at all surprising to me. Anyway, I listened to your whole video and now am going to subscribe because you have integrity and that is extremely important to me. I have done art my entire life and want to make a living with it, but have not been able to figure out yet how the online art world works. I hope to find those answers. I'm tired of video after video not giving the full or accurate picture of what to do. They leave me with more questions than answers and I'm willing to bet I'm not the only one who experiences this.

[@TheMasterofWords]

True. Especially since Covid. There seems to have been a mass brain drain.

[@mixedandmashed]

You have to do what's best for you. I'm glad you shared your experience. My personal experience with printify was not good. I spent some time seeing if others were having issues and found several reddits that convinced me that they were not the company for me. Seems like everyone on YT was touting their praises but it's hard to know who is being honest or who is just getting paid to say nice things. I started out on Kittl when they were brand new and I made a few designs there, but I kept finding myself going back to just creating in Adobe instead. I used them occasionally until they became a paid subscription and didn't feel like it was worth it the price. I think the kicker for me was that I had emailed their customer service to ask if my "free" designs would still be available as is (ie, could be exported without the background, correct size, etc) when they went to a paid version and was told yes. As soon as they went to a paid version, those few designs I had in the were now only available in a a much smaller size & lower resolution and were essentially worthless like that.

[@wolfdnim]

Curious to know why you kept moving to Adobe? What did you miss in Kittl?

[@mro1384]

Created accounts for Printifly and Kittl recently and stumbled on Mey. Will not support any business that does not take care of their customers or affiliates. Mey was treated like a number at Kittle, and not even a reply below. But at least Printifly responded. Kittl looked so good too and was ready to purchase, But not now. Their sales people are selfish.

[@h3-d]

First, as I'm new to this channel, let me say I am very sorry for the losses that you have had to endure. I'm wishing you all the best and strength of heart as you continue moving forward through life. Second, thank you for sharing your experiences. There is absolutely no reason to continue working with groups that will not support you. Wether or not other folks have the same issues or not, I would not work with a company that works in that way. Wishing you the best in your business endeavors. I have not been able yet to watch many of your videos, but the ones I have seen have been very helpful and informative. Thank you for the work you do! (^_^)

[@knmonlinemedia]

Thank you for your transparency! I have followed your channel for a while and learned a lot. Keep up the great work!

[@MeyTribe]

I appreciate that comment, truly

[@ExposedRoot]

Thanks for the transparency. I was looking at both platforms and was leaning towards printer 5 but this makes a huge difference and perhaps printful is the way to go for now. What sucks for me is I'm a former screen print shop owner I'm the amount of money is print on demand companies are taking this unreal. In any case again thanks for your honesty.

[@TiffanyAliano]

This is my first time on your channel and I have already watched several of your videos today. I just wanted to say, that I really appreciate your sincerity and candor. I am so sorry you were treated like you were, that wasn't right at all. It has been very inspiring listening to you stand up for yourself and I wanted to say, thank you. I appreciate your content and overall honesty. Wishing you lots of happiness and prosperity.

[@maheshdeshpande8632]

I like your honesty and straightforward attitude. Keep up the good work...... 👍 👍

[@MeyTribe]

I appreciate that! :)

[@susanthomas3607]

Thank you for this insightful and respectful commentary. I have not selected a print on demand company to work with yet and I live in the United States. I was leaning towards Printful because my research showed that there were less customer service problems compared to Printify, even though it is more expensive to use them. I plan to check out your other videos to learn more about this process. Personally, I have not been the same since October 7. What happened there was worse than the Holocaust. There’s just too much hatred in the world.

[@arteverywhere1286]

I love your honesty & transparency. The way you tell it like it is and how you feel makes me think of a saying by Rebbetzin Dena Weinberg "There are no problems, only opportunities for growth." Thank you for sharing this video. 🙂

[@marmaladoe]

Thanks again Mey for a very open an honest commentary. You simply told us about your experiences without throwing anyone under the bus and without discouraging anyone from using those platforms if they are working well for their needs. If it weren't for you I wouldn't know that some of the really positive product reviews I see have more to do with contractual obligations rather than product quality. Yikes!! You are probably the KZbinr with the most integrity on the whole platform. Folks, if you want the 'straight up' on things, follow Mey. ❤

[@Orbit42]

I am sorry for some of the experiences that you had, and especially that you have to deal with mean, hateful comments. That was the hardest part for me to watch, and clearly hard for you to share. I hope other than that, that you are doing better. You are a wonderful person. I am also glad that you have had years of good experience with Hostinger, my one and only experience with them was not good, but from that, I went to Wix and really like them. I wish you well always.

[@GARTEN-SCHNACK]

Mey, it's good that you make that honest report with your experience of these 2 companies. We all know that 99 percent of all these reviews and comments about Kittly and Printify are extremely positive. Why? Because the guys all get their AFFILIATE commission from these companies. So its always good to hear different opinions. Greetings from Germany, Hartmut 😎

[@margievanhandel259]

Your Opinion. Your Channel. Your Right... ❤

[@FayDouglas-hz5xs]

Hey Mey, thank you for your share completely opened me up about my intention on signing up with kittl. Or not I hope you manage to get your money back from the printify 💟🎉💟

[@kitkitagency]

You have all my support and i love the fact you are honest !

[@MeyTribe]

Thanks love

[@tmatti79]

Thanks for the honest video, Mey. I really appreciate it.

[@serendipidy]

what I love about Bulgaria is the people. They are so friendly. I experienced that over here as well. Regarding POD. I compared Printful and Printify and like Printful. Regarding Kittl - I never really got into it. I had a play around with it but it didn't click.

[@TheMsDredd]

Hey Mey, hope you're taking care of yourself physically and emotionally, it's been a lot. Love your content and thanks for the honesty. It wasn't shade, it was information I appreciate knowing. Stay awesome Mey!

[@bettyf.87]

OMG ! I have had the same experience 😥I'm using Printify as I am an Etsy seller. I'm from Greece. So, last summer a friend of mine ordered a t-shirt from my shop. The item never arrived 😠and I thougth that I did something wrong as a new seller. Until today, I don't know what happened - Thank you so much for sharing this 👃

[@mindfultrine]

I’ve purchased a few things from Printify and thankfully I’ve received all of them. I love my micro suede yoga mat, but the shipping price is so high for them that it makes me hesitant to sell them. The coffee mug and journal weren’t bad and the sports bra well, that didn’t fit or look anything like the picture supplied. All in all I’ve had okay success with products ordered from them but I have heard others having similar issues to yours. I never switched to Kittl - I found it extremely confusing and at the time and even now I don’t have the desire to learn a new program. Thank you for taking the time to explain your experience. I appreciate it.

[@deborah1567]

I totally understand! I love your videos. Honesty is so refreshing!❤

[@MeyTribe]

Thank you so much :)

[@babyhughie974]

I see how there are people or customers who don't care how they are treated as if it's a privilege to use the app. It should be the other way around they make tons of money to be able to handle situations with enough staff for resolution. I'm getting tired of these apps any app system for any purpose. They want the computer to do all the work so no human has to be present. Thank you for your honest review.

[@MissMolly3377]

Kittl is okay, but I don’t think it’s all that, like everyone makes it out to be. I prefer Canva and photoshop, and Inkscape, and Figma. I thought their Christmas sale was ridiculous, and I couldn’t believe how dishonest it was. Since that, I refuse to use them. Now, all of a sudden, they are giving some people coupon codes for 50% off a subscription, but I don’t know for how long, because no one seems to tell you if it’s for a month, two months, etc. I have really started to see which people, on this platform, are trustworthy and which ones are not. Most of the people just want you to click on their affiliate links or buy their over priced courses, which I have seen mostly complaints about. I have always felt that you were honest and enjoy what you do and want to share that. Most people are only doing this, because they want people to click their affiliate link. It’s sad that people can’t voice their OPINION on anything, anymore, without being criticized. I wish printful would get more pet products because I would use them more. I have found some other places with pet products, however, I am worried about using them, because they don’t have many reviews. 😬

[@BethThigith]

Thank you for the video. I’ve always wondered why so many affiliates use Printify. I’m so happy that you’re able to stand your ground. Just one question do you have any opinions about Contrado or Gelato? Thank you for your time.

[@skyefoster5936]

Thank you for another authentic and down-to-earth video! Personally, I was never impressed by Kittl. Probably because I prefer to illustrate my own art in Procreate. I have had positive experiences with Printify in the USA with both products and customer service.

[@altheawright5431]

I get it. Thanks for being so strong. Interested in all you future content. Wishing you the best.

[@MeyTribe]

I appreciate that :) And yeah, excited for the content to come :)

[@jcbusch8616]

Well now I feel like an idiot! Please ignore my previous question! I am a Kittl newbie, and stupidly paid full price for their annual PRO subscription. Now, (less than 2 months later) I'm trying to get a refund from them due to their misleading promises, customer service ai chat response time (24 hours is TOO long!), and inability to print a sheet of 4"x2" labels. (which was the only reason I even tried their program). I'm sorry to hear about your experience with them, but it does not suprise me, after the responses they've given me. Best to you! JC

[@MeyTribe]

I think you can still try and use them, I commented on your previous comment, to try using a grid on a pre-determined size. I am sorry you're not getting the customer support you were looking for... Honestly? Haven't spoken to them in months, so I can't really help. I still think their tool can be well used and is cool (even though i saw they added artboards now which deleted having a background, so that's weird...)

[@amrisk]

I appreciate how honest you are. Thank you for sharing all this. Not many people don't have the courage to be so candid about brands they are aligned with. What would you recommend for first- time content creators in place of canva and kittl?

[@dianaeden6607]

Mey, I’m so sorry to learn you were treated so poorly by Kittl. After watching this, I immediately cancelled my subscription. They should absolutely be ashamed and their employees should not be allowed to treat people in such a way. Thank you for sharing your experience. Best wishes for a fantastic 2024 for you, dear.

[@staling06]

Great Video and a good insight into what happens behind the scenes. We have got Sublimation printers, Vinyl cutters, outsource Eco-Solvent, DTF prints etc and from our perspective Printify is a flawed business model, and a good way to lose control and customers. Kittl on the other hand from an end-user perspective is a good time-saving tool for inspiration and prototyping designs, and the new features list has expanded rapidly, with the AI tools being very useful and interesting.

[@MeyTribe]

I think it's awesome that you're printing at home, I used to live with a family that had some of these printers and it was so much fun!! and yeah- Kittl is an awesome design app, I think that they are an amazing tool... like I mentioned- the video is why I don't recommend Printify and why I stopped make Kittl tutorials (not why I don't think people should use Kittl) I haven't seen some of their latest improvements, but I heard they have gotten better, and if they do the trick for you and worth your money- all the better for you :)

[@TheMasterofWords]

Useful and informative. Thanks for making content that matters.

[@MeyTribe]

Glad you think so :)

[@melodyeatmelodyesmarketing2810]

I looked into Kittl around the Black Friday holiday after viewing one of your kittl videos. I saw the 50% off to join and decided to go for it. But then the price wasn't right, so I contacted Kittl. I was told pretty much the same thing that you just mentioned in this video, but it was confusing and it also seemed dishonest. It turned me off and I decided to keep my money instead.

[@ashleecourtright1922]

The company's website straight up gave u a seizure: Sue them! On top of it they had NO sympathy for what they put u thru AND recommended u try again! They should have been bending over backwards and offering to wipe ur ass for such a huge liability. As a former customer service representative, don't even get me started on the level (or severe lack there of) customer service that is deemed acceptable these days.

[@AdaleCreates-oj1mw]

I have such mixed feelings about Printify. I have been using them for about a year, and they have always been responsive to me and help with issues. So I thought I would join in more with their community. The more I dug in though... they feature certain people as their 'rockstars' and these people give advice on their channel. After further digging, these 'rockstars' are the ones encouraging people to flood platforms with thousands of garbage products to make $20,000 a month. One of them actually has tutorials on her YT channel on how to copy best selling products and designs. TUTORIALS!!!!! I actually feel a little dirty associating myself with Printify, even though the company has been good to me personally. I like that Fourthwall is Printful instead, even though I haven't done my digging around on them yet. You do you! Mey, you need to make decisions that allow you to sleep at night... with a clear conscience. Ignore the haters ✌️

[@MissMolly3377]

They’re connected with a quite a few of those gurus who tell you to basically steal best selling designs. I am so glad I am not the only one seeing that. SMH

[@SignificantWines]

i started making a range of organic cotton t shirts with printful and the amount of times the colours were sold out and the sizes pretty much had my available items was less than half of what it should be... then tried other t shirts and overall t shirts jus seemed like such a hit or miss that it would just destroy a shops ratings...... so had no interest in committing time and money to it as too much out of my control... The Printful Fine matte paper for art then seemed like a consistent product...but the printify option won but only because of the 1 supplier. So printify with the correct supplier should be far better than interacting with others... but we see ;)) Good luck with your next step. Worth going straight to certain suppliers if big enough to not bother with printify..

[@borapobangpo]

Which specific supplier in Printify if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

[@m2mdohkun]

I had that coupon moment with kittl, and wondered why I cannot use it. It's for first timers only. Damn. With Printify, I've heard horror stories but recently this couple months some youtubers promotes them a lot. At this time of writing, I remember only youtuber Michael van der Voort says he's only sticks to Printful. Too bad I never had a chance selling with Printify, but yeah, this definitely makes me remember another printify horror story. Thank you for the video. I need to test on my own if I want to use printify or not.

[@mmirafuentess1990]

Mey, I applaud you for your honesty and being down to earth. I am your new subscriber. I hope your chanel will grow exponentially. I dislike Kittl and cut my subscription with them, waste of $15. Have a fab weekend.

[@TruthwillsetUfree1]

I started print on demand just a couple months ago with Printify and Etsy I have only about 20 orders and already have issues with shipping on 2. As a new seller on Etsy I only have 1 review and I’m terrified that i will receive negative reviews because if these 2 shipping nightmares and they will bring down my shop to a 1 or 2 stars.🤦🏻‍♀️ The orders are all local to the USA.

[@heatherm2428]

I appreciate that you are not creating Kittl or Printify videos. I am so sick of hearing about these two companies since all the POD KZbin channels cover them.

[@MeyTribe]

I think that for many people this works, they like to design with kittl and get good service from Printify (as mentioned, this is my experience, and with kittl - not making anymore videos on them is purely based on my latest interactions with them as a content creator), but I feel ya. I am seeing TOO MANY of these Etsy-Printify-Kittl videos mostly titled with absurd monthly $$$$ income, and always saying that this system is easy, without actually explaining the reality or the steps needed.

[@MeyTribe]

BTW, super funny, I was finalizing the comment to you when this video was on my sidebar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZSUf2icqLqsqJI Very specific figure per month, cause yeah, everyone on Etsy has such an easy time making 6k a month LOL

[@heatherm2428]

@@MeyTribe agreed! Outrageous, unfounded income claims consume the thumbnail images. I wish education was the motivation and money and clicks were secondary. I believe that when we behave ethically and responsibly our souls stay intact and money follows. It is refreshing to watch a channel that aligns with my beliefs.

[@MeyTribe]

@@heatherm2428 I think I spoke about this in the video I made before this one, being 7 years with POD... that i had people telling me that my thumbnails were wrong as they don't contain these numbers on them LOL I also know that there are companies that tell the KZbinr what to write on the title , I was "exposing" that in a video a while ago, with a lot of lies, and even showing how youtubers can fake income reports that are "live" in case you haven't seen it, I've been told it's eye-opening LOL >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4GymGZ-Z56Hg9k

[@jharper74]

There is nothing wrong with your decisions. You are human. This is your channel, and your right as a creator.

[@philwilliamswilliams1983]

My god .your soo right .i have used prinify a few times and yes they are a bit more expensive , but the delivery appears longer than normal which is stupid.

[@belindahawkins4615]

Thanks for sharing this, always listen to your heart and intuition, if it doesnt feel right then avoid it. Im sickened to hear that race/ethnicity is even brought up in comments and those who do that are to be pitied that they are so narrow minded. Keep doing what you are doing, I love your content and am following your journey with love :)

[@michellecampbell5507]

someone mentioned a video you did on Etsy and their Super Bowl Commercial, I want to watch but I cant find it and I watch all your vids :)

[@MeyTribe]

It’s one of the latest - print on demand news February

[@GagaLeslie]

I feel the same. Not only are Printify's prices too high, there is no room left for anyone just starting. The "subscription" should be a nominal cost because it takes months to get POD off the ground. The mockups leave alot to be desired and the image sizes won't work for Etsy, so they have to be resized. The models are unattractive so we are forced to find our own. I hate to say this but beautiful people sell products. Kittle "fixed" what wasn't broken. I used to love it but now only use it for a few AI designs.

[@glaeli1184]

I’ve always preferred Printful and Gelato bc they actually print your items themselves and ship them, I don’t like Printify business model of being something like an intermediate between you and the people who actually make and ship your items because having more people in the chain of work usually simply means more trouble if something goes wrong since responsibly is shared and intervention is not direct (meaning: you ask printify and printify has to contact the individual provider you chose and check with them).

[@shyn3872]

Hello, thanks for the video. I was wondering where you obtained your mic 🎙️?

[@MeyTribe]

Amazon ! (fifine microphone)

[@Pattae]

I just wanted to hear your pov about printify, and just hearing about your experiences with both companies was awful! I'm sorry you went through all that.

[@cassie6492]

Kittl has been nothing but frustrating to me. The site runs so slow for me and I felt bad about paying for a full year and then not using it much so I now went and made sure I cancelled so it does not auto renew and I waste more money.

[@MeyTribe]

I'm not sure it ever ran slow for me, only when using the biggest size, cause it's a web app, and in these large sizes it need extremely high speed net to run properly, and it can be a bit slow, especially compared to other tools. I think that for me the majority of tools I pay for are yearly, but that's usually after 2-3 months of paying monthly and seeing that I am actually using them.

[@wendymaree]

I kind of agree with you regarding both companies. I've had no direct contact with Kittl, but something seemed off to me. Some of their designs were very clever, but others looked a bit evil.

[@LilaSatori]

Love the honesty! Brave💙!

[@SplendidApeDiva]

great video! lipstick color is fab.

[@MissMolly3377]

T really is a pretty color on her.

[@qpixelthree80]

So which print on demean service would you recommend?

[@MeyTribe]

I am personally using Fourthwall as my shop builder and they have automatic integration with printful and a few other suppliers. but it's different for anyone. If you wanna sell high quality fabrics, kimonos and bags to Canada- I'd say Art of Where would be the best supplier for that... it depends on your needs

[@JoshepGomez-c8v]

Hi May, can you make a video recommending printing providers?

[@MeyTribe]

I have made, I think, over 60 product review videos, covering over 400 products, in the product review playlist. I have always recommended Awkward Styles & Printful, and currently using Printful with my Fourthwall shop :)

[@AlexandraVlachou]

I am wondering if there is a way to create and sell digital files that the customer can edit with their on details, without risk for me,(someone to steal my product and upload it on another platform). Is Canva a safe choice?

[@borapobangpo]

Yes, most people use Canva for that wince you can give a unique link to th person who purchases it, they usually put the link in a downloadable PDF file with instructions, just make sure to not use any canva pro elements in those files so that yhe client could easily edit and download them or print them without needing a canva pro subscription..... Lol it's a late answer but hope this would somehow be helpful to someone else

[@AlexandraVlachou]

Thanks a lot! Your answer is really helpful!

[@gXxaxx]

Definitely appreciate the straight from the hip truth.

[@MeyTribe]

The only way I know how to go LOL

[@richardchimenti169]

its the heart of the matter + good wisdom!

[@MeyTribe]

thanks

[@Legacy.Reality]

what print on demand do you use and recommend?

[@authormar.n]

So, do you recommend Printful over Printify? I just started and was thinking about using Printify.

[@MeyTribe]

Personally? Yes. I have never had issues with Printful. But everyone has their own experience, products they need, and an audience located in certain places.

[@judithmena7792]

Omg ìf I show a bag that I ordered from printify you would not believe it, so I closed my store now. I'm looking for provider

[@MeyTribe]

Can you show it in the Facebook group ?? I'm curious !! facebook.com/groups/160975945822383

[@darlenelorimer8518]

Thank you Mey. Love ya!

[@MeyTribe]

You welcome

[@ZoeCharis]

I would love to hear your thoughts on Gelato if you've used them. thanks for all your videos and all the behind-the-scenes information. And I'm so sorry for all the antisemitism you've experienced :( makes me sick. I've been praying for you, hugs!

[@sigalitalcalai8788]

Thank You, and good evening ❤

[@MeyTribe]

You welcome, and thanks for watching

[@tonetone7693]

Can you link a POD (Printify or Printful) company to your own website?

[@MeyTribe]

Depending on your website builder.

[@tonetone7693]

@@MeyTribe What would that look like? When time permits, could you elaborate? This is all new to me.

[@MeyTribe]

@@tonetone7693 I’m not sure I understand your question… the online shop would look the way you design it…

[@tonetone7693]

@@MeyTribe My apologies for the confusion. I believe I comprehend what you meant when you stated “depending on the website builder”.

[@maeswave4211]

what do you suggest instead of kittl for mock ups and great designs

[@MeyTribe]

First- I don't think people should stop using Kittl if they like it, I think it's an awesome platform, but I was explaining why I stopped making tutorials on them. Second, Place it is the BEST place for mockups in my book, it always was. They have the largest variety in the industry. Also, you'll find that Canva has mockups: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p37bn5qqoseMh7s For wall art, the BEST one is Canvy by far: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmWVdn6un5Z-nJI For tshirts and other wearables there is the mockupmark with some really good freebies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZWod4uOZ8qtY5I The "best" mockup platform would be the one that is BEST for you, for the items you design, so it differs from shop to shop....

[@shoiku4734]

Wow. This is serious. I was thinking of using Printify but been holding back because of negative reviews on Reddit. Even so, Reddit people & other KZbinrs did not cover this about Printify. KZbinr Shimmy has even been praising Printify for his POD T-shirt business.

[@MeyTribe]

I have seen those Reddit threads, and was thinking of adding them here as well, but for this one I thought it was best to just share my own experience (given that it was bad enough LOL ) and I actually didn't really see what Shimmy has done lately... Kinda stopped following him after the Motefe thing last year (or was that 2 years ago?) I do know, from my end, printify (and gelato, BTW) pay a LOT of money for sponsored videos..

[@KYurk]

Love and prayers for the Jewish people From Canada!❤

[@MeyTribe]

[@luzgiraldo2468]

I think that you should only work with people who appreciate you. You have an audience that enjoys your videos and the great information you give to the people who see you. I lke your transparency on the subject.

[@Rachaelshaw7]

Your microphone looks so cool where did you get that?

[@MeyTribe]

Amazon ! (fifine microphone)

[@susancastillo3290]

I love people that tell it like it is. There’s too many fake corporate people in this world that don’t value anybody’s time so this is very refreshing thank you. Not saying you are corporate I know you’re not. I guess I’m just saying I’m sick of corporate 😂

[@MissChelle]

Just watched this after 5months later after watching today’s video you just posted and I had to laugh out loud when the add that was shown at the beginning of this video is a Kittle Add! 🎶isn’t it ironic🎵🎶 lol ❤️🇦🇺

[@MeyTribe]

SRSLY ???? Brilliant !!!

[@AllGraphicarts]

GD bless you mammita. It's been a minute since I've logged into this account. In all what was said in the video, I think you gave me greater appreciation for Hostinger. :) Am Yisrael Chai

[@MeyTribe]

[@AllGraphicarts]

@@MeyTribe I'm a bit older so I tend to speak that way; hope you weren't offended. I'm not sure really, but to my perception, I tend to picture latino womanizer's using Mamasita more often, but that's just me. Lol BTW Your last name has me thinking you come from a Sephardic family that emigrated to one of the Spanish speaking countries in South or Central America no? Most of mine originally came from Spain then traveled to Turkey sometime around the time of the inquisition then some came here to the U.S. in the early 1900s.

[@annadreamsart9756]

Marketing vids would be very helpful.

[@MeyTribe]

Working on it

[@annadreamsart9756]

@@MeyTribe Thanks, Mey!

[@dawnray]

Speak on it Mey❤️

[@MeyTribe]

Always :)