Great video, George! I'll definitely watch this one again and again. Phone cases are fun to make and great margins. Low return rates in my experience as well. I definitely need to do a deeper dive on the keywords people use. Glad to see Tiger's modeling career taking off!
Ok, thanks. My understanding is that the personalisation is not automatic. The photo upload by the customer needs to be manually massaged on Photoshop and created, then sent to Printify for fulfillment. Is there a way to automate it?
@@shackworks The short answer is no. You need to be able to isolate the pet. This can be done with some background removal tools. Often it's a lot more editing to get the background cleanly removed. THEN you have to make it more cartoon-like which might easily be done with the applications he suggested we look for on Creative Market.
Super super duper George...Tiger is even more famous now Lol. May I ask a video or snipit of how to contact etsy..I think I did it but geez do they make it hard...maybe tell u ur experiences trying to get their attention and help. Loved this video (ur family is very lovely too!)
I can only imagine the looks she would’ve given me if she had been in the room while I was laughing at her pics, lol. Getting ahold of Etsy is tough, even for me as a 1% seller. They used to be so much easier to contact, but since last year, it’s become nearly impossible. I really hope they change that soon and provide a better way for sellers to reach them. Is there anything I can possibly help you with?
Everything in this video will lead to success. People tend to overcomplicate cell phone case designs, but I made all that money with simple names and basic designs. I wish the cartoon tool was available back when I sold them-it would have easily doubled my earnings. Plus, the competition for cell phone cases is surprisingly low on Etsy.
Beautiful family and cat! Thank you for this video, I also believe in phone cases. My question is when you get an order for a custom photo, how do you process it through printify ?
I use APOD for personalization. It holds the placeholder for me, and then I send it off to Printify to get made and shipped. Check out this video I did a while back on how APOD works and how easy it is to use for personalized orders: ua-cam.com/video/02jbACJ9mL8/v-deo.html
Thank you, great info! So many questions but I'll stick with one. I don't know my way around Photoshop and wondered if you know of another program that can do the cartoon-ing (or, conversely, if I can learn these basics fairly easily; it's been overwhelming when I've looked at basic PS lessons in the past). So far I use Canva, Kittl, and Clipping Magic (for extra capabilities in bg removal and removing parts of elements when I want to tweak them). As far as I know, none of those have that capability yet. Thanks again for all you do!
I’ll need to look into this for you. The action I created automates the entire process of modifying the picture, saving you time compared to doing it manually. I know Canva and Kittl can’t do that, but there may be a free tool that can. I’ll keep you posted!
@@EtsyMentor Thank you! I don't mind paying the $10/month for Photoshop if I'm going to use it; it's just historically been more than I've needed, and I didn't find some good basic lessons for my very basic needs. 🤣 This might be what finally pushes me into it, though. I appreciate you and your videos!
Honestly, I’m no pro. I mostly use it for basic edits I probably could have done with Canva for free lol. I do love the AI tools though. They help me get images and mockups done quickly. Other than that, I’m still a newbie.
Your videos are on target. Question? Could you let me know this? Should I have an Etsy store for each product? One store for personalized pillows, one store for customized wall art, and one store for personalized cell phone cases? I really love your channel. Thanks in advance.
I recommend keeping them as individual stores. This not only makes it easier for customers to navigate, but it also simplifies updating SEO and managing other factors. Each item attracts a different audience, so it's much easier to adjust when not dealing with a wide range of unrelated products. When I first started my channel, I released a video showcasing how single-niche stores were making huge profits. Interestingly, about a month ago, someone commented that one of those stores expanded to include more items, and now their sales are down to a third of what they used to be. This really shows the power of a focused, niche store compared to an everything store.
@@EtsyMentor I just started with your oldest video and am now watching them from oldest to most recent. Thank you. I only have about $200 to start this. My wife and I are 75 years old and live on Social Security. I am in this to start and build slowly. Everything that comes in will go right back into building a business.
I started my Etsy business with just $100, so don’t let the startup costs hold you back. When funds are limited, you find creative ways to sell without needing a lot of money.
Around 8:40 you mention using Photoshop for $10/month. How? I’d love to pay that, but Adobe’s website says Photoshop is $22.99/mo Some kind of discount program? I’d love to learn more about it, if possible.
I think that’s the one that comes with AI or PR. Either way, I tested it with Photopea (which is free), and it works. Check out their site and save yourself the cost!
I’m not sure what happened to my reply! I think that one is for additional softwares in addition to PS. Photopea is free, and I tested it-the action works perfect on it. I swear I replied to this, I’m so sorry if it didn’t go through!
Do you know if this action will work in Photo Pea? It pretty much the same thing as PS and free. I would rather not have to pay for PS if I do not have to.
Thanks for the video. Never considered FB ads for my Etsy products. Might try it out. May I ask how many brands / Etsy Shops you have? Any advice for running multiple shops?
I currently have 5 Etsy stores. I started running Facebook ads a few years ago after Etsy changed how they manage their ads. Back in 2019, we had complete control over Etsy Ads, but now we don’t, which is why I focus heavily on Pinterest and Facebook/Instagram.
The best advice I can offer for managing multiple shops is to ensure each one is focused on a single niche or category. This approach makes it easier to maintain and update the SEO. Since each item attracts a different audience, knowing what needs to be adjusted becomes much simpler when you're not juggling a wide range of unrelated products.
Hi George. Great video as always. One question though. You say don’t use the name Samsung in title tags or description. When listing the phone case on Printify to push through to Etsy they use the name Samsung for the product. The iPhone is just called iPhone plus model no. Should we rename the Samsung on the Etsy drop down menu as Galaxy plus model no?
It's added by default, but I’d recommend removing the name just to be safe. It’s rare, but if you look online, you’ll find instances where listings have been taken down for this reason.
AI generates keywords based on your input, so sometimes it doesn’t fully match the product. For example, if you have a candle design on the back of a phone case, the AI might add “candle” as a keyword, which isn’t what people would search for when looking for a phone case. This happens with all AI systems. I’m considering releasing a video to show how to handle this and avoid those issues.
Etsy has blocked AI from connecting directly to their site, which makes it harder to use AI to write full descriptions or optimize for SEO. There are some workarounds, and I’m working on an easy way to explain it before launching a video. I don’t want to confuse anyone, and I need to make sure it works perfectly. I never suggest anything without testing it myself first.
I'm waiting on SPOKE to introduce the iPhone 16 hard case. I'll look into the suggestions to cartoon photos and personalize. It's time consuming if we get loads of personalized orders but... if thats where the bills are paid then thats where the billsxare paid.
The great thing is that the action I provided significantly cuts down on time. I also included a tutorial with the email to show how it works in real-time. I can't imagine someone doing this manually without the action-it took me about 3 hours to create it.
Passive income is defined as earning money with minimal effort. However, many people mistakenly believe it means doing nothing and just collecting money, like receiving a royalty. That’s not accurate. For example, real estate is considered passive income but still requires some work to maintain that income flow. If someone thinks passive income means making money without doing any work, that’s just laziness, and they won’t go far with that mindset.
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I appreciate how clear and informative your videos are. Thank you, George!
You’re very welcome! I really appreciate you watching.
That laugh when seeing your own cat on the phone case. Priceless. Love it! Thanks for your content and hard work in teaching us newbies. ❤
I really need to order one lol. Thank you so much for watching-I truly appreciate you!
Another awesome video, George! Always providing true value! 😊
I’m glad you found it helpful 😊
You’re the best! 🍀🍀🍀🍀💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
Thank you Maddie!
Great stuff!!
Thanks!
Great video, George! I'll definitely watch this one again and again. Phone cases are fun to make and great margins. Low return rates in my experience as well. I definitely need to do a deeper dive on the keywords people use. Glad to see Tiger's modeling career taking off!
Haha, she was definitely striking her best sexy pose!
Awesome video, and great family photo you have there
Thank you!
This video is amazing. Thank you very much 😊
You're welcome! Make sure you get the freebie 😊
Great video. I got lost with the ads. I will have to watch it again. Thanks, George
This video goes more in-depth and at a slower pace. I’m sorry I rushed through this one! Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/RCUabDopKkU/v-deo.html
Ok, thanks. My understanding is that the personalisation is not automatic. The photo upload by the customer needs to be manually massaged on Photoshop and created, then sent to Printify for fulfillment. Is there a way to automate it?
@@shackworks
The short answer is no. You need to be able to isolate the pet. This can be done with some background removal tools. Often it's a lot more editing to get the background cleanly removed. THEN you have to make it more cartoon-like which might easily be done with the applications he suggested we look for on Creative Market.
Would like this free tool Thank you
Click the link in the description, and it will be sent straight to your email.
You have a beautiful family, George. Thank you for all you do to help and encourage.
Thank you so much!
Thank you, George. Great video as always very helpful!
Thank you for watching!
great value video thank you
Thanks for watching!
Super super duper George...Tiger is even more famous now Lol. May I ask a video or snipit of how to contact etsy..I think I did it but geez do they make it hard...maybe tell u ur experiences trying to get their attention and help. Loved this video (ur family is very lovely too!)
I can only imagine the looks she would’ve given me if she had been in the room while I was laughing at her pics, lol.
Getting ahold of Etsy is tough, even for me as a 1% seller. They used to be so much easier to contact, but since last year, it’s become nearly impossible. I really hope they change that soon and provide a better way for sellers to reach them. Is there anything I can possibly help you with?
this is awesome. I have been kind of struggling with the whole Etsy thing. So, I'll get down to work and try this out
Everything in this video will lead to success. People tend to overcomplicate cell phone case designs, but I made all that money with simple names and basic designs. I wish the cartoon tool was available back when I sold them-it would have easily doubled my earnings. Plus, the competition for cell phone cases is surprisingly low on Etsy.
Beautiful family and cat! Thank you for this video, I also believe in phone cases. My question is when you get an order for a custom photo, how do you process it through printify ?
I use APOD for personalization. It holds the placeholder for me, and then I send it off to Printify to get made and shipped. Check out this video I did a while back on how APOD works and how easy it is to use for personalized orders: ua-cam.com/video/02jbACJ9mL8/v-deo.html
Thank you, great info! So many questions but I'll stick with one. I don't know my way around Photoshop and wondered if you know of another program that can do the cartoon-ing (or, conversely, if I can learn these basics fairly easily; it's been overwhelming when I've looked at basic PS lessons in the past). So far I use Canva, Kittl, and Clipping Magic (for extra capabilities in bg removal and removing parts of elements when I want to tweak them). As far as I know, none of those have that capability yet. Thanks again for all you do!
I’ll need to look into this for you. The action I created automates the entire process of modifying the picture, saving you time compared to doing it manually. I know Canva and Kittl can’t do that, but there may be a free tool that can. I’ll keep you posted!
@@EtsyMentor Thank you! I don't mind paying the $10/month for Photoshop if I'm going to use it; it's just historically been more than I've needed, and I didn't find some good basic lessons for my very basic needs. 🤣 This might be what finally pushes me into it, though. I appreciate you and your videos!
Honestly, I’m no pro. I mostly use it for basic edits I probably could have done with Canva for free lol. I do love the AI tools though. They help me get images and mockups done quickly. Other than that, I’m still a newbie.
@@EtsyMentorPhotopea is free and close to Photoshop. I wonder if the actions would work with Photopea.
Canva has cartoon apps
Your videos are on target. Question? Could you let me know this? Should I have an Etsy store for each product? One store for personalized pillows, one store for customized wall art, and one store for personalized cell phone cases? I really love your channel. Thanks in advance.
I recommend keeping them as individual stores. This not only makes it easier for customers to navigate, but it also simplifies updating SEO and managing other factors. Each item attracts a different audience, so it's much easier to adjust when not dealing with a wide range of unrelated products.
When I first started my channel, I released a video showcasing how single-niche stores were making huge profits. Interestingly, about a month ago, someone commented that one of those stores expanded to include more items, and now their sales are down to a third of what they used to be. This really shows the power of a focused, niche store compared to an everything store.
@@EtsyMentor I just started with your oldest video and am now watching them from oldest to most recent. Thank you. I only have about $200 to start this. My wife and I are 75 years old and live on Social Security. I am in this to start and build slowly. Everything that comes in will go right back into building a business.
I started my Etsy business with just $100, so don’t let the startup costs hold you back. When funds are limited, you find creative ways to sell without needing a lot of money.
Interesting! Is it necessary to personalise with a name or initials on floral phone cases?
There's no need to add it-you can focus solely on selling floral cases. Floral designs sell on absolutely everything; it’s wild!
@@EtsyMentor Thanks 🙂
Around 8:40 you mention using Photoshop for $10/month. How? I’d love to pay that, but Adobe’s website says Photoshop is $22.99/mo
Some kind of discount program? I’d love to learn more about it, if possible.
I think that’s the one that comes with AI or PR. Either way, I tested it with Photopea (which is free), and it works. Check out their site and save yourself the cost!
I’m not sure what happened to my reply! I think that one is for additional softwares in addition to PS. Photopea is free, and I tested it-the action works perfect on it.
I swear I replied to this, I’m so sorry if it didn’t go through!
Do you know if this action will work in Photo Pea? It pretty much the same thing as PS and free. I would rather not have to pay for PS if I do not have to.
I just tested this for you and it works!
Thanks for the video. Never considered FB ads for my Etsy products. Might try it out.
May I ask how many brands / Etsy Shops you have? Any advice for running multiple shops?
I currently have 5 Etsy stores. I started running Facebook ads a few years ago after Etsy changed how they manage their ads. Back in 2019, we had complete control over Etsy Ads, but now we don’t, which is why I focus heavily on Pinterest and Facebook/Instagram.
The best advice I can offer for managing multiple shops is to ensure each one is focused on a single niche or category. This approach makes it easier to maintain and update the SEO. Since each item attracts a different audience, knowing what needs to be adjusted becomes much simpler when you're not juggling a wide range of unrelated products.
@@EtsyMentor Great, thank you. I'm currently doing wall art and my new store idea is totally different.
Hi George. Great video as always. One question though. You say don’t use the name Samsung in title tags or description. When listing the phone case on Printify to push through to Etsy they use the name Samsung for the product. The iPhone is just called iPhone plus model no. Should we rename the Samsung on the Etsy drop down menu as Galaxy plus model no?
It's added by default, but I’d recommend removing the name just to be safe. It’s rare, but if you look online, you’ll find instances where listings have been taken down for this reason.
I have a question what is your opinion to AI printify, describer?. did you try it? Make all the work like title description tags
AI generates keywords based on your input, so sometimes it doesn’t fully match the product. For example, if you have a candle design on the back of a phone case, the AI might add “candle” as a keyword, which isn’t what people would search for when looking for a phone case. This happens with all AI systems. I’m considering releasing a video to show how to handle this and avoid those issues.
@@EtsyMentor yes that will be nice.i notice when I tested it write search similar listing , so for me at least show that,"copy" successful listings?
Etsy has blocked AI from connecting directly to their site, which makes it harder to use AI to write full descriptions or optimize for SEO. There are some workarounds, and I’m working on an easy way to explain it before launching a video. I don’t want to confuse anyone, and I need to make sure it works perfectly. I never suggest anything without testing it myself first.
I've been banned from FB advertising. What is the best alternative for running ads?
You can use Etsy or Pinterest. I like Pinterest because it’s affordable and easy to use.
I'm waiting on SPOKE to introduce the iPhone 16 hard case. I'll look into the suggestions to cartoon photos and personalize. It's time consuming if we get loads of personalized orders but... if thats where the bills are paid then thats where the billsxare paid.
The great thing is that the action I provided significantly cuts down on time. I also included a tutorial with the email to show how it works in real-time. I can't imagine someone doing this manually without the action-it took me about 3 hours to create it.
Btw, I like SPOKE as well! They said they will be releasing the 16 very soon!
Do you happen to know if your Photoshop action works in CS6 or just CC?
It should work just fine. It simply applies the various settings for you, so you don’t have to apply them manually.
Lucrative market if you want to put the time in, however, to say its passive income at the intro if far from the truth.
Passive income is defined as earning money with minimal effort. However, many people mistakenly believe it means doing nothing and just collecting money, like receiving a royalty. That’s not accurate. For example, real estate is considered passive income but still requires some work to maintain that income flow. If someone thinks passive income means making money without doing any work, that’s just laziness, and they won’t go far with that mindset.