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IDGAF merch: The unceremonious way to make money on Amazon Merch on Demand

One unorthodox niche that has recently captured attention on Amazon Merch on Demand is IDGAF merch. This unapologetic theme has found its way onto t-shirts, hoodies, and other merchandise. While the sentiment behind “IDGAF” might not seem like an obvious choice for marketable products, it’s precisely this boldness and irreverence that has propelled it into the spotlight. In the following sections, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of IDGAF merch and explore how it’s become a surprisingly lucrative avenue for entrepreneurs on Amazon Merch on Demand. What is IDGAF and what does it represent? IDGAF, shorthand for “I Don’t Give A F***,” is a blunt declaration of indifference, a refusal to conform to societal norms, and an assertion of personal […]

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Stoic POD T-shirts: A high-demand, low-competition niche with real potential

Stoic t-shirts on Amazon Merch on Demand represent a niche brimming with untapped potential and poised for remarkable growth. In a world filled with fleeting trends and fashions, the timeless wisdom of Stoicism emerges as a beacon of strength and resilience. Naturally, this theme creates lucrative opportunities for sellers looking to diversify their portfolios and tap into new markets. Let’s dive into this realm and explore the category’s potential. The message behind Stoicism With its emphasis on virtue, resilience, and inner peace, Stoicism has captured the imagination of individuals seeking meaning and purpose in an increasingly chaotic world. But to understand the stoic t-shirt space on Amazon, it’s essential to lay out the foundations. What is Stoicism in the first […]

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Jesus Christ! How popular is the Lord’s image on Amazon Merch on Demand?

In the digital age, the reach of religious symbolism extends far beyond the confines of sacred spaces. With the advent of e-commerce platforms like Amazon Merch on Demand, individuals have found a new canvas to express their faith and spirituality through POD merch. Among the plethora of designs available, one figure stands out as a universally recognized icon – Jesus Christ. In the following sections, we explore this niche in detail and uncover how popular Jesus is on Amazon Merch on Demand. A deep dive into the market Jesus Christ is one of the most universally recognized figures in history. His image transcends cultural and religious boundaries, making it appealing to a diverse audience worldwide. For millions of people, Jesus […]

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Don’t Be Square, Man: Borderless Design Gives A Professional Touch

Those of us who were around during the early days of print-on-demand remember how poor and amateurish the quality was. This was mostly the result of the limitations of the equipment available at the time. Pull-down heat presses with limited printing space produced brittle, blurry, washed-out prints in letter or legal-sized squares. Even if the designer was creative enough not to limit their idea to the confines of the space, the shiny texture of the printing paper virtually cried out “THIS WAS PRINTED AT HOME.” Today they call it “vintage”, we used to call it “cheap-looking” Modern print-on-demand technology has vastly improved, and in the Amazon Merch-On-Demand world, designers are regularly producing product that rivals any large apparel brand. In […]

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Niches Get Stitches – T-Shirt Trends Recent And Future For Your Merch Business

For those of you who are new (Hi!) or have a short memory (we meet on Tuesday nights at the local rec center – there’s coffee), you may not be aware of the wealth of information hidden in the digital recesses of the Merch Informer blog. I recently remarked to the gentleman who created MerchInformer (along with BookBolt and Sale Samurai) that there is enough content in the blog section that it could be compiled and sold as a how-to manual. Turns out he’s too generous and insisted that it all remain free. However, he did agree that we should dig into the archives and showcase many of the substantive and helpful pieces sure to act as primers for the […]

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Basic Color Theory for T-shirt Graphics

Not everyone can be clever enough to come up with a single phrase that is original, clever or compelling enough to stand alone on a t-shirt and sell by the truckload. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just push a button and churn out hundreds of black t-shirts with brilliant catchphrases in white type (I’m looking at you, social media scammers selling get-rich-quick AI schemes)? For the rest of us, we have to rely on, oh, good design skills. Notice I didn’t say talent. Skills can be taught. So don’t think that if you’re not a born designer or never went to design school, you can’t create attractive, saleable designs. In fact, with just the knowledge in this piece, […]

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A.I.: Don’t Burn Your Fingers On The Hottest New Trend

No matter how successful your existing Merch By Amazon business is, you know it takes a lot of work. Coming up with ideas, designing them, hating them and doing them over again, refining them until you know they’re gonna sell… Wouldn’t it be great if there was something that could do all the work for you? If you believe the hucksters crying out from the postage-stamp-sized ads in the Facebook margins, A.I. will do it all for you! Well, to quote the late Harry Dean Stanton, Photo from “Alien” ©Twentieth Century Fox. Watch it here. I can say from experience that A.I. is not smart enough to create designs that will resonate with your customer base with a simple push […]

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Dad merch: What are the most profitable product types and niches paying homage to fathers?

Gone are the days when Father’s Day gifts were limited to ties and socks. Amazon Merch on Demand offers a world of opportunities to show appreciation to fathers, be it for a special occasion or a daily love reminder. Naturally, this creates a lucrative niche to explore for sellers. But what are the most profitable product categories and niches in the dad segment? Let’s find out. The dad merch with the highest profit potential As a seller on Amazon Merch on Demand, you can choose from a total of 12 categories to position your listings in. But the truth is that not all of them offer the same financial gains. To find out which merch types are most lucrative in […]

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YHWH t-shirts: What do they stand for and why are they so popular right now?

Adorned with the sacred Hebrew name of God, YHWH t-shirts are more than just a trend. They’re a testament to faith and a whisper of spirituality in the world of style. In the following sections, we take a deep dive into YHWH t-shirts on Amazon Merch on Demand. We explore what they stand for and why they’ve become a pinnacle of popularity recently. If you’re a seller looking for new niches to tap into, keep reading. What do YHWH t-shirts stand for? YHWH t-shirts represent the Tetragrammaton – the name of God in the Hebrew Bible. It is composed of the Hebrew letters Yod, He, Vav, and He. Interesting to note is that in Judaism, the name of God is […]

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Branding Module Pt. 2: Maximizing Your Brand Impact on Merch by Amazon Listing and Brand Pages

In our previous essay, we talked about your product as the brand. While this ultimately helps identify your product as yours when seen by itself, the container should complement, if not match, the contents. You could make the best damn baked beans in the world, but if the can is a generic white with the word “BEANS” printed in blue Helvetica, all it will do is force the customer to reach over for that can of Heinz’s. Your containers are a) your brand page and b) your product listings. How you design and write them is as much a part of your brand as the products they promote. THINKING INSIDE THE BOX “The enemy of art is the absence of […]

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