October 4, 2012

Current Zazzle Coupon Codes - October to December 2012

14.92% Off ALL Orders

Use Code at Checkout: THEOCEANBLUE
Offer expires 10/8/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

25% Off Calendars

Use Code at Checkout: CALENDARTIME
Offer expires 11/27/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

25% Off 2+ Ornaments

Use Code at Checkout: TWOORNAMENTS
Offer expires 11/27/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

50% Off ALL Cards

Use Code at Checkout: ALLCARDSSALE
Offer expires 11/27/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

25% Off Water Bottles

Use Code at Checkout: DRINKINSTYLE
Offer expires 11/27/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

20% Off ALL Bags

Use Code at Checkout: ITSINDETAILS
Offer expires 11/27/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

25% Off Aprons

Use Code at Checkout: SPOILTACOOKS
Offer expires 11/27/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

15% Off Pacifiers

Use Code at Checkout: 4TALITTLEONE
Offer expires 11/27/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

September 21, 2012

iPhone 5 Custom Cases - Make your new phone unique

This week the new iPhone 5 will be released for sale from Apple. The extraordinary iPhone 5 is taller, skinnier and faster. Just like the million dollar man. The phone is a lot cheaper than he was though. The new phone went on sale today September 21, 2012. Are you waiting for your phone to arrive or maybe you are one of the few waiting in the really long lines. Why not create your custom iPhone 5 case on Zazzle while you wait! Starting today, we’re offering custom iPhone cases for the iPhone 5 thanks to our partnership with Case-Mate and want you to get your perfect case now so you’ll be the cool kid in the Apple Store line. Check out some of the new cases already created in the marketplace by Zazzle Sellers.

Elegant Vintage Floral Rose iPhone Case iPhone 5 Cover All Memes - iPhone 5/4S Case iPhone 5 Case
Mustache Narwhal iPhone 5 Case Nautical steampunk octopus iPhone 5S case skin iPhone 5 Covers
Black/White Flowers iPhone 5/4S Case-Mate Case iPhone 5 Covers

Be sure to pick up your new iPhone 5 case today before everyone else gets one. Brag to your friends about how your phone is better than theirs because it has a Dr. Who case or a Narwhal case. There are many more to choose from the Zazzle website. These are just a few of their great offerings.

August 23, 2012

Current Zazzle Coupon Codes - August / September 2012

20% off Orders of $50+

Use Code at Checkout: BTSESSENTIAL
Offer expires 8/24/12 at 11:59 AM (PT)

10% off T-shirts

Use Code at Checkout: TEEPROMO4YOU
Offer expires 9/30/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

30% off Skins

Use Code at Checkout: SKIN4TECHIES
Offer expires 9/30/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

15% off Rickshaw iPad Sleeves

Use Code at Checkout: PROTECTIPADS
Offer expires 9/30/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

15% off Plates

Use Code at Checkout: ZAZZLEPLATES
Offer expires 9/30/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

25% off Posters & Prints

Use Code at Checkout: 25POSTERSALE
Offer expires 9/30/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

20% off Stickers, Labels & Bumper Stickers

Use Code at Checkout: STICKITDEALZ
Offer expires 9/30/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

20% off Buttons

Use Code at Checkout: SILLYEXPRESS
Offer expires 9/30/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

10% off Mugs

Use Code at Checkout: DRINKWARE4YA
Offer expires 9/30/12 at 11:59 PM (PT)

July 22, 2012

Oil and Gas Prices keep the Trend Going

What is one thing that is always on peoples’ minds, the price of gas. You can always ensure that it will be trending on the internet. The price is always changing therefore people are always looking it up. It is a great theme to sell on Zazzle, because not only does the price and news interest people, it also makes people upset. You can show your stance to the gas prices with good slogan T-Shirts. You can also get into the political side of it. Both the Republicans and Democrats are always talking about it, because the prices influence votes. With it being an election year the price of gas is watched even more and argued upon even more.

Hit the Read More button to see  our top product picks and current Zazzle Savings Coupon Codes

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June 20, 2012

Look what I can do ... Go on and Look :D


I can make a custom wristlet! Yup, thats right and you can too. If you came to this blog because of the title of this blog entry, "Thank you for being spontaneous." Carpe Diem, seize the day. Live life to the fullest.

Create your Own Wristlet - Come on you can do it be spontaneous :D
Spontaneous: coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause. APPLAUSE 

Oh Happy Day

Wristlets, Large Wristlets, Small Wristlets

Whether it’s a lunch out with girlfriends or a night out on the town, the Zazzle custom wristlet is the perfect accessory to bring with you. Featuring a micro-fiber suede or satin finish, the wristlet adds style to your outfit and a place to store your necessities, such as money, a cell phone, and makeup. Add your personal flair by customizing it with your initials or adding a cool design. Available in two sizes, the Zazzle custom wristlet makes a great gift…for a friend or for yourself!






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June 6, 2012

World’s Greatest Dad Gifts - Sale

15% OFF EVERYTHING!

~   Father’s Day Sale   ~

Use Code: 15EVERYTHING Ends Tomorrow! (6/7)

Father’s Day Gifts from Zazzle

Father’s day is fast approaching. This year it is on June 17th. Have you purchased your dad a gift yet? We have featured ten of the top selling products today from the Father’s Day Collection. There can only be a one #1 Dad, so be sure to purchase one of these great shirts before your friends do. To prove that your dad is the true #1 Dad.

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Current Top Selling Products

  1. Ineptocracy Definition T-Shirt
  2. Undisputed World War Champions, American Flag
  3. Undisputed world war champions
  4. Original & Best-Selling Bobo's GONE SQUATCHIN Hat
  5. i mustache you a question
  6. judge people
  7. baked darling
  8. Back to Back World War Champs Hat
  9. Super Dad Stripes
  10. boxwine

Current Top News Stories

  • Drone strikes: Should US capture, and not kill, Al Qaeda leaders? - The White House hailed the killing of Abu Yahya al-Libi as bringing Al Qaeda 'closer to its demise than ever.' But some say the drone strike policy is squandering sources of valuable intelligence.
  • As Central Bank Holds Back, Europe Scrambles on Spain - European leaders were scrambling for a solution to Spain's banking crisis Wednesday, after the European Central Bank indicated that it had no immediate aid to offer.
  • Nintendo secrets: Censorship, saving saves, and spoilers - After the show floor shut down at E3 on Tuesday, there was a modest gathering for press and fans to speak with a couple of Nintendo developers about the Wii U and its games.
  • Miley Cyrus' Engagement Ring: All The Details! - Liam Hemsworth wanted a ring that was 'beautiful and romantic,' celebrity jeweler Neil Lane tells People. By Christina Garibaldi (@ChristinaMTV) The two met on the set of their 2009 flick "The Last Song" and have been dating on-and-off ever since.

And .. for a little more enjoyment – Here is the famous Keyboard Cat video

June 2, 2012

The Top 10 Mistakes Zazzlers Make


1.) Too few products
With very few exceptions, shops with only a handful of items will make few--if any--sales. If your shop has less than a hundred products in it, then chances are you probably aren’t going to see much business. Take the time to build up a shop full of quality designs and you will be rewarded for it, but be careful that you don’t fall victim to the mentality that more products will equal more sales! It won’t matter how many products you have in your store if they are of substandard quality or don’t fit well on the products they are on.

2.) Abuse of Quick Create

The Quick-Create feature is great, but if your products have white edges and empty space, most customers aren’t going to be interested. Be mindful also of designs that hang out of the “safe zone” on products. If text or important design elements extend into the bleed area, they will likely be chopped off when the product is printed.
Furthermore, you shouldn’t post EVERYTHING Quick Create puts together for you. By default, the Quick Create tool will put your design on several shirts, two mugs, two buttons, two postcards, etc, but all you need is one of each. Even on things like shirts and mugs--items which come in a variety of styles and colors--you only need one example of each posted in your shop. If a customer sees a design they like on a baby shirt, they can have that design printed on any shirt, from infants’ to mens’, without you having to post that design on every style and color first. The same goes for mugs and hats and other products that come in different styles. Take the time to delete redundant designs, and keep only what you feel will provide a good representation of your available products (A light shirt and a dark shirt, for example). Cull, adjust, or delete designs that just don’t work on certain products--not every design will fit on a bumper sticker or a mug, and if your shop is full of ill-fitting designs, your customers will leave.

3.) Stolen images
Every now and then someone joins Zazzle who doesn’t understand or appreciate how much work goes into art and photography, or they don't understand that just because something is on the internet, doesn't mean it's free for the taking. These are the people who grab images off of an image search and slap them on products thinking they’ve found an easy way to make lots of money. Not only is this unfair to other Zazzlers, it is often illegal, and it degrades the quality of Zazzle as a whole. There are plenty of high-quality, public domain images out there, so if you feel the desire to create but lack the ability, just make sure you’re using images you have the legal right to!
It's not always obvious what is and is not legal to use. For example, you can use images of politicians, but not celebrities, so while you can make a t-shirt about Obama, you cannot make one about Michael Jackson. Even if you created the artwork completely on your own, if it features the name or likeness of a celebrity, you cannot sell it on merchandise, because the celebrity owns the rights to their own name and image. Imagine how you would feel if someone was making money on a picture of your face, and you hadn't given them permission and weren't receiving any money for it!
You also cannot use any design that is trademarked. While it is true that you can use images in which the copyright has expired (laws vary on how long this takes), you still can't use a vintage image of something like Coca Cola or Pepsi because these products are still actively trademarked. You also cannot use copyrighted characters, like Superman, Betty Boop, or the Bratz dolls, because these character concepts are copyrighted. Even if you create the artwork yourself, the idea still belongs to someone else.
Copyright infringement is serious business--one instance of willful copyright infringement can cost up to $150,000! That means if you just put one copyrighted design on one t-shirt, you can be sued for $150,000. Really, is it worth the risk? If you have any doubts about whether or not a picture might be ok to use, err on the side of caution and don't use it.

4.) Too few keywords or the WRONG keywords
Keywords (often referred to as "tags") are probably the most important part of posting a product online. If you don't use the right tags, your product will never even be seen in the first place, because customers who are looking for your product won't be able to find it. Consider your product carefully, and think to yourself "If I was a customer looking for something like this, what would I type in the search engine?"
Remember, only the first 10 tags you use will be relevant in the Zazzle marketplace. This means if you create a design with a duck in it, but your 11th keyword is "ducks", then customers searching for ducks in the Marketplace will never see your products. Individual tags shorter than three characters like "of" or "an" won't show up in search results either unless they are used in your title or description, and quoted tags like "I love Chihuahuas" should be no more than five words long. There is a limit of 40 tags on each product, and while anything past the first ten won't show up in the Marketplace, it will be relevant in external search engines like Google. Furthermore, since titles and descriptions are relevant to search engines as well, make sure you use them effectively when describing your product. A strong title, thorough description, and relevant keywords could be the ticket to your product being found.
BEWARE OF TAG SPAM! Tag spam is when a shopkeeper chooses to use tags that have little or nothing to do with their actual product, like using the word "unicorn" on a skull, or tagging a wedding invitation with "birthday cards". The logic behind this is that if a customer can just SEE the product, they'll like it and want to buy it, but the reality is that this frustrates and annoys customers and makes them less inclined to buy ANYTHING on Zazzle. Tag spam not only hurts the person who does it, it hurts everyone on Zazzle, and is against the rules. Make sure you are using tags that are relevant to your products, and focus on attracting customers who are already looking for something like yours.

5.) Painful color schemes
Even though most customers won’t be browsing through your gallery to find something they like, your color scheme is still very important. If you use painful or clashing colors in your gallery, you will turn customers away. Customers that have stumbled across your gallery won’t have any desire to stick around and see what you have if your fonts and backgrounds hurt their eyes, so try to stick with color schemes that are easy on the eyes while still being suitable to your gallery’s theme. Furthermore, avoid color schemes that "hide" text--don't use the same color for the text as you do for the background. This would seem like a no-brainer, but still many shops make the mistake of concealing their descriptions and information from customers by making their text and their background the same color. If a customer is curious about your product, but has to work too hard to find out what they want to know, they will move on to a different shop and you will lose a potential sale.

6.) Designs are under-represented

Another mistake that lots of Zazzlers make is not putting their designs on as many products as they can. Since Zazzlers don’t have to worry about inventory or space, we have nothing to lose by creating something we don’t think will sell. If you create a design for a t-shirt that also fits on a coffee mug, mousepad, or bumpersticker, why not put it on these things? Be mindful that you do not put designs on products that don’t suit them--some images just don’t work for bumperstickers or ties--but don’t think, “Oh, who would ever buy THIS image on an apron?” A lot of my best sellers are designs I almost didn’t post because I didn’t think anyone would want to buy them on those products. Imagine what a loss that would have been! If it fits, post it.

7.) Low variety
As I mentioned above in Mistake #1, it doesn’t matter how many products you have in your store if you lack variety. If you have 2,000 products, but you have posted the exact same design on seven different greeting cards and twelve different shirts, you may as well have none at all. Take the time to create a variety of designs, and limit yourself on how many times you repeat that design in your store. You only need a design represented on one of each of the product types, so try to avoid bogging down your own store with unnecessary repetition.
Furthermore, if you’re an artist who specializes in a specific subject matter, you may need to branch out a little to bring in customers. Some genres and styles don’t bring in much in the way of customers, even if your work is really good. Styles like abstract or fractal art, for example, are really hard to find via search engines. Even if your designs are wonderful, they may never be seen, simply because people don’t know how to look for them.
Creating a variety of quality products with different subject matter is sort of like weaving a large net to catch customers with. When customers come to your shop to look at your get-well-soon cards or your football key chains, maybe they’ll browse a little more and see your other products as well.

8.) Easily discouraged
Zazzle is no get-rich-quick scheme--it’s a serious business that requires hours upon hours of hard work, talent, originality, and determination. It may be months before you see your first sale, even if your products are really great, or you could have a bunch of sales only to suffer a dry spell for weeks at end. Don’t be discouraged--most small businesses lose money for the first year or two they’re open, and the worst you can do on Zazzle is break even. Even if you sell nothing at all, you’re still doing very well. Patience and determination is rewarded, so keep Zazzling.

9.) Lack of perspective
At this very moment, there are BILLIONS of products on Zazzle, and it’s growing every day! If your products aren’t the best they can be, they’re going to be lost in the crowd. Take the time to create quality products that will stand out in the crowd, use strong keywords, and promote outside of Zazzle. Don’t expect people to come rushing to your store just because it’s there--you have to reach out to your customers, first! Take your business seriously, set aside a little time each day to promote or post new products, and remember always that you are up against some pretty stiff competition. You will have to give your very best if you want to succeed!

10.) Products aren’t customizable
One day I was browsing a Zazzle shop and found a few items that I just LOVED, but for whatever reason, the owner of the designs had opted not to allow customers to customize her products. She lost a customer that day, all because I couldn’t personalize the button I liked. Allowing customers to alter your products to their liking opens up a world of potential sales, so unless you’re totally opposed to the idea of anyone altering your designs at all, leave the option open. If you don’t want customers to be able to modify certain elements of the design, lock the design elements when you create the product and leave customization open. I do this on products where I don’t want customers to remove my shop’s web address on mugs or the back of greeting cards. This allows customers to perfect the design to their needs while still keeping my own promotional tool intact.
The exception to this rule would of course be any form of fine art prints where customization would detract from the original appearance of the design, but so far as buttons and magnets and key chains are concerned, what do you have to lose by leaving the option open?

Tips for a strong Zazzle store:

*Be professional
Set aside a little time each day to work on Zazzle. Make a habit of working on Zazzle at least a few hours every day. Plan brainstorming sessions and keep a notebook handy to jot down ideas or sketches. Pay attention to what people are wearing or buying around you, and make a note of trends.

*Be Organized
Keep your shop organized so that you know what you have and where to find it. If need be, open up separate shops if you cater to very different genres or subject matter (For example, if you design both goth/punk apparel and art for kids, you should probably have separate shops.) Utilize sections and sub-sections so that a customer searching your shop for something specific can find what they’re looking for.

*Don't go overboard
Too many shopkeepers think they have to put their products on every style of shirt or mug that they want it to be available on, when in actuality you only have to put your design on one shirt to make it available for all shirts and one mug for it to be available on all mugs. This is true for any product type that comes in a variety of styles, like hats and totes. Limit yourself on how many times you repeat the same design to avoid flooding your own shop with redundant products and turning customers away.

This article was written by shopkeeper – Customizables 
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May 31, 2012

Can you make a living from Zazzle and How do you get people to buy

The two biggest questions I get asked and many other Zazzle shopkeepers get asked are the following:

Can I make a living off of Zazzle?

Yes, read below for more.

How do you get people to purchase your Zazzle Products?

Use your own original designs that are good designs and the word of mouth will spread, read below for more.

There are no tricks to Zazzle. It works the same as any other business. Hard work, good products, and the people will come along with the profits. There are a lot of people that start a Zazzle store and are not prepared for the work load. It is like any other small business that is only run by one person. That one person spends a large time of his day working on the business. There are days when I am working on my store and I will be sitting at the computer, drawing up sketches, or getting drawings ready for uploading where I will be working for 8 hours or more. If you want it to be a self providing business, you have to view it as such. A business that needs as much attention as any other job. It takes several months sometimes a year before your store will take off. The word of mouth has always been the best form of advertising. Over time the people the few people that have purchased from your star at its start-up will start telling their friends about where they got the shirt. I know with my stores it took a good year, before I started seeing profits to the point where I was making as much as my day job. One of the biggest ways to make a good profit on Zazzle is to be original. Do not use clipart. Draw your own designs and use your own words. There is an overload of clipart on Zazzle and it is often overlooked, because it is clipart. The original designs and ideas stand a better chance of selling more products. I know you have heard the saying, "It takes money to make money." As this is true with any other business it is also true with Zazzle. Spending money on software, advertising materials, and your own products. Be prepared to buy your own products at sometime, because there will be that one product of yours that you really love. I have purchased several of my own T-Shirts and postcards through Zazzle when good sales have come up. If your still wondering if people can make a living off of Zazzle. The answer is YES, there are quite a few people that have quit their day jobs and are making more money than they did at them. But, and its a big But. You have to work hard at it and you have to be original and true to yourself. Meaning don't do what everyone else is doing. Find your own style and your own ideas. What I am trying to say is to build a brand. Make yourself stand out from the other millions of products on Zazzle. If you talk to any business owner, advertiser, or news agent. Branding is the biggest part and the most important factor of the business. If people like you and your brand. They are more inclined to make purchases and spread the word about your products. If you have any other questions feel free to comment on this blog and I will answer them in the later blog posts.




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May 22, 2012

Awarded Products from Zazzle

Great Products from Zazzle that have received a Today’s Best Award.

It is that time of year. Kids are graduating from high school and college. Wedding bells are being heard across the country. Amusement parks are firing up the popcorn machines and greasing the roller coaster tracks. The water parks are stocking up on popsicles and cleaning all of their towels. Yup, it is that time of year. It is SUMMER TIME.

Check out these new and great products from the Zazzle Marketplace that have received today’s best awards.

Don’t forget Father’s Day is coming up as well. Be sure to get your dad a gift this year. If you forgot to get him one last year, be sure to buy him two gifts to make up for last year.

Make this Father’s day – A Great Father’s Day with Zazzle Gifts

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May 21, 2012

High School and College Graduation 50% OFF Invites & Announcements + $3 OFF Postage!

Congrats Grad Sale

50% OFF Invites & Announcements

$3 OFF Postage! 

 

Use Code: GRADSENDSALE  -  LAST DAY!

 
 

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Details
50% of the invitation, greeting card, photo card and/or postcard net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying invitations, greeting cards, photo cards and/or postcards are purchased. $3 of the postage sheet net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying postage sheets are purchased. For most products, the net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). For Zazzle Custom Stamps, the net sale price is the difference between the price of the Zazzle Custom Stamps (excluding shipping and taxes) and the face value of the postage. The coupon code GRADSENDSALE is applied at checkout. Offer is valid until May 21, 2012 at 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only. 

April 21, 2012

May 13 - Mother's Day Gifts - Free Shipping

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Mother's Day is fast approaching. Have you purchased your mother a gift yet? Zazzle, the online custom gifts company, is currently having a Free Shipping Sale. You can browse through the millions of products already on the site, or you can create your own custom gift. Pamper Mom with a unique, custom-made gift from Zazzle! It’s fun and easy to create or personalize a gift from the heart that Mom will treasure forever. Use your photos to create keepsakes of her most precious family memories, or add your special message to a card. Say ‘I Love You, Mom’ with custom t-shirts, mugs, keychains and more great gifts for Mom designed by artists in the marketplace, or create your very own design. Made in just 24 hours, Zazzle's Mother's Day gifts will make Mom's special day memorable for years to come!

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