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Goal
Launch 20 designs to Etsy (or Redbubble/Merch) in 48 hours and validate your niche fast.
What You Need
- Design tool: Canva/Photopea + a drawing tablet helps. Drawing tablets
- Mockups: Use lifestyle mockups so your listing looks real, not “stock.”
- Shipping (if you add small DIY items): Thermal label printers
- Photo backdrop for handmade add-ons: Foldable photo backdrops
48-Hour Sprint Plan
Day 1 morning: Pick a niche with clear buyer identity (profession, pet breed, hobby).
Day 1 afternoon: Create 10 text-based designs (fast). Export transparent PNGs, 4500×5400 px.
Day 1 evening: Upload to your POD partner; generate mockups.
Day 2 morning: Create 10 more designs (add simple icons).
Day 2 afternoon: Write search-friendly titles and 7–13 tags per listing.
Day 2 evening: Launch a 10% off coupon and post 2–3 niche-relevant TikToks.
Listing Formula
Title: “[Niche] Shirt — Funny [Niche] Gift — [Keyword] Tee — [Occasion]”
Description: 3 bullet benefits + care + size guide + shipping note.
Scale Smart
- Track views, favorites, conversion. Kill underperformers after 200–300 views.
- Split test thumbnails and first 150 characters of description.
- Batch new designs weekly (aim +10/week).
Helpful Tools on Amazon:
Desk ring lights •
Photo light boxes •
Drawing tablets
