Guides & Case Studies
A small reference library for pricing products, preparing print files, and making Etsy listing decisions.
Pricing & Etsy fees
Work out costs, margins, discounts, and listing prices before publishing a product.
How to Price Etsy Sales and Discounts Around a Target Margin
A worked Etsy pricing example that converts a planned percentage discount into a regular listing price, then checks shipping and Offsite Ads scenarios.
How to Price a Print-on-Demand T-Shirt Before Listing It on Etsy
A practical walkthrough for pricing a Print-on-Demand t-shirt before listing it on Etsy, using production cost, shipping, Etsy fees, Offsite Ads scenarios, and a target margin.
Etsy Fees Explained: What Sellers Need to Include in 2026
A practical breakdown of Etsy listing, transaction, payment-processing, Offsite Ads, regulatory, and currency-conversion fees, with the limits that affect profit estimates.
5 Print-on-Demand Setup Mistakes to Check Before Your First Sale
Five practical checks for Print-on-Demand sellers covering pricing, Etsy fees, shipping, intellectual property, and listing keywords.
Design & print quality
Prepare files at the right size and move from an editable design to a print-ready export.
How to Export a Print-on-Demand File for a Specific Product
A provider-first export workflow for checking print area, pixel dimensions, file format, transparency, placement, and the final uploaded file.
How to Prepare AI-Assisted Artwork for Print on Demand
A tool-neutral workflow for reviewing AI-assisted artwork before Print-on-Demand use, covering rights, visible defects, dimensions, editing, and production records.
Listings & selling decisions
Research a niche, prepare Etsy tags, and compare practical ways to sell PoD products.
Etsy Tags: A Practical Guide to the 13 Tag Slots
How Etsy's 13 tag slots and 20-character limit work, plus a practical method for writing relevant multi-word tags without treating guesses as search data.
Etsy vs. Shopify for Print on Demand: A 2026 Decision Guide
A practical comparison of Etsy and Shopify for Print-on-Demand sellers, covering acquisition, fees, storefront control, customer relationships, and operating work.
Print-on-Demand Niche Research: A Practical Validation Process
A practical process for turning a Print-on-Demand audience idea into a small, testable product hypothesis without treating search suggestions as proof of demand.
Print on Demand in 2026: 5 Workflow Decisions to Review
Five Print-on-Demand workflow decisions to review in 2026: AI-assisted assets, audience hypotheses, product positioning, sales channels, and pricing scenarios.