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Making sense of the throw pillow category on Amazon Merch on Demand: niches and best practices

May 14, 2023 Merch Informer Amazon, Merch Research No comments yet

With a vast range of Amazon Merch on Demand categories to choose from, pinning down the most profitable markets can put you in a pickle. No matter whether you’re a beginner or an experienced seller, tapping into the wrong categories can be detrimental to your overall performance. To save you the headaches, we offer valuable business insights on print-on-demand merch items on Amazon. And this time, our focus is on throw pillows – one of the least popular areas on the platform. But does this mean that it’s a dead end with no earning opportunities? Let’s find out. The throw pillow market size To gain an understanding of the throw pillow sector, we started with a market size analysis using […]

Do You Need an LLC for Your Print on Demand Business?

May 9, 2023 Merch Informer Amazon No comments yet

Embarking on a print on demand business journey can be exciting and fulfilling, but it also comes with its fair share of decisions. One major decision to make is whether or not to form an LLC for your print on demand venture. In this article, we’ll explore the world of print on demand businesses, what an LLC is, the factors you need to consider, and the alternatives available to help you make an informed decision. What is a Print on Demand Business? Understanding the Print on Demand Process A print on demand business is an eCommerce model where products are created, printed, and shipped only after a customer places an order. This method eliminates the need for businesses to keep […]

Pin-up girl POD t-shirts: Can this trend from 100 years ago make money today?

May 9, 2023 Merch Informer Amazon, Merch Research No comments yet

Over 100 years ago, before the magazines and posters that we grew to know today, we had pin-up girls. These were literally images of famous women and models that could be “pinned-up” on a wall. Representing women’s empowerment, femininity, and a slightly raunchy nature, these pin-ups come in the form of burlesque themes that show powerful and beautiful women who had something to say. Despite this trend being a century old, we still see some interest for this category on Amazon Merch on Demand. Take a look below to see if this niche is worth pursuing. How big is the pin-up girl niche on Amazon Merch on Demand? Right off the bat, with some help from Merch Informer, we see […]

Marijuana-infused POD merch on Amazon: can this niche get you high in the rankings?

May 9, 2023 Merch Informer Amazon, Merch Research 2 comments

The cannabis industry continues to gain momentum as legalization spreads across the globe. Entrepreneurs and creatives alike are exploring new ways to capitalize on this booming market. One of the latest trends in the industry is marijuana-infused print-on-demand (POD) merch on Amazon. But if you’re a seller looking to tap into this market, you’ll need more than pure enthusiasm for the scene. Below, we offer an in-depth analysis of the weed-inspired merch niche on Amazon Merch on Demand. We examine the size of the market, potential sub-niches to dive into, and uncover whether it’s possible to rise to the top and get “high” in the Amazon rankings. Understanding the niche Before we dive into the details, it’s essential to outline […]

Listing optimization on Amazon Merch on Demand: Writing product titles that sell

May 9, 2023 Merch Informer Beginners Guide To Merch by Amazon, Optimization No comments yet

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So, you want your products on Amazon Merch on Demand to sell well? One often overlooked aspect of the ranking process on the platform is title optimization. Yes, a listing’s title is short, at only 200 characters. And this means you need to think carefully about the way you’ll portray your product. It must convey the idea of the main design, be keyword-rich, and catchy all the while. If you are ready to start optimizing your merch titles, we’re here to teach you how. What are the benefits of writing a good title on Amazon Merch on Demand? Writing a good Amazon Merch on Demand title is vital for your listing. As one of the most important ranking factors, you […]

Let’s talk about merch fonts: How to choose and apply them for maximum profit

May 9, 2023 Merch Informer Amazon, Beginners Guide To Merch by Amazon, Design 1 comment

Fonts are an essential part of any merchandise design, yet are often overlooked. They can help convey the right message and attract the perfect audience. At the same time, making the best font choice is commonly a challenge. In the following sections, we explore fonts on Amazon Merch on Demand in detail. We examine the bestsellers and offer tips on how to choose, apply and use them for maximum profit. Diversifying the two main types of font schools In the realm of typography, two primary font schools reign supreme – Serif and Sans Serif. Understanding the fundamental differences between these two schools is crucial when it comes to crafting profitable merch fonts. Serif fonts exude a classic charm, featuring small […]

Raglan shirts: How does this rare category of POD merch fare on Amazon?

May 1, 2023 Merch Informer Amazon No comments yet

What is one thing that the Battle of Waterloo and Amazon Merch on Demand have in common? They’ve both given us raglan shirts. These pieces of clothing are different to the common t-shirt that we all know and love, and it’s all in the sleeves. Raglan sleeves are diagonally sewn from the collarbone to the armpit, offering a much greater range of motion. They also contain block colors that make the sleeves stand out from the rest of the shirt. In this article, we’ll explore the size and scope of this product category on Amazon Merch on Demand to help you figure out if it’s worth your time and effort. Let’s begin. An overview of the Raglan category of shirts […]

Amazon Merch on Demand Versus Other POD Companies

May 1, 2023 Merch Informer Amazon 1 comment

Even if you’ve been around the block with print on demand, you might not be that thrilled with your platform or who you are partnering with to get your products out there. Yes, there are pros and cons to each choice out there, but where do you have more of one than the other? That’s an important thing to understand, and we hope to shed a bit of light on the topic by the end of our discussion. In the broadest terms, we are today discussing POD, or “print on demand”. For our new people, essentially a company that creates print-on-demand designs collaborates with a supplier to modify white-label goods like t-shirts, mugs, covers, notepads, or any other type of […]

Passover, Its Themes and Merch on Demand Possibilities

April 22, 2023 Merch Informer Merch Holidays No comments yet

Beginning on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Nissan, or April 5–13, 2023 on the common calendar, the Jewish holiday of Passover is observed. The eight-day annual holiday (also known as Pesach) honors the mythology surrounding the release of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in prehistoric Egypt. A key feature of this is for adherents to avoid any leavening while observing Pesach, which is celebrated with the Seder feasts that feature four cups of wine, matzah, bitter herbs, and the recitation of the Exodus story. PESACH The name “Pesach” is a Hebrew word which means “to pass over,” since it is held that on the first Passover eve, whilst slaying the Egyptian firstborn children, the god of Abraham spared […]

Amazon Merch on Demand 2023 Strategy

April 22, 2023 Merch Informer Amazon, Beginners Guide To Merch by Amazon 1 comment

We’ve been there. We know. Despite all the best intentions of breaking out of gate and wanting to take over the merchandizing world, after a while issue upon issue can get even the most enthusiastic of us down. And it’s really in any walk of life; your author is also involved in the independent film production world and if you want to discuss jumping hurdles, there is no finer example. And like in that industry, the merch world can get us felling disillusioned pretty quickly. It feels sometimes as if we’re being set up to somehow fail. This should be fun, no? Yes, it’s hard work but fun with a positive payoff? Yes, it should be, and it can be. […]